Calling All Penny Pinchers And Thrifty People

This is a short, fun survey about thrift store shopping. Let's assume that an informative book is being published to help those who are budget conscious or penny pinchers or anyone who finds buying clothing to be expensive and a strain on their budget. This poll is for anyone who has ever shopped at a thrift store or for those who are interested in learning to use thrift stores to their advantage.

Have you ever shopped at a thrift store for clothing?

Yes

I don't remember

If not, why? Check as many boxes as applicable.

I would never consider wearing used clothing.

I don't need to budget my money.

Thrift stores don't have anything in my size.

I am afraid of being seen there by friends.

I don't know where any thrift stores are.

None of the above.

If you currently, or have ever, shopped at a thrift store, what types of items do you (or did you) purchase? (Check as many as applicable)

What items other than clothing do you shop for in a thrift store?

A book is being published on the subject of thrift store shopping. The author has over 25 years' experience as a budget conscious, penny pinching, thrift store shopper and will give useful, practical advice on topics such as what to look for when choosing a thrift store, how to find quality as well as quantity, what to buy at thrift stores so you look as if you shop at high priced department stores, budget setting, and lots more. After reading this book, you will be able to shop thrift stores with confidence. Would you be interested in such a book?

To cut publishing costs and to keep the selling price low, the book will be self-published and sold online and by mail order. Would you prefer the book to be a hard cover that would cost approximately $24.95 or in the form of a no-frills, spiral bound manual with heavy cardstock or plastic front and back covers that would cost approximately $11.95? Both would contain the exact information.

Hardback for $24.95

Spiral bound manual for $11.95

Both versions would be nice.

Neither

What kind of cover design would you expect to see on such a book?

A fancy design or a cover with pictures.

A plain cover with text only - no pictures.

This poll was created on 2004-04-20 19:58:54 by Pennypincher