Bargain hunting, for some, is almost like a sporting event, and Sunshine Thrift Store is the ultimate playing field. Shoppers can find an abundance of inexpensive treasures, including a complete line of men´s, women´s and children´s fashions, miscellaneous household items, electronics, furniture, jewelry, shoes and more in a building the size of a grocery store. Sunshine also offers monthly half-price sales. Of course, the crowds get a little overzealous (watch out for the shrewd mamas who are ready to mow you down with their carts if you get in their way), but in the end, it´s well worth the danger. Don´t miss out on the next sale that takes place Oct. 14.
Sunshine Thrift Store, 4304 S. Dale Mabry, Tampa, 813-831-4377, www.sunshinethrift.com.
This article appears in Sep 22-28, 2004.