Too Good To Be Threw celebrates 30th anniversary

With more and more people looking for a bargain these days, the country’s economic downturn has actually bolstered sales for Too Good To Be Threw, San Antonio’s first and finest resale shop specializing in designer apparel, home decor and fine furnishings. Of course, success has always been at the forefront of this consignment store, which is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary.     

“I saw one of these stores in Houston and I knew at that moment I wanted to do this,” owner Linda Reams recalls.  “I opened my first boutique in July of 1979 and it started with a bang.  We’ve done nothing but grow.”

Today, Too Good To Be Threw has four stores along Blanco Road, including one filled with fine furniture near Loop 1604 in the Stone Oak area.  Bargain shoppers can peruse a wide selection of items from such manufacturers as Stanley, Henredon, Ethan Allen, Century, Lexington and Thomasville at prices up to 75 percent below retail.  The same savings can be found within Too Good To Be Threw’s two clothing resale stores which receive hundreds of designer items every day, including those by Gucci, Prada, Armani, Chanel and Juicy Couture. 

“Our customers are people who love high-quality clothing and furniture but don’t want to or aren’t able to pay the high price,” says Reams.  “Our customers are also people who love the thrill of finding a good bargain.”

Reams is particular about the items she sells and fills her stores with high-quality clothing, furniture, rugs, dishes and accessories that are slightly used and in excellent condition.  “If we accept an item, we are pretty confident we can sell it,” she says.  Any merchandise still on display after three months is reduced in price, returned to the owner or, at the direction of the consigner, donated to the Boysville Thrift Store. 

While a treasure chest for bargain shoppers, Too Good To Be Threw is also the perfect solution for those wanting to sell clothing they no longer wear or items they no longer want, but cringe at the idea of garage sales or classified ads.  The store will essentially do all the work in selling the item, but consigners still keep 50 percent of the profits.   

 “Consignment is a great way to recycle when cleaning out a closet, redecorating a room or downsizing to a smaller home,” Reams says.  “Our merchandise comes from some of San Antonio’s best dressed people and best dressed homes.”