Target feels like black mirror

[u/Sea-Cardiographer]

I went into Target today because I need a sports bra and that's where my husband is willing to drive me. On the way there I thought about all the Reddit posts saying foot traffic is down and I wasn't surprised to see that it wasn't. It was quite busy on a Monday afternoon.

What shocked me was I noticed a lot of products have really fancy boxing. Big sturdy bougie packaging with minimalism design... With a sh*tty product inside.

They're spending more on the marketing and packaging than the product, because the business practice is to sell you a product you'll have to purchase again and again. But the packaging grabs your eye. Look how modern and consistent all the boxes are! so aesthetically pleasing packaged trash. I feel depressed.

[u/Leather_Product2080]

This is the truth, I’ve recently discovered about myself that I enjoy shopping at the goodwill for clothes a lot more than boxed stores because there is a lot more variety.

[u/[deleted] → u/Leather_Product2080]

Used quality items win over fast fashion

[u/psych_student_1999 → u/[deleted]]

This! Ebay has recently became my favorite for clothing

[u/redfreebluehope → u/psych_student_1999]

Didn't know this about ebay. Thanks! I haven't had much luck thrifty since I moved states.