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A secondhand shop with first-quality duds

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ome of the best and least-expensive men’s and women’s clothing, household items, and furniture for sale in Boston are at Boomerangs, a thrift store whose merchandise is technically secondhand, but is in first-quality condition and often has never been worn. Ladies, check out the dress rack on the right as you enter the original Jamaica Plain location, where you’ll find beautiful gowns from name fashion labels for as little as $10. There are three other branches, and growing, including Boomerangs Special Edition, which brings secondhand designer and upscale merchandise and the likes of Prada, Marc Jacobs, Coach, Louis Vuitton, and Chanel to the South End. Vitale

Shhhh! Profits go to the AIDS Action Committee.
Shhhh! Look closely, though, as all sales are final.
Shhhh! Shirts from $5,
skirts $5, shoes $6, and pants $7.

Shhh who knew

For more great deals, try the Goodwill stores at 965 Commonwealth Ave. in Allston, 1010 Harrison Ave. in Lower Roxbury, 470 West Broadway in South Boston, 230 Massachusetts Ave. in Central Square, Cambridge, and 230 Elm St. in West Somerville.

Boomerangs

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1407 Washington Street in the South End
Boston, MA, 02118
617.456.0996
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1870 Centre St. at Corey Street
West Roxbury, MA, 02132
617.323.0262
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716 Centre St. near Harris Avenue
Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130
617.524.5120
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Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (West Roxbury till 7 p.m.)

Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (West Roxbury closed)

Boomerangs Special Edition (South End) Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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