I went down to Bellingham AGAIN yesterday, and checked out Sirpa Halmekangas's new Better Than New store at 405 East Holly Street. You'll need a map to find it, as downtown Bellingham is a virtual maze of one-way streets. Use "405 East Holly St, Bellingham, WA" as your search words on Google maps and you'll find 'er. Easiest access via exit 255 off the I-5.
Better Than New is open 9:30-6 Monday to Friday, Saturdays 9:30-5; and closed Sundays. Phone: 360-933-4647.
The place features mainly family clothing (casual, somewhat dressy, womens, sleepwear, men's and loads and loads of baby and kids' clothes), plus some new and used furniture, bric-a-brac, jewellery and accessories. There's tons of parking (once you find the place). Other than that, the place is pretty low-decor, but the prices are amazingly low. I was in the building for a total of about 20 minutes (most of that chatting with Sirpa and taking pictures), and I STILL managed to buy three items: Two 100% cotton extra-roomy, long, black sleep tops and a very cool, heavy-base green-hued coke glass. Total: Eight bucks!
Among the items priced at a mere dollar were bras, Croc-style shoes in every colour possible, and nice pairs of leather gloves. Most goods are brand new, while some are clearly ends-of-lines, seconds or returns.
Whatever my ultimate verdict on Better Than New, I'll certainly be back to shop there often.
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