The Goodwill Outlet (better known as "the bins") is like the regular Goodwill except that all the clothes are just dumped into gigantic wheeled carts and sold by the pound and sometimes there's, like, a tampon in there. But do not be deterred! You dig, you are diligent, and then you find it! An oversize sweatshirt with an airbrushed portrait of Aaliyah and "JAZMINE" in bubbly letters on the back! Or the best jeans you will ever own! Or a tampon! (Just ignore it.) Afterward, head to Saigon Deli in the ID for a crunchy, tangy, cheap-ass Vietnamese sandwich. Wash your hands first. (Goodwill Outlet, 1400 S Lane St, 860-5711, 9 am–9 pm. Saigon Deli, 1237 S Jackson St, 322-3700, 7 am–7 pm.) by Lindy West


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