Those bold red letters promise paradise for the penny-wise—a thrift store entrance that might as well be labeled “Treasure Island.” Photo credit: Katherine A. The air carries that distinctive thrift store perfume – a blend of fabric softener, old books, and possibility – with subtle notes of tropical air conditioning. The aloha wear section deserves special reverence – a kaleidoscopic explosion of patterns representing decades of Hawaiian shirt evolution. These finds create the legendary tales that thrift shoppers share like fishermen discussing the one that didn’t get away. The sense of community that develops among regular Savers shoppers adds another dimension to the experience.