Though the goods are cheap, they aren't shabby. St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store sorter Monica Davi of Grayslake, looks through clothing items for holes and stains. | Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media

Christina Rinford of McHenry looks over the linens inside of the St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store in Libertyville. More stores, which raise money for charity, are planned to open in the county. | Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media

Executive Director Frieda Bertello (left to right), Bill Soucie and St. Vincent DePaul District 1 president Holly Robinson operate St. Vincent DePaul Society's first Lake County thrift store . | Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media

Terra Moran tags lamp shades before they are put out on the selling floor at bargain prices at the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in Libertyville. Proceeds benefit charity. | Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media

Karen Matczynski, Kathy Samp and Mona Mustafa work at St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store in Libertyville. "People working here, donating and buying things are happy," said Mustafa. | Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media