In you are ever in the area of Scottsboro, AL (just south of the TN border) visit the Unclaimed Baggage Center. They have an agreement with a number of U.S. airlines to resell unclaimed luggage, freight and items left at airports or on airplanes. It covers an entire city block. Resale price is one-half of new. All clothing is cleaned and pressed before being offered for sale. Their web site is www.unclaimedbaggage.com.

Over two million items of luggage get 'misplaced' each year. The owner for 98 percent are eventually found.

-- Ken S. in WC TN (scharabo@aol.com), September 30, 2000

Answers

Ken, I was just reading about that the other day. Why didn't we think of that?

-- Michael W. Smith (kirklbb@penn.com), October 01, 2000.

There is also an unclaimed baggage store in Decatur, Al. that I used to get some really good bargains at. Great places to shop. At prices a person can afford

-- Julie (rjbk@together.net), October 01, 2000.

Does anyone know if there is one of these places in or near Denver, CO? The thrift stores here are becoming expensive 'retro' clothing stores and I could certainly use some new duds!

-- Elle (hotging@aol.com), October 05, 2000.

I find some great stuff at church sales .No airport near here .

-- Patty Gamble (fodfarms@slic.com), October 07, 2000.