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Bargain hunters, savvy shoppers, and thrift enthusiasts from across the Bay State have discovered a secondhand paradise tucked away in Brockton that’s revolutionizing how we think about retail therapy ...

One sign near the entrance states that the average American throws away 81 pounds of clothing each year – a sobering statistic that makes you view those racks of used clothing in a different light.