as a shopaholic and I cannot deny that. I can't. But consider this: on my way home from today's shopping trip ;) I counted 13 items decorating me and of those none has been purchased in Estonia. Well, ok, maybe the socks. Most of my socks actually are but I'm not positive about this particular pair. Also, when I normally go out wearing my set of three rings, one of those is locally bought. Today, maybe subconsciously, I chose a different ring.
Now about those dozen things: six of them were from the U.S. (on six different trips/stays, two of them Mike's), three from Spain (on two trips), and one each from Ireland, UK/internet, and Hong Kong/internet. This should give you an idea of how often I purchase any clothes or accessories here. I just can't see myself paying what they are asking and then walk into a look-alike the next day. However, we are seeing the competition strengthen in the second hand clothing market, and I get encouraged both by some of my friends and local green living groups so things might change... Give it a year or a half.
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