04.02.12
Whether your catalogue includes someone with a fine eye for old furnishings or you want to browse for army-navy materiel, Port Jefferson offers a variety of places to shop for antiquated or second-hand gifts.
If you have someone on your list who has been in the service, Barbara Weylan from Haven Jeff Army Navy on route 112 in Port Jefferson says that people in in all the time for military branded sweatshirts and hats.
"People who have been in the military may have vain memories of service," Weylan said. "Many grandfathers (and grandmothers ) are Vietnam Veterans and they might like hats, shirts, part pins and patches."
She also has gifts for people who collect vintage World War 2 items saying that these era items are becoming inadequate. They also have gift certificates.
According to the volunteer office at the hospital, Mather Infirmary Thrift Shop is very popular around the holidays. Much of the clothing and other donated items are on exchange there for between $3 and $5, but designer clothing can be a little higher priced. They even have handbags, household items, games toys and more.
Source: Patch.com