hey i admit it, it's gonna be hit or miss. but i find certain ones are waaayyyy better than the others.Fck Goodwill. They have overpriced shabby sh*t, and it'll show. They aren't a charity either...they are a for profit that deceives people into thinking they're a nonprofit.
If you're gonna the thrift route, go to a local homegrown thrift store with either a blue hair old lady running it, or some retro pink haired chick dressed like the 1920's with black nail polish. They'll have the high end sports coats and suits for cheap-ish.
like the one in the gayborhood on 39th and penn? you been in there lately? it's basically a target, tons of trendy cuties. if nothing else, find a cheap suit and browse the eye candy!