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By alyssaamarante - 13/06/2015 02:41 - United States - East Northport

Today, I decided to go thrifting to save some money. Ironically, I ended up having to pay for an emergency trip to the hospital because somebody was too lazy to wash the cat hair off their clothes. I'm severely allergic to cats. FML
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marcranger 28

You don't bathe thrift store clothes in hydrochloric acid before you wear them?! Or am I the only one who's that afraid of other people's germs?

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lolhailsatan 23

As a former secondhand shop worker, I will say that no, the store does not wash the clothes before they are sent out, big industrial size washers are mad expensive to buy and operate. However, if something has cat hair on it, we would lint roll the garment, or if it was completely covered, we would toss it. But anyway, i think it's common sense to wash the clothes before putting them on your body, so I'm saying YDI

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ThePez828 18

If you're that allergic to cat fur, YDI for not avoiding stores like that since there's always a chance for a rogue cat hair to be on someone's clothes. Sometimes all the washing in the world doesn't get all the cat hair off.

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HedgeFox90 26

I tested that theory once, I have two Ragdolls (lots of very long fine fur), but gave up on a shirt after eight washes...

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Miss_Moody23 19

It's annoying me how people keep saying "she might not have worn it, just tried it on." What's the difference? If you have an allergy to an animal that is commonly kept as a pet, don't try shit on at a second hand store! Sorry OP, but YDI.

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BuckNekkid 22

Why wouldnt you wash it first? do that with any clothes you buy

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1dvos_grl3 21

Regardless if they washed the clothes or not you definitely need to. Cause that's just gross. This is definitely a YDI

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SammiixSue 13

I feel like this is definitely partly your fault, you should wash clothes before you wear them, especially if they're used. Sorry OP, but YDI.

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PePziNL 20

Every time I read something like "paying for the hospital" I'm glad I live in the Netherlands where medical incurance is mandatory.

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Miss_Mandi 29

Insurance does not always pay all of your medical expenses in America.

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Miss_Mandi 29

Not only should you have washed it, but if you have any other allergies like the cat one you need to be carrying EpiPens with you.

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SoWega 1

You're still suppose to go to the ER after injecting an Epi-pen. Just an fyi in case you ever have to assist someone.

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Miss_Mandi 29

I'm aware. I've had to use one on my mom once.

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Akerra89 14

Thrift stores do not wash the clothing prior to placing them on the floor. It takes too much time.

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moo77_fml 20

Sorry .. But .. I'm gonna pop some tags just came to mind ?

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DanielleD93 16

But shit, it was 99 cents!

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