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In an effort to stay on top of my finances, I’ve been on the lookout for ways to save instead of spend. One of my frequent expenses is in the form of something I truly cherish… shoes. While I’m no Carrie Bradshaw at this point in my life (if you don’t know who that is, chances are you won’t get the reference either) I know that new shoes every month are not in my budget. So instead of replacing those burnt out shoes, I found a place where I can fix them. Enter: Cobbler.
While the first thing that comes to mind when you hear cobbler may be the story of the elves and the shoemaker (or a nice cobbler of the peach persuasion), cobblers are very much real… and a practical solution to saving money. For a cheap (and quick) fix for your worn down favorite pair of heels, drop them off at your local shoe repair place and have the heels replaced. I found a very convenient location on the way to my work, right in Suburban Station. It’s a tiny store, 2 Penn Center Cleaners, that also does dry-cleaning. The shoe repair is to the right when you walk in. For around $8 they will replace the soles on your heels while you work. I dropped off my heels in the morning and picked them up before hopping on the train home… what more could you want!
While the first thing that comes to mind when you hear cobbler may be the story of the elves and the shoemaker (or a nice cobbler of the peach persuasion), cobblers are very much real… and a practical solution to saving money. For a cheap (and quick) fix for your worn down favorite pair of heels, drop them off at your local shoe repair place and have the heels replaced. I found a very convenient location on the way to my work, right in Suburban Station. It’s a tiny store, 2 Penn Center Cleaners, that also does dry-cleaning. The shoe repair is to the right when you walk in. For around $8 they will replace the soles on your heels while you work. I dropped off my heels in the morning and picked them up before hopping on the train home… what more could you want!
Here are other local Philadelphia shoe repair stops:
Dom’s Shoe Repair
Two locations: 52 N. 8th St. ( 8th and arch ) and 130 S. 20th St. ( Between Walnut and Samson St )
They also repair handbags, purses, belts, suitcases, and jackets!
Superior Shoe Repair
138 South 15th Street
Clothespin Shoe Service
1500 Market St # 36CE
Does anyone have any other good budget worthy tips for recent grads?
Does anyone have any other good budget worthy tips for recent grads?
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