From Donations to Deals: A Masters Tradition at CSS Thrift store

At CSS Thrift Store, a little piece of Augusta shows up every spring.

For 36 years, Philomena Mooney has helped turn donations into something bigger. Seven years ago, that led to a unique idea: a sale built around donated Masters merchandise.

“We always wanted to think outside the box,” she said. “How can we create an experience for our customers?”

It started small, but quickly grew into a can’t-miss event, with shoppers lining up before sunrise to score deals.

For many, the Masters is out of reach…but here, everyone gets a shot. And for Mooney, that’s the point.

“I don’t want it to turn into resellers,” she said. “It’s about helping people.”

At CSS, every deal is under par and every purchase gives back.