That's a really good catch, and honestly kind of scary. Goodwill should know better than to put something like that out where anyone can grab it, especially with all the families that come through there. I've seen a few of those old mirrors at estate sales too, and people just don't realize how dangerous the loose backing can be. The dust gets everywhere and it's not like you can just wipe it up safely. Good on you for checking the back before buying, a lot of folks wouldn't think to do that. Did you end up telling a staff member about it, or did you just leave it be?

Got a friend who lost a whole batch of Sarracenia to a seller who sent them in regular dirt, total scam.

God, cash only sounds like a nightmare for me because I'd probably just forget the cash at home and then panic-buy a rotisserie chicken and call it a day. But honestly, my last trip cost me $94 and I still stared at my pantry wondering why I had no actual food, so maybe I need to try your weirdo trick. The self-checkout judge already knows me by name and probably thinks I'm a hoarder with how much random stuff I toss in. I wish I could say I'm good with lists, but my "plan" is basically me squinting at sale tags and vibing. Anyway, if paper bills are the only thing that can stop me from buying seven jars of pasta sauce, I'll take it.