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"Charity shop bosses are saying that stealing from charity shops is on the increase. Tom has never been in one and respects that poor people have to shop in charity shops to survive. But most stuff is donated so are these ships really losing out or just helping the impoverished poor. The Lord Helps those who help themselves. What is going on here guys. It's all over the news " Poor people don't shop in charity shops they shop in Primark...it's cheaper..  | |||
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Thefts are going to happen to all businesses, including charity shops. I hope their er elderly volunteers don't get hurt | |||
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"Disgusting stealing from charity! The 2 examples I saw on TV was a big TV and a wig! Just wrong!! X" A big TV and a wig...what did they steal then..?..  | |||
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"Disgusting stealing from charity! The 2 examples I saw on TV was a big TV and a wig! Just wrong!! X A big TV and a wig...what did they steal then..?.. " | |||
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"Charity shop bosses are saying that stealing from charity shops is on the increase. Tom has never been in one and respects that poor people have to shop in charity shops to survive. But most stuff is donated so are these ships really losing out or just helping the impoverished poor. The Lord Helps those who help themselves. What is going on here guys. It's all over the news " It's not just poor people who shop in charity shops. Many young people do as well. Aren't we in a recycling world? | |||
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"Most of the thieves aren't poor or in need,they just think charity shops are an easy target." I can vouch for this. I know someone who works in one and from the look of the thieves it's not out of desperation. They usually buy something as a distraction while trying to conceal. | |||
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"Most of the thieves aren't poor or in need,they just think charity shops are an easy target. I can vouch for this. I know someone who works in one and from the look of the thieves it's not out of desperation. They usually buy something as a distraction while trying to conceal." To sell in the pub later with all the other stuff they have nicked that day.One guy comes in with a least four carrier bags,he makes more money in a lot shorter "working" day than someone on minimum wage. | |||
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"Does anyone believe that in some charity shops the good stuff is filtered first and the best stuff goes out the back door so that only the tat is left. Tom will never set foot in a charity shop. Overpriced and a haven for insects. " Shouldn't you be called pompous Tom. | |||
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"Disgusting stealing from charity! The 2 examples I saw on TV was a big TV and a wig! Just wrong!! X" I have a alibi. What was the date and time...? | |||
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"Disgusting stealing from charity! The 2 examples I saw on TV was a big TV and a wig! Just wrong!! X I have a alibi. What was the date and time...?"  | |||
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"No way are all the clothes in charity shops "tat". About 90% of my wardrobe comes from charity shops and I have some beautiful clothes. " Me 2 there is a posh village not far and all the charity shops there have lovely designer clothes ! Got some nice dresses from there x | |||
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"Does anyone believe that in some charity shops the good stuff is filtered first and the best stuff goes out the back door so that only the tat is left. Tom will never set foot in a charity shop. Overpriced and a haven for insects. " Everything is "filtered",good items at best go on their website(Oxfam for example)at worst out the "back door". | |||
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"Charity shop bosses are saying that stealing from charity shops is on the increase. Tom has never been in one and respects that poor people have to shop in charity shops to survive. But most stuff is donated so are these ships really losing out or just helping the impoverished poor. The Lord Helps those who help themselves. What is going on here guys. It's all over the news Poor people don't shop in charity shops they shop in Primark...it's cheaper.. "Poor people typically are not the ones shoplifting too. | |||
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"Does anyone believe that in some charity shops the good stuff is filtered first and the best stuff goes out the back door so that only the tat is left. Tom will never set foot in a charity shop. Overpriced and a haven for insects. Everything is "filtered",good items at best go on their website(Oxfam for example)at worst out the "back door"." My ex used to run several. good stuff gets put on eBay & if it’s run well it will be priced before any staff get first dibs. But yes friends and family get the good stuff , but not cheap | |||
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"Overpriced and a haven for insects. " But let's talk about the charity shops... | |||
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"Does anyone believe that in some charity shops the good stuff is filtered first and the best stuff goes out the back door so that only the tat is left. Tom will never set foot in a charity shop. Overpriced and a haven for insects. Everything is "filtered",good items at best go on their website(Oxfam for example)at worst out the "back door". My ex used to run several. good stuff gets put on eBay & if it’s run well it will be priced before any staff get first dibs. But yes friends and family get the good stuff , but not cheap " Depends on the manager/staff.I have known managers and staff making good money on the side effectively stealing stuff that has been donated.Its not uncommon or just one or two rotten apples. | |||
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"Overpriced and a haven for insects. But let's talk about the charity shops..." Did Tom mean this comment for his Paris bedbugs thread ? | |||
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"Disgusting stealing from charity! The 2 examples I saw on TV was a big TV and a wig! Just wrong!! X" was the TV wearing red boots i think i saw it happen, the syrup was incidental  | |||
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"Disgusting stealing from charity! The 2 examples I saw on TV was a big TV and a wig! Just wrong!! X I have a alibi. What was the date and time...?" | |||
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"Overpriced and a haven for insects. But let's talk about the charity shops... Did Tom mean this comment for his Paris bedbugs thread ?" His profile, maybe? | |||
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"Being as shoplifting is now an accepted form of shopping for some, and that police don’t get involved, is anyone really surprised? " Is that really true? i was on a jury once for a shoplifter so they did prosecute in the past | |||
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"Does anyone believe that in some charity shops the good stuff is filtered first and the best stuff goes out the back door so that only the tat is left. Tom will never set foot in a charity shop. Overpriced and a haven for insects. " Dear Tom. No. You are wrong in every way. I work for a charity that protects adults, one shop not several. Yes, we sort out clothes high end low end and rag. Nothing is wasted. Nothing syphoned off as you say. Rag goes to countries less fortunate to have clothes. Stealing comes from staff.. He had gambling addiction stole the takings, she was caught giving things to her friends for nothing. I am neither poor or rich I buy from charity because in my job I need a mortgage to have different clothes. I enjoy buying books, some educate me. I buy cds.. Dvds.. Some great purchases. I live on a budget it does not mean I am poor. I donate my time to support those in need. Here and abroad. What I buy I donate. To find cures for cancer is not a poor persons way of being. | |||
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"Does anyone believe that in some charity shops the good stuff is filtered first and the best stuff goes out the back door so that only the tat is left. Tom will never set foot in a charity shop. Overpriced and a haven for insects. Dear Tom. No. You are wrong in every way. I work for a charity that protects adults, one shop not several. Yes, we sort out clothes high end low end and rag. Nothing is wasted. Nothing syphoned off as you say. Rag goes to countries less fortunate to have clothes. Stealing comes from staff.. He had gambling addiction stole the takings, she was caught giving things to her friends for nothing. I am neither poor or rich I buy from charity because in my job I need a mortgage to have different clothes. I enjoy buying books, some educate me. I buy cds.. Dvds.. Some great purchases. I live on a budget it does not mean I am poor. I donate my time to support those in need. Here and abroad. What I buy I donate. To find cures for cancer is not a poor persons way of being. " What a lovely way of saying “fuck off Tom” | |||
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"Does anyone believe that in some charity shops the good stuff is filtered first and the best stuff goes out the back door so that only the tat is left. Tom will never set foot in a charity shop. Overpriced and a haven for insects. Dear Tom. No. You are wrong in every way. I work for a charity that protects adults, one shop not several. Yes, we sort out clothes high end low end and rag. Nothing is wasted. Nothing syphoned off as you say. Rag goes to countries less fortunate to have clothes. Stealing comes from staff.. He had gambling addiction stole the takings, she was caught giving things to her friends for nothing. I am neither poor or rich I buy from charity because in my job I need a mortgage to have different clothes. I enjoy buying books, some educate me. I buy cds.. Dvds.. Some great purchases. I live on a budget it does not mean I am poor. I donate my time to support those in need. Here and abroad. What I buy I donate. To find cures for cancer is not a poor persons way of being. " You work for one shop.It is a rarity if it is run the way you say.I know of many "bent" charity shops,it's either the manager or staff,they don't steal as such they put stuff through the till at £1 or £2 pounds then sell it themselves,usually e bay. | |||
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"Does anyone believe that in some charity shops the good stuff is filtered first and the best stuff goes out the back door so that only the tat is left. Tom will never set foot in a charity shop. Overpriced and a haven for insects. Dear Tom. No. You are wrong in every way. I work for a charity that protects adults, one shop not several. Yes, we sort out clothes high end low end and rag. Nothing is wasted. Nothing syphoned off as you say. Rag goes to countries less fortunate to have clothes. Stealing comes from staff.. He had gambling addiction stole the takings, she was caught giving things to her friends for nothing. I am neither poor or rich I buy from charity because in my job I need a mortgage to have different clothes. I enjoy buying books, some educate me. I buy cds.. Dvds.. Some great purchases. I live on a budget it does not mean I am poor. I donate my time to support those in need. Here and abroad. What I buy I donate. To find cures for cancer is not a poor persons way of being. What a lovely way of saying “fuck off Tom” " Agreed | |||
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" Poor people don't shop in charity shops they shop in Primark...it's cheaper.. "Lol. I regularly visit charity shops as you can find some unique items there, for what used to be a fraction of the original price. However, some charities are now charging almost as much as the original price despite the items having been given to them for free. I get that they need to pay people to sort through the donations (a lot of them are volunteers though), storage, rent etc. And their CEOs wages... Also, finding a working changing room is almost unheard of in charity shops (and plenty of supermarkets, though). | |||
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"Does anyone believe that in some charity shops the good stuff is filtered first and the best stuff goes out the back door so that only the tat is left. Tom will never set foot in a charity shop. Overpriced and a haven for insects. " Tom, I work as a Volunteer at a Charity Furniture retail shop and business has never been better for our store. That's because people, looking for furniture items, aren't buying brand new due to the high costs plus potential long delivery waiting times. In contrast, charity furniture outlets can provide an alternative cheaper option often with delivery within a few days! To answer your point regarding only the best goods get to the shop floor, that is only part of the equation. When goods are collected, the shop will have already checked with the customer that the goods are in good condition, no damage etc, plus with upholstered items, it cannot be uplifted unless there are Fire Labels attached. Due to changes earlier this year in safe disposal of Upholstered items, people nowadays tend to try and use charity collections as a free disposal service! Not with us; van crews are trained to ensure goods are of saleable quality and will reject goods that don't qualify. Shoplifting is a big issue for us. It's usually smaller items nicked, but shoplifters try every trick going, eg, swapping price tickets between goods, or trying to return items we've never sold anyway, but don't have receipts. Recently, a group of guys walked into the shop, created a diversion, whilst others picked up a Double Bed Frame and Mattress and took it out of the shop! That's extreme, but losing stock is regular, and it's the research arm of the charity that loses in the long run. The Police keep us informed regularly, with pics of the known criminals for us to display in the office. Others have lifetime bans from ever returning. Nearby shops & supermarkets, are hit almost every hour in the day time! Security staff in them are v busy indeed. We're fortunate in having volume of personnel on our shop floor each day which acts as a deterrent most of the time, but we're not allowed to put ourselves at risk. | |||
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"The first album I owned was Adam and the ants Kings of the wild frontier. I was up early and walked past a charity shop that hadn't opened yet and someone had dumped a large box of mint condition vinyl. Kings of the wild frontier was on the top. I was so temped to take it and frame it. But never taken anything that wasn't minein my life. Should have went back later and bought it" Should have! It was probably only 50p!! | |||
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"The first album I owned was Adam and the ants Kings of the wild frontier. I was up early and walked past a charity shop that hadn't opened yet and someone had dumped a large box of mint condition vinyl. Kings of the wild frontier was on the top. I was so temped to take it and frame it. But never taken anything that wasn't minein my life. Should have went back later and bought it Should have! It was probably only 50p!! " The charity shop I work at had a huge batch of Vinyl Albums donated in a home clearance earlier this year. Some dated back to the 50's. We sold them off very cheaply, I think at 3 for £1. Took two weeks to see them go to very happy customers! | |||
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"Charity shop bosses are saying that stealing from charity shops is on the increase. Tom has never been in one and respects that poor people have to shop in charity shops to survive. But most stuff is donated so are these ships really losing out or just helping the impoverished poor. The Lord Helps those who help themselves. What is going on here guys. It's all over the news " Of course it's wrong to steal. The charity shops yes, will make something on the clothes etc as they are donated. But they do need to cover the staff they employ, the bills for the property that sells the clothes, the stuff they need in the shop ie tags etc, of course donating some to the cause they are raising for and then also putting some back into the business for advertising, maintaining the buildings/shop props etc and also their investor etc. As to be fair it is a business. So yes the raising money will be a goal, but there is other stuff too to consider and the initial goal, the raising money wouldn't be possible without the other stuff. That's my view anyway | |||
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