FabSwingers.com forum: Charity Shop Theft

By *ssex_tom OP Man
24 weeks ago

Chelmsford

Reports that a charity shop chain , which Tom does not name, is closing all of its changing rooms to try and combat theft. Are there prices too high. Tom does not like charity shops. They make his blood boil

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By *ivemealadybonerWoman
24 weeks ago

somewhere

"Reports that a charity shop chain , which Tom does not name, is closing all of its changing rooms to try and combat theft. Are there prices too high. Tom does not like charity shops. They make his blood boil"

Makes your blood boil? Bit harsh innit?

We went into a charity shop near us, they don't have changing rooms and we ended up having to return two items, now I wouldn't have minded taking the loss if the articles were £2 each for example but together they came to £12, so we went for a refund (we did look to see if there was anything we could exchange the items for), felt weird getting a refund from a charity shop but I wasn't going to lose £12 for things I wasn't going to use x

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By *inky duo 100Couple
24 weeks ago

Lancaster

Why does tom not like charity shops? What would people do with clothes, furniture they no longer wanted if they weren't around plus they make lots of cash for charity I imagine. But some are expensive! We have one near us and they sell everything for £1 which I think is great .

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
24 weeks ago

1127 walnut avenue

You should maybe visit one sometime.. you could get yourself some trousers and a pair of shoes..

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By *mmaleiaWoman
24 weeks ago

Trowbridge

Not surprised, most charge more for them 2nd hand than when they were new

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By *icecouple561Couple
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24 weeks ago

East Sussex

I heard someone haggling in a charity shop recently.

Their prices are often too high in my opinion. I think they've forgotten that their purpose is also to cater for people who struggle for money

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
24 weeks ago

Leeds

Some do charge too much, some even higher than the original price which is crazy however they aren't exempt from the increased costs we all face, they still have to cover those, rent, utilities, etc....

It is sad that in this day and age people are resorting to stealing from charity shops.

Mrs

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By *929Man
24 weeks ago

bedlington

Only experience with charity shops is I tried to give two cooches to one which I don’t name, 2 utter pieces of shit showed up while I was at work and spoke very rudely to my then partner as apparently they were “impossible” to remove, when she tried to tell them her and I got them in rather easily she received a lecture as to how long they have been doing it and just because they go in doesent mean they go back out. After work me and the lad working for me got them both out in a few minutes and gave them away

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By *he KakapoMan
24 weeks ago

A nice rock

"I heard someone haggling in a charity shop recently.

Their prices are often too high in my opinion. I think they've forgotten that their purpose is also to cater for people who struggle for money"

Isn't the business model actually to raise money and then pass it on to their designated charity rather than sell direct to the people in need?

I know people who worked in charity shops and would just take the best donations for themselves at minimum pricing.

So for once I half...almost...kinda agree with Tom...

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By *icecouple561Couple
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24 weeks ago

East Sussex

"I heard someone haggling in a charity shop recently.

Their prices are often too high in my opinion. I think they've forgotten that their purpose is also to cater for people who struggle for money

Isn't the business model actually to raise money and then pass it on to their designated charity rather than sell direct to the people in need?

I know people who worked in charity shops and would just take the best donations for themselves at minimum pricing.

So for once I half...almost...kinda agree with Tom..."

I always believed that their first aim was to make money for the charity and the second was to provide a service to the community. Certainly when I worked in one we did the best we could for both. For example if people came in needing clothes for job interviews we'd do our best to find the best suits, shirts, shoes etc for them and the manageress would use her discretion to price them at what she thought the person could afford.

Volunteers were able to buy things but we had to pay the going rate we also had to put anything to one side that we thought was more valuable than other stuff and someone would value it. There was a list of designers and high end high street shops so that Cecil who couldn't differentiate between Primark and Prada didn't sell a £1k dress for a fiver.

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
24 weeks ago

BRIDPORT

I believe they have contributed to the decline in high street shops

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By *batMan
24 weeks ago

Alicante, Spain. (Sometimes in Wales)

"I believe they have contributed to the decline in high street shops"

Or they fill the gap left by departing High Street shops?

Gbat

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By *icecouple561Couple
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24 weeks ago

East Sussex

"I believe they have contributed to the decline in high street shops

Or they fill the gap left by departing High Street shops?

Gbat "

It's a chicken and egg situation really.

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By *hoirCouple
24 weeks ago

Clacton/Bury St. Edmunds

" They make his blood boil"

Sounds like a nasty infection from the unwashed goods.

R.I.P.

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By *a LunaWoman
24 weeks ago

South Wales

I go to the Heart Foundation Charity shop as I enjoy a rummage. I must say their prices are cheap as chips.

I avoid the bigger named ones as I’ve heard they can be pricey.

I tend to stick to jewellery and scarf sections but have bought a few books too so might not be the best section to judge on price.

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
24 weeks ago

Chelmsford

"I heard someone haggling in a charity shop recently.

Their prices are often too high in my opinion. I think they've forgotten that their purpose is also to cater for people who struggle for money"

Nope. Their purpose is to generate as much money as possible and the Board get paid accordingly

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By *4bimMan
24 weeks ago

Farnborough Hampshire

This is dreadful.

I'm sure if someone was desperate for the clothes and had no money the staff would let me have them.

But stealing. It's all very sad

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
24 weeks ago

Chelmsford

"This is dreadful.

I'm sure if someone was desperate for the clothes and had no money the staff would let me have them.

But stealing. It's all very sad "

If the staff are not taking the best stuff

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By *urry BlokeMan
24 weeks ago

Stalybridge

We live in a throwaway society

The amount of shit people try to peddle off is unreal

Charity shops are so inundated with donations they now list what they will and won't accept

It's big business now too

It's not just a few old biddies trying to raise funds for the local cats shelter

These organisations have an online presence, they employ digital marketing staff, the employ professional valuers, teams of staff to make collections / house clearances etc

I'm not sure where I was headed with any of this, but that's my donation to this thread sorted

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
24 weeks ago

Chelmsford

So for every pound spent, how much to the charity end users.. ?

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By *luebell888Woman
24 weeks ago

Glasgowish

Make your blood boil?. Wise people shop in charity shops. I started a new job this week and bought 4 lovely new tops from our local charity shop today. 2 Next tops, 1 Zara top and the other from Warehouse. £6 spent in total and each new top is lovely. Half my wardrobe is from charity shops so hope I don't make your blood boil too much.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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24 weeks ago

East Sussex

"I heard someone haggling in a charity shop recently.

Their prices are often too high in my opinion. I think they've forgotten that their purpose is also to cater for people who struggle for money

Nope. Their purpose is to generate as much money as possible and the Board get paid accordingly "

Yep hence my saying they've forgotten.

I attempted to volunteer for Oxfam but was put off because they wanted me to complete an application and attend an interview.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
24 weeks ago

Central

Theft has increased broadly, since the economic hardship spread. It's no surprise that it will be found in all kinds of places, perhaps especially if they have lower security standards. Very sad. Get shopping Tom

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By *ittle Miss TinkerbellWoman
24 weeks ago

your head

"I heard someone haggling in a charity shop recently.

Their prices are often too high in my opinion. I think they've forgotten that their purpose is also to cater for people who struggle for money

Isn't the business model actually to raise money and then pass it on to their designated charity rather than sell direct to the people in need?

I know people who worked in charity shops and would just take the best donations for themselves at minimum pricing.

So for once I half...almost...kinda agree with Tom...

One of my local ones aims to help the community as much as anything else. School uniform is given for free so everyone can access it without discrimination, outfits for job interviews supplied for those that ask and they help people struggling with pieces of furniture they made need. Not all are like this but this particular one does a huge amount for the community.

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
24 weeks ago

Chelmsford

Tom has pride. Charity shops and flea markets are for the poor. Tom does not need to enter such smelly shops. The smell never leaves you and hence Tom always notices the smell of poverty.

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By *ittle Miss TinkerbellWoman
24 weeks ago

your head

"Tom has pride. Charity shops and flea markets are for the poor. Tom does not need to enter such smelly shops. The smell never leaves you and hence Tom always notices the smell of poverty. "

Well how lovely for you that you've never been in a position where that's all you could afford, some people actually like charity shops and reusing things and some people, it's the only way they can afford clothes

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By *luebell888Woman
24 weeks ago

Glasgowish

"Tom has pride. Charity shops and flea markets are for the poor. Tom does not need to enter such smelly shops. The smell never leaves you and hence Tom always notices the smell of poverty. "

I work full time for the NHs and struggle financially as am by myself. Sorry if this is not good enough for you but can assure you I don't smell.

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By *anno17Man
24 weeks ago

London

"I heard someone haggling in a charity shop recently.

Their prices are often too high in my opinion. I think they've forgotten that their purpose is also to cater for people who struggle for money"

You're confusing them with clothes banks, Nicecouple561. Actually their sole purpose is to raise money for their charities.

If people don't want to pay the IMO very reasonable prices charity shops charge, then there's always Primark.

And thieving from charity shops has nothing to do with the economic downturn and everything to with the asshat politicians effectively decriminalising shoplifting.

Where I live all the charity shops are preyed on daily by gangs of Roma gypsies from Eastern Europe. Some shops have lost hundreds of pounds worth of stock in a day.

Every item pinched is money that could have gone to cancer charities, or the elderly, or animals, or children. People who steal from charities are dog shit scum.

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By *ictoria_1976TV/TS
24 weeks ago

Bodmin

"Tom has pride. Charity shops and flea markets are for the poor. Tom does not need to enter such smelly shops. The smell never leaves you and hence Tom always notices the smell of poverty. "

Hang on a minute - I'm sure you said you drink wetherspoons

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By *icecouple561Couple
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24 weeks ago

East Sussex

"I heard someone haggling in a charity shop recently.

Their prices are often too high in my opinion. I think they've forgotten that their purpose is also to cater for people who struggle for money

You're confusing them with clothes banks, Nicecouple561. Actually their sole purpose is to raise money for their charities.

If people don't want to pay the IMO very reasonable prices charity shops charge, then there's always Primark.

And thieving from charity shops has nothing to do with the economic downturn and everything to with the asshat politicians effectively decriminalising shoplifting.

Where I live all the charity shops are preyed on daily by gangs of Roma gypsies from Eastern Europe. Some shops have lost hundreds of pounds worth of stock in a day.

Every item pinched is money that could have gone to cancer charities, or the elderly, or animals, or children. People who steal from charities are dog shit scum.

I'm not confusing them with clothes banks.

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
24 weeks ago

BRIDPORT

"I believe they have contributed to the decline in high street shops

Or they fill the gap left by departing High Street shops?

Gbat "

Yes, that other businesses can’t afford the rates for, but charity shops get discounted.

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By *atnayCouple
24 weeks ago

STEVENAGE

Personally, I'm a fan of charity shops. The clothes are organised by size and sometimes colours too. So quick and easy to have a flick through.

I've walked out with brand new items for £2 or £3 that had original price tags still attached. Got a stunning dress for £3. Original tag from Next was £22.

We live in a throw away society and in hard times with bills stacking up and cost of living. I save money where I can. If it looks new/is new and it's what I need. I'll save on bying it for tripped the price.

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
24 weeks ago

Chelmsford

"Tom has pride. Charity shops and flea markets are for the poor. Tom does not need to enter such smelly shops. The smell never leaves you and hence Tom always notices the smell of poverty.

Hang on a minute - I'm sure you said you drink wetherspoons

Tom likes Wetherspoons..

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
24 weeks ago

1127 walnut avenue

"Tom has pride. Charity shops and flea markets are for the poor. Tom does not need to enter such smelly shops. The smell never leaves you and hence Tom always notices the smell of poverty. "

Poverty... looks like you know all about that ..you can't even afford shoes..

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By *uke OzadeMan
24 weeks ago

Ho Chi Minge City

"Tom has pride. Charity shops and flea markets are for the poor. Tom does not need to enter such smelly shops. The smell never leaves you and hence Tom always notices the smell of poverty.

Hang on a minute - I'm sure you said you drink wetherspoons

Tom likes Wetherspoons.. "

Home of the scroats, mingebags and charity shoppers

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By (user no longer on site)
24 weeks ago

"Tom has pride. Charity shops and flea markets are for the poor. Tom does not need to enter such smelly shops. The smell never leaves you and hence Tom always notices the smell of poverty. "

Pompous at best and delusional at worst. You should be thankful that you can afford to buy first hand and have the resources to do so. Tom the smell of which you speak maybe coming from the bull you own and manifests in most of your inane ramblings.

Go and get a full Irish and a pint of Carling from your local spoons and see if the smell is any better in there?

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
24 weeks ago

Chelmsford

Tom apologises if he has poked the ear too hard. Of course charity shops have their place and lots of people enjoy to see what bargains are there.

Tom is not stuck in his ways or opinions. He admits his faults and got this one wrong.

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By (user no longer on site)
24 weeks ago

"Tom apologises if he has poked the ear too hard. Of course charity shops have their place and lots of people enjoy to see what bargains are there.

Tom is not stuck in his ways or opinions. He admits his faults and got this one wrong. "

Accepted.

And stop speaking in the third person it’s very annoying!

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
24 weeks ago

Chelmsford

"Tom apologises if he has poked the ear too hard. Of course charity shops have their place and lots of people enjoy to see what bargains are there.

Tom is not stuck in his ways or opinions. He admits his faults and got this one wrong.

Accepted.

And stop speaking in the third person it’s very annoying!"

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By *ictoria_1976TV/TS
24 weeks ago

Bodmin

"Tom has pride. Charity shops and flea markets are for the poor. Tom does not need to enter such smelly shops. The smell never leaves you and hence Tom always notices the smell of poverty.

Hang on a minute - I'm sure you said you drink wetherspoons

Tom likes Wetherspoons..

Home of the scroats, mingebags and charity shoppers

And plebs, peasants, druggies & benefit cheats...

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By (user no longer on site)
24 weeks ago

I have given up my Saturdays to go and volunteer at a local charity shop and have done for the last 11wk....i love it it is so rewarding

If I was financially able I'd give more time to help out but unfortunately I do have to work Monday to friday

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By (user no longer on site)
24 weeks ago

Theyre a business and business means money.

There's nothing remotely 'charitable' about giving money/possessions to someone else for them to give it to someone else for you. - It's stupid. What did you think they were going to do with it?

Give directly.

... Donations welcome... Just send me a wee message and we'll get you sorted out lol. JOKE JOKE JOKE!!!

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
24 weeks ago

Chelmsford

Why do peoples judge Wetherspoon drinkers ?

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By *hoirCouple
24 weeks ago

Clacton/Bury St. Edmunds

"Why do peoples judge Wetherspoon drinkers ?"

It's the Wetherspoons eaters that are the issue

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By *idssissyTV/TS
24 weeks ago

Birmingham

"Why do peoples judge Wetherspoon drinkers ?

It's the Wetherspoons eaters that are the issue

I eat these most days so why am I an issue?

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
24 weeks ago

Chelmsford

They do a decent burger and chips

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
24 weeks ago

Chelmsford

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By *ictoria_1976TV/TS
24 weeks ago

Bodmin

"Why do peoples judge Wetherspoon drinkers ?

It's the Wetherspoons eaters that are the issue

To be fair there is a decent choice of proper beer & at a good price...

Food however is utter garbage & over the years the portions have shrunk & the price gone up.....

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By *ictoria_1976TV/TS
24 weeks ago

Bodmin

"Why do peoples judge Wetherspoon drinkers ?"

I don't think Tom is one to talk about judging people!

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By (user no longer on site)
24 weeks ago

It’s time for Showpan to go

And depart this one night show

If we are discussing food in a spoons

Then we are clearly loons

Food from a kitchen with no reason

My chicken in a basket they forgot to season

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