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By *usman 199 OP   Man
5 weeks ago

Stockport

Happy Friday everyone I bought a squash racket a couple of years ago . Still using it . Great buy

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By *EAT..85Woman
5 weeks ago

Nottingham

Yeah, love a charity shop bargain!

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By *ripfillMan
5 weeks ago

Paris, New York, Hong Kong and Havant

Absolutely,… yes except underwear

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By *erry bull1Man
5 weeks ago

doncaster

Yes why not , I’ve bought some useful tools from charity shops

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By *idssissyTV/TS
5 weeks ago

Birmingham

Quite regularly usually books or dvds, the odd time female clothing

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By *aughty driverMan
5 weeks ago

Romford

Yhh regularly use them to get things cheap

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By *ripfillMan
5 weeks ago

Paris, New York, Hong Kong and Havant

In passing the “High streets” without them would even more sparse !

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By *icecouple561Couple
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5 weeks ago

East Sussex

Yes. I often buy things from charity shops.

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By *winckle toesMan
5 weeks ago

norwich

Yes and gave my little ones old toys before Xmas so others have the choice to buy and afford treat people how u would like to be treated

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By *aarv80Man
5 weeks ago

Crumlin

Absolutely would. You get decent quality stuff at a reduced price.

The charity gets a boost in their funding towards a good cause. Everyone wins

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By *ernow1982Man
5 weeks ago

Plymouth

I used to when I was a kid or teenager, but having grown a distinct dislike of the shopping experience in town, I haven't done for many years now.

Nothing against it, just don't enjoy shops. 😅

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By *partharmonyCouple
5 weeks ago

Ruislip

We frequently get things from charity shops. Oh, how my CD collection has swollen when it's a pound a pop!

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By *nomeo_and_julietCouple
5 weeks ago

Near Glasgow

We often buy from charity shops, film, music, books, games mostly

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By *icecouple561Couple
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5 weeks ago

East Sussex

I got a brand new suede coat for £25, suede jacket for £1:50, a hand made sample leather jacket for £5 and a full length sheepskin coat (which I've since redonated) for £3:50. This was around 5 or 6 years ago, such bargains aren't to be had now.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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5 weeks ago

East Sussex

We get quite a lot of furniture from charity shops too.

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By *exxyyDy11Man
5 weeks ago

Darwen

Well yeah I would

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By *a1970Man
5 weeks ago

East cork

All the time

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By *mmaleiaWoman
5 weeks ago

Trowbridge

I live in charity shops, I rarely buy new & haven’t done since I was a teenager

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By *eard and BoobsCouple
5 weeks ago

Portstewart

Boobs helped at a local charity shop for ages and most of the donations were new name branded stuff with the tags still in place. It's no longer operating unfortunately we love hunting for a gem in a charity shop especially for fancy dress or similar outfits

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By *wFunGuy4YouMan
5 weeks ago

Cheshire

Ive bought some good outdoor clothing from charity shops over the years. Even paid them more than what it was up for price wise.

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By *unnesscoupleMan
5 weeks ago

Inverness

Absolutely - good to help the various good causes and try some things you might not otherwise have otherwise (I'm thinking books and music, before you pervs get started - lol)

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
5 weeks ago

1127 walnut avenue

Yep I love a charity shop.

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By *ornucopiaMan
5 weeks ago

Bexley


"Absolutely,… yes except underwear "

Judging by some of the threads I have noticed on Fab forum, I would have though that used underwear, or even previously bought but never used, would find a ready market amongst onanists!

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By *avexxMan
5 weeks ago

cheshire

yes of course

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By *ripodius WillyusMan
5 weeks ago

Here and there

Its another form of recycling and in lot of cases clothing wise maybe as the result of death of original owner is like the family will be pleased someone can benefit from the loss they feel.

I have had numerous items from charity shops and will continue to.

While there was stigma at one time of people using charity shops I think for most part this thankfully has changed

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By *ourtney CocksWoman
5 weeks ago

Cardiff

No not these days the prices they charge you I could get new

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By *eltCuteMightDeleteWoman
5 weeks ago

Reading

One of my favourite things to do is to look in charity shops for secondhand books.

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By *r TriomanMan
5 weeks ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area

Most of my clothes and shoes are from charity shops, I love them.

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By *orny PTMan
5 weeks ago

Peterborough


"Absolutely would. You get decent quality stuff at a reduced price.

The charity gets a boost in their funding towards a good cause. Everyone wins "

Well, some shops are dearer than others £45 for a DVD boxset in Warwick? Err, brand new's cheaper.

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By *orny PTMan
5 weeks ago

Peterborough

£20 for a solid antique pine ikea book case. £60 for 2 single beds, again solid pine trundle combination.

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlongMan
5 weeks ago

Ends

Well I did a thread about buying my wax jacket in there so yes.

But my fave find was a brand new weekend album for £3

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By *ittleMissCali_MrDJCouple
5 weeks ago

wonderland.


"Happy Friday everyone I bought a squash racket a couple of years ago . Still using it . Great buy "
yes have got some amazing buys from them.

Best to date was a new hell bunny dress still with tags on x

Cali

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By *eliusMan
5 weeks ago

Henlow

Most definitely and have done so

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By *rSircumsizedMan
5 weeks ago

Newport

Hell yeah. I bought a set of thick woven tartan curtains for £2.50. can't keep stuff like that on the shelves.

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By *aydar99Man
5 weeks ago

Rochester

Collecting vinyl again , I often rummage through the old records , ok if you like val doonican. Lol

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By *enk15Man
5 weeks ago

Evesham

Absolutely!

There is a charity shop at the local tip and it’s incredible

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By *porty_and_NaughtyCouple
5 weeks ago

Swansea

Yes absolutely

Mrs

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By *haz46Woman
5 weeks ago

Stockport

helped out in a charity shop once was sorting through donations found a used vibrator in a bag lol

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By *issmorganWoman
5 weeks ago

Calderdale innit

Yes, I regularly buy books and then donate them back once I've read them.

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By *he AmbassadorMan
5 weeks ago

IRLANDA. / Prague. / Cil Dara

One of my best golf clubs came from a charity shop, they wanted 8€ for it, I gave them 15, and I still stole it from them.

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By *b750Couple
5 weeks ago

Aberdeen

Yes books CD LP ect

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By *untrolmeCouple
5 weeks ago

redditch

Sure why not

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By *inger_SnapWoman
5 weeks ago

Hampshire/Dorset

I buy loads of things from charity shops, or stuff people are selling/giving away on our local FB group.

Had some great bargains in the past.

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By (user no longer on site)
5 weeks ago

I love a mooch around charity shops.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
5 weeks ago

Central

Yes. Good to see good causes earn income. I've not been much this last couple of years but I like their home items especially

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By *arvey67Man
5 weeks ago

Grimsby


"I got a brand new suede coat for £25, suede jacket for £1:50, a hand made sample leather jacket for £5 and a full length sheepskin coat (which I've since redonated) for £3:50. This was around 5 or 6 years ago, such bargains aren't to be had now. "

How many animals have to die to satiate your shopping habit? (Only teasing!)

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By *achel SmythTV/TS
5 weeks ago

Farnborough

Show me a TV that’s doesn’t go in a charity shop, for many of us for years it was our go to shop … I always still have a good browse when I get the chance.

I got my favourite pair of 5” court shoes from a charity shop … I do only wear them when I’m not going to walk very far! 😉….tgt only cost a tenner.

I also always check out the DVDs … you never know what classic film is lurking in there.

R xx

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By *rReyMan
5 weeks ago

Fleet

I love a charity shop bargain. Good for the wallet, good for the charities.

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By *arvey67Man
5 weeks ago

Grimsby

A motorbiking friend of mine loves a charity shop and will seek them out wherever we go so I go along too. A few years ago we were touring France and Spain and had stopped for petrol in a small town. My fuel pump did not work so I waited for him to finish and then used his. Went to pay and came out to find him gone! Looked around and saw a charity shop across four lanes of traffic and thought Aha! Went over to find him heated discussion with the woman running it, a little old French lady. I worked out the problem using my limited French, he was expecting change and she wanted another Euro! I said to her in my bestest French, the English are very stupid and she started talking to me at speed and I said in my bestest French Madam I am English! She went and phoned someone and I explained to him he owed her a Euro and she was now on the phone to "the boys"! He paid and we left as he half believed me. Btw, this was in the heat of a French July and he had bought.......Christmas decorations!

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By *reggSausageMan
5 weeks ago

derby

I’ve got at least ten hoodies from charity shops last time I checked there was 37 in my chest of drawers also purchased from a charity shop, sofa sideboard lamps leather armchair, the list goes on, the thing with buying in a charity shop is you can see it how it is under harsh shop lighting, when you go to furniture shops the lighting is all subdued (not the big light) so you get a better idea of what anything looks like in daylight, a lady I met on here is an interior designer and told me that secret, everything looks shit in the evening so don’t buy in the dark

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By *usman 199 OP   Man
5 weeks ago

Stockport


"I’ve got at least ten hoodies from charity shops last time I checked there was 37 in my chest of drawers also purchased from a charity shop, sofa sideboard lamps leather armchair, the list goes on, the thing with buying in a charity shop is you can see it how it is under harsh shop lighting, when you go to furniture shops the lighting is all subdued (not the big light) so you get a better idea of what anything looks like in daylight, a lady I met on here is an interior designer and told me that secret, everything looks shit in the evening so don’t buy in the dark"
fair play Greg

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By *ryda18Man
5 weeks ago

Cambridge

Can't beat a good charity shop hunt

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By *ormalfornorfolkMan
5 weeks ago

Norwich

I got my Christmas jumper, an ill fitting and truly hideous garment, from one of our local ones. We are more donors than recipients though. We buy an awful lot of shit we don’t need, I’m afraid.

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By *ral_Adventurea_69Man
5 weeks ago

Lincs

Most definitely. Ive found some absolute bargains in charity shops...

I mean, why pay full price for sex toys when you can buy pre-owned ones and give them a rinse?

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By *ABflirtyWoman
5 weeks ago

Norwich

I give loads to my local Childrens one ..... its makes me feel so good ... as its covers Norfolk and help new mums who have nothing. X

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By *r Mrs FuckableCouple
5 weeks ago

Stoke

Absolutely, it's called recycling for a good cause.

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By *mileyculturebelfastMan
5 weeks ago

belfast

Nope.

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By *TinyDelight-Woman
5 weeks ago

City Centre

I love browsing charity shops. I love supporting local ones that help the local community.

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
5 weeks ago

Leeds

Yes I love a good charity shop haul, especially books and kids stuff.

Mrs

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By *isfits behaving badlyCouple
5 weeks ago

Coventry

We specifically hunt down small towns with a high proportion of charity shops (and ideally a few good pubs too). Finding some treasure, a pork pie and a few good ales is a successful day out.

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By *ensualtongue2023Man
5 weeks ago

furnace

No happy to

Donate tho

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By *ral_Adventurea_69Man
5 weeks ago

Lincs


"We specifically hunt down small towns with a high proportion of charity shops (and ideally a few good pubs too). Finding some treasure, a pork pie and a few good ales is a successful day out."

Head to the affluent areas and visit their charity shops. Some of them are goldmines!

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By *orphia2003Woman
5 weeks ago

Tonypandy.

Buy from charity shops all the time.

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By *ayRyuMan
5 weeks ago

Harrogate

Pretty much the only place I buy all my books from.

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By *isfits behaving badlyCouple
5 weeks ago

Coventry


"We specifically hunt down small towns with a high proportion of charity shops (and ideally a few good pubs too). Finding some treasure, a pork pie and a few good ales is a successful day out.

Head to the affluent areas and visit their charity shops. Some of them are goldmines! "

We do

I think we are into charity shop tourism (if that's a thing).

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By *ral_Adventurea_69Man
5 weeks ago

Lincs


"We specifically hunt down small towns with a high proportion of charity shops (and ideally a few good pubs too). Finding some treasure, a pork pie and a few good ales is a successful day out.

Head to the affluent areas and visit their charity shops. Some of them are goldmines!

We do

I think we are into charity shop tourism (if that's a thing)."

It is now!

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By *rHotNottsMan
5 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"We specifically hunt down small towns with a high proportion of charity shops (and ideally a few good pubs too). Finding some treasure, a pork pie and a few good ales is a successful day out.

Head to the affluent areas and visit their charity shops. Some of them are goldmines!

We do

I think we are into charity shop tourism (if that's a thing).

It is now! "

Stokesley in Yorkshire is great for them

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By *ig1gaz1Man
5 weeks ago

bradford

I hunt in them often for stuff from there.

i came home with a stainless bread bin and a round bread bin for the buns to go into.

the stainless steel bread bin was stripped and used for something else.

daughters got many an ann summers item from there new still had the tags on them.

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By *avid 50Man
5 weeks ago

kendal

I used to buy work jeans from George (asda) and they lasted perhaps two or three washes and then came in bits, I now buy quality fashion jeans from charity shops and they last an awful lot longer and actually fit me, nothing worse than jeans that slip down your backside

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By *opinovMan
5 weeks ago

Point Nemo, Cumbria

Yes definitely, for numerous reasons.

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By *k_Durian2Man
5 weeks ago

Liverpool

Buy books mostly, 13 hours shifts I need something

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By *cflirtyMan
5 weeks ago

Hampshire

I love charity shops, apart from liking to help them out ,I love upcycling furniture and some real bargains to be had

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By *ympha LuxuriaWoman
5 weeks ago

La La Land

80% of my wardrobe is from charity shops

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By *orny PTMan
4 weeks ago

Peterborough

Same here. Fatface and Clarkes. that's the brands not a comment.

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By *ffervescentMan
4 weeks ago

winfrith

Of course not clothes but DVDs yes.

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By *r Simon TemplerMan
4 weeks ago

Blackpool.

I have bought from charity shops, and also vinted.

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By *r Simon TemplerMan
4 weeks ago

Blackpool.

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By *aizyWoman
4 weeks ago

west midlands

Most of my huge collection of books are from charity shops.

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By *asper78Man
4 weeks ago

liverpool

I have had a £1000 Canada goose jacket out of a charity shop for £50 each to there own that is what I say

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By *-SBC 82Man
4 weeks ago

Ilford

I used to work in a Charity shop. We used to get first refusal on donations. I managed to get a dual screen Donkey Kong Game and watch game. I gave them £10 for it. It is worth over £100 now.

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By *ilverjagMan
4 weeks ago

swansea


"No not these days the prices they charge you I could get new "

It depends on the town the charities are operating in. In a town called Cowbridge, which is the Park Lane of South Wales it's a waste of time looking for a bargain, Same in the seaside towns of Porthcawl and Mumbles as prices are exorbitant, but in Neath and Port Talbot you'll get, "A lot of flash, for not much cash." Shame really that they don't sell cars in charity shops, and then motoring hardwear could come at a knock down price.

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By *ooneyCouple
4 weeks ago

Chester

the only items of clothing i dont buy are pants and socks all my clothing is used either charity or V**nt*d a win win.

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
4 weeks ago

A den in the Glen

Only pants, socks and toothbrushes. Some great bargains to be had.

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By *eesside AnubisMan
4 weeks ago

North East

I buy alot of my dvds from charity shops.

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By *woguyswantingfunCouple (MM)
4 weeks ago

worksop

Got a lot of books from charity shops tbf. Not owt else though, not that I'm against it.

Is anyone on terrible art in charity shops on Facebook? It's great 🤪

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By *use and wolfCouple
4 weeks ago

angus

Most of my wardrobe is from charity shops, been shopping in them since i was wee, my brother won't set foot in one.

Best purchase is a lovely well made, soft, long leather coat for £1 or the Digital Synth Guitar that cost £2.49

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By *erbysGentMan
4 weeks ago

Ilkeston

Yes, vinyl records and bought some jigsaws as Christmas present for my dad who enjoys doing them

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By *ubikslongswordMan
4 weeks ago

Rubiksville

Yep love a charity shop bargain

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By *luebell888Woman
4 weeks ago

Glasgowish

I buy loads of clothes from charity shops and amongst them are many designer labels.

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By *idnight RamblerMan
4 weeks ago

Pershore

Of course, recycling reduces waste and earns money for good causes.

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By *ichelleCDTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Stratford upon Avon

I would love to have the confidence to buy dresses, skirts and tops from charity shops

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By *omRachCouple
4 weeks ago

Wirral

Absolutely, have bought lots of great things from charity shops over the years

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By (user no longer on site)
4 weeks ago


"Collecting vinyl again , I often rummage through the old records , ok if you like val doonican. Lol"

The days before internet was best for old vinyl

I’ve bought many a rare first pressing if the Beatles and Bowie now they look up these and sell on eBay so not many sort after artists for collectors like me

Other collectible artists where available too

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By *rooMan
4 weeks ago

Nottinghamshire

Had some good quality bargains from charity shops

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By *midnight-Woman
4 weeks ago

...

I get all sorts of wonderful nuggets - my latest being my fur edged winter coat that i got fir a fiver

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By *ig1gaz1Man
3 weeks ago

bradford


"I would love to have the confidence to buy dresses, skirts and tops from charity shops"

Whilst male i think nothing about buying the above items.

But ive found theres many ladies that dont like being near a male searching through the ladies hanging items.

some dont mind it and will chat with you but mostly its a dirty look and wont come near you.

now ive bought for many ladies and ive also bought for my own daughter (single parent to 2)

so really think nothing about buying ladies items.

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By *evotee101Woman
3 weeks ago

Houghton le Spring

Love a good charity shop rummage

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By *eckard2019Man
3 weeks ago

North West Durham

Love an Oxfam bookshop

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
3 weeks ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

Yes, it's far better for the environment than buying new, even if true bargains aren't that common

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By *orthern StarsCouple
3 weeks ago

Durham

Yes of course. Some good bargains to be had.

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By *elix SightedMan
3 weeks ago

Cloud 8

Absolutely not. I regularly donate, especially to cancer research, but I don’t want to spend my time trawling through endless random racks on the off chance I’ll find something I like in my size, that is almost certainly second hand.

As a child I was dressed by dearest mama in hand-me-downs and charity shop/market gear. For a skinny weird kid desperately trying to fit in, I stood no chance with my shit clothes and I hated that.

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By *luebell888Woman
3 weeks ago

Glasgowish


"Absolutely not. I regularly donate, especially to cancer research, but I don’t want to spend my time trawling through endless random racks on the off chance I’ll find something I like in my size, that is almost certainly second hand.

As a child I was dressed by dearest mama in hand-me-downs and charity shop/market gear. For a skinny weird kid desperately trying to fit in, I stood no chance with my shit clothes and I hated that. "

I resent that comment and your snobbery. I love charity shops and certainly don't wear shit clothes. You must be one of those foolish people who spends ££££s on clothes when people in the world are starving. I would rather spend little on clothes and give my savings to those who have nothing.

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By *elix SightedMan
3 weeks ago

Cloud 8


"Absolutely not. I regularly donate, especially to cancer research, but I don’t want to spend my time trawling through endless random racks on the off chance I’ll find something I like in my size, that is almost certainly second hand.

As a child I was dressed by dearest mama in hand-me-downs and charity shop/market gear. For a skinny weird kid desperately trying to fit in, I stood no chance with my shit clothes and I hated that.

I resent that comment and your snobbery. I love charity shops and certainly don't wear shit clothes. You must be one of those foolish people who spends ££££s on clothes when people in the world are starving. I would rather spend little on clothes and give my savings to those who have nothing."

And you are entitled to your opinion, as am I. Believe it or not, in a community forum someone may actually have different experiences and views to you.

For what it’s worth, I didn’t say “All charity shop clothes are shit, your clothes are shit, you’re shit aaaaaa.” I just said I had shit clothes as a kid and some of them came from a charity shop.

And there’s no need for insults. I am not foolish. I buy average price clothes from high street shops because I want to and I will not be made to feel guilty for doing so. I work hard to earn my money and I’ll spend it how I want to, not be dictated to by someone I’ve never met who has an opposing view to me.

We are different, clearly, but neither of our choices is any less valid.

All the best to you.

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By *eroLondonMan
3 weeks ago

Mayfair

I would absolutely buy from a charity shop. If I saw something that really took my fancy - usually retro attire or quirky items of clothing - then I would snap it up in a heartbeat. A few of my treasured pieces of knitwear were procured from charity shops.

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By *nglish Rose2015Woman
3 weeks ago

west lothian

I never walk past a charity shop most of my wardrobe is from those kinda shops

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By *pankingNorfolkCouple
3 weeks ago

Norwichish

Look at how many people buy and sell on Vinted. In many cases better value than charity shops.

Me and M often hit charity shops when making outfits for events.

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By *NormalMan01Man
3 weeks ago

Harrogate

Often have I bought from a charity shop. When the kids were younger, there was a charity shop local and I used to walk up to it with them. They both had £1 and could buy one toy with it. This was a weekly thing and went on for more than a year.

I visit them less frequently now, though.

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By *mmacdheelsTV/TS
3 weeks ago

France, Not in

Very often buy from a charity shop and also getting a lot of footwear these days from vinted as the quality tends to be better than the charity shops.

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