FabSwingers.com forum: Would you buy from a charity shop

By *usman 199 OP Man
11 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
11 weeks ago

Nottingham

Yeah, love a charity shop bargain!

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By *ripfillMan
11 weeks ago

Paris, New York, Hong Kong and Havant

Absolutely,… yes except underwear

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By *erry bull1Man
11 weeks ago

doncaster

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

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By *idssissyTV/TS
11 weeks ago

Birmingham

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

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By *aughty driverMan
11 weeks ago

Romford

Yhh regularly use them to get things cheap

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By *ripfillMan
11 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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11 weeks ago

East Sussex

Yes. I often buy things from charity shops.

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By *winckle toesMan
11 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
11 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 (user no longer on site)
11 weeks ago

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
11 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
11 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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11 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
Forum Mod
11 weeks ago

East Sussex

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

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By *exxyyDy11Man
11 weeks ago

North West

Well yeah I would

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By *a1970Man
11 weeks ago

East cork

All the time

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By *mmaleiaWoman
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 weeks ago

1127 walnut avenue

Yep I love a charity shop.

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By *ornucopiaMan
11 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
11 weeks ago

cheshire

yes of course

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By *ripodius WillyusMan
11 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 *ortney FoxxxWoman
11 weeks ago

Mid Glamorgan

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

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By *eltCuteMightDeleteWoman
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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 *tephenAndHisPicklenicMan
11 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
11 weeks ago

wonderland.

"Happy Friday everyone

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

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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
11 weeks ago

Henlow

Most definitely and have done so

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By *rSircumsizedMan
11 weeks ago

Newport area.

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 (user no longer on site)
11 weeks ago

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

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By *enk15Man
11 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
11 weeks ago

Swansea

Yes absolutely

Mrs

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By *haz46Woman
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 weeks ago

Aberdeen

Yes books CD LP ect

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By *untrolmeCouple
11 weeks ago

redditch

Sure why not

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By *inger_SnapWoman
11 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)
11 weeks ago

I love a mooch around charity shops.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 weeks ago

Fleet

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

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By *arvey67Man
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 weeks ago

Newark

Can't beat a good charity shop hunt

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By *ormalfornorfolkMan
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 weeks ago

Stoke

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

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By *mileyculturebelfastMan
11 weeks ago

belfast

Nope.

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By *TinyDelight-Woman
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 weeks ago

furnace

No happy to

Donate tho

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By *ral_Adventurea_69Man
11 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
11 weeks ago

Tonypandy.

Buy from charity shops all the time.

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By *ayRyuMan
11 weeks ago

Harrogate

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

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By *isfits behaving badlyCouple
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 weeks ago

Point Nemo, Cumbria

Yes definitely, for numerous reasons.

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By *k_Durian2Man
11 weeks ago

Liverpool

Buy books mostly, 13 hours shifts I need something

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By *cflirtyMan
11 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 *ittleMissMinionWoman
11 weeks ago

La La Land

80% of my wardrobe is from charity shops

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By *orny PTMan
10 weeks ago

Peterborough

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

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By *ffervescentMan
10 weeks ago

winfrith

Of course not clothes but DVDs yes.

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By *r Simon TemplerMan
10 weeks ago

Layton,Blackpool.

I have bought from charity shops, and also vinted.

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By *r Simon TemplerMan
10 weeks ago

Layton,Blackpool.

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By *aizyWoman
10 weeks ago

west midlands

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

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By *asper78Man
10 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 *erdyEstLdner 82Man
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 weeks ago

A den in the Glen

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

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By *ensual DesiresMan
10 weeks ago

Teesside/North Yorkshire

I buy alot of my dvds from charity shops.

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By *woguyswantingfunCouple (MM)
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 weeks ago

Rubiksville

Yep love a charity shop bargain

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By *luebell888Woman
10 weeks ago

Lanzarote

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

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By *idnight RamblerMan
10 weeks ago

Pershore

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

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By *ichelleCDTV/TS
10 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
10 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)
10 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
10 weeks ago

Nottinghamshire

Had some good quality bargains from charity shops

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By *midnight-Woman
10 weeks ago

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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
9 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
9 weeks ago

Houghton le Spring

Love a good charity shop rummage

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By *eckard2019Man
9 weeks ago

North West Durham

Love an Oxfam bookshop

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
9 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
9 weeks ago

Durham

Yes of course. Some good bargains to be had.

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By *elix SightedMan
9 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
9 weeks ago

Lanzarote

"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
9 weeks ago

Cloud 8

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.

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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 weeks ago

France, And sometimes 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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