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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I made my first clothing purchase in one the other day.

A cream/white lace skater style dress £6!!! Originally from Jane Norman.

I'm chuffed to bits and wondering if I could a netting under skirt underneath to give it bit more ooompf (not sure how to spell that)!

Have got any bargains recently ?

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I have had loads. I have a brand new suede coat 20 quid, suede jacket 1.49 brand new, barely worn suede jacket.a quid, leather jacket again unworn a fiver. Hobbs dress three quid, top from Paris boutique three fifty.......I could go on. I've been lucky and I know the areas to look but I really don't like paying full price any more

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Sorry got carried away. I think your dress was a huge bargain and a net petticoat will look gorgeous!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

We have a few charity shops here but, some are just as expensive as the clothes shops! I'd love to hit some charity shops in other parts of the country

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've picked up loads of nice designer shirts from charity shops. All under a fiver!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Sorry got carried away. I think your dress was a huge bargain and a net petticoat will look gorgeous!"
haha it's ok I think so to

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I've picked up loads of nice designer shirts from charity shops. All under a fiver!"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ted baker navy shoes. 7 quid.

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By *adja_lazloCouple
over a year ago

Solihull


"I made my first clothing purchase in one the other day.

A cream/white lace skater style dress £6!!! Originally from Jane Norman.

I'm chuffed to bits and wondering if I could a netting under skirt underneath to give it bit more ooompf (not sure how to spell that)!

Have got any bargains recently ? "

we have the Custard Factory in Brum where they have a retro shop for collectable clothing at decent prices, all pre worn, but some wicked stuff

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ive had some real bargains but need time to root through. I love Barnardos. They have items sorted by colour. OCD or what lol.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Ive had some real bargains but need time to root through. I love Barnardos. They have items sorted by colour. OCD or what lol. "
this shop was tiny I went into which is just aswell as really don't like rooting! I love lace so it caught my eye, was the right size and everything! Fate! Ha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Where I live they have a second hand market and loads of charity shops when ever she's off school we always do a ten pound challenge see who gets the best bagins...mine was a Micheal korr purse 2 pound we love it lol x

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"We have a few charity shops here but, some are just as expensive as the clothes shops! I'd love to hit some charity shops in other parts of the country "

You need to come down here. One of them had everything for one forty nine for s while it's where I got one of the suede jackets. They've put some things up to two ninety nine now though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

almost bought a dress in new look a few weeks ago,lovely trendy dress with a zip at the front,,saw the same dress in a charity shop a few days later and my size £10,,BARGAIN!

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

Most clothes in my size are dead frumpy so I tend to hate clothes shopping everywhere.

I dislike the chaos of most charity shops and don't like hunting through everything so I tend to avoid them.

I've never bought clothing in a charity shop.

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By *ruitWoman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

My mum works in one so we get lots of bits and bobs from there. Mainly house stuff. Have bought new sleeping bags and cool boxes too for camping.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Most clothes in my size are dead frumpy so I tend to hate clothes shopping everywhere.

I dislike the chaos of most charity shops and don't like hunting through everything so I tend to avoid them.

I've never bought clothing in a charity shop."

The ones I go to are well organised with clothes displayed by type, size and often colour. Its amazing what people donate.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

There is a charity shop in Shoreham has a pair of prada heels in the window, no price tag though.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Where I live they have a second hand market and loads of charity shops when ever she's off school we always do a ten pound challenge see who gets the best bagins...mine was a Micheal korr purse 2 pound we love it lol x"
awww that sounds cool I'm wanting some Michael Korr stud high tops!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"There is a charity shop in Shoreham has a pair of prada heels in the window, no price tag though."
ooooooh!!! Sexy!!!!

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"There is a charity shop in Shoreham has a pair of prada heels in the window, no price tag though."

What are you waiting for!?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Most clothes in my size are dead frumpy so I tend to hate clothes shopping everywhere.

I dislike the chaos of most charity shops and don't like hunting through everything so I tend to avoid them.

I've never bought clothing in a charity shop.

The ones I go to are well organised with clothes displayed by type, size and often colour. Its amazing what people donate."
I donate all my clothes and shoes

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"My mum works in one so we get lots of bits and bobs from there. Mainly house stuff. Have bought new sleeping bags and cool boxes too for camping. "
that's ideal that!

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple
over a year ago

Fareham

I bought a genuine 'as new' Prada bag in a charity shop for £7. Some time later I needed to raise funds for my daughters birthday so stuck it on Ebay and it went for £100! I wish I still had that bag though...

I know charity shops are competing with High St stores but I've noticed a trend lately whereby they refurbish the shop then whack the prices up. This means there aren't as many bargains as there used to be. Also, some of the clothes are almost the same price as new. They need to do their research a bit better as well - Atmosphere ISN'T a designer brand but I've seen Primarni clothing priced as if it was. I love charity shop browsing but you have to be a lot more discerning these days.

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

Not keen on shopping in them. The ones I've been in look like I've just missed a good riot.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I bought a genuine 'as new' Prada bag in a charity shop for £7. Some time later I needed to raise funds for my daughters birthday so stuck it on Ebay and it went for £100! I wish I still had that bag though...

I know charity shops are competing with High St stores but I've noticed a trend lately whereby they refurbish the shop then whack the prices up. This means there aren't as many bargains as there used to be. Also, some of the clothes are almost the same price as new. They need to do their research a bit better as well - Atmosphere ISN'T a designer brand but I've seen Primarni clothing priced as if it was. I love charity shop browsing but you have to be a lot more discerning these days."

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

Ooh I love a good charity shop bargain like my Francesco Baisia bag for a few quid, or John Rocha pearls for £1.50.

I looked in some charity shops off Belgrave Road for the first time the other day - OMG, they're stuffed full of designer gear!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to only go in charity shops for children's panto outfits etc. However I'm now hooked on getting a bargain. Love it

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I love charity shops... it depends on the areas but Morningside and Stockbridge have great stuff but it's reflected in the price. Still a bargain for designer labels though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I absolutely can not go into one . Also can't borrow books . Makes me feel sick

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville


"I absolutely can not go into one . Also can't borrow books . Makes me feel sick "
Why?

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By *anatee175Couple
over a year ago

Sunderland

we both love shopping in charity shops. I bought Keith a pair of Birkinstocks sandals only £4.99. He tried them on and they were too big. Sold them on eBay for £40. One of my recent buy's was a real pair of ugg boots a bargain at £5 never been worn by the looks of them. One persons junk is someone else's best buy.

Claire

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I get most of my jackets for work from Charity shops.

Best buy - A Lakeland leather handbag for 4.99

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We have a few charity shops here but, some are just as expensive as the clothes shops! I'd love to hit some charity shops in other parts of the country "

Its the same here and some of the things are more dearer than the shops

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By *uperGuy68Man
over a year ago

Southampton


"I absolutely can not go into one . Also can't borrow books . Makes me feel sick "

The only things I've bought in them are cookbooks!!

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Red Jaeger dress £5.99 in their store £180 and I love it. Can't wait till I've slimmed back down to get into it.

I love charity shops

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By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts


"I absolutely can not go into one . Also can't borrow books . Makes me feel sick Why?"

well for us, just the smell coming out of the door from some of them... worse than subway

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I absolutely can not go into one . Also can't borrow books . Makes me feel sick Why?

well for us, just the smell coming out of the door from some of them... worse than subway"

Yes partially this

I used to be very OCD couldn't touch door handles or light switches etc

Am lots better now but they are grubby and I just can't bear them

The only other problem I have now is touching lift buttons as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love charity shops, I've recycled a few evening dresses and ball gowns via the ones in St. Andrews and I always buy my handbags from them. Even managed to pick up genuine nylon stockings in original vintage packaging for pennies.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"I absolutely can not go into one . Also can't borrow books . Makes me feel sick Why?

well for us, just the smell coming out of the door from some of them... worse than subway"

the ones I go in are bright, light and airy it's Lush I can't abide the smell of.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I absolutely can not go into one . Also can't borrow books . Makes me feel sick Why?

well for us, just the smell coming out of the door from some of them... worse than subway

the ones I go in are bright, light and airy it's Lush I can't abide the smell of. "

Sneeeeeeezey lol

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville


"I absolutely can not go into one . Also can't borrow books . Makes me feel sick Why?

well for us, just the smell coming out of the door from some of them... worse than subway"
Hahaha, I don't go into Subway, so I have no way to compare the two.

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest

There are 2 charity shops where I live that only sell designer stuff. Apparently they get the really good gear from other shops sent in, Versace, Hermes, Westwood etc - but the prices reflect that

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville


"There are 2 charity shops where I live that only sell designer stuff. Apparently they get the really good gear from other shops sent in, Versace, Hermes, Westwood etc - but the prices reflect that"
There are a few like that dotted around the country, one near Bristol that sold out of Mulberry Handbags in a bout two minutes.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"I absolutely can not go into one . Also can't borrow books . Makes me feel sick Why?

well for us, just the smell coming out of the door from some of them... worse than subwayHahaha, I don't go into Subway, so I have no way to compare the two. "

Is it Subway the shop that sells foot long bits of bread with stuff in them or a subway an underpass that smells of pee and has buskers in it?

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville


"I absolutely can not go into one . Also can't borrow books . Makes me feel sick Why?

well for us, just the smell coming out of the door from some of them... worse than subwayHahaha, I don't go into Subway, so I have no way to compare the two.

Is it Subway the shop that sells foot long bits of bread with stuff in them or a subway an underpass that smells of pee and has buskers in it?"
Well here its the former.

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

A charity shop in Glasgow city centre has a raincoat (YSL?) for sale at £199.99.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I go in a fair bit, as like little nick nacks, in the midlands and Sheffield. Rarely seen any designer stuff though, but up against a ton of students. Think I should be in Eastborne, with a u in it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We have a few charity shops here but, some are just as expensive as the clothes shops! I'd love to hit some charity shops in other parts of the country "

I spend half my life in charity shops, but tend to agree... They seem to be catching up with the prices in the high street shops.... I do buy n revamp lots though. I asked the price of a beautiful, vintage clock the other day. £40.00!!! Even the assistant rolled her eyes and said I know!!

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"We have a few charity shops here but, some are just as expensive as the clothes shops! I'd love to hit some charity shops in other parts of the country

I spend half my life in charity shops, but tend to agree... They seem to be catching up with the prices in the high street shops.... I do buy n revamp lots though. I asked the price of a beautiful, vintage clock the other day. £40.00!!! Even the assistant rolled her eyes and said I know!! "

the prices round here go up in the summer for obvious reasons. One that I go into has a policy of moving the stock very quickly and will reduce things to sell them after a certain period of time, that's when I get some really good bargains

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By *trawberry-popWoman
over a year ago

South East Midlands NOT

Never really had clothes from them but have had a set of hair straighteners (which i'd had previously and broke, paid 80 quid for) for a fiver. Bargain! Not all of them do electrical goods though as they need PAT testing before they can sell them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I get a lot of Vinyl from charity shops. People throw out some real classics

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think there great! You can get some real bargains and your helping raise money for charity

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've had great bargains over the years. I love vintage clothes shops.

I generally look for quality over design because I'm quite nifty with a sewing machine and hand stitching so I embellished many of my clothes to make them exactly what I want.

I will buy clothing just for the buttons or for the lace etc. Im often in the rag market buying lots of different embellishments etc.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not quite in the same league as some the ladies bargains, but I bought a saville row shirt for £1.50 in a charity shop a few years ago.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I went to visit daughter in surrey a while ago and went to Notting Hill. She went into a charity shop and picked up a Burberry treanch coat for a bargain£20. Now she shops in there all the time picking up timeless classic designer wear

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By *ratty_DamselWoman
over a year ago

Greater London

I absolutely love going to charity shops and finding absolute bargains.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We have a few charity shops here but, some are just as expensive as the clothes shops! I'd love to hit some charity shops in other parts of the country "

Same here in fact i'm sure half the shops don't charge as much as some of the charity shops.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I buy books from charity shops, 50p-£1 for a decent read is a bargain.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Jay got a full length crombie coat for £20

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I live close to 2 charity shops and am in them ALL the time. So far this month ive had

toys for my daughter including a brand new dolly "travel system" pushchair and dolly travel cot with it for 4

Clothes for her, all Next, all 50p each

4 light shades

a corner display cabinet for 15

A small cupboard that im in the middle of decoupaging for 10

ive had designer stuff for me and her and most of it, especially the kids stuff is barely worn

I wont usually buy new now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We have a few charity shops here but, some are just as expensive as the clothes shops! I'd love to hit some charity shops in other parts of the country "

honiton has a high street full of them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've stopped using them for music, every time i look through the LP's i think i've been burgled.

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By *antonkid1955Man
over a year ago

cardiff

I got a pair of cufflinks from a charity shop near here...I had them valued..they are now insured for £600..cheers.

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By *aceytopWoman
over a year ago

from a town near you


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I've stopped using them for music, every time i look through the LP's i think i've been burgled. "
theres a fab little record shop where I live,must go in and have a look

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was walking out of a local Salvation Army shop the other day when I bumped into a friend.

"You're a disgrace!" he said.

"How's that?" I replied, puzzled.

"Getting your clothes from a charity shop," he continued, "don't you know people most likely died in them?"

"Don't be silly!" I replied, laughing as I pulled on my new single black glove and moon-walked down the high-street.

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By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts


"I absolutely can not go into one . Also can't borrow books . Makes me feel sick Why?

well for us, just the smell coming out of the door from some of them... worse than subwayHahaha, I don't go into Subway, so I have no way to compare the two. "

you dont need to go into subway to smell it... just walk past, phew, not inviting at all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"We have a few charity shops here but, some are just as expensive as the clothes shops! I'd love to hit some charity shops in other parts of the country

honiton has a high street full of them "

Boston is the same. Everytime i go into town up pops a new one

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I was walking out of a local Salvation Army shop the other day when I bumped into a friend.

"You're a disgrace!" he said.

"How's that?" I replied, puzzled.

"Getting your clothes from a charity shop," he continued, "don't you know people most likely died in them?"

"Don't be silly!" I replied, laughing as I pulled on my new single black glove and moon-walked down the high-street.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"There are 2 charity shops where I live that only sell designer stuff. Apparently they get the really good gear from other shops sent in, Versace, Hermes, Westwood etc - but the prices reflect thatThere are a few like that dotted around the country, one near Bristol that sold out of Mulberry Handbags in a bout two minutes."

Few of them in and around london. My daughter does a lot of clothes shopping in them

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By *bony in IvoryCouple
over a year ago

Black&White Utopia

Are loads all over London and gone are the days of that familiar moth ball/ mouldy smell as soon as ya walked in door... And the jumble sale free for alls that were the norm. Had some great Bargins over the years... And love having a nose about when have the time

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