FabSwingers.com forum: Is it wrong to haggle in charity shops

By *MBER KENT OP Couple
over a year ago

folkestone

Is it wrong or not .. I saw a chest of drawers the god knows who prices these items they wanted 70 pound I said I like to offer the charity 50 pound for the drawers they said no this is a charity I said I know and I’m making the charity a offer which they wouldn’t take .. what’s other people’s views

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

Was it a local charity or national one? The national ones can be pretty hard-nosed I hear.

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By *ave-and-LouiseCouple
over a year ago

Torquay

They do seem to be getting a bit greedy some of them. I've seen shops with the same stuff in the window for weeks unsold, and seen Primark clothes marked up at more than they cost new! Surely it's better to get something for it and move it on? And surely a lot of people shopping in charity shops are suffering hard times and are in need of a bargain?

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By *MBER KENT OP Couple
over a year ago

folkestone

It was a age concern one ..

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

Why did you want to haggle? Was it not worth the money or are you just a haggler?

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

I don’t think it’s wrong, most of the stuff is donated to the shops, so any money made is a bonus for the charity

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

Haggling is the norm in other cultures. I think in the UK we are a bit scared of attempting a haggle to get a good price.

If you have the balls to haggle I'd go for it. Obviously we wouldn't get away with it in Currys or Poundland.

Charity shops make money hand over fist.

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By *MBER KENT OP Couple
over a year ago

folkestone

It was not worth the money what they put it up for .. some crazy ok lady must do the pricing up ., its stilll there what they got for free and I offered a decent amount I think

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

"Haggling is the norm in other cultures. I think in the UK we are a bit scared of attempting a haggle to get a good price.

If you have the balls to haggle I'd go for it. Obviously we wouldn't get away with it in Currys

Charity shops make money hand over fist."

I've haggler and win in Currys a few times on multiple purchases

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Yes, I think it is wrong. One of the charity shops we go in the guy will always knock a bit off without being asked though.

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

"Haggling is the norm in other cultures. I think in the UK we are a bit scared of attempting a haggle to get a good price.

If you have the balls to haggle I'd go for it. Obviously we wouldn't get away with it in Currys or Poundland.

Charity shops make money hand over fist."

You'd be surprised. Curry's is number 4 in Moneysupermarket's top 10 high street stores to haggle in

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"It was not worth the money what they put it up for .. some crazy ok lady must do the pricing up ., its stilll there what they got for free and I offered a decent amount I think "

It wasn't worth it to you. Keep an eye on the shop if nobody else considers it worth it they might reduce it

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

"Haggling is the norm in other cultures. I think in the UK we are a bit scared of attempting a haggle to get a good price.

If you have the balls to haggle I'd go for it. Obviously we wouldn't get away with it in Currys or Poundland.

Charity shops make money hand over fist.

You'd be surprised. Curry's is number 4 in Moneysupermarket's top 10 high street stores to haggle in

You see this is where I've been going wrong all these years

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

I don't think it's wrong to make an offer if you feel something is overpriced, some of them certainly seem to be asking more than things are worth nowadays - after all they can accept or reject it. But I would not hassle them, just walk away.

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

If it were a larger more pricey item that I felt was overpriced then I'd ask to speak to the manager and ask if they might be open to an offer and see how they react, and if they were agreeable make a sensible one based on what I thought it was worth with maybe a few quid added on as it's a charity.

Something costing a few quid then definitely not.

And to whoever said high st retailers won't haggle - I have done so in Currys and other places for higher priced items before now and quite often with success.

I also use sites like Vouchercloud to find discounts off that can be used in-store.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"Haggling is the norm in other cultures. I think in the UK we are a bit scared of attempting a haggle to get a good price.

If you have the balls to haggle I'd go for it. Obviously we wouldn't get away with it in Currys or Poundland.

Charity shops make money hand over fist.

You'd be surprised. Curry's is number 4 in Moneysupermarket's top 10 high street stores to haggle in

Who knew!!

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

Today I bought a set of conservatory furniture for £250 quid. I wanted to haggle but couldn't bring myself to try.

I even paid the 5 quid delivery fee.

I'm fucking useless.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"If it were a larger more pricey item that I felt was overpriced then I'd ask to speak to the manager and ask if they might be open to an offer and see how they react, and if they were agreeable make a sensible one based on what I thought it was worth with maybe a few quid added on as it's a charity.

Something costing a few quid then definitely not.

And to whoever said high st retailers won't haggle - I have done so in Currys and other places for higher priced items before now and quite often with success.

I also use sites like Vouchercloud to find discounts off that can be used in-store."

I just go to John Lewis and get them to match the best price I can find online!!

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

"Haggling is the norm in other cultures. I think in the UK we are a bit scared of attempting a haggle to get a good price.

If you have the balls to haggle I'd go for it. Obviously we wouldn't get away with it in Currys or Poundland.

Charity shops make money hand over fist."

Isnt the purpose of charity shops to raise money for whatever cause they support. It's not the shop making money hand over fist; unlike Amazon etc., it's the beneficiaries of the charity who they support who see the money or services the charity provides....

The clues in the title. Charity shop!

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

I used to volunteer in a charity shop while I was at Uni, and to be honest it’s frustrating when customers tried to haggle. A surprising amount of work goes into prepping items for the shop floor such as sorting, cleaning (with the case of furniture and home items), hanging, steaming and pricing. And although they are donated items, the shop wants to get as much as possible for the charity.

However saying that, most will always knock a bit off some item, especially things which have been there for a while. I’d go back in a week and make the same offer, you may be luckier then.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

I'm crap at haggling and will usually pay the the ticket price if it's something that I want and is a reasonable price. However that usually only applies to clothes, furniture on the other hand I usually buy from a local non charity shop that delivers for free as well.

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By *MBER KENT OP Couple
over a year ago

folkestone

Ok thanks

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

Something costing a few quid then definitely not.

And to whoever said high st retailers won't haggle - I have done so in Currys and other places for higher priced items before now and quite often with success.

I also use sites like Vouchercloud to find discounts off that can be used in-store.

I just go to John Lewis and get them to match the best price I can find online!!

But that's because you're posh and will only shop in John Lewis

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

Never dream of haggling in a charity shop, people get paid very little or volunteer in those shops, I wouldn’t put them in a position of having to explain the prices

No one ever haggles over the price in the large multiple retailers! Why not? All the profits there go to already rich people not charity.0

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

"They do seem to be getting a bit greedy some of them. I've seen shops with the same stuff in the window for weeks unsold, and seen Primark clothes marked up at more than they cost new! Surely it's better to get something for it and move it on? And surely a lot of people shopping in charity shops are suffering hard times and are in need of a bargain?

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

It's never wrong to haggle!

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By *ibblingnewtWoman
over a year ago

by the sea

I wouldn’t embarrass myself or the people working at the charity shop ... it’s a charity shop at the end of the day for goodness sake They are still a business with costs etc but it’s ultimately to make money for the charity , I think the have a pricing structure and if things don’t sell they lower the price later if needed so keep going back to see if it’s come down in price but if it’s something nice I get they get what they ask for it

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By *rwolfMan
over a year ago

bristol

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

"Is it wrong or not .. I saw a chest of drawers the god knows who prices these items they wanted 70 pound I said I like to offer the charity 50 pound for the drawers they said no this is a charity I said I know and I’m making the charity a offer which they wouldn’t take .. what’s other people’s views "
I like to haggle to but you can't always expect to get what you haggle for, I had several bikes stolen so I thought I'll go down dump and get a bike that's being chucked, the dump as are many dumps in my area are manned by eastern Europeans, a guy opened the boot of his estate and had the bike I wanted I said "can I have it "he said" yes " so I started off up the road with it the guys from the dump were after me in a shot saying " you can't take that it's steeling " I had to if I wanted the bike pay £8 lol now is that right?

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

"Is it wrong or not .. I saw a chest of drawers the god knows who prices these items they wanted 70 pound I said I like to offer the charity 50 pound for the drawers they said no this is a charity I said I know and I’m making the charity a offer which they wouldn’t take .. what’s other people’s views I like to haggle to but you can't always expect to get what you haggle for, I had several bikes stolen so I thought I'll go down dump and get a bike that's being chucked, the dump as are many dumps in my area are manned by eastern Europeans, a guy opened the boot of his estate and had the bike I wanted I said "can I have it "he said" yes " so I started off up the road with it the guys from the dump were after me in a shot saying " you can't take that it's steeling " I had to if I wanted the bike pay £8 lol now is that right?

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stealing

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

Crumpet Castle

You keep haggling.

I do know they are a charity but charities are business.

They get their goods for free. I know they have overheads like pick ups, deliveries, staffing and rents and bills etc but at the end of the day they want to sell it.

I think they have to say no or everyone would keep offering less and less.

I think if you make an offer they could agree to sell it to you if it hasn't gone in a month.

Thing is it WILL go SO...... if you really want it ... pay for it.

Some people haggle and then sell on at a profit.

If you REALLY REALLY want it. Pay for it.

But always haggle.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

Crumpet Castle

My friend haggles over jackets and shirts etc....

He gets t jackets , lined waistcoats , ties , pocket cheifs....... He goes round dressed like a lord ... but he gets it all second hand and he haggles...

Good on him I say.

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By *ony 2016Man
over a year ago

Huddersfield /derby cinemas

I once went to a Church jumble sale in the company of a dear old lady who saw a dress for which they wanted 75p . She offered the lady serving 50p , the lady said " no this is a church charity all our prices are already low " but my friend wouldn't accept this and kept the dress in her hand asking again if she would accept 50p as she didn't think the dress was worth 75p ... It was obviously worth considerably more and I was quite embarrassed to be stood with my friend who was haggling over such a small amount , the lady at the counter turned to one of her colleagues explaining the situation, with a look of indignation the other lady held out her hand and said " ok you can have it for 50p " but both were clearly annoyed that someone would want to haggle when the prices were clearly set simply to get rid of every item and were all far cheaper than they should have been and I could see their point , my friend ( who was my mates mother ) then handed over a £1 coin and said " you can keep the change " ,,,,,,,,,

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

Crumpet Castle

C'mon Tony ..... it's the principle

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

As far as I know most charity shops get free rent and rates so not many business overheads.

£50 for a £70 item was a reasonable offer.maybe house rules..i wonder what vehicle the top people of the charity run...paid for by the charity..

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

Crumpet Castle

"Haggling is the norm in other cultures. I think in the UK we are a bit scared of attempting a haggle to get a good price.

If you have the balls to haggle I'd go for it. Obviously we wouldn't get away with it in Currys or Poundland.

Charity shops make money hand over fist.

The clues in the title. Charity shop!"

Like OXFAM ? Very handsomely paid ( not the shop workers )

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

I don't think it's wrong to ask but you shouldn't be bothered if they say no. They evidently think they can get more for it so why shouldn't the? If they can't, they'll reduce it just as any other shop would.

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

I think it's wrong. Yes there are many corrupt charities with the MD's getting paid ridiculous sums of money, but the cause those charities support would be missing out on precious funds if we all haggled.

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

"As far as I know most charity shops get free rent and rates so not many business overheads.

£50 for a £70 item was a reasonable offer.maybe house rules..i wonder what vehicle the top people of the charity run...paid for by the charity.."

Where did you hear this about rent and rates? Definitely not the case as I used to volunteer for cancer research, as a volunteer you’re able to see how much the shop is bringing in and how much is going out, and rent was the main expense.

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

Most of the charity shops pay rent and rates.

I personally would not haggle in a charity shop, nor be rude about prices. If I think it's too expensive I just leave it.

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

Charity my arse, have you any idea at all how much the director gets payed before bonuses? as soon as a “charity” turns to a private, middle managed commission based arrangement it becomes a company posing as a charity. Age uk are up there with shelter and many others as manipulating money making machines where the profits from our good will and stupidity fund their personal investments and interests

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

"Charity my arse, have you any idea at all how much the director gets payed before bonuses? as soon as a “charity” turns to a private, middle managed commission based arrangement it becomes a company posing as a charity. Age uk are up there with shelter and many others as manipulating money making machines where the profits from our good will and stupidity fund their personal investments and interests"
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THIS

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