Prezzies from Car Boots/Jumble Sales

Sallys_Savings · 18 October 2009 at 1:16AM

I buy lots of my presents from car boots/jumble sales, does anyone else?

If you dont have set ideas on what you want to buy you can come back with some great finds.

None of my family know that I buy "recycled" gifts apart from my sister and some of them I think would be quite shocked :eek:
Everyone always seems really pleased, and I'm pleased too to save a few pennies too

I have a large family and if I wasnt to do this everyone would receive alot less

This year I've bought:

Interactive DVD Natural World game (brand new) £2 (New £20)
M & S Make up case set (brand new with label on) £1.50 (New £9.99)
Jewellery Virgin Vie (new in box & tissue) £3 (New not sure)
Arsenal Book (just like new - dust cover immaculate) £1 (New £12.99)
Hat, Scarf and Gloves set - (new with label) £2 (New £9.99)
Baby Sleeping Bag - (Matalan with label) £1.50 (New £13.99)
Cinderella Dressing Up Dress - (Matalan with label) £3 (New £9.99)
Fireman Dressing up (not new but like new) £3 (New not sure)
Policeman Dressing up (not new but like new) £2 (New not sure)
Nurses Dressing up (not new but like new) £2 (New not sure)
M & S Toiletry Set in Basket -(New wrapped) £4 (New £14.99)
Large Tel/Address Book & Birthday Book Set - (New) £1.50 (New not sure)
Super Soft Teddy - (like new) £1 - (estimate new £10)
Set of little angel ornaments (not new wrapping in white/gold tissue paper
and they look fab) £3 (New not sure)
Five Brand new baby gros in packet - £2 (New £8)
Pack of bibs - £1 (New £5)
Set of six shabby chic cups and saucers - £4 (New not sure)
Basket 20p (to put above cups and saucers in with tissue paper and
homemade shortbread biccies)
Hamper Basket with lid - £2 - (not sure) - to put together movie hamper
DVDS - between 50p and £1 - (New £6+) - for movie hamper
Books - various childrens like new 20p/50p/£1 (New £4 to £10)
Night at the Races Game - (New boxed and cello £2) - (New £20)
Murder Myster Night Game - (New boxed and cello £2) - (New £15)
M & S New Baby Photo Album with photo frame (New box) £3 - (New £18)
Boxed BHS chocolate fondue set -(choc out of date so just replacing)
£2 (New £9.99)
PJs - £2.50 (New £11.99)
Pink lambswool jumper - (BHS New label) £3 (New £9.99)
Poker set in chrome case - (not new) £2.50 (New not sure)

anyone else have any good finds? .....or wouldnt you buy from carboots/jumble sales?

wendywitch · 18 October 2009 at 7:54AM

WOW you did really well!
I like a bargain myself and I'll buy from where ever I see one!

witchwoopiggy · 18 October 2009 at 12:12PM

wow what lovely great finds, this year I have done the same but also used charity shops and freecycle (I do tell them that I would like the item for whom ever I am intending to give it too, got some lovely gifts this way for the niece and nephew) I have also learned how to knit gloves so everyone has got home made hat, scaf and gloves this year

wanna-save-more · 18 October 2009 at 1:01PM

Just got back from a car boot I managed to pick up a pair of Bart Simpon PJ's for a xmas pressie for my Son
They were brand new,still in the cellohane wrapper only a £1

xx

JesaRose · 18 October 2009 at 1:45PM

I love bargains, unique gifts and clothes so would definately buy from anywhere including car boots and charity shops. I think those sort of gifts show you have put more thought into something they will love rather than just throwing money at the high street to get something they don't need or want

mary-op · 18 October 2009 at 3:37PM

I've got a lot of pressies from car boots and charity shops this year (did the same last year). Amazing the 'unwanted gifts' you find in January time.
Done well on kids books and toys for little grandson as well.

chinagirl · 18 October 2009 at 4:47PM

I went to a jumble sale yesterday,and for 50p bought my son a Brand New pair of festive boxer shorts from GAP still with label on, as a Christmas pressy.
Also found 'Good Morning, let the stress begin' wipe clean noteboard with felttippen, 50p a present for a friend it think.
Can't wait to go again.

li'l_p · 18 October 2009 at 7:38PM

I think with some people the mere mention of car boot sales and they shudder at the thought because of the stigma of second hand goods. I think for most it conjures up images of tat or dodgy goods, however as an avid car booter (not to mention charity shopper, ebayer and Freecycler) I love the thrill of getting a bargain! I don't understand people that don't, to be honest. You can get some really good stuff at car boot sales and I begrudge paying full price for anything now. Recently when I had my baby a lot of the stuff we got, bar a few obvious pieces, were 2nd hand and I couldn't be happier. My friend is the complete opposite and I shudder when she talks about getting one outfit for X amount from a high street store, and sit smug at the thought of having many beautiful outfits for that price, after buying stuff for between 30p-£1 per piece!

Many people sell on unwanted gifts at car boot sales so you can pick up some decent, if not new, stuff. I say go for it, I have had many things from the car boot which I have given as gifts and I wouldn't ever hesitate not to. I think it would be rude anyway for someone to ask "where did you get this from", as I don't think that's the done thing when you receive presents. I certainly wouldn't.

boiler_man · 18 October 2009 at 9:43PM

Not bought from Car Boots to give as presents, but don't see why it would be a problem. Lots of new items are being sold at the sales just because not to the seller's taste.
I bought some recently released paperbacks at a car boot in the summer. Never been read, in perfect condition and only cost 25p each. Could have easily have wrapped these as a gift (but wanted to read myself!).

Sallys_Savings · 20 October 2009 at 8:10AM

Thanks everyone....I dont feel quite so bad now

Also adding;

Photo Frame £1 (New £9.99)
Purse £1 (new £9.99)

and also a red velvet skirt 20p (using fabric to line hampers)
Brown/deep red/biege cords 20p each (to make up throw for pressie)

jemtom · 20 October 2009 at 8:46AM

nah i wouldn't feel bad as they say what they dont know wont hurt them. i buy from charity shops, carboots ect. had some good bargains this year, i think it pays to keep your eyes open you never know what you may find.

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