Best Car Boot, Charity Shop and Jumble Sale Bargains - New Thread 4/10/09

TudorRose

Have had a great find today in local cs.

Roger & Gallet Soap & Shower Collection in Citron for £3.50.
In it there is a 300ml liquid soap, 75ml bath & shower gel & 2 x 25g soaps.

I love Roger & Gallet but haven't decided yet if I'll keep it or give it a go on ebay.

jasmineswhiskers

UnicornGirl86 wrote: »

Hi guys, I'm looking for an indoor carboot in Manchester as I'm not fussed with ebay but i'm struggling to find any open and have lots to sell! or any car boot really, even outdoor! it would be for clothes and shoes. do you know anything about times of year for this kind of thing? it's my first time trying and i'm getting the impression that even the indoor ones are affected by seasons?
any tips would be great - northwest area. thanks xxx

Bowlers in Trafford Park? No idea what it's like as I keep meaning to go but never get round to it. Anyone else know?

mandymoomoo_2

Hi Everyone,

Just discovered this thread last month, and have been lurking round since. But you've all given me inspiration to try CS...I've always loved car bootys and tend to buy alot of my clothes, toiletries from there..Been to a few CS this past couple of weeks, and just love rummaging around hunting out the bargains. Got myself a gorgous baby blue jumper from Dorothy Perkins for only £1.99 so was pleased with that to start off with.
Happy hunting x

TudorRose

After saying in an earlier post that I never get any bargains lately I got 4 Martina Cole & 4 Patricia Cornwell novels in hardback for £1.00 each. They had a lot of other crime novels at £1.00 each but these 2 authors are among my favourites.

jasmineswhiskers

Well I think i'm going to give up looking my local chas shops. Went today when I was in town and the prices seem to have rocketed even more! Couple of things I noticed were: shopper bag (was originally a magazine cover mount) £3.99; all jigsaws £2.50; shoes approx £6.99; coats approx £19.99, but best of all was an oldish tilt top table (oak?) with a big split in the top - £134.99!!!. Absolutely bonkers, roll on the jumble and car boot season...

goanmad

Jasmine - it IS jumble sale season. I'm torn between four today, all starting at the same time.

Yesterday's buys from my charity shop spree:

Mr Christopher 1960's ladies pinstripe blazer 50p
1960's windowpane check ladies wool jacket £1
Vintage unworn Jaeger cropped wool jacket £2
1960's Tootal smoking jacket £1.99
Vintage velvet Rajasthani waistcoat £2
Mango herringbone wool shorts 50p
1960's chain strap evening purse £1
1980's Gloria Vanderbilt green wool midi skirt with original tags £1
1970's oversized straw shopper with Madiera felt design £1.95
1980's Laura Ashley corded floral waistcoat 50p

JesaRose

I was going to visit a nearby town for some charity shopping today but after looking in my three wardrobes which are all overflowing I thought I should probably not after all. I visited a local one and bought a lovely 50s mustard yellow pencil skirt from the £1 rail instead to get my fix for the day

stormchaos

This weeks bargains,
duck pot 50p,
tree recipe book holder £1,
Woods+son Alpine white tea set(11 cups, 13 saucers, 14 plates, milk +sugar) £2.
Fire king peach lustre tea set (6 cups+saucers, 5 plates, milk +sugar) £2
farmhouse recipe book, 50p
wooden pull along horses 50p,
Whittard chicken £1 (got it a few weeks ago, )
all from local charity shop

durham_girl

I don't usually post, but I'm off to my first boot sale of the year tomorrow and I'm SO excited! Is is a bit sad getting excited over the prospect of a bargain?!

dotdotdot

Hi all you lucky bargain hunters! I read this thread with glee every week to see what you have been finding and I must admit to drooling over some of your horde! However I felt I must start posting instead of lurking! In the area I live car boots are very seasonal ....the Scottish summer is short! We do have some fab wee charity shops which are great for retail therapy out of the car boot season. One local shop is closing for a refit so all stock is half price this week...hooray!! Got some super buys....boys HELLY HANSEN coat for £2.....oasis jeans for £1....Shoe Tailor clogs for £1.50...SUMMER TOPS also £1...fluffy scarf, new, 50p. Hope they do not put prices up too much after the refit! Ps I love keeping up with GOANMADS buys....she is an inspiration!