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Charity shops in Dorset

LizD_2
LizD_2 Posts: 1,503 Forumite
I've been Money Tipped!
in England
Can anyone recommend the best ones? Christchurch ones are pretty small and full of rubbish! Has anyone found any others nearby that seem to get good things? i.e more up to date stuff, decent CDs and books?

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  • Topher
    Topher Posts: 672 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    I'm still waiting for your replies to flood in, as we are holidaying there this year, and charity shops be my thing
  • savememoney!
    savememoney! Posts: 16 Forumite
    There are loads in Dorchester not sure if good or not.
  • itsfrommark
    itsfrommark Posts: 106 Forumite
    hi, try Highcliffe and or New Milton - slightly more upmarket...mark

    i.e. according to my other half...
  • Portlandbill
    Portlandbill Posts: 180 Forumite
    Westbourne.Bournemouth ones are ok, a few good ones in Southbourne.Bournemouth. Also try Poole High Street.

    Ashley Heath Car Boot,Three Legged Cross,every Sunday .Dorsets largest also worth a visit for Books,Cds etc.
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