What is your charity shop bargain of the week?

Owain_Moneysaver

VfM4meplse wrote: »

One of my pet hates is people that haggle in charity shops, ... They wouldn't do it in an ordinary retail establishment

I don't haggle in ordinary charity shops, but I've asked for and got a discount on furniture from the charity recycling place. And I've haggled successfully on big appliances in ordinary shops, and on the phone for things.

If I was spending enough I'd even haggle in poundshops.

charlies-aunt

Not a bargain - and defo a want, not need


Bone china vintage/antique moustache cup with handpainted peony design and faded gilding to handle and around the rim.


I am a she, OH doesn't sport a 'tache but too pretty and unusual to leave behind -and its is in perfect condition - but for just £1, I just had to have it!

silvasava

Gingernutty - just read your post on your record find - well done!! I usually have a browse but good jazz is like hens teeth. ( did see Gerry Mulligan & Buddy Rich live many years ago ) My best find was an early Santana LP for DH.
I certainly think that the lure of the chase is what keeps us all looking

sweetpea26

morning all.


Picked up a lovely rectangular cushion with little beads for 50p. Got home, checked the internal labels and both read Laura Ashley

VfM4meplse

I was in a different area completely this morning, and happened to see a chazzer open as I was queuing at lights...well I just had to pull over and park for an hour as I found not one but two incredible chazzers. The first had loads of children's goodies, the second specialised in books at silly billy prices. Needless to say I bought copious amounts from both for very little! The children's stuff will be donated back as soon as our LO outgrows them.

My two favourite pastimes....chaz-trawling and books!

Hobsons_Choice

My friend and I went on a chazzer hunt in a nearby town yesterday.
Neither of us bought anything (oh - two paperbacks for me) and both of us were remarking on the prices asked. I find some of them are asking silly prices for L. Ashley; Per Una and the like- treating them like designer labels!

Pollycat

Beenie
You've probably made the right decision if it wouldn't go with your wardrobe.

I was in a similar situation a while ago with a Weird Fish jacket that cost £80 new & was priced in Age Concern at £20.
I bought it & left the tag on - they give refunds - and pondered over keeping it for a couple of weeks.
Then I decided to keep it & am glad I did. It's perfect for cold crisp dry days like today with flat boots & jeggings.

Ches

A new looking long sleeved red tee for £2.50 which when I got home and read the label said it was 100% pure Merino wool.

Serendipitious

Ches wrote: »

A new looking long sleeved red tee for £2.50 which when I got home and read the label said it was 100% pure Merino wool.

Merino wool is lovely, that is a very nice find.

Frith

Not much of a bargain but a White Stuff woollen dress from the hospice shop (St Richard's?) in Bewdley today.