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What is your charity shop bargain of the week?

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  • Pollycat
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    Bogof_Babe wrote: »
    Been meaning to ask - has anyone else noticed that loads of Baylis & Harding toiletries seem to end up in c/shops? Far far more than any other brand. It's good stuff too, so I can't understand why I'm always seeing it (and buying it!).

    Unless it is unwanted gifts that were given to people who don't use such things, but all the same I'd have expected an equivalent amount of Sanctuary, Boots, M&S etc. It seems to be all year round too, not just post-Xmas. Very puzzling. :think:
    I've also noticed lots of B&H gift sets.
    Considering our Tesco Extra had shelf after shelf of them half-price before Christmas, I'm not surprised how many charity shops have them but am surprised how expensive they're priced at.
  • misfire wrote: »
    Also - has anyone seen walking sticks in Chazzas? I need one for a play (i work with kids and often need props!) thought i would definitely find one in a chazza but no luck so far... wondering if its one of those things they don't sell/.are unable to sell....I shall keep looking!

    The shop I used to volunteer at used to sell plenty of them. I can't see why any shop wouldn't sell them for any reason?
  • Floss
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    The shop I used to volunteer at used to sell plenty of them. I can't see why any shop wouldn't sell them for any reason?

    Maybe because they are everywhere?
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  • misfire
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    Went to 6 charity shops locally today - no walking sticks! I am determined to find one at some point

    Did end up with -

    The last bridge Jones book (25p)
    Sophie Kinsella hardback (50p)
    2 x Tupperware harverst colour beakers 2 @ 25p each.
    Sealed Money can 20p

    So a good haul today.
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  • You could ask whether they have any? They might be in the back room.
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  • VfM4meplse
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    Pollycat wrote: »
    I'm not surprised how many charity shops have them but am surprised how expensive they're priced at.
    I bought a BN soft toy from Poundstretcher earlier this week, then found the exact same thing used and worn in the chaz yesterday for more! I did bring it to the attention of the SA, but apparently head office sets the prices.
    You could ask whether they have any? They might be in the back room.
    It is well worth asking, as they are often tucked away in a corner, along with old golf clubs.
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  • There are often several boxed sets of toiletries for just a pound or two, but they always seem to contain bath gel/foam etc. and I only use a shower. I did get a lovely box of Crabtree and Evelyn goodies for £3 - on sale online at over £30. £3 seemed a fair price for it really!
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  • Pollycat
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    VfM4meplse wrote: »
    I bought a BN soft toy from Poundstretcher earlier this week, then found the exact same thing used and worn in the chaz yesterday for more! I did bring it to the attention of the SA, but apparently head office sets the prices.
    My comment above was aimed at the price of the Bayliss & Harding gift sets but I whole-heartedly agree with you about prices in general.
    Don't get me started on the price of books. :mad:
    I bought a hardback copy of Gone Girl for 50p from my local hospice shop, the dust cover was a bit tatty round the edges but when I took it off, the book itself had the same design on it. It looks like it might have been read once.
    I've seen poor condition paperback copies of the same book for £1.99.
    There are often several boxed sets of toiletries for just a pound or two, but they always seem to contain bath gel/foam etc. and I only use a shower. I did get a lovely box of Crabtree and Evelyn goodies for £3 - on sale online at over £30. £3 seemed a fair price for it really!
    I use bath gel and foam bath in the shower. ;)
  • Floss
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    Pollycat wrote: »
    ...I use bath gel and foam bath in the shower. ;)

    That's what I do - just dilute it a little ;)
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  • mavvymoo
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    Funny I had a wander around some Chazzers on Wednesday and saw 3 Bayliss & Harding gift sets in one shop :rotfl:Was chatting to the lovely SA and she said they had loads in and they were very hard to sell as everyone got the bl**dy things for Christmas including me who got 2 of them :eek: Holding mine back for raffle prizes later in the year ;)

    I saw them for sale in a local supermarket and the best set with the most in was reduced to £10 and that was before Christmas.

    Anyway well done on all your bargains as I am trying not to buy at the moment :) and doing rather well ;)

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