What is your charity shop bargain of the week?

verynewmoneysaver

Got a pair of men's M&S lightweight trousers for £2 from hospice shop whilst up in Angelsey. DH wouldn't try them on and wasn't sure if he liked them, but has worn them almost continually.

Sayschezza

east 100 percent linen skirt £2.50 and a perfect fit

carefullycautious

I was really happy to find a brand new Anne Harvey floaty top for special occasions for a fiver.


However, I took it into a local altering service shop as I did not like the low v neck showing 'ahem' more than it should at my age.


£14.50 :eek: I was too embarrassed to say no to this as she had already pinned the top to raise it. OUCH!!!


Wish I had purchased a modesty panel as this would have been far cheaper.

CathA

tessie_bear wrote: »

its interesting to read the great bargains people get in their local shops...i think the ones local to me have lost the plot with their pricing i know they want to make some money but the prices for used clothes originally from primark are dearer than they are in primark

lost my mojo a bit with it but lovely to read all the bargains on here
tessa

I know, right!! We have loads of CS, as do most towns and the prices are ridiculous. We also have a Pep and Co plus a Peacocks, and the price of some of the clothes in CS are on a par with Peacocks etc.

However, we have a fabulous Barnados store, and today I got 2 (looks like new) cushions for £1.99 each and another dress for my Seychelles friend for 99p. All my grandson's toys came from there, marvellous place!

Susan1962

Spent £20 in the Sally Anne BUT got two like new gents shirts (M & S and Next), two pair of brand new chinos and a pair of like new raspberry pink Pavers Mary Jane shoes which will brighten up my sensible work wardrobe (being as I can' wear heels any more, sigh). Sounds like a lot but it actually only cost me £10 as I paid £10 in vouchers and still got two loyalty stamps for spending a tenner in "actual" money. I love the Sally Anne - they do a great job and they don't generally overcharge.

CathA

And another Seychelles dress for my friend found today-99p George dress.

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An early learning centre wooden tractor and trailer for £1.49 and a book about animals for £1.50 for the Zebra child.

VfM4meplse

I feel mightily p*ssed off today, gonna treat myself to a chazzer browse at the weekend. I'll drag the baby out with me, whether she likes it or not.

So much for good intentions.

Gingernutty

I was browsing for a 'going out' top for a theatre visit next week when I came across a Country Casuals, 2 piece, trouser suit in a beautiful, dark, off teal/bottle green in Wolverhampton Cancer Research.

Next to a paler, Jacques Vert skirt suit.

The original £199.00 tags were still on it. :eek:

I suspect it was bought, worn for an occasion and then the buyer tried to return it, but were turned down for a return.

The waistband clearly showed signs of wear - although extremely smart, it's in no way pristine.

The pockets hadn't been unpicked.

£5 :beer:

The sleeves and legs need shortening, so it won't be ready by next Tuesday and I suspect what I saved in the purchase price will be spent on "SPECIALIST DRY CLEANING ONLY".

But I love it. Not least because it's a size 16 and it fits.

I've lost enough weight to go from a size 22 to a proper Country Casuals size 16. :beer:

Don't anyone spoil my buzz now by telling me "Country Casuals always comes up on the big side", just don't.

I've got a posh-ish label for a fiver.

A pair of barely worn, Clarks Narrative grey monks - £10.99 Walsall BHF.

They had been polished with neutral polish which had accumulated in the details and the leather was scuffed.

One hour, one toothpick and a tin of Cherry Blossom Grey Renovating Polish later, I have a very smart pair of shoes for about 1/6 of the retail price.

I've found the going out top.

BNWT, black and grey, body con style, lined George top, was £16, sold in Asda's half price sale and bought in Wolverhampton PDSA for £4.99.

Not bad.

Not as brilliant as some of your finds, but this lot should last me for a fair while.

alexnder

Recently went on a trawl of nine charity shops in my area and bought just one shirt! Seems all the prices are ridiculously high for some cheap labels and clothing and, while I enjoy chazzas, I'm not sure it's a good use of my time! I've been buying more off eBay as a result but it's difficult not knowing how something looks on you. Donated quite a few things due to this which, although cheap, add up!