What is your charity shop bargain of the week?

Pollycat

Mir! wrote: »

Ha....I saw those items last week, (think they have been there for a few weeks actually)!! Did you see the TB black evening dress in the window priced at something like £80? And a black evening jacket at £60 on the rails? It's strange but the Oxfam shop in Headingley has had the same range of items but at much cheaper prices. Ted Baker must have donated a large quantity of stuff that has been shared out among lots of shops and the local managers must decide on the prices? Can't think of any other explanation. Actually I purchased the black leggings-type trousers (please don't judge me - I thought they might look good with boots next winter!) for £7.99 in Headingley whereas they were £24.99, (I think), in Otley. The black evening dress was £25 here but has been sold now.

Actually, I might have a trip over to Otley this afternoon as it's a lovely sunny day....tis a nice bus ride and I love a rummage in the 99p shop

I agree.
I posted a while ago about Help the Aged who had some new Ted Baker stuff.
One of the staff told me that TB says they can only have a small number of items on the rails at any one time.

Beenie

My buys are not as good as any of yours, but I was happy with a smart black & cream swimsuit for £2.49 at Sally Army, and a lovely pale blue/biscuit/cream striped scarf (£3.49 at Bernardo's) which will look nice with a cream jacket I have.

leonnaise

I never manage to find this level of bargains! Last thing I'm proud of was a pair of White Company jeans in my size for £6, I'm heading out today on a mission to see what the universe offers me

Towser

One of the staff told me that TB says they can only have a small number of items on the rails at any one time.

I can confirm this as I overheard some Oxfam staff. It is so that the brand is not damaged. That is why they don't sell it off in TKMaxx.

Miró

I found one small treasure in the Otley 99p shop this afty. A pure silk, M & S strappy, hip length, smocky top in a pinky purple and brown pattern. Another mis-sized item...label said size 8 but easily fits a 12. Could well be unworn as it still had the plastic tags in the label at the back....would have been too scratchy to wear like that.

Miró

Towser wrote: »

I can confirm this as I overheard some Oxfam staff. It is so that the brand is not damaged. That is why they don't sell it off in TKMaxx.

Interesting! So....so far the brand new Ted Baker stuff has been spotted in Oxfam, Help the Aged and the Sue Ryder shops.....?

bobsa1

Dd and I had a wander around the charity shops in a local market town and in the ymca shop she got two vintage 1960s dresses. Both in immaculate condition and they fit like they were made for her. The first is a gold brocade sleeveless dress that she could actually wear to a club or night out it is gorgeous and the other one is a pinafore type dress with a built in blouse type thing both similar to these pictures for £4.99 each. She is a quirky dresser and carries them off beautifully. She's lived and worked in London and says they would be a crazy price in the vintage shops there
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=vintage+60s+gold+brocade+dress&rlz=1CDGOYI_enGB627GB627&oq=vintage+60s+gold+brocade+dress&aqs=chrome..69i57.18962j0j4&hl=en-GB&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#imgrc=C6McV_ySphBMdM:&spf=125

foxyloxy11

wow! some great finds!
VfM4meplse bargains galore!The parlane frames would have been pricey, it's a great make. My BIL used to have a furniture shop selling SIA and Parlane. love the usbourne books too.

Floss

Towser wrote: »

I can confirm this as I overheard some Oxfam staff. It is so that the brand is not damaged. That is why they don't sell it off in TKMaxx.

Mir! wrote: »

Interesting! So....so far the brand new Ted Baker stuff has been spotted in Oxfam, Help the Aged and the Sue Ryder shops.....?

I've seen it up here in HtA - their manageress told me it was charitable donations from TB, and they can only have 5 items on their shop floor at any one time, its one of the conditions. My local Sense shop have had new last-season Carvela handbags, on the same basis. I guess it is a tax write-off exercise, which allows us chazzer freaks to acquire new designer items at a lower cost (if we wish!).

sillyvixen

bobsa1 wrote: »

Dd and I had a wander around the charity shops in a local market town and in the ymca shop she got two vintage 1960s dresses. Both in immaculate condition and they fit like they were made for her. The first is a gold brocade sleeveless dress that she could actually wear to a club or night out it is gorgeous and the other one is a pinafore type dress with a built in blouse type thing both similar to these pictures for £4.99 each. She is a quirky dresser and carries them off beautifully. She's lived and worked in London and says they would be a crazy price in the vintage shops there
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=vintage+60s+gold+brocade+dress&rlz=1CDGOYI_enGB627GB627&oq=vintage+60s+gold+brocade+dress&aqs=chrome..69i57.18962j0j4&hl=en-GB&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#imgrc=C6McV_ySphBMdM:&spf=125

When I was a little girl my nan used to have a dress like the gold brocade one that no longer fitted. It was given to me as a princess dress for my dressing up box. Happy days.