Charity shops - expensive?

Jennie_2

In my area it is the Cancer Research shops that are really expensive, which is a shame as I would like to support them more (my mum died of cancer).

I do donate to them but just don't buy from them as their prices are way out of kilter, and as others have found are more expensive than brand new.

Oxfam in our area is much cheaper and so is BHF. Funny how there are such regional differences

annie-c

I know that a lot of people scour charity shops for things to sell on ebay - maybe the increase in pricing is a consequence of that?

One Oxfam shop I popped in the other week, oin a posh part of town , had a poster oin the window explicitly requesting valuable items and had a 'roll of honour' listing the items!!! Still, if it makes them money...

I quite like the idea of getting a second hand wedding dress from the, if the time ever arises that I need one...

melissa'smoney

I've had some real bargains from charity shops....recently bought a brand new piar of limited edition EVISU jeans for £4.25!! and i get lots of unworn looking OASIS skirts and work trousers....

Love finding a great bargain!! :rolleyes:

MoaningMyrtle

BHF round here is reasonable, Scope is cheap, as is Marie Curie.

The best ones for bargains are the local hospice, FARA and DEBRA. PDSA is reasonable too.

Age Concern is expensive, as is Cancer Research, although they have lovely items.

Flimsy

chrisewey76 wrote: »

i think that managers shouldnt be paid, at least not a wage! maybe a reasonable, small percentage of the daily takings?

I disagree, they have a lot of paperwork, banking, staffing issues etc to do, the same as any business. They would be hard pushed to find anyone to do it out of the goodness of their heart. I'm a volunteer so don't get paid but I do my bit and then walk away after a shift and don't have to think about the place till the next time I go in.

andipandi_2

try scope in hastings old town,best junk shop in the world


i should know, i volunteer there,well cheap

andipandi_2

Flimsy wrote: »

I'm a volunteer so don't get paid but I do my bit and then walk away after a shift and don't have to think about the place till the next time I go in.

brilliant post

DanceInThe_Dark

Around here Oxfam is very expensive as is Barnados. Heart Foundation isn't quite as bad, at least they have some quality items and its not all cheap Primark tat. My favourites are the Sue Ryder shop (two nice women always serving) I've had a few Next suits from there which are like new and the RSPCA who are great for books.
I bought some books from the RSPCA shop once for 20p each and later sold one of them on ebay for nearly £4. I think it was because of the scantily clad man on the front cover and the bidders got over exicited..
BTW usually I don't put them on ebay I just give them back to the charity shop.

Hapless_2

Sarahsaver wrote: »

Just remember the £1 top in Primark will not have been made by someone earning a fair wage

Chances are the £500 Dolce and Gabbana top is made in the same place as the Primark top! 90% of the big brand trainers are made in the same factories.

chrisewey76

Mariel wrote: »

I'm surprised at everybody saying Oxfam is one of the more expensive shops, round here they are quite reasonable, in fact one of the cheapest. Jeans tend to be about £2.99 and tops about £1.99, kids clothes are give or take £1 per item. A while ago they must have been clearing stock and had a 'fill a bag for £1' day, I got 2 bags including a fabulous green vintage 70s maxi dress and a really lovely black party outfit for my daughter. I find Heart Foundation is expensive too.

2.99 for jeans seem reasonable and when branded ARE a bargain, but when you can go to a shop and get 2 pairs for a fiver! its not THAT cheap!
prices should reflect brands
primark sell out of season kids clothes for 50p each!