More Charity Shop Bargains for 2018 & beyond!

bit_by_bit

Hi lovely Charity shop bargain hunters. As you buy no doubt you also give. I work in a CS opening soon but want to give some tips to help your donations make a difference. I hope this helps you.  I posted this in the Banish the Clutter thread, my spiritual home.
1. Clothing - if possible take only seasonal stuff, everything else will go to the ragman as they usually have no storage. 
2. Only to take one or two bags at a time as they will be getting overwhelmed so may refuse more.
3. Don't be upset if donations are declined. They want it just don't have the storage. Spread the love between shops if you can. I work in one of the 7 local ones and get aggro sometimes when the 2 bag rule is in place. This is normal times. 
I know it is hard for some people to hang on to their stuff, e.g. winter clothing they have cleared out. To be honest it is only a 3 or 4 more months before they will be accepting it.
5. Christmas stuff will definitely be chucked in the bin. 
Follow these tips and it will be easier for the shops to take your donation and actually make some money out of it.
PS if you pay tax please giftaid it.
Just correct my spelling errors, lol.

Wednesday2000

^^ That is interesting info, thanks. I usually split my donation bags between shops if I have a lot to donate. I do have quite a bit built up in my house now after lockdown.

Rosa_Damascena

One of the small pleasures I have really missed during the lockdown is my impromptu chazzer trips.

If any more incentive to eschew fast fashion and buy from a chaz is needed


Not that I would every spend the equivalent of £26 on a T-shirt!! But still shocking that all of 16p goes to the person making the garment in a sweatshop on the other side of the world.

Wednesday2000

Wow, that is eyeopening Rosa. Quite shocking, really.

Rosa_Damascena

Wednesday2000 said:

Wow, that is eyeopening Rosa. Quite shocking, really.

You really should move to the coast. I have several amazing local chazzers within walking distance (I walk a lot, though).

dolly84

Rosa - not to mention the cost to the environment, cotton takes huge amounts of pesticides and water to grow.  That whole picture is even worse when you consider some stores sell cotton t shirts for less than a fiver, if you only pay that for it you won't treasure it and treat it well.

suki1964

Some of our charity shops are opening this Friday as are all our shops

Well I don't know why Im smiling about all shops, other than its a step further towards normality. Im going to see if mum wants to go down to the one she volunteered in for a little while for a natter whilst I browse. She's not been out of the house since the beginning of March

Owain_Moneysaver

Meanwhile, The Scottish SPCA is appealing to for urgent donations of new blankets and towels for animals at its Aberdeenshire rescue and rehoming centre.

The charity has been unable to accept used or hand-knitted items due to contamination risks linked to coronavirus.

“We would ask that only brand new items are donated due to potential risk of contamination from used items."

https://www.scottishspca.org/news/scottish-spca-issues-urgent-appeal-for-blankets-in-lanarkshire-and-aberdeenshire

Wednesday2000

Rosa_Damascena said:

Wednesday2000 said:

Wow, that is eyeopening Rosa. Quite shocking, really.

You really should move to the coast. I have several amazing local chazzers within walking distance (I walk a lot, though).

Oh believe me. I am planning to next year.

missychrissy

I live in North Yorkshire near Selby but I babysit in Castleford and Harrogate on a weekly basis. Whilst I have found bargains in all locations, Harrogate is a cut above.  Every charity shop is there and you are spoilt for choice. However, Martin’s mantra still applies: do I need it and will I use it? I would add: is it beautiful? will I treasure it? will my grandchildren enjoy playing with it? do I want to read it or listen to it? does it enhance my life in any way?