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Pollycat

dolly84 wrote: »

Has anyone else noticed that the CS are cutting out the labels? They are removing the brand label plus the size and care labels, they are then writing the size on their own ticket. For me this is no good as I can't trust what they have written and would have to try everything on. What would be the point of doing it?

I've not noticed that in the many shops I've visited (maybe 20+ over the last week).

I like to see the labels, I know what brands I like.

Like silvasaver, I like to see the care label.
It gives an idea of how many times an item has been washed and I like to know what the fabric is.

I've recently bought (from ebay) a couple of brand new Next dresses :eek: that have had the 'Next' bit cut out of the neck label but the size has been left on.
"Labels partially removed due to wholesale policy"
"All labels have been cut out to prevent shop returns'.

I think if a charity shop or shops are doing this, I'd ask why.
Is it a local shop or a chain?

Re sizing, I don't take much notice.
I look from size 10 up to size 16 (usually a size 12ish) and try anything on that I think might fit.
I did try 2 lovely Next dresses on in size 10 but they were just a bit snug, even though I did get them on and zipped up.

Owain_Moneysaver

If the shop is cutting out the fabric labels they are probably breaking the law and should be referred to trading standards.

Fibre content labelling in apparel and textiles is mandatory in the UK as laid down in the Textile Products (Labelling and Fibre Composition) Regulations 2012. The basis of these Regulations is that the label must include information on the main fibre types used and their percentages - for example wool 80%, cotton 20%. The information given must be understandable by a consumer in the market in to which you are selling.

Nightwear and garments commonly worn as nightwear are subject to certain labelling requirements concerning their flammability. Children's nightwear must satisfy the flammability requirements specified in British Standard 5722. Babies' garments and adults!!!8217; nightwear must carry a permanent label showing whether or not they meet the Flammability Standard. Further information on this labelling of nightwear is contained in 'A Guide to the Nightwear (Safety) Regulations 1985'.

http://www.ukft.org/business.php?page=business&mcat=2&catid=22

I'm getting fed up with charity shops thinking they're above the law. Signs like "all sale goods sold as seen, no refunds" are illegal, but someone who should know better thinks they're being clever sticking stupid laminated notices up all over the place.

Miró

Up in Bedale for the Bank Hollibobs so Saturday found me perusing the charity shops of Thirsk whilst waiting for the Tour de Yorkshire to whiz by, (blink and you missed them!). In one such shop I came across what looked like one person's stationery collection....a treasure trove of boxes of Basildon Bond fine laid champagne paper with matching envelopes, handmade paper notebooks and pretty notelets, (do people use such things these days?). Always had a weakness for nice stationery so I could not resist....£5 for the lot.

Bathory

My recent finds are a Taifun gothic style top for £3 along with a pair of M&S print leggings for £2.50 - these were from Age UK in Macclesfield. I also got a lovely St Michael green velvet top for £3 from the local Cancer Research. I don't think M&S have been St Michael for nearly 20 years but its in perfect condition.

I need to stay out of charity shops, they are getting rather addictive.

Pollycat

Owain_Moneysaver wrote: »

If the shop is cutting out the fabric labels they are probably breaking the law and should be referred to trading standards.

Fibre content labelling in apparel and textiles is mandatory in the UK as laid down in the Textile Products (Labelling and Fibre Composition) Regulations 2012. The basis of these Regulations is that the label must include information on the main fibre types used and their percentages - for example wool 80%, cotton 20%. The information given must be understandable by a consumer in the market in to which you are selling.

http://www.ukft.org/business.php?page=business&mcat=2&catid=22

I'm getting fed up with charity shops thinking they're above the law. Signs like "all sale goods sold as seen, no refunds" are illegal, but someone who should know better thinks they're being clever sticking stupid laminated notices up all over the place.

But does the bit that you quoted about labelling apply to sale of 2nd hand goods?

dolly84

It's not one shop that is removing the labels it's all of them I've been in, but not all labels have been removed but lots and lots of them. I am noticing it so much that it isn't just that they've been removed because they are scratchy or the garment is sheer, when they do it they take out everything which might identify the item and in one shop DH overheard the staff saying that something had been put in the wrong place and so and so had cut the labels out and now they don't know the size.

Pollycat

dolly84 wrote: »

It's not one shop that is removing the labels it's all of them I've been in, but not all labels have been removed but lots and lots of them. I am noticing it so much that it isn't just that they've been removed because they are scratchy or the garment is sheer, when they do it they take out everything which might identify the item and in one shop DH overheard the staff saying that something had been put in the wrong place and so and so had cut the labels out and now they don't know the size.

Morning, Dolly.
Can you name the shops, please.

I'll have a wander round and see if the same shops in my area are also removing labels.

Picked up a nice bargain yesterday from the Air Ambulance shop:
A beige/gold short cardigan, no buttons, 3/4/ sleeves.
Brand is 'KENAR' - label looks 'posh'.
39% linen, 34% viscose, 18% polyester, 9% metallic.

Perfect to take on holiday if it's cool in the evenings.
Had it screwed up in my handbag since yesterday afternoon and it's not creased at all.

osbornbiscuit

Hi
I volunteer in a charity shop on the sorting and tagging side and believe me we do not cut out the labels from clothes and we are one of the major charity chains. I personally cut out labels out of my clothes due to the fact as previously stated they do become extremely itchy. I hate it when the size labels are cut out and it becomes a 'best guess' with a tape measure. I do notice that a lot of foreign make clothes don't have a size or washing instructions.
I would be very surprised if they are doing it as a matter of course.
On the matter refunds have you ever tried to get a refund from Sports Direct that didn't involve credit note.

Gem-gem

Bag of books and DVDs waiting to go to the rspca shop.
Also have another bag of bits and bobs for another local cs.

Do you think that the cs would want 6 lever arch folders in good condition to sell?

Owain_Moneysaver

Pollycat wrote: »

But does the bit that you quoted about labelling apply to sale of 2nd hand goods?

Probably; there are very few exemptions just because something is second-hand.