Charity Shopping - bargains galore for 2021!

Jellytotts

Yesterday I had the naggy voice in my head saying "go to the everything's a pound shop"...I tried not to listen as I'd already popped in on Monday but the voice got louder so off I trotted.

The result was a Dickins and Jones turquoise wool duffle coat.  DH took one look and said no, it's fit for the bin, it's so bobbly.  I reasoned that £1 to charity and an hour with a razor was worth the effort....and it was! It looks amazing now, there's a very tiny burn mark near the hem at the back (matchhead sized) and one of the pockets has a slight threadbare patch on which only shows when you look closely 5p size) It's got a big floppy hood, leather straps and big chunky toggles, it's my new favourite thing in the world.  

I'd imagine it would have been a couple of hundred pounds new and although it's obviously been loved and worn, it's still got enough life for this winter for me (and hopefully a few more after that too).

DH nabbed a thick hooded Next jumper (had a stain on but took a chance for £1 and it's washed up beautifully), a base layer long sleeve top and also picked up a lovely mustard/brown/green tweedy jacket which will be perfect for a wedding next year.

Rosa_Damascena

I really love charity shopping and its going to have to stop, my home has more than enough of everything but I think its the bargain factor and the fear of running out of stuff I'm addicted to. I've been watching hoarding shows on TV and can see myself heading that way in the next 30 years if I don't do something about this!!

So am enjoying hearing about your finds on this thread to give me that vicarious thrill.

Oh yes, I bought a BN Silent Night Comfort Control electric blanket for £10 last Saturday 

Rosa_Damascena

Oh well, today's afternoon of chazzer-dodging was an abject failure.

I bought 3 books for £1 at one shop, 2 for £1 at another, a fitted M&S Autograph shirt for £1, a fleece jacket for indoor use for £1 (cheaper than turning up the CH) and 2 metal Ikea shelves for £1 each. But at least I shall use them all!

killerpeaty

I wonder why people get rid of organisation things, do they not work for them or is it that they have surplus? I also got those IKEA shelves, but for double your price @Rosa_Damascena about a month ago!

Had a weird experience. Walked into a shop at lunchtime and saw this bloke staring really intently at a handbag. Honestly looked weird so I felt really aware of him, suddenly he grabbed the bag and bolted! I said (without thinking) "excuse me?" And he dropped the bag and a packet of pants, grabbed the pants and then ran off. I was asked what he looked like but I'm so bad with faces that all I could tell them that he's white and that was it. I was then thoroughly told off for endangering myself (didn't mean to!) I was so weirded out by the whole thing I went into a different charity shop and bought a lamp. It's a great lamp. 10/10 would buy again.

goldfinches

I've been really busy for the last few days but had the time this afternoon to pop into Age UK on my way past and found a copy of this book What Jane Austen Ate and Charles Dickens Knew: From Fox Hunting to Whist-the Facts of Daily Life in Nineteenth-Century England eBook : Pool, Daniel: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store for 99p.

Rosa_Damascena

killerpeaty said:

Had a weird experience. Walked into a shop at lunchtime and saw this bloke staring really intently at a handbag. Honestly looked weird so I felt really aware of him, suddenly he grabbed the bag and bolted! I said (without thinking) "excuse me?" And he dropped the bag and a packet of pants, grabbed the pants and then ran off. I was asked what he looked like but I'm so bad with faces that all I could tell them that he's white and that was it. I was then thoroughly told off for endangering myself (didn't mean to!) I was so weirded out by the whole thing I went into a different charity shop and bought a lamp. It's a great lamp. 10/10 would buy again.

Hero! Probably was under the influence given a) his behaviour and b) that he would target a chazzer. 

I used the electric blanket for 20mins this evening and can finally see what everyone is raving about!

Potternerd

Well done killerpeaty!

of late:
Red Primark T-shirt 50p
Black wide scarf £1.50
Silver bangle engraved with “follow your heart” 99p
Cath Kidston oil cloth tote bag China blue with white spots £10
Red leather Fossil cross body bag: very faded and in need of TLC £6
Big China tea cup with pretty pink floral design £1
padded coat hanger 25p

i also took 10 books to Barter books a fab book exchange in Alnwick Northumberland (well worth a visit) and came back with one.
Took about 30 items to hospice shop yesterday.  

Miró

Paid a visit to Richmond, (the North Yorks one), yesterday.  Was surprised to find so many charity shops have sprung up since my last visit - well worth a visit!  Came away with a pair of BNWT M&S grey checked wool trousers.  Priced at £9.95 which seemed a bit steep but originally priced at £39.  Thriiled to find they look great with the 99p BN grey jersey M &S jacket purchased  earlier in the week.

Floss

Miró said:

...Came away with a pair of BNWT M&S grey checked wool trousers.  Priced at £9.95 which seemed a bit steep but originally priced at £39.  Thriiled to find they look great with the 99p BN grey jersey M &S jacket purchased  earlier in the week.

So your 2-piece outfit cost an average of £5.47 per item - is that better? 🤔😁

Floss

I've not posted much recently but I have been reading along...

Finds over the last few months have included:
2 pairs of Clarks leather biker boots (brown & black, slightly different styles);
La Redoute fine soft leather biker-style jacket;
hand-knit cream fleck wool cable sweater (mens XL, looks great with jeans & boots);
Jack Wills down gilet;
M&S lambswool sweater in blue stripes;
M&S fine merino wool black roll neck sweater;
LK Bennett fine wool scarf;
Ted Baker print-front sweater;
White Company long towelling dressing gown;
and a Beefeater glass bnib, destined to be wrapped with a matching bottle of gin for a Secret Santa 😉