Charity Shopping - New to You in '22!

Miró

Dunners said:

Miró said:

retiredinfrance said:

Could you repurpose the furs  into a lining , for example , for a throw or a coat? Actually real fur nowadays might well pass as fake fur- the fake stuff is so realistic. 

Actually I’m a bit squeamish about wearing or even touching it myself now  .  I just want someone to take it off my hands!!  Tried offering it to the wardrobe depts of our local theatres and to animal rescue centres, (was told they use real fur for comforting young orphaned animals) but no takers so I keep taking it out of the wardrobe, checking it over, sighing and shoving it back again……12 years of this routine now 

I'm with you on the squeamish front but they seem to sell quite well on eBay - would it be worth selling on there and donating the proceeds to an animal charity?

I have tried this but there was no interest sadly.  Thanks for the thought though.

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Remember when we spoke about fingerless gloves etc etc ?
Here is a good deal on them - they're a great idea for a special Christmas present FACTORY SECONDS Cashmere Fingerless Gloves from Turtle Doves | eBay

It's easy to just sew up a tiny hole inconspicuously.
From experience i know that seconds are not glaringly big defects and usually not even noticeable, manufacturer quality control is always stringent and bargains can be had !

florianatwobob

Oooh I bought some of their seconds and they arrived last week @[Deleted User] one had a tiny hole caused by a dropped stitch. Easily fixed

Pollycat

I found this overcoat for OH in Mind for £10.00.
The pockets are still stitched up and the back pleat is too.
And this glass for my sister. It feels really nice in your hand. £1.50 local hospice.

flamingo747

@Pollycat that coat is gorgeous!

Pollycat

flamingo747 said:

@Pollycat that coat is gorgeous!

Thanks.
He's not tried it on yet. I'm sure he's going to say 'take it back' (I can get a full refund).
But he does have a few similar overcoats including my probably best ever charity shop bargain of a genuine Crombie coat for £15.00.

ETA:
It fits and looks really smart.
He's keeping it.

Wednesday2000

That is a nice coat, good shape. I was looking at that cute panda behind the coat. I used to have a teddy like that.:)

Pollycat

Wednesday2000 said:

That is a nice coat, good shape. I was looking at that cute panda behind the coat. I used to have a teddy like that.:)

Aw thanks.
The panda is Mummy & baby.
I bought it from the panda sanctuary in Chengdu, China.

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Pollycat said:

I found this overcoat for OH in Mind for £10.00.
The pockets are still stitched up and the back pleat is too.
And this glass for my sister. It feels really nice in your hand. £1.50 local hospice.

Wow, excellent buys there 👍

Miró

Wednesday2000 said:

That is a nice coat, good shape. I was looking at that cute panda behind the coat. I used to have a teddy like that.:)

I was busy looking at the big vase......nosy lot aren't we????? 

Went a bit bonkers today after a lean time of it in the chazza shops lately.  From The Cats Protection shop I got some E de P, Secret Obsession by Calvin Klein, 100ml, BNIB for £10, (seems to sell for around £32 - just hope it's the real thing...smells nice tho).  Then in the St Gemma's Hospice Shop I found a pair of Uniqlo, navy ankle grazer trousers for £2.99, they have a bit of stretch in them so will use them for walking, (Ha! totteringing more like, these days!).  Seem to think this make is quite pricy??  Lastly in the Sue Ryder Hospice shop...my biggest splurge... a pair of Rockfish, lazy lace, water repellant sneakers with blingy gold eyelets and brand name, BNIB and £15....seem to sell for £39.99 usually.