Shop Charity in '23!

Coxy11

MrsCatz said:

London charity shops are so expensive, the ones closest to my work are in Pimlico and they are horrendous price wise, although my local one had a Barbour jumper on the racks and that was £30.00. It wasn’t in the best condition either .

This was in Strutton Ground so not too far from Pimlico.

joedenise

Strutton Ground used to be the local market for me when I worked in London many moons ago!

Went to a local Oxfam CS this morning and bought a couple of books to take away on holiday next week.  One of which I'd been looking for for quite a long time.  They were 99p each - one paperback, one hard back.

Potternerd

I’m very much of the view that books should be in alphabetical order.

This week:
Small dark grey Kipling bag £4. Not the original strap but I have quite a few I can use. 

Green and white hooped Next tee 99p
Silver (not sure if real) ring with large green cut stone £2. It’s really pretty and the setting of the stone is lovely.
Red velour H and M trackies £3.
White George tee £1.50
Pale pink Paramour tee with a grey star on it made up of lots of little stars £3.50
Chambray pinafore dress, slightly flared , just below the knee and with patch pockets £5.
BNWT grippy socks £1.50 (great for indoor exercise classes.
Yolo neutral beach bag with writing on it £2.
Small ridged griddle pan with folding handle £3. For halloumi

23 items donated and next pile is building up.

MrsCatz

Coxy11 said:

MrsCatz said:

London charity shops are so expensive, the ones closest to my work are in Pimlico and they are horrendous price wise, although my local one had a Barbour jumper on the racks and that was £30.00. It wasn’t in the best condition either .

This was in Strutton Ground so not too far from Pimlico.

Ah I know that shop, I went in once and left empty handed.

struttin ground as I call it now, it’s been done up and looks lovely now. 

Rosa_Damascena

I had a great day at multiple chazzers last weekend. Finds included the obligatory scarf to keep me warm indoors for 50p, a spare silicone case for my phone for 50p (in the dishwasher as we speak), a brand new CD of the original soundtrack of Les Mis, 1985 cast (still in its wrapping) for 50p. 

And these BN gloves for £1.95 each:

Rosa_Damascena

I just had to share this:  https://apple.news/Ark0-wPB6Qm2XUqqD0F3Xgw . The woman has a lot of money but clearly even more sense! 

Cherryfudge

Thanks @Rosa_Damascena, well spotted! She's evidence that you can dress well from charity shops and promote sustainability at the same time.

Miró

@Brie. Re the fakes from a bit back.....dropped then into the chazza a few days ago.  Checked the shop today... no sign of my fakes but one other item that was in my donation bag was there.  A cheapo fake leather tote bag bought in a market abroad for about £3 was priced in the chazza at £20!.  Cor blimey shoulda put it on FleaBay!

Gonna have a sleepless night tonight……spotted a smashing bargain in the window of another shut chazza. this afty.  Done me online research to confirm bargain status and need to be on the doorstep at 9am tomorrow!  Oooooh the suspense 😀

luvchocolate

Miró said:

@Brie. Re the fakes from a bit back.....dropped then into the chazza a few days ago.  Checked the shop today... no sign of my fakes but one other item that was in my donation bag was there.  A cheapo fake leather tote bag bought in a market abroad for about £3 was priced in the chazza at £20!.  Cor blimey shoulda put it on FleaBay!

Gonna have a sleepless night tonight……spotted a smashing bargain in the window of another shut chazza. this afty.  Done me online research to confirm bargain status and need to be on the doorstep at 9am tomorrow!  Oooooh the suspense 😀

Let's hope trading standards aren't in the area. 
I remember once I put a rug out without fibre content at furniture shop .
Had a visit from trading Standards he was very kind told me to throw away and check better in future 

luvchocolate

Apologies I Misread the bag wasn't a counterfeit. Sorry must read slower