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Popped into three charity shops today that I haven!!!8217;t visited before. None of the three were big chains. Happy to see that they all had reasonable prices for books (60p). Didn!!!8217;t find the books that I was looking for.Save 12K in 2026 no 16
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Glad you are having fun in your search! Chaz-ing is addictive, I tell you.Laredouter wrote: »I have had quite an amazing charity shop day today. I came home with so many lovely items.
Phyllis Tuckwell:
An olive Cath Kidston blouse with a first white, pink and blue floral print- £3.50
A navy blue Joules shirt with a bold flower print in sky blue- £3.00
A bright pink wool Seasalt scarf- £2.50
A lovely sherpa-lined navy Crew Clothing hoodie- £7. Absolutely love this, I'm wearing it now and I am very toasty warm
Oxfam:
A set of three (white/pink/sky blue) BNWT Tu vest tops for £2.99
A BNWOT off-white thick-knit The White Company waterfall cardigan- £14.99. I know, I know, it's a really pricey item, but it is immaculate and I love it so much, plus it would have been anywhere from £110 to £179 brand new, judging by similar ones on the website :eek:
Cancer Research:
A square silk scarf with elephants and flowers (A lot more tasteful than it sounds
) on a navy background - £2. I bought it on a whim after I tried on a Fenn Wright Manson silk blouse which didn't fit. I googled the maker, Jim Thompson, and realised that he was a luxury Thai silk brand, with scarves of the same size at $143 on his online store :eek: . Needless to say I am thrilled with this!
Absolutely brilliant day!
The prices are more than I would have paid - but then I am in a different position. Firstly, I don't actually need anything, so anything I get is very much a want and not a necessity, hence my default position is "do not buy". Secondly, I have had years of cruising the chazzers, and there are items that come up all the time, and then there are some very unusual finds that I just know I shan't see again soon, if at all. Lastly, I have had some amazing bargains over this time and know how much something is worth to me, hence my benchmark pricing is set much lower than yours. I guess we all start out by paying over the odds.
Today I bought a beautiful maroon leather handbag, v smart and new looking with stud feet. At first glance I thought the price tag said £20 - but it was in fact just £2. I've image searched on Google and can't find the exact item, its a very unusual design but large enough for everyday use, so its time to decant from my usual handbag. Value-for-money-for-me-puhleeze!
"No man is worth, crawling on the earth"- adapted from Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio
Hope is not a strategy...A child is for life, not just 18 years....Don't get me started on the NHS, because you won't win...I love chaz-ing!0 -
Laredouter wrote: »Cancer Research:
A square silk scarf with elephants and flowers (A lot more tasteful than it sounds) on a navy background - £2. I bought it on a whim after I tried on a Fenn Wright Manson silk blouse which didn't fit. I googled the maker, Jim Thompson, and realised that he was a luxury Thai silk brand, with scarves of the same size at $143 on his online store :eek: . Needless to say I am thrilled with this!
Absolutely brilliant day!
Thrilled to hear about your Jim Thompson find, well done on your research! If you are ever in Bangkok do go to the Jim Thompson house and garden....it is now a museum, (and shop). It tells a fascinating story of JT's life and work in developing the silk trade in Thailand, and his mysterious end! I couldn't afford to buy anything from the shop at the time of my visit but recently I have found a JT silk scarf, a man's silk tie and a t-shirt all in chazzas and don't think I paid more than £1.50 for any of those items. My silk scarf has big exotic flowers on it....I would have loved one of the iconic 'elephant' ones!!!:o0 -
My local Age Concern centre has a book table - donation of 50p per book! All have been in good condition so I'm using it as a lending library for a good cause!Small victories - sometimes they are all you can hope for but sometimes they are all you need - be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle0
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Ooooh....details please?? Just booked an AirB&B in Edinburgh for May!
https://www.changeworks.org.uk/projects/edinburgh-charity-shop-and-reuse-map
- map of c/s for Edinburgh!
Personally my fave ones for hunting/rummaging for bargains were the ones on Gorgie/Dalry Road. It's a cheaper area but apparently lots of older people so lots of lovely flowery bedding, lined curtains & vintage finds.
Morningside is the "posh" end of town so you might be lucky & get expensive bargains!“I want to be a glow worm, A glow worm's never glum'Coz how can you be grumpy, when the sun shines out your bum?" ~ Dr A. TappingI'm finding my way back to sanity again... but I don't really know what I'm gonna do when I get there~ LifehouseWhat’s fur ye will make go by ye… but also what’s not fur ye, ye can jist scroll on by!0 -
Laredouter wrote: »
A square silk scarf with elephants and flowers (A lot more tasteful than it sounds) on a navy background - £2. I bought it on a whim after I tried on a Fenn Wright Manson silk blouse which didn't fit. I googled the maker, Jim Thompson, and realised that he was a luxury Thai silk brand, with scarves of the same size at $143 on his online store :eek: . Needless to say I am thrilled with this!
Absolutely brilliant day!
Lordy! Lordy!
Jim Thompson's House (museum) in Bangkok is a must-see.
Fab bargain. :T
I think someone else bought a Jim Thompson scarf from a charity shop.
Maybe Miro?
Some really good quality brands there.0 -
I remember little about it other than it was very humid, built on stilts and the young ladies giving the tour dated every exhibit with the suffix "cen-tur-eeee!".Lordy! Lordy!
Jim Thompson's House (museum) in Bangkok is a must-see.Value-for-money-for-me-puhleeze!
"No man is worth, crawling on the earth"- adapted from Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio
Hope is not a strategy...A child is for life, not just 18 years....Don't get me started on the NHS, because you won't win...I love chaz-ing!0 -
https://www.changeworks.org.uk/projects/edinburgh-charity-shop-and-reuse-map
- map of c/s for Edinburgh!
Personally my fave ones for hunting/rummaging for bargains were the ones on Gorgie/Dalry Road. It's a cheaper area but apparently lots of older people so lots of lovely flowery bedding, lined curtains & vintage finds.
Morningside is the "posh" end of town so you might be lucky & get expensive bargains!
Thank you so much, we are staying somewhere near the Festival Theatre so hope some near there! Oooooh just seen there appear to be loads on Nicolson St where th theatre is!!! :j0 -
Laredouter wrote: »I have had quite an amazing charity shop day today. I came home with so many lovely items.
Phyllis Tuckwell:
An olive Cath Kidston blouse with a first white, pink and blue floral print- £3.50
A navy blue Joules shirt with a bold flower print in sky blue- £3.00
A bright pink wool Seasalt scarf- £2.50
A lovely sherpa-lined navy Crew Clothing hoodie- £7. Absolutely love this, I'm wearing it now and I am very toasty warm
Oxfam:
A set of three (white/pink/sky blue) BNWT Tu vest tops for £2.99
A BNWOT off-white thick-knit The White Company waterfall cardigan- £14.99. I know, I know, it's a really pricey item, but it is immaculate and I love it so much, plus it would have been anywhere from £110 to £179 brand new, judging by similar ones on the website :eek:
Cancer Research:
A square silk scarf with elephants and flowers (A lot more tasteful than it sounds) on a navy background - £2. I bought it on a whim after I tried on a Fenn Wright Manson silk blouse which didn't fit. I googled the maker, Jim Thompson, and realised that he was a luxury Thai silk brand, with scarves of the same size at $143 on his online store :eek: . Needless to say I am thrilled with this!
Absolutely brilliant day!
WOW! What a haul, Wish i was shopping with you today.£1000 Emergency fund challenge #225 - £1000.00.00/£1000- End of Baby Step 3 (A work in progress)0 -
Laredouter wrote: »I have had quite an amazing charity shop day today. I came home with so many lovely items.
Phyllis Tuckwell:
An olive Cath Kidston blouse with a first white, pink and blue floral print- £3.50
A navy blue Joules shirt with a bold flower print in sky blue- £3.00
A bright pink wool Seasalt scarf- £2.50
A lovely sherpa-lined navy Crew Clothing hoodie- £7. Absolutely love this, I'm wearing it now and I am very toasty warm
Oxfam:
A set of three (white/pink/sky blue) BNWT Tu vest tops for £2.99
A BNWOT off-white thick-knit The White Company waterfall cardigan- £14.99. I know, I know, it's a really pricey item, but it is immaculate and I love it so much, plus it would have been anywhere from £110 to £179 brand new, judging by similar ones on the website :eek:
Cancer Research:
A square silk scarf with elephants and flowers (A lot more tasteful than it sounds) on a navy background - £2. I bought it on a whim after I tried on a Fenn Wright Manson silk blouse which didn't fit. I googled the maker, Jim Thompson, and realised that he was a luxury Thai silk brand, with scarves of the same size at $143 on his online store :eek: . Needless to say I am thrilled with this!
Absolutely brilliant day!
WOW almost a whole new wardrobe
;):T Grocery challenge Feb £107/£100-epic fail due to cake and biscuits
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