Charity shop bargain

Charity shops are becoming over expensive the prices are ridiculous at some They can and I think should be a way of customers saving money I'm all in favour of the pound rails in some charity shops

Haberdashery, knitting needles etc are still a fraction of what they cost new. Sheet music, too.

2 recent charity shop bargains: A large Radley tote bag; for £20 (selling for £229 in John Lewis) and a beautiful Phase 8 summer top for £4. All of my grandchildren's toys, boxed games and books have come from charity shops and even the brand new, never been opened games haven't cost more than £3 or £4. Books are 20p or 6 for £1.

Cardamom I’m so jealous 🤢

Cardamom

2 recent charity shop bargains: A large Radley tote bag; for £20 (selling for £229 in John Lewis) and a beautiful Phase 8 summer top for £4. All of my grandchildren's toys, boxed games and books have come from charity shops and even the brand new, never been opened games haven't cost more than £3 or £4. Books are 20p or 6 for £1.

I use charity shops for toys to keep at our place for them to play with, I also use vinted. Books are a snip as you say. Also they are into puzzles and have managed to buy a fair few. Luckily there were no pieces missing and I even got a brand new one with the cellophane still intact.
Has saved us a lot of money.

Our kids section is like a whole shop in itself, most toys go out at £2 and under obviously some bigger or more complex ones are more
Kids books are 30p and they get a free book each in school holidays. Cuddly toys are 50p except the new crazes

I love charity shops, both donating to and for buying from. I buy most of my clothing from charity shops - apart from knickers, bras and socks. Some things I alter, or repair, and I will generally find something I am looking for.
I love finding fabric bargains, sewing notions, or lovely individual little plates and glasses etc.
I was very disappointed with Scope, and their treatment of the choir group 'Singing Striders', who supported the runners at the London Marathon, and raised funds for the charity in recent years. They were cancelled with 2 or 3 days notice by the ?CEO because Scope charity discovered that the choir leader believed in women's rights, and that it is impossible to change sex.

Does no-one feel a little guilty profiting from charity shop finds? I mean, the person who donated the item wanted to benefit the charity, not enrich a shopper?

Basgetti

Does no-one feel a little guilty profiting from charity shop finds? I mean, the person who donated the item wanted to benefit the charity, not enrich a shopper?

But the Charity does benefit… why shouldn’t the buyer feel pleased to find a bargain?

Most charities now have more realisation of designer brands these days and have a rail or even a separate shop for those. the local hospice is very big all over our city, and they have a "boutique" shop. Probably that tote bag would be £60 there or something but still a bargain. They had a sale there a few months ago and I got 2 lovely things a new Regatta jacket and a dress I've only dreamed of (which needs some taking in, just needs An Occasion)

Basgetti

Does no-one feel a little guilty profiting from charity shop finds? I mean, the person who donated the item wanted to benefit the charity, not enrich a shopper?

But they are benefiting the charity??

I got a Michael Kors bag on Thursday for £15 in our local hospice charity shop It retails fur £350. Result!

CV2020

I got a Michael Kors bag on Thursday for £15 in our local hospice charity shop It retails fur £350. Result!

My point exactly.

When we lived in Tasmania I started to collect Huon pine carved fruit ( apples, pears etc) a they are hand turned and beautiful but not cheap. In an op shop last week I got a bag with 3 lovely ones in plus a set of cup placemats and some embroidery silks all for $8. Made my day.

Basgetti

Does no-one feel a little guilty profiting from charity shop finds? I mean, the person who donated the item wanted to benefit the charity, not enrich a shopper?

But it’s a two way process, it does both the things you state, it benefits the shopper ( cheaper item) it benefits the charity
( money in the coffers) and it benefits the world (a tad less landfill)
How can that not be good

In an op shop
What does op stand for nanna8 ?

Nothing wrong in shoppers bagging a bargain in a charity shop, no need to feel guilty about it at all. If shoppers felt too guilty to shop in a charity shop the charity would not make the money it needs. And those who donate, as I do quite regularly, are quite often as pleased to clear their cupboards as they are to benefit a charity, is a win all round.

watermeadow, I'm a cross stitcher and find donated Aida and threads are regular finds in charity shops. I suspect that people are clearing out the houses of relatives.
I knit as well, but find the yarn stashes less of interest. There are often small quantities, which are of limited use - most knitters have a collection of odd balls of wool left from previous projects.
I think that this is recycling at its best. Someone who has no internet in cross stitch does not send the materials to land fill, I enjoy using them, and the charity receives my money.

Op = opportunity BlueBelle We don’t call them charity shops because it is considered a rude description ! The Salvos have big signs congratulating buyers for recycling things, good for them!

Basgetti

Does no-one feel a little guilty profiting from charity shop finds? I mean, the person who donated the item wanted to benefit the charity, not enrich a shopper?

The definition of profiteering is taking advantage of an unfair situation^ etc.
The charity shop puts a price on goods that they think they can realistically get.
If someone makes a profit on those goods that’s up to them.
We have donations all the time that we know are worth far more than our customers can afford.
We put as much as we can on eBay.
Your views and opinions on charity shops is a little skewed.

Basgetti most charity shops are aware of value and pricing, and have do have things valued. I found a lovely Liberty scarf at £5 . I did point it out and was told oh yes we do know and are happy with that.I also had my eye on a picture but was told it was going to be valued.
You can always give a donation if you wish

Local Oxfam shop is my go to for books, dressing up costumes for Hallowe'en, scarves, donations of unwanted gifts.
Recycling at its best.

I've done various jobs over the years, including as a charity shop manager, and it's amazing what we get donated!

About 22 years ago, I had a lady come in with a man's suit, all complete - shoes, trousers, jacket, vest, shirt, pocket hankie, hat, etc., saying it belonged to her brother who died recently. It was in perfect condition, brand new, and he's only worn them once before passing.

She said they were from Savils.

I took the entire lot to a Savil's shop and asked, and they told me the lot was almost £7,000 worth!

I put £1,200 on it, and it was sold less than 24 hours later!

I buy a lot of things from charity shops, except undies, perfumes and so on.

Charity shop prices vary of course. This is an affluent town and we get good quality clothes donated. The shop is there to raise money, not to clothe people cheaply. I don’t mind paying £15 for an item which cost £65 when new, nor £2 each for books.