Great charity shop bargain

Callistemon21 - I think they gift them - part of their CSR! And likely it's tax deductible.

I bought a new super-king duvet cover (from a well known fancy brand) - last season. £20 instead of £200.
Wish I'd also bought a king size for my "spare" room!

Gardenersdelight

My husband got a brand new Charles Twyritt suit and shirt for £80 which retailed at over 300
Which he wore for both our daughters weddings

I think some brands send ends of ranges to charity shops.
DD got a brand new Helly Hansen ski jacket for £25 (1/10 the price).

NotSpaghetti

I always have mixed feelings about finding a genuine "bargain" in a charity shop.

I feel very cross when people pay 30p for a pot worth hundreds and then laugh about it on the antiques roadshow. I think I'd have to gift the charity a big chunk, personally.

Yes, me too.

I'm very about the yarn, Primrose!

My husband got a brand new Charles Twyritt suit and shirt for £80 which retailed at over 300
Which he wore for both our daughters weddings

I always have mixed feelings about finding a genuine "bargain" in a charity shop.

I feel very cross when people pay 30p for a pot worth hundreds and then laugh about it on the antiques roadshow. I think I'd have to gift the charity a big chunk, personally.

Granny23

Each summer we have a whole family fortnight in the same House in Castlebay on the Isle of Barra. As there are no clothes shops on Barra, shopping is usually done on line or by a trip to Glasgow or Oban. Therefore the thrift shop is usually a busy necessity. We first realised its worth when DH (left to his own devices) failed to pack any trousers in his luggage and arrived with only the pair he had on. First in the queue when the Thrift Shop opened on Tuesday, he came out with 3 lovely pairs for the princely sum of £10. On the Saturday (half marked price day) I acquired a "like New"pure wool M&S long length Camel Coat. for £5.
Since then we always take a substantial bag of outgrown child's (now teenagers who grow like weeds) clothing which is gratefully received. The shop is run by the Catholic Ladies in the Cof S church hall and all proceeds' go to the Lifeboat Funds. So we feel we have 'done our bit' as well as acquiring many bargains.

We're going to Barra next month for a family holiday - a favourite with us too Granny23
I didn't know about the Thrift Shop, my daughters prefer buying seconds for the toddlers running about, so will be checking this out.
As well as praying for good weather 😂🙏

"One man's trash is another man's treasure" so they say! Well done on such an amazing charity shop 'find' and how lovely that you're going to donate some more money, you obviously appreciate quality yarn Primrose.

Each summer we have a whole family fortnight in the same House in Castlebay on the Isle of Barra. As there are no clothes shops on Barra, shopping is usually done on line or by a trip to Glasgow or Oban. Therefore the thrift shop is usually a busy necessity. We first realised its worth when DH (left to his own devices) failed to pack any trousers in his luggage and arrived with only the pair he had on. First in the queue when the Thrift Shop opened on Tuesday, he came out with 3 lovely pairs for the princely sum of £10. On the Saturday (half marked price day) I acquired a "like New"pure wool M&S long length Camel Coat. for £5.
Since then we always take a substantial bag of outgrown child's (now teenagers who grow like weeds) clothing which is gratefully received. The shop is run by the Catholic Ladies in the Cof S church hall and all proceeds' go to the Lifeboat Funds. So we feel we have 'done our bit' as well as acquiring many bargains.

pably15

I love charity shops I have bought a few pairs of curtains ,they only cost £ 3 or £ 4 ..

Curtains can be brilliant. I bought 2 pairs of full length curtains that looked new, damask, complete with lining, for £20 a pair. Made some beautiful roman blinds for bedrooms.

I love charity shops I have bought a few pairs of curtains ,they only cost £ 3 or £ 4 ..

This is why I love charity shops!

Several years ago DH bought a virtually unworn (looked totally unworn) Armani full length overcoat for £10. We thought it was a copy until we researched the serial number.