Clothes Swap

Cazlou

Hi All,
@ Mods: I'm not sure if this suggestion is ok to make so if it isn't, feel free to delete!

I recently donated 5 black bags of clothes to a charity shop, and am in the process of sorting out more. I saw a feature on Nationwide the other evening about a shop that does 'clothes swapping' and it reminded me of an idea I read a couple of years ago about 'clothes swapping evenings', and I thought that due to many people trying to spend wiser, people might like to have the opportunity to do something like that.
So basically, my question is, is there an interest in this kind of thing, and if so, between us could we organise one?

acorntoast

Hey Cazlou I would be really interested in this. I have so much stuff to give away, would be really interested in participating and helping to organize.

Kintarō Hattori

Agreed, sounds like a good idea.

There's a swap shop in Shebeen Chic on Georges St every Saturday.

Clare Bear

Good idea

LadyMayBelle

Id love to start something like this in Galway..we have lots of charity shops but most stuff is give or take..all the galway deposits get shipped elsewhere I think apart from a few items...I'd support ye from afar!!

Cazlou

Papa Smut wrote: »

There's a swap shop in Shebeen Chic on Georges St every Saturday.

Yep, that's the one that was on Nationwide - but I was suggesting one here because personally saturdays aren't convenient, and I'm sure I'm not the only person in that position! If one was organised it could be held on an evening or a time that would suit all, maybe reserve an area/room somewhere - and particularly if we could get somewhere with no charge maybe each person could make a small donation for charity - be it the SSF or one picked by attendees?

@ acorntoast: cool! well we can monitor interest over the next week or so - and run off a few ideas in the meantime
@ LadyPennyworth: yeah that's my main concern about the charity shops - a lot lick the cream of the crop for themselves/or if they're overloaded a lot ends up dumped- and only the bare bones actually make it into the shop

acorntoast

A friend of a friend runs one in Edinburgh I think, I will try to find out how she runs it.

Will also check out the one in Shebeen Chic on Saturdays, as I live in town.

pampers1

I like this idea also. There was someone trying to set one up on Bebo and I actually sent a mail asking for more info but I haven't had a reply. I have a few things as well that I'd like to give but also get something in exchange if you know what I mean. As a couple of things still have tags on them etc. Please keep me in the loop in relation to this. Great idea!!

giddybootz

i would also be very interested in this!! i'll gladly help promote/spread the word about it.

(is the one on georges st on during the day or evening?)

Cazlou

acorntoast wrote: »

A friend of a friend runs one in Edinburgh I think, I will try to find out how she runs it.

Will also check out the one in Shebeen Chic on Saturdays, as I live in town.

Ah that'd be a great help!:) Does she run a shop or the meets?

pampers1 wrote: »

I like this idea also. There was someone trying to set one up on Bebo and I actually sent a mail asking for more info but I haven't had a reply. I have a few things as well that I'd like to give but also get something in exchange if you know what I mean. As a couple of things still have tags on them etc. Please keep me in the loop in relation to this. Great idea!!

I'm the same! although a few things I did throw in the wash to freshen up so had to remove the tags, I'm sure a lot of people would have things that were bought for them that they've never worn.
I think one thing we'd have to look at is how to rate the clothes - or would it just be piece for piece...Hmmm...:pac:

giddybootz wrote: »

i would also be very interested in this!! i'll gladly help promote/spread the word about it.

(is the one on georges st on during the day or evening?)

I don't know myself when it is - I tried google but all I got was their restaurant reviews:pac:

I delighted that there seems to be a lot of interest, hopefully we'll be able to pull something off!:D

SarahJ

This would be brill. i have clothes that I haven't even worn in my wardrobe.

pampers1

giddybootz wrote: »

i would also be very interested in this!! i'll gladly help promote/spread the word about it.

(is the one on georges st on during the day or evening?)

I would also be happy to volunteer to help out with the meets or sorting clothes etc. Any evening except Monday and Wednesday (Sometimes) would suit. Hope this helps. PM me if you need anything.

Thumpette

Has anyone actually been to the shebeen chic one? Do you know what its like? What time is it on? Is it generally busy enough?:D

little miss sos

heh guys, theres also a swap shop in cork called stitch or switch its open everyday but they also have swap night once a mth. i managed to pick up a really nice pair of ugg boots, dkny jeans and a vintage dress all for €55.

AFAIK Shebeen is just starting out, so I'm helping spread the word I on't know how busy it is.

It's on on Saturday daytime. If you're finding Saturday day isn't a viable option, why not ask Steven the manager if you could do it downstair in his other premises "Thomas House" on Thomas St on a weekday evening?

I also want to point out, I do not work for Shebeen/Thomas house any of the establishments mentioned here, just helping out.

Bring it on!!!

hi,
I was just wondering can you litterally go into the stitch or switch shop and swap your clothes for other ones?
Do the clothes you give have to be designer labels?

sunnyside

Bring it on!!! wrote: »

hi,
I was just wondering can you litterally go into the stitch or switch shop and swap your clothes for other ones?
Do the clothes you give have to be designer labels?

It's mostly non designer clothes.
They give you vouchers for the clothes you bring and you use the vouchers to pay for things you buy but you don't need vouchers, you can just pay with cash if you don't have enough vouchers.

pampers1

Anyone else had any thoughts on organising one in Dublin? I'm so bad at organising stuff its not even funny but I am willing to volunteer to help with sorting etc. Would really love for this to take off.

noby

little miss sos wrote: »

heh guys, theres also a swap shop in cork called stitch or switch its open everyday but they also have swap night once a mth.

Where is this? And what night is the swap night?

sunnyside

noby wrote: »

Where is this? And what night is the swap night?

It's on Chambers Bar on Washington street, all day every day and the swap night is once a month, don't know when the next one is.

Cazlou

Hey guys, OP here! So is there many out there with clothes to spare that'd want to get together for a swap?? Maybe if there is, if ye post what days and times do/don't suit you and we can see what days overlap? Also if anyone wants to help with arrangements just drop me a pm!:)

tallulahs

hey Girls,

I'll take all your unwanted clothing .. Ill collect it and sell for you and you can even come to the shop and swap if you like. I ahve some great items already- inclding hats sunglasses, jackets, scarves and obviously clothing - all designer and in prime condition - great barains to be had ...

Shop due to open on the north side of dublin just off the M1 in the coming weeks. Im acquiring stock as we speak and would love all your items

email me @ tallulaswap@yahoo.ie

Pampers25

tallulahs wrote: »

hey Girls,

I'll take all your unwanted clothing .. Ill collect it and sell for you and you can even come to the shop and swap if you like. I ahve some great items already- inclding hats sunglasses, jackets, scarves and obviously clothing - all designer and in prime condition - great barains to be had ...

Shop due to open on the north side of dublin just off the M1 in the coming weeks. Im acquiring stock as we speak and would love all your items

email me @ tallulaswap@yahoo.ie

Hi there I tried to e-mail you but kept getting failure reports. Is this still happening. Can you PM me with any details.

thanks.

litup

tallulahs wrote: »

hey Girls,

I'll take all your unwanted clothing .. Ill collect it and sell for you and you can even come to the shop and swap if you like. I ahve some great items already- inclding hats sunglasses, jackets, scarves and obviously clothing - all designer and in prime condition - great barains to be had ...

Shop due to open on the north side of dublin just off the M1 in the coming weeks. Im acquiring stock as we speak and would love all your items

email me @ tallulaswap@yahoo.ie

I'd also be interested. Could you pm me please?

Also, in the meantime you guys could try clothes swaaping site www.myfashionfair.com

tallulahs

apologies tallulahswap@yahoo.ie


I also pm you !!

pampers1

Sounds brilliant. I'm really interested in this. I also have so much stuff to swap (with tags on) that I know i'll never wear. i'm such an impulse buyer!!.

Line

This sounds like a really good idea.
Heard about Shebeen but haven't tried it yet, would like to check it out though. Def interested.

Big Wave

Cazlou wrote: »

Hi All,
@ Mods: I'm not sure if this suggestion is ok to make so if it isn't, feel free to delete!

I recently donated 5 black bags of clothes to a charity shop, and am in the process of sorting out more. I saw a feature on Nationwide the other evening about a shop that does 'clothes swapping' and it reminded me of an idea I read a couple of years ago about 'clothes swapping evenings', and I thought that due to many people trying to spend wiser, people might like to have the opportunity to do something like that.
So basically, my question is, is there an interest in this kind of thing, and if so, between us could we organise one?

Check this out - new Irish website that launched a few weeks ago:

http://www.myfashionfair.com