Would you buy clothes in a charity shop?

Rigol

Some of these charity places do pretty good deals, I know a guy who got a not bad jacket for like 2 euro. I've one or two tops from a charity shop myself.

But some folks seem to think it below them, maybe they're still in 2006 and wearing louis vitton and loike going to renards. Then again I've heard of them selling some crap.

Would you consider buying clothes or other stuff like toys for your kids in a charity shop.

17larsson

Of course. You can get some great things in second hand shops

ArtyC

Have to- fairly broke.

Pottler

Yes. Think of it as neauveaux-vintage if it makes it feel better.

mackg

Definitely. Friend got a class leather jacket for less than a fiver in one in Cork, it's crazy what some people leave in there. Those crazy rich people.

ringadingding

I find charity shop stuff to be stupidly overpriced to be honest

There was a VCR player for 25 quid in malahide 3 months ago, what that about

Edit; the ones in the UK are superb

im invisible

smell of pov off these threads

jim-jam

I've no problem in buying clothes from charity shops. You can find some absolute gems inside them.

If people feel it's below them then meh. More bargains for the rest of us.

Annasopra

Definitely

Some shops can be overpriced

Most are not

mackg

mango salsa wrote: »

Definitely

Some shops can be overpriced

Most are not

What's over priced for a charity shop?

Praetorian Saighdiuir

I never have but you never know.

Boombastic

ringadingding wrote: »

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Edit; the ones in the UK are superb

Agreed. Also in France, Germany and Sweden..more quirky stuff and vintage that you don't really find here...as you can probably guess, yes I would

Stheno

Buy in local charity shops all the time, and any unwanted items go straight there, they are suffering from the cash for clothes shops.

iamstop

I've bought a few ties in charity shops and got loads of rare t-shirts in thrift shops in the US.
I also frequent charity shops to dig through the records.

Also charity shops are great for get costume stuff (for Hallowe'en etc) pretty cheap.

cantdecide

It's quite the hip thing to do in some countries. My uncle runs a SVDP shop and he says all sorts of people call in these days and it's only getting busier.

jeni

Defo im addicted saves a fortune, im pregnant too so i hate paying big prices for clothes ill only wear for a few weeks

marozz

No problem. I always check out the local charity shops. Bought myself a nice coat for the winter last week. It cost me just EUR10.00. Looks brand new.

jeni

Oh and i got my bro a pair of cycling trousers, he had just ordered the very same pair for 75 euro n i got them for 2 euro still new with tags on, quickly cancelled his order

deblacker

Not usually, I have nothing against them, I just buy one shirt and jeans and wear them for about a year so I need things to last lol

lookitsme

Yes why not, i'm sitting here as i type in my new favourite y fronts, a great buy

PrettyBoy

A girl I was seeing for a while absolutely loved going to charity shops for clothes, has a kind of unique dress sense though and she literally never has enough room for all her clothes, constantly giving clothes back to the charity shop.

Vicious circle.

Latchy

ringadingding wrote: »

I find charity shop stuff to be stupidly overpriced to be honest



Edit; the ones in the UK are superb

Yep ...it's amazing what you find in some of the high street charity shops .

In the UK any and everybody, regardless of status or income , will frequent charity shops where as in Ireland some people ( many who haven't a brass farthing to their names themselves ) still associate them as only for the poorer in society which is really a throwback to another time .

tippspur

I get stuff in them now and again,great for getting cheap work clothes,found a few good books in them aswel.
A friend of mine bought a pair of jeans in a charity shop last year for 4 Euro and when she brought it home she found a 50 Euro note in one of the pockets,nice profit

MadsL

Rigol wrote: »

Some of these charity places do pretty good deals, I know a guy who got a not bad jacket for like 2 euro. I've one or two tops from a charity shop myself.

But some folks seem to think it below them, maybe they're still in 2006 and wearing louis vitton and loike going to renards. Then again I've heard of them selling some crap.

Would you consider buying clothes or other stuff like toys for your kids in a charity shop.

(Posting in the style of Rigol) Would it be a certain type of charity shop with a china section and random bits of wool? And the old wans who never stop talking, and that certain smell, that you can never ever wash from your skin...or blah blah blah

Or I could just answer the question :rolleyes:. Yes. Have done. Some great bargains, even got an excellent Louis Copeland suit for €25.

McChubbin

Don't have many good charity shops out my way but on rare occasions I've found the odd gem. Best one was an olive green military-style jacket for a fiver. Alas, I've gone too big for it now.
Italian flea markets are great for handbags!

starviewadams

Yeah all the time,less annoying/busy then most clothes shops and much,much cheaper too.

Have gotten perfect condition coats,shirts/t-shirts and even a suit jacket for a friends wedding in them over the past few years.

mackg

Latchy wrote: »

Yep ...it's amazing what you find in some of the high street charity shops .

In the UK any and everybody, regardless of status or income , will frequent charity shops where as in Ireland some people ( many who haven't a brass farthing to their names themselves ) still associate them as only for the poorer in society which is really a throwback to another time .

It was my sister that moved to England a number of years ago that got all my family going to them now that you mention it.

horsemaster

mango salsa wrote: »

Definitely

Some shops can be overpriced

Most are not

Have to agree with that. There are some charity shops that can be quite expensive and can put people off from going to a charity shop again. But there are a few shops that are really cheap. I would definitely buy clothes from a charity shop.

I have had people ask me what if the clothes I got were worn by someone who is dead. I say not a problem. Almost everything I use were previously owned and are now dead people. I give them examples like cutlery in restaurants, my car, my house, etc. Can't say I have changed their minds but at least there are more cheap clothes for me!

Charity shops are excellent in the run up to Halloween or any fancy dress party. Rather than buying some expensive and utterly overpriced costume, pick up a few pieces from a charity shop and make it up yourself.

Kev.OC

Honestly, I'd prefer not to. Nothing against charity shops or people who choose to go there, but I just don't like the idea of buying clothes that aren't new.

Thankfully I've been lucky enough to never have any problems with money, and (within reason) I like to treat myself. And besides if I don't treat myself who will. :pac:

whatdoicare

I love the idea of rambling around charity shops but I can't get over my OCD about previous owners having skin conditions or diseases that I'm sure can't be washed out!

I once saw gorgeous purple mary jane style shoes that I couldn't even force myself to buy. I went back to them several times before I gave up

(yes, I realise this is ridiculous but I have tried and failed many times to get over this irrational fear)




so, no, never bought anything

FanadMan

Love them - used to live above one and used to get tons of stuff from them - clothes, books, dvds etc.

Ihatecuddles-old

My mam buys clothes for the grandkids in them, And books.

I've bought a board game I loved as a child and a book.

My friends mam picked up a Prada suit in one for 20 euro. And she's loaded. Shops in them all the time, as well as high end stores.

My cousin also runs one, I donate loads of stuff there. Must start having a look in next time I pass one.

Chuck Stone

I find it difficult to get clothes to fit me - so no.

who the fug

im invisible wrote: »

smell of pov off these threads

how can you smell a point off view

amdublin

Yeah definitely.

Fuinseog

what is the story with the prices of things in charity shops. i like to buy books but sometimes they are cheaper in regular shops and they have signs telling you not to haggle about the price.

in antique shops I always haggle.

Halo Kitty

Yes i often pop in to look and some times buy bits and pieces from My local charity shop, Got some great pieces in fact, but I still cant get myself to buy shoes or bed clothes.. don't ask, and I often recycle my own clothes back to the shop , so benefit for all, and in these times every bit helps..

Madam_X

Pottler wrote: »

Yes. Think of it as neauveaux-vintage if it makes it feel better.

Or "gently worn".

jeni

Madam_X wrote: »

Or "gently worn".

Or once loved

Any how, all clothes are washed before they go out on the rails unless they have tags on

In the vinny shop books are always 3 for 2 yoyo or less

Ellis Dee

A lot of the stuff in charity shops is brand new, still in the original packs, so those who might be fastidious about donning clothes that others have worn would have no problem there.:)

I have found some great bargains in them. Anyway, I don't need to wear the latest over-priced designer gear to try and impress people. First of all, I don't give a toss what most of them think about anything, and secondly anyone who matters to me knows who and what I am - even if I often walk around town dressed like a ragman.:)

As they say in German, mehr sein als schein.;);)

Conall Cernach

17larsson wrote: »

Of course. You can get some great things in second hand shops

My girlfriend practically lives in the places. She has scored herself Armani, Rocha and Chanel dresses and Victoria Beckham jeans for a fraction of the retail price. So they might be from last years collection or older but who really can tell the difference?

Shenshen

I would usually buy books (if they're not in too bad a shape), and household items.
I used to buy clothes as well, but it's more difficult as it's often not all that easy to find things in my size.

The Cool

I'm based around Capel st so can't really avoid them! Been broke for quite a while so if there's something I'm looking for, I'll find myself popping into one or two to see what's in. A couple of weeks ago I got a gorgeous dress for €12 in one, that is current stock in Awear at €45, so that was a bargain. They're great for books and things as well. I like them, love how you never know what you're going to find, as opposed to the high street stores which can be all very similar in terms of stock. Nothing better than picking up a vintage hat or really cool jacket that your friends won't find anywhere else, as opposed to buying something nice in River Island and then meeting 3 people on your way home wearing it!

Goat the dote

At different times I've gotten awear jeans for 5 euro that are 45 across the road in awear shop. I've also gotten next jeans. I find the tops are suited towards the more mature ladies, but if I found a nice one I'd certainly buy it.. Losing weight too so no point getting new clothes that need to be replaced in a month

Mam of 4

Very seldom buy anything new anymore,can't afford to ha but have gotten great clothes in the second hand shops in town.

There's four different charity shops here so plenty of choice and clothes in excellent condition and often branded names.

Don't knock it til you've tried it

conorhal

"Ah, why did you chuck those out love? Sure you're the only one that would ever even know that there was the hole in those underwear! And they were my favorite lucky pair!"

No, because I'm a bloke.
While women may wear something once, or never, before dumping it into a charity shop tags still attached, blokes typically wear clothes until they begin to fall apart or the girlfriend burns them in exasperation, so I suspect that it's harder to get good 'like new' clothing in such places if you're a bloke.
As for the other stuff you get there, DVD's, books and the like, I've just no intrest in sorting through endless boxes of Dan Brown novels and other disgarded holiday reads, or videotapes of workout excercises and DVD's of Mrs. Brown's Boys

billybudd

I have a crockery fetish, love chairty shops, have some amazing crockery now.

Also bought a lovely suit jacket there a few years ago and found 5 viagra pills in them ;0) not that i needed them or anything.

SunnyDub1

who needs Charity shops when we have Penny's :pac:

Wouldn't shop in them myself - Don't Fancy wearing someone else's clothes especially when I don't know who was wearing it before me

however... I do give all my old clothes to a local charity shop

Odysseus

I haven't in a good few years, I have no issue with it at all. For me it is about getting something I want not being broke. I really can't see any rational reason why a person would feel such shops beneath them.

When I lived in London, I bought almost everything in charity shops. I don't understand why anyone would buy new stuff when it's 10 times the price. Today I'm wearing a Monsoon jacket I got for £5, lovely skinny jeans I got for £3, a Bennetton top for £2 and a warm Zara cardigan, all from various charity shops. I love buying clothes, but I find most of the high street prices too expensive.