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TK max and Enable Ireland

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  • #32
    mezdupmaiden
    Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭mezdupmaiden


    I took one of the bags alright but wasnt asked for money, Mcdonalds did that once or twice, would you like to donate a euro to insert charity name?
    yes/no
    Seems quite simple really, you're not under any obligation.

    People to get over themselves ffs


  • #33
    SeanW
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 10,056 ✭✭✭✭SeanW


    Fuinseog wrote: »
    some folks feel they are under pressure.its worse than the supermarkets who have someone collecting behind the checkout. hard to say no. now it appears that the cashier is doing the asking.I would turn on my heel and walk out if they asked me.
    I find it very easy to say no, I just bag my stuff and walk away.

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  • #34
    oppenheimer1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,733 ✭✭✭oppenheimer1


    briankeating wrote: »
    Happens all the time here in the US. I don't see a problem with it at all, at the moment charities need every penny they can get to help people pay their executives wages. If you feel you can't afford to help out, it's perfectly easy to say no.

    FYP


  • #35
    up for anything
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,791 ✭✭✭up for anything


    TKD447 wrote: »
    I cannot believe people give out about a 1 euro donation, sorry you have been so inconvienced instead of bitching and moaning about everything why not thank the ppl who work at Tk maxx for putting a bit of hardwork and basically ther neck out to moany tight arses! you do realise that all funds raised are to help disabled children recieve rehabilation and all monies raised go directly into buying equipment and devices to help the kids get use to ther wheel chairs, enable ireland teaches these kids not to be ashamed of ther disability and build up ther confidence to either bring them back into society or teach them not to be ashamed of ther disability. Wow fair play to ppl who would rather give out about a charity than get up and actually help by making a huge 1euro donation!!!

    That's if you have a fucking spare euro to donate! You are obviously not someone that has to count every cent, let alone every euro and you've obviously never known the heart scald that is saying no to everything large and small for years. You are the one that should be ashamed of yourself for making light of the predicament that a lot of people in this country face and don't need their noses rubbed in it.


  • #36
    mezdupmaiden
    Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭mezdupmaiden


    up for anything wrote: »
    That's if you have a fucking spare euro to donate! You are obviously not someone that has to count every cent, let alone every euro and you've obviously never known the heart scald that is saying no to everything large and small for years. You are the one that should be ashamed of yourself for making light of the predicament that a lot of people in this country face and don't need their noses rubbed in it.

    But you're missing the point, its not an obligation, cashiers in tk maxx are just asking, not demanding.

    I think you're being overly sensitive, he at no point made light of people in dire straits. but if you're shopping in tkmax, you aint that hard up:rolleyes:


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  • #37
    LizT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,089 ✭✭✭✭LizT


    up for anything wrote: »
    That's if you have a fucking spare euro to donate! You are obviously not someone that has to count every cent, let alone every euro and you've obviously never known the heart scald that is saying no to everything large and small for years. You are the one that should be ashamed of yourself for making light of the predicament that a lot of people in this country face and don't need their noses rubbed in it.

    Bit of an over reaction there. No one is forcing anyone to donate, especially not if they are in a situation where every euro counts.

    Also TK Maxx stocks designer goods at reduced prices, anyone shopping there is obviously not stuck for a cent or two.


  • #38
    mezdupmaiden
    Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭mezdupmaiden


    mezdupmaiden wrote: »
    But you're missing the point, its not an obligation, cashiers in tk maxx are just asking, not demanding.

    I think you're being overly sensitive, he at no point made of people in dire straits. but if you're shopping in tkmax, you aint that hard up:rolleyes:
    lizt wrote: »
    Bit of an over reaction there. No one is forcing anyone to donate, especially not if they are in a situation where every euro counts.

    Also TK Maxx stocks designer goods at reduced prices, anyone shopping there is obviously not stuck for a cent or two.

    great minds :)


  • #39
    up for anything
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    lizt wrote: »
    Bit of an over reaction there. No one is forcing anyone to donate, especially not if they are in a situation where every euro counts.

    Also TK Maxx stocks designer goods at reduced prices, anyone shopping there is obviously not stuck for a cent or two.

    I'm not saying that anybody is being forced but it's not nice looking at the 'it's only a euro you're being asked for' look in some people's eyes when they are collecting for charity.

    As for the comment about if someone can afford to shop in TK Maxx than that person is not stuck for a cent or two (or a hundred) is a bit silly. If you ever went in there you would know that you can sometimes pick up some items at a cheaper price than even Dunnes or Penny's.


  • #40
    mezdupmaiden
    Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭mezdupmaiden


    up for anything wrote: »
    I'm not saying that anybody is being forced but it's not nice looking at the 'it's only a euro you're being asked for' look in some people's eyes when they are collecting for charity.

    As for the comment about if someone can afford to shop in TK Maxx than that person is not stuck for a cent or two (or a hundred) is a bit silly. If you ever went in there you would know that you can sometimes pick up some items at a cheaper price than even Dunnes or Penny's.

    Not so cheap when you're counting the coins


  • #41
    happymondays
    Closed Accounts Posts: 122 ✭✭happymondays


    Happened to me at TK the weekend and it is annoying.
    If i want to donate money to charity i know exactly where to find them!!
    It's very cheeky of them. Shop should not be allowed this, it's nothing more than begging at the till, the same as begging at cash machines.


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  • #42
    mezdupmaiden
    Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭mezdupmaiden


    happymondays wrote: »
    Happened to me at TK the weekend and it is annoying.
    If i want to donate money to charity i know exactly where to find them!!
    It's very cheeky of them. Shop should not be allowed this, it's nothing more than begging at the till, the same as begging at cash machines.

    But a lot of people do want to donate, and it ust never occurs to them to go online etc, but you have a choice.


  • #43
    LizT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,089 ✭✭✭✭LizT


    up for anything wrote: »
    I'm not saying that anybody is being forced but it's not nice looking at the 'it's only a euro you're being asked for' look in some people's eyes when they are collecting for charity.

    As for the comment about if someone can afford to shop in TK Maxx than that person is not stuck for a cent or two (or a hundred) is a bit silly. If you ever went in there you would know that you can sometimes pick up some items at a cheaper price than even Dunnes or Penny's.

    I've been in there plenty of times. The whole premise of the store is designer good at cheaper prices so obviously it's not bargain basement prices. What items are you referring to specifically?

    Personally, I don't care if someone has a look in their eyes, if I don't want to donate to a charity, I won't, if I do, I will. Simple. I really think there's a serious over reaction here, people are being asked to donate. There's no obligation. It's not stuck on their receipt. The cashier will not care whether you donate or not.


  • #44
    laoch na mona
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,970 ✭✭✭laoch na mona


    how dare charities try to raise money to help people
    that money could help influence government policy or buy a new car
    charities the dirty chancers


  • #45
    laoch na mona
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,970 ✭✭✭laoch na mona


    up for anything wrote: »
    If you ever went in there you would know that you can sometimes pick up some items at a cheaper price than even Dunnes or Penny's.

    really i never have same price maybe but not cheaper


  • #46
    up for anything
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    mezdupmaiden wrote: »
    Not so cheap when you're counting the coins

    That is very true. They are not so cheap these days but then neither are charity shops. Last summer, when I went hunting for a top to wear to a family occasion in the various charity shops in town I was gobsmacked to see some of the prices they were charging for secondhand items that were fairly limp with wear. In fact, in Enable Ireland there was a basic Dunnes tshirt hanging on the rail and priced at €4 and the same tshirt brand new was €3 in Dunnes. The lady behind the counter wasn't best pleased when I pointed it out. Also my ex-mother-in-law volunteers in an Enable Ireland shop and from her buys and stories the decent stuff that is donated never reaches the shop floor. The staff get first dibbs on them.


  • #47
    nlgbbbblth
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,668 ✭✭✭nlgbbbblth


    c_man wrote: »
    The thought process is: Maybe if I donate, the hot cashier will have intercourse with me

    unprotected?


  • #48
    joeperry
    Closed Accounts Posts: 527 ✭✭✭joeperry


    I'm sick of the whole charity thing everywhere, i'm fed up saying no to them. I'm going to avoid TK maxx if i can.


  • #49
    LizT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,089 ✭✭✭✭LizT


    up for anything wrote: »
    That is very true. They are not so cheap these days but then neither are charity shops. Last summer, when I went hunting for a top to wear to a family occasion in the various charity shops in town I was gobsmacked to see some of the prices they were charging for secondhand items that were fairly limp with wear. In fact, in Enable Ireland there was a basic Dunnes tshirt hanging on the rail and priced at €4 and the same tshirt brand new was €3 in Dunnes. The lady behind the counter wasn't best pleased when I pointed it out. Also my ex-mother-in-law volunteers in an Enable Ireland shop and from her buys and stories the decent stuff that is donated never reaches the shop floor. The staff get first dibbs on them.

    I volunteer in a charity shop and this definitely does not happen where I am. If we want something that comes in a donation it is priced as if it is going on the floor then that price is approved by the manager. Please don't tar us all with the same brush. :rolleyes:


  • #50
    mezdupmaiden
    Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭mezdupmaiden


    up for anything wrote: »
    That is very true. They are not so cheap these days but then neither are charity shops. Last summer, when I went hunting for a top to wear to a family occasion in the various charity shops in town I was gobsmacked to see some of the prices they were charging for secondhand items that were fairly limp with wear. In fact, in Enable Ireland there was a basic Dunnes tshirt hanging on the rail and priced at €4 and the same tshirt brand new was €3 in Dunnes. The lady behind the counter wasn't best pleased when I pointed it out. Also my ex-mother-in-law volunteers in an Enable Ireland shop and from her buys and stories the decent stuff that is donated never reaches the shop floor. The staff get first dibbs on them.

    Oh Im not doubting they get first dibs, but arent a lot of those people volunteers?


  • #51
    happymondays
    Closed Accounts Posts: 122 ✭✭happymondays


    mezdupmaiden wrote: »
    But a lot of people do want to donate, and it ust never occurs to them to go online etc, but you have a choice.

    well i sure they get reminded by the countless collectors on the street, tv advertisiment's, supermarket bag packers etc etc etc...


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  • #52
    laoch na mona
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,970 ✭✭✭laoch na mona


    up for anything wrote: »
    That is very true. They are not so cheap these days but then neither are charity shops. Last summer, when I went hunting for a top to wear to a family occasion in the various charity shops in town I was gobsmacked to see some of the prices they were charging for secondhand items that were fairly limp with wear. In fact, in Enable Ireland there was a basic Dunnes tshirt hanging on the rail and priced at €4 and the same tshirt brand new was €3 in Dunnes. The lady behind the counter wasn't best pleased when I pointed it out. Also my ex-mother-in-law volunteers in an Enable Ireland shop and from her buys and stories the decent stuff that is donated never reaches the shop floor. The staff get first dibbs on them.

    so they still pay and the charities make money


  • #53
    mezdupmaiden
    Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭mezdupmaiden


    happymondays wrote: »
    well i sure they get reminded by the countless collectors on the street, tv advertisiment's, supermarket bag packers etc etc etc...

    But can they not say no to same?

    Or have people lost the ability to say no?
    Whats more frightening is the government taking alot more from us, and yet people are up in arms over a euro


  • #54
    LizT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,089 ✭✭✭✭LizT


    mezdupmaiden wrote: »
    But can they not say no to same?

    Or have people lost the ability to say no?
    Whats more frightening is the government taking alot more from us, and yet people are up in arms over a euro

    ... that they're not even forced to donate.


  • #55
    hoody
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 701 ✭✭✭hoody


    mezdupmaiden wrote: »
    People to get over themselves ffs

    This is the solution to every AH thread, and indeed most problems generally. If only Joe D would use this line, now that's an episode of Liveline that would almost be worth paying the licence fee for.


  • #56
    up for anything
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    lizt wrote: »
    I volunteer in a charity shop and this definitely does not happen where I am. If we want something that comes in a donation it is priced as if it is going on the floor then that price is approved by the manager. Please don't tar us all with the same brush. :rolleyes:

    Save your :rolleyes: - you should read again where I said her buys. Nowhere did I say that she or the others she works with gets them gratis. What it does mean though is that the volunteers staffing the shops get the best items that are handed in (which is fair enough as they are volunteering out of the goodness of their hearts) but that in turn means that that there is only tat left for the general public to buy.


  • #57
    mezdupmaiden
    Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭mezdupmaiden


    hoody wrote: »
    This is the solution to every AH thread, and indeed most problems generally. If only Joe D would use this line, now that's an episode of Liveline that would almost be worth paying the licence fee for.

    Kennys asking you to give 100eur so in comparison a euro aint that much


  • #58
    Dudess
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37,214 ✭✭✭✭Dudess


    JONJO THE MISER wrote: »
    Its not on in my opinion, if i was to got to a shop that done this i would be complaining to the manager, people are strapped enough for cash without charities begging and harassing people for money in shops.
    It's not begging or harassing at all.
    Chugging can be harassment territory but "Would you like to donate?" at a till hardly matches it.
    I understand how those strapped for cash might feel under pressure to say yes, but they shouldn't IMO.


  • #59
    happymondays
    Closed Accounts Posts: 122 ✭✭happymondays


    mezdupmaiden wrote: »
    But can they not say no to same?

    Or have people lost the ability to say no?
    Whats more frightening is the government taking alot more from us, and yet people are up in arms over a euro


    but why should people be put in that position?

    If a homeless person followed you around every shop and asked for a euro every time you went to pay for something how long before you would tell him to f*** off?


  • #60
    foxinsox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,078 ✭✭✭foxinsox


    up for anything wrote: »
    Save your :rolleyes: - you should read again where I said her buys. Nowhere did I say that she or the others she works with gets them gratis. What it does mean though is that the volunteers staffing the shops get the best items that are handed in (which is fair enough as they are volunteering out of the goodness of their hearts) but that in turn means that that there is only tat left for the general public to buy.

    I also volunteer in a charity shop - I did read your post and noted that you were mentioning a particular shop where your ex mother in law worked as a volunteer.

    BUT - the charity shop where I work does not allow volunteers to buy stuff until it is on the shop floor and they pay full price for it. Fair enough if they happen to be working as it comes out and get first dibs, we are not allowed hold stuff, if we want it we buy it on that day.

    That way everyone gets a good selection and it's the luck of the draw.

    There is no tat in the shop where I work, and anyway one persons' tat can be another persons treasure.

    Most volunteers work at least ten hours a week for FREE!

    Volunteers get so sick of hearing this from customers, we do not get all the good stuff and it is annoying to hear it.

    Some charity shops may be like you say... but in my experience the majority of them don't seem to be a free for all.

    I wouldn't be giving any of my old clothes or stuff to a charity where I thought that was going on.

    Just my 2 cents :)


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  • #61
    mezdupmaiden
    Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭mezdupmaiden


    happymondays wrote: »
    but why should people be put in that position?

    If a homeless person followed you around every shop and asked for a euro every time you went to pay for something how long before you would tell him to f*** off?
    But they are not following you around the shop are they? they ask you at the till, if you say no thats the end of it, they also give you the option of bringing home one of their bags(enable ireland) to fill with clothes to donate.


    And if someone follows you its harassment, no comparison


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