Would you buy clothes in a charity shop?

Rigol · 14-11-2012 01:00AM #1

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 · 14-11-2012 01:01AM

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

ArtyC · 14-11-2012 01:02AM

Have to- fairly broke.

Pottler · 14-11-2012 01:03AM

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

mackg · 14-11-2012 01:07AM

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 · 14-11-2012 01:10AM

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 · 14-11-2012 01:10AM

smell of pov off these threads

jim-jam · 14-11-2012 01:11AM

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 · 14-11-2012 01:11AM

Definitely

Some shops can be overpriced

Most are not

mackg · 14-11-2012 01:13AM

mango salsa wrote: »

Definitely

Some shops can be overpriced

Most are not

What's over priced for a charity shop?

Praetorian Saighdiuir · 14-11-2012 01:13AM

I never have but you never know.

Boombastic · 14-11-2012 01:13AM

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 · 14-11-2012 01:14AM

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 · 14-11-2012 01:15AM

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 · 14-11-2012 01:15AM

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 · 14-11-2012 01:16AM

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 · 14-11-2012 01:19AM

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 · 14-11-2012 01:20AM

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 · 14-11-2012 01:20AM

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 · 14-11-2012 01:21AM

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

PrettyBoy · 14-11-2012 01:25AM

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 · 14-11-2012 01:26AM

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 · 14-11-2012 01:30AM

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 · 14-11-2012 01:33AM

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 · 14-11-2012 01:34AM

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 · 14-11-2012 01:44AM

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 · 14-11-2012 01:45AM

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 · 14-11-2012 01:52AM

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!

14-11-2012 01:53AM

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 · 14-11-2012 02:08AM

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 · 14-11-2012 02:20AM

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

Would you buy clothes in a charity shop?

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