Charity Shopping

[AlwightDallin]

Couldn’t see a post on this? It seems charity shopping has become popular recently for various reasons, eco / sustainability, cost of living, or just because it’s an interesting and fun hobby which saves a bit of cash (and you don’t end up in the same clothes as everyone else!)

I’ve been chazzing for about 10 years so I’d say I’m pretty experienced. I often want something then a few weeks later it will pop up in the charity shop

This season, lots of our Christmas jumpers, tops and PJs are charity shopped, either new with tags or as new. For example a M&S Christmas kids onesie, £30 originally, I paid £2. A lovely Christmas fleece blanket for the sofa, John Lewis, £2.50. Lots of wicker baskets usually 50p - £1 to make (new) hampers in. I have a very cute leather jacket to throw over a party dress from Zara,I paid £8. It’s such a joy to find something you really wanted but couldn’t justify the cost. Plus of course, charity! Does anyone else charity shop and what’s your favourite find?

 

[theleagueofgentlemen]

Yes!!! I love this topic! I’m a frequent chazza shopper and ex chazza shop manager!
Every piece of furniture and clothes that I own are second hand!

 

[Moonflower]

Yes! I bloody love them. It's not only the money saved for me (although that is a massive appeal as I am a tightwad) but as much the reuse element. I could actually weep when I walk in clothes shops and see racks and racks of poorly made, expensive clothes. I'm just not willing to pay those prices.

I think it's a brilliant way to update your wardrobe too. I quite often buy stuff, wear it a bit then donate it back and try something else.

My best buy is some hunter wellies for £10 and some Clarks boots for £3.50! I do seem to get quite lucky, I go every few weeks and rarely come back empty handed. The ones in my town seem to have really upped their game and a few are like mini department stores now.

 

[Whatamadworld]

Interesting that you started this thread. I was listening to BBC London earlier and they had a guest on talking about sustainable clothing and shopping via charity shops and Vinted, it was interesting conversation.

The guest said she never buys new clothes, apart from underwear obviously. I myself am guilty of buying new clothes a lot of the time. I need to start taking a look in charity shops.

 

[Piff paff puff]

There's a thread started a while back

Charity Shop Bargains

I was certain there was a thread, but I can’t seem to find one! I’ve moved to a new area so been doing some charity shop looking. I don’t really have an issue with what I buy some charity shops, just as long as it’s reasonably priced and good condition. Today I picked up a Paw Patrol bed set...

tattle.life

Could talk ALL day about this
My love of charity shops started as a kid when my mam would take me. Back then it was firstly through necessity but my mam loved them too. So many bargains over the years! I rarely buy new clothes, the whole ethos of charity fits in with my lifestyle and individual style.