Things you always see in Charity Shops

[Warpaint]

Seen as they're back

Around 6 years ago it was always box sets of Friends. Either the odd season or the massive big DVD block. Also there's always at least 3 Dan Brown books kicking about; usually The DaVinci code. Now it's the 50 Shades books, usually 5 in a row. I imagine they were bought for people as a joke present over the festive seasons or on Birthdays. There's always a section of romance books on that spinny thing as you walk in too.

Clothes wise there always seems to be a worn out navy blue Umbro jumper from the 90's. Also the old style Adidas stuff that's too awful to be considered retro. Not forgetting the whole rack of grey raincoats that are always there. Also an assortment of brown dresses and dress shirts muddled together

I will think of more later no doubt

 

[watermelon sugar]

Monopoly and buckaroo


And an Abba Gold record

 

[GirlLondon]

Seen as they're back

Around 6 years ago it was always box sets of Friends. Either the odd season or the massive big DVD block. Also there's always at least 3 Dan Brown books kicking about; usually The DaVinci code. Now it's the 50 Shades books, usually 5 in a row. I imagine they were bought for people as a joke present over the festive seasons or on Birthdays. There's always a section of romance books on that spinny thing as you walk in too.

Clothes wise there always seems to be a worn out navy blue Umbro jumper from the 90's. Also the old style Adidas stuff that's too awful to be considered retro. Not forgetting the whole rack of grey raincoats that are always there. Also an assortment of brown dresses and dress shirts muddled together

I will think of more later no doubt

Picture frames, vases, mugs, old trophies, ringbinders/ folders. Bridget Jones DVD. Baby blankets. And lots of jeans!

 

[coconochanel]

Harry Potter books
mission impossible dvd

 

[AnySauces]

Plasticky weird bracelets and failed DIY necklaces.

Beige corduroy trousers.

 

[TheNiceBeardMan]

Plastic beads and clip on earrings on display in the glass display counter at the till

 

[DCICassieStuart]

Clothes from Primark that cost more in the charity shop than they actually did in Primark in the first place!

 

[GirlLondon]

Plasticky weird bracelets and failed DIY necklaces.

Beige corduroy trousers.

Sorry I'm new and didn't realise I could have simply reacted to your post without quoting it and replying. Doh!!

 

[coconochanel]

Old pine furniture

 

[Warpaint]

Naff ornaments that people bought in places like Tenerife, Benidorm, Crete etc. Normally they're clear glass with a little palm tree on saying something like 'Tenerife 2012'

 

[Lunamoon22]

Every charity shop has that really awful strong musty smell...why?!

I've have a glass dish that I've had for over a year and I swear it still has traces of that smell, no matter how many times I clean it!!!

 

[Warpaint]

Every charity shop has that really awful strong musty smell...why?!

Reminds that you're always guaranteed to see pensioners in there.

 

[AnySauces]

On the knick-knacks shelf there are always ramekins, porcelain or glass, you know the type you get with GU desserts. Flan dishes, too but never the loose bottomed ones (I have been searching high and low for these).

 

[Viewer1901]

Clothes from Primark that cost more in the charity shop than they actually did in Primark in the first place!

This is slightly off-topic but in one of the shops in Disneyland Paris they sell some 'vintage' clothes. Well they had a PJ vest in it from primark that was being sold for 36 euros - THIRTY SIX!

 

[coconochanel]

Those pint glasses you get free with Christmas gift sets.

 

[GirlLondon]

Every charity shop has that really awful strong musty smell...why?!

I've have a glass dish that I've had for over a year and I swear it still has traces of that smell, no matter how many times I clean it!!!

I think some donators take from their attic/ cellar and don't wash or dry clean them first hence the smell. Yes it is awful and if it's too much, I have the fastest look around and get out asap.

 

[thatstupidcat]

Nothing but grimy tat because all the nice stuff goes to staff out back, to posher areas or onto the charity’s website.

That one greedy fool from the local bootsale trying to haggle everything down to the point that the socially awkward volunteer’s coordinator ends up waddling in from the staffroom to shout “buy it or piss off Gavin”.

 

[Warpaint]

Nothing but grimy tat because all the nice stuff goes to staff out back, to posher areas or onto the charity’s website.

That one greedy fool from the local bootsale trying to haggle everything down to the point that the socially awkward volunteer’s coordinator ends up waddling in from the staffroom to shout “buy it or piss off Gavin”.

Yes I've heard this is quite a big hustle. Which is why there's always 3 copies of the same DVDs, books, board games etc.

Problem is people watch a few episodes of Flog It and think they're an antiques dealer.

 

[Loveheart]

Soup bowls with the recipe written on them, pyrex casserole dishes with no lids, ramekins, James Last and Val Doonican LP's,

 

[lemonlime]

A vest with questionable style choice
crappy romance novels that you'd normally find in supermarkets in holiday towns
Cloudy glassware
Jeans in every size except the one you're looking for