Who buys stuff from and donates stuff to charity shops?

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Do you buy and/or donate to charity shops?

I buy stuff from charity shopsI donate stuff to charity shopsI don't buy stuff from charity shopsI don't donate stuff to charity shopsWhat are charity shops?

Prince Rhyus

15

Do you buy stuff from charity shops? What sort of stuff do you go for?

Do you donate stuff to charity shops?

I used to buy lots of stuff when I was in Brighton as the alternative culture down there is very pro rethink, reuse, recycle, and the quality of clothes, music and books donated was good.

These days, I tend to get books from there (such as Oxfam or Amnesty). Whenever I have a wardrobe clearout the bags tend to go to charity shops rather than the bin.

What say you?

Reply 1

bigmo7

17

I donate stuff to charities...especially if we're moving house but that happens like once every 5 years or something stupid like that!

But yeah clothes which are too small for me go to Oxfam...better than binning them I guess.

Reply 2

SkinnyKat

10

I buy books from charity shops.

Any old clothes and shoes that are in good condition are donated when I don't want them anymore. In fact, I've donated a huge bag of clothes and shoes ( :frown:

) because I'm leaving for uni and everything needs to go.

Reply 3

timetokill

13

I give things to charity shops, but rarely get anything from there.

I know its a horrible stereotype but the ones around where I live are all just a bit dingy and smell like old people/wee, and ive never really seen anything good in there so ive stopped bothering even trying. Although I saw a gorgeous silk dress in the window of one before, it was cheap too, but it was a size 14. I couldnt be bothered with the hassle of alterations etc.

Ive bought stuff from them in the past, but not much. Got a couple of books.

Reply 4

Norfolkadam

18

I buy tonnes of books from Oxfam and loads of clothes from charity shops. I donate all my stuff to Oxfam or the BHF (I used to volunteer in one of their shops)

Reply 5

shushthemonkeys

1

yeah i always pop into charity shops, its a bit touch and go because sometimes theres nothing in and sometimes you can find really nice stuff, but its always worth the look.

Reply 6

345h455g456h4s

I unfortunately don't do either particularly often, but I had a wardrobe clearance recently, so I shall be taking them all to the local charity shops next time I go into town.

Reply 7

cpj1987

15

I don't buy from or donate to charity shops. I buy everything brand new, and when giving things away use Freegle.

Reply 8

_xAnonymous

10

people on 10 years younger.

Reply 9

vander Beth

13

Moi. I buy some things from charity shops and donate everything, save things that should be thrown away.

Reply 10

JW92

18

Donate clothes, buy books. Generally.

Reply 11

inksplodge

17

I buy books mostly. Sometimes I buy DVDs too. I actually volunteer in one now; it's awesome. I'd recommend it to anyone. :biggrin:

Reply 12

OhNO!

16

donate clothes and the odd c.d.

I buy lots of clothes from oxfam originals. got a see by chloe cardigan from there a week or so ago.

Reply 13

twigletsandtea

i buy lots from charity shops, i love them..if you know how to look you can find great stuff.

Reply 14

Samz

14

i donate everything that its in good condition, buy heaps of books. occasionaly i buy videos in there too and convert them to DVD. or i sometimes just buy the dvds, but thats kinda not as fun as having a video! i got 4 disney videos for £1 not too long ago. :biggrin:

that was a happy day.

Reply 15

ily_em

17

Prince Rhyus

Do you buy stuff from charity shops? What sort of stuff do you go for?

Do you donate stuff to charity shops?

I used to buy lots of stuff when I was in Brighton as the alternative culture down there is very pro rethink, reuse, recycle, and the quality of clothes, music and books donated was good.

These days, I tend to get books from there (such as Oxfam or Amnesty). Whenever I have a wardrobe clearout the bags tend to go to charity shops rather than the bin.

What say you?

I donate my TIME to a charity shop. Does that count? I also buy books from the Oxfam bookshop where I volunteer :smile:

Reply 16

EskimoJo

18

Have done both, but I'm too disorganised to donate regularly and too impatient to shop regularly.

Reply 17

Samz

14

for people who volunteer, do you have regular jobs too?? i really want to volunteer but i can't afford to not have any income. do you have to do a set amount of hours orrr? i guess i should just ask in some places really. :/

Reply 18

Ilora-Danon

3

I buy stuff from charity shops (DVDs, handbags, homeware etc) and donate to charity whatever I have at home that won't sell on ebay :cool:

Reply 19

Aeolus

2

I buy, and have bought the majority of my books from charity shops. It is surprising how cheap they can be. Not to mention the odd rare find. But, no i don't directly donate to charity. I give enough to the poor through my taxes and NI. :colonhash:

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