tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192219919854249932.post3694913130045217689..comments2024-01-25T11:27:45.858+00:00Comments on T-Shirt and Tails: Priced Out: Charity ShoppingT-Shirt and Tailshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14057718010111338744noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192219919854249932.post-50618514860174871102009-08-22T20:24:52.598+01:002009-08-22T20:24:52.598+01:00I live in Orpington, the home of the Save The Chil...I live in Orpington, the home of the Save The Children charity shop that Mary Portas re-launched. Luckily being in greater london the prices are still low and the designer goods (ie prada shoes for £60) are a bargain! I too spent the same amount on a pair of charity shop trousers for the same as they retailed in london, but lets hope this was a one off!<br /><br />Regardless of how much things cost, however, I'd still much rather spend £50 that goes to charity than any retailer. <br /><br />Lets all keep up the good work :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192219919854249932.post-47685448101755998842009-08-11T02:50:02.420+01:002009-08-11T02:50:02.420+01:00yeah, i've noticed the prices rising too, and ...yeah, i've noticed the prices rising too, and i live in a dinky small town. hopefully they don't kill the interest in thrifting!Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16848417717361231994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4192219919854249932.post-56500315297258133822009-08-09T23:17:22.429+01:002009-08-09T23:17:22.429+01:00I can see your point completely. I think it's ...I can see your point completely. I think it's a difficult decision to increase prices on charity stock...and pricing something at it's current selling price is definitely a big mistake. I think the days where you can find an amazing treasure for 50p are long gone...I suppose money doesn't stretch too far these days!<br /><br />I do think that dropping off a bunch of old clothes at a charity shop is still far easier and less hassle than selling on ebay etc. <br /><br />I also believe that Charity shops are changing...I've seen an incredible refit at the Oxfam in Camden and it really works. Little rummaging is needed as they've put out the very best stock. I think this store worked because if you still wanted to rummage, you could pop into the charity shops next door which have remained unchanged since they opened. I guess this store was almost like the cherry on the cake for the charity shops on that road...<br /><br />This was a great post, really got me thinking!Winniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03507258879080813156noreply@blogger.com