My friend B really is a bad influence on me, we went to Falmouth yesterday as it was such a lovely sunny day. The problem is, B loves Charity shops, so do I but I try to avoid them because I know I will buy lots of things I don't actually need because they are a 'bargain'. I am hopeless at resisting so it is better for me to stay away. Yesterdays haul included a summer top, a lovely Miss Sixty denim bag and some books, one being The Winter Book by Tove Jansson, which was reviewed on The Year in Books and sounded brilliant. I was really please with my purchases, and the money went to good causes.....however I have shelves full of books which I haven't got around to reading, and enough clothes for my needs. Most of which I have had for years, funnily enough when were out the other day, a 'trendy' young lady was raving about my 'vintage' shoes and asked where I got them. Well I bought them 11 years, so now apparently they are 'vintage' like me.
So personally charity shops don't save me money as I always spend money on things that are not really essential. If I need something specific, and I mean really need it then charity shops are great, but for someone like me who can't resist a 'bargain' charity shop are to be avoided.
How about you, do you get carried away when you see a bargain? Do you love charity shops or do you avoid them because you will spend money on things you don't need?
Thank you for all your lovely comments, I love hearing from you. I will leave you with some photos from yesterday. Our view as we sat on a bench and ate lunch, (keeping a close eye out for thieving seagulls)
Chickpea xx
Here's another charity shop lover ;-)
ReplyDeleteHard to resist aren't they Isabelle x
ReplyDeleteI don't come off too badly with charity shops as I try and only go when I am making a donation, so I always come away with less than I drop off, but I can totally understand the appeal of them!! Hope that you keep loving your "vintage" shoes!! xx
ReplyDeleteYour photos make me want to visit Cornwall. I'm useless in charity shops as I never seem to find the bargains unless I go with my friend who always finds things for me to buy!
ReplyDeleteHaha I will Amy, tho I don't know how much longer they will last x
ReplyDeleteYou should come down for a visit Gina, full of talented artists like yourself x
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a charity shop lover, though unlike Amy when I donate I tend to come back with more than I took. I have a collection of tat that is growing at an alarming rate!
ReplyDeleteI used to love a good rummage through a charity shop but they have gotten too expensive in our area. There are a couple of independent charities (cats and dogs) where a bargain can still be had but the big "chain" CS are silly prices.
ReplyDeleteI love a good jumble as there's loads of bargains to be snapped up and all around the 30p mark.
I love your pictures as always x
That's why I don't go to car boot sales Joanne, I always came back with more tat than I took x
ReplyDeleteThank you Julee.
ReplyDeleteYes the charity shops in Truro are more expensive than they used to be, especially the well known ones x
I love them. I go often but don't spend a lot. My favorite one offers coupons frequently, so that helps. But I'm very cheap by nature so it's easy to limit myself. Once I was told that people shouldn't shop in thrift/charity shops unless they're poor, that's who they're for. I think that's silly. Money is money, if it's going to the charity, I think anyone should be able to take advantage of bargains.
ReplyDeleteI pop in occasionaly, usually just for books sometimes I strike lucky and get a few goods ones, I have managed a few times to get some clothes I like, an I have bought dresses or shirts just for the fabric.
ReplyDeleteI love your fresh and sunny pics, the colours are so radiant.
ReplyDeleteI love the chazza shops too, but like you I am mindful of what I buy now. I tend to donate something if i buy, that way i have 'new' things without too much stuff.
jean x
I agree with you Jennifer, the charity shops are there to make money for the charity they support, so they don't mind who shops there. x
ReplyDeleteThe books are the first thing I look at Dawn, I really can't resist buying books which is why I should stay away. My books shelves are groaning under the strain. x
ReplyDeleteThank you Jean.
ReplyDeleteI take a lot of stuff in to the charity shops when I'm having a clear out, then end up filling up the space I made again with more stuff that I spot in there. x