I love bargains and I love going to charity shops. If you think charity shops only sell used clothes and shoes then you are wrong. They sell everything. And there's also brand new, some with tags or unused items in the shop. And I'm a pretty good bargain hunter and always find value in this shop. I save money and glad to know that by buying stuff I also able to help the charity.
I buy second-hand items even clothes. I don't have sensitive skin. And I don't have an issue with wearing used clothes. I was used to it when I was young. My clothes are my sister's clothes. Hahaha. And I know how to wash clothes properly before using them. Even in the Philippines, we have what we call Ukay-Ukay and I love that place.
Why should you shop in Charity Shops?
Because you'll be helping a good cause.
And if you want to give further support then you can donate your unwanted items. Each year, charity shops in the UK raise around £300 million for a variety of causes, funding things like children in need, medical research, education, hospice care, overseas aid, families and veterans in need and much more good causes.
It's easy to donate. Things that people would throw away can be used to raise money for a good cause instead.
People bring donations to the shop and the charity sell them. Donations could be anything usable and in good condition like:
Clothes Men's, women or kids)
Shoes
Toys
Accessories
Curtains
Bags
Furniture
Books etc.
Barnardo's (Believe in Children)
My favourite Charity Shop!
Barnardo's support and protect children and young people facing a wide range of issues, from drug misuse to disability, from sexual abuse to domestic violence.
The founder, Thomas Barnardo, believe that with the right help, children can change their lives and achieve their potential.
Over 150 years ago, Barnardo is supporting children in need of help – regardless of their circumstances, gender, race, disability or behaviour.
I've been to different charity shops and I love them all but I must admit some shops sells stuff with an unbelievable price tag. But here in Bernardo's, I always got a good bargain!
These are some of the things I bought in the shop. The Nike shoes I got it brand new with tags and only paid £6 for them. That's a bargain! The same goes with the bag. And those emojis I got 4 of them all came from the charity shop.
And all of my books came from Barnardos. I normally pay just £1 and on some days 3 for £1. And it's a great deal!
Look at some of these books. I love old books and especially poetry books. One of my favourites is the Ella Wheeler Wilcox Poems. Her words are tremendous.
And most of my kid's books are from Barnardo's charity shop as well. These books cost a fortune if Im going to buy them at their regular price even at a discounted price. But I only pay a pound or 3 for £1 for them!
We also bought a nice drawer from that shop, a new tennis racket, a roller skates also new and many more. Like, we can buy brand new things in the shop but why would I spent a fortune if I can get in a charity shop for a cheaper price? And Im always proud to show to my husband when I got things I wanted and tell him the price I paid for it compare to the price I will pay in the high-end shop. 😁
And I also donate some unused or unwanted items. From time to time I will ask my kids, Tia and Jigz to check their stuff and if they have clothes, shoes or toys that don't fit (too small now) or they don't use then I wash it/clean it and bring it to the charity shop so others make use of it. I only give those that have plenty of life. Where others can still use and enjoy it.
Tia and Jigz have plenty of clothes that don't fit them anymore so instead of throwing them in the skip I'd rather donate them to the charity. I think that's a good thing to do.
How about you, are you also a bargain hunter? Have you ever been to Charity Shop/Thrift Shop/Ukay-Ukay? Do you have your favourite shop? Let's hear it!
Thank you for reading!
I am so a little bargain hunter 😅 It's good that you are donating those to charity instead of throwing.