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Charity Shop Finds

PostPosted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:57 am
by Merry Sage
I don't know if anyone here is a fan of charity shops for great finds. Get almost all my paperbacks from them and some hardcover books. After I've read them, I send them back so the shop can resell them. I've also been fortunate to discover a number of really nice Christmas oranments etc.. at several shops in my area.

Today I found a gorgeous oversized Disney cup and saucer with Pooh and friends around an outdoor Christmas tree. Perfect size for a big helping of hot choc or cocoa on a frosty day! Cost £2, value to me unlimited! I'm happy to add it to my small, but growing collection of Seasonal items.
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Re: Charity Shop Finds

PostPosted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 11:00 am
by hollybow
Hi Merry Sage,
what a find... imagine the hot cocoa with marshmellows in it... :dinner:

Re: Charity Shop Finds

PostPosted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 4:43 pm
by Mrs.Claus
So cute - flea markets, charity shops, consignment stores, any place you find that perfect gift for someone is the best place to shop!! :D

Re: Charity Shop Finds

PostPosted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:00 pm
by Winterself
wow.thats a nice find for sure..love the cup and saucer so cute..a nice size too..great deal..ill stir my candy cane in the cocoa for you.. :smilecc:

Re: Charity Shop Finds

PostPosted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:18 pm
by Noel+
Oh, yes, I do! What a great find for you!!! :jump:

Re: Charity Shop Finds

PostPosted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:52 am
by Merry Sage
Winterself wrote:wow.thats a nice find for sure..love the cup and saucer so cute..a nice size too..great deal..ill stir my candy cane in the cocoa for you.. :smilecc:


Your on! :smilecc:

Re: Charity Shop Finds

PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 2:38 am
by Noel+
This evening a gal pal of mine went to Goodwill to drop off some items before we shared dinner together. I found a very very old Christmas tin with a hinged lid! It has the victorian Santa Claus on the top!!! :jump:

Re: Charity Shop Finds

PostPosted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 3:11 pm
by mistletoe misfit
Charity shops, thrift stores, yard sales. I love them all. I love it when I find Christmas decorations there.
mm :lol:

Re: Charity Shop Finds

PostPosted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 1:18 am
by Noel+
Yes, and I always wonder whose hands held these items last, and what wonderful stories they have to tell! :flake:

Re: Charity Shop Finds

PostPosted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 6:55 pm
by Christmas_Eggnog
Congrats! That is one nice cup and saucer. I love consignment stores and would highly suggest everyone to check them out every once in a while for great savings! :snowhappy:

Re: Charity Shop Finds

PostPosted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 11:49 am
by Merry Sage
How's it looking in the second hand/charity shops in your area? If you can believe it, the ones round here are suffering because of the recession. Donations are way down and what there is available isn't much.

I'm sorry to see this happening as the shops are a big source of income for the charities.
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