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Lozzie

Joined: 25 May 2005
Posts: 2595

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 05 8:40 am Post subject: Charity Shop Treasures

Hi ... My name is Lozzie, and I am a charityshopaholic ...

Charity shops provide me with hours of simple and wholesome entertainment, not to mention a near-endless supply of essential items such as clothing, paperback books, and hard-to-find kitchen utensils.

However, sometimes this addiction backfires somewhat and I find myself given to the temptations of the (drum roll, fanfare) IMPULSE BUY

For example - I recently bought this:

- but must confess, I have no clue what it is. I just thought it looked nice.

(Does anyone know what it is??)

Go on: Own up here, if you too are an addict.

Last edited by Lozzie on Tue Jan 10, 06 9:06 am; edited 2 times in total

judith

Joined: 16 Dec 2004
Posts: 22789
Location: Montgomeryshire

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 05 8:51 am Post subject:
It's a little white square with an X in it!

barefoot_boo

Joined: 06 Aug 2005
Posts: 399
Location: Wiltshire

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 05 9:06 am Post subject:
Imagestation says we aren't allowed to look at the pic you posted! https://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid187/p8b77cf2e5946e050e59b23654c3e0abb/f2393ea0.jpg

ian1

Joined: 12 Dec 2004
Posts: 314
Location: essex

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 05 9:24 am Post subject:
i can see it ! candle holder ?

Mrs Fiddlesticks

Joined: 02 Nov 2004
Posts: 10460

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 05 9:26 am Post subject:

I don't know what it is - lovely though - tea light holder? I'd just enjoy it in a window sill as is.

I favour jumble sales me self. having stood behind the stall at many, I always have a quick rifle 1st! Usually come back with at least a book or two if not clothing as well ( very few boys clothes in these places though, but thats boys for you!). I collect glass vases and usually pick up one of them too.

You have to pick your area carefully though, to see whats likely to get chucked out. A friend buys all her kids clothes from jumble sales and as she lives in a posh area of town this means hers are dressed in Osh Gosh and Baby Gap!

Lozzie

Joined: 25 May 2005
Posts: 2595

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 05 10:16 am Post subject:
sorry about picture problems!

jema
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Location: escaped from Swindon

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 05 10:41 am Post subject:
When time allows I just love Car boot sales. it's a little like foraging Loads of fun and quite rewarding.

cab

Joined: 01 Nov 2004
Posts: 32429

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 05 10:49 am Post subject:
Is it one of those things you burn an incense cone in?

sally_in_wales
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Joined: 06 Mar 2005
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Posted: Tue Sep 20, 05 12:43 pm Post subject:
I agree with Cab, incense burner is my vote too

2steps

Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Posts: 5349
Location: Surrey

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 05 2:45 pm Post subject:
I love charity shops and bootsales too I'd say it was for insence or candles

wellington womble

Joined: 08 Nov 2004
Posts: 15051
Location: East Midlands

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 05 5:10 pm Post subject:

Its a Thing That Needs Dusting! While I don't object to pretty things, I do object to dusting, so I don't buy much at charity shops (they're good for jeans though, and kitchen stuff), but then I dno't buy much at all - I always check when I walk past though, and have a dangerous habit of buying knitting wool in them!

My problem is with book shops. I never come out without something, but I do use my local independet bookshop, to atone for my sins. and I lend them out to all and sundry, so they get well used!

hils

Joined: 08 Mar 2005
Posts: 568
Location: Nottingham

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 05 6:56 pm Post subject: Re: Charity Shop Treasures

Lozzie wrote:

Hi ... My name is Lozzie, and I am a charityshopaholic ...

Go on: Own up here, if you too are an addict.

My name is Hilary and I'm a charityshopaholic too!

Where I live there are 7 of them, so I can't help it. I buy all my clothes from them (except underwear and shoes & 1 new pair of jeans per year). My little girl gets dressed better with her charity shop clothes than if I was buying them new.

I love it and I do get withdrawal symptoms if I have'n been in for a couple of days.

sean
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Joined: 28 Oct 2004
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Location: North Devon

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 05 7:06 pm Post subject:
I got an unused salad drainer (one of the excellent wire ones which you get to spin round your head), and a folding steamer for 5p each a couple of months ago. I've been looking for an opportunity to mention this ever since.

otatop

Joined: 01 Jun 2005
Posts: 1425
Location: North London

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 05 8:17 pm Post subject:
I do the book shelves for MURDERS - and then pass them on to friends. And I know that I'll find the exact cake stand that I'm looking for - one day.

Cathryn

Joined: 16 Jul 2005
Posts: 19856
Location: Ceredigion

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 05 9:35 pm Post subject:

wellington womble wrote:

My problem is with book shops. I never come out without something, but I do use my local independet bookshop, to atone for my sins. and I lend them out to all and sundry, so they get well used!

thank you for supporting (albeit indirectly) parts of my family - as we still own an independant bookshop and as a result I am a total charity shop addict and would much prefer to browse there than in any posh store. I also cannot resist charity bookshops...

And Sean I think we could set up our own website as no-one appreciates the pleasure I get out of my bargains

My sister used to live in such a posh part of middle England but dahling what does one dooo with used skis and champagne buckets

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