Pre-loved and charity shops are growing in popularity. Not just because it allows you to shop knowing you’re doing your bit to support others, with their roots steeped in helping out a good cause. They also offer the opportunity to save a lot of money. However, a growing reason to shop at your local charity shop is sustainability. Buying from a charity shop can prevent many goods going to landfill and avoid raw materials being used in the creation of new ones. It’s a win-win
We’re very lucky in the South London area that we have many pre-loved shops to choose from. We at the RSPCA have 3 in our area from Croydon, Crystal Palace and Tooting. Our teams of Managers and Assistant Managers at our shops in South London carefully select the items that go on the shop floor for you to peruse.
A few top tips for shopping with us
Browse shops regularly
Going to charity shops should be a regular thing really. You can frequently have one of those times when you walk into a charity shop and discover something amazing. However, frequenting is the best strategy to bag the best bargains.
As a result, you can look through the rails to discover what’s fresh and see how quickly stock moves. Your ability to identify brands you like, products that will fit you, and the range of pricing you would be ready to spend will all improve if you make this a habit. Feel free to ask our amazing staff for their tips on what is good when you visit us.
Consider household goods and toys in addition to clothing.
Additionally, charity stores may be a veritable gold mine of non-clothing stuff like games, toys, storage, and flowers. Since I only solve jigsaw puzzles once, I love purchasing them from charity stores. When I’m finished, I regift them. Even Le Creuset cookware and elegant wine and champagne glasses can be found in many of my neighbourhood charity stores. Keep an eye out for toys like Lego and PlayMobil, which frequently sell for a premium price.
Giving in addition to receiving, particularly during the Christmas season.
Our charity stores are able to carry such wonderful items because of the donors. And you can be one of those folks as a charity shopper. Having a pre-Christmas clear out is a great thing to do. Not just thinking about after Christmas.
Take a look at just some of the items we have in our shops at the moment. So as you get ready to hit the town for your Christmas celebrations, do consider a trip to one of our shops.
Visit us this week. Or why not take a look at our online shops.
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Thank you… I know! I volunteer at the Addiscombe shop and regularly buy from other charity shops too.
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