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🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I visited my local charity shop and got lucky when spotting £13 item on shelf'

A person shares their exciting find of a valuable item purchased for just £13 at a local charity shop.

Mar 23 • 07:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Vinted seller 'hits the vintage jackpot' in incredible charity shop haul

Lucy Pollard, a Vinted seller, shares her incredible vintage finds from a charity shop visit on TikTok, expressing her excitement over a stunning coat she discovered.

Mar 22 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I stopped shopping in charity but still find brand new items at cheap prices'

A bargain hunter shares their shift from charity shops to alternative shopping methods due to rising prices at thrift stores.

Mar 22 • 04:31 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China’s high household savings reflect old values and new anxieties

China's high household savings are driven not just by economic factors but also by deep cultural values of thrift and the anxieties stemming from economic uncertainty.

Mar 19 • 21:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Man buys £5 charity shop watch is speechless after discovering real value

A man bought a designer watch for £5 at a charity shop and was shocked to learn its true value of around £160.

Mar 19 • 05:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Woman buys £10 charity shop bag only to discover it's worth small fortune

A woman from Manchester found a designer handbag worth £300 at a charity shop for just £10 and shared her story on social media.

Mar 18 • 12:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Second-hand is still in – new store attracted hundreds of customers in Rovaniemi

The Finnish Red Cross opened a new Kontti thrift store in Rovaniemi, attracting a large crowd on its opening day.

Mar 11 • 15:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Find high end designer labels in charity shops by following one golden rule

Gen Z shoppers are offering tips for discovering high-end designer clothing in charity shops, emphasizing the importance of strategic searching.

Mar 7 • 06:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Find Edmonton thrift store marks 15 years of furnishing the recently housed

Find Edmonton, a thrift store, celebrates 15 years of providing essential furniture to those transitioning out of homelessness while also serving the community as a shopping destination.

Mar 6 • 00:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Woman finds £2.50 Guess bag in charity shop and is floored by its actual value

A UK shopper discovers a designer Guess bag priced at just £2.50 in a charity shop, realizing its true retail value is significantly higher.

Mar 3 • 13:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Woman buys handbag from charity shop is speechless after looking inside day after

A woman discovers $70 inside a handbag she purchased from a charity shop and is uncertain about whether to return the money.

Mar 3 • 05:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I found £4 Louis Vuitton bag in charity shop and its true value is staggering

A woman shared her excitement after finding a Louis Vuitton handbag for just £4 in a charity shop, later discovering its true value was significantly higher.

Mar 2 • 14:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Woman finds item in thrift store that may be worth hundreds of euros

Callie Rose Bedford discovered a potentially valuable vase at a thrift store, sparking excitement and speculation in the online community.

Mar 1 • 16:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Man picks up £1 charity shop book and is gobsmacked when he looks inside

A man discovers a surprising find in a charity shop book he purchased for just £1.

Feb 28 • 05:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I'm a professional charity shopper and found the best thrift store in the UK'

A professional thrift shopper praised a St. Richard's Hospice charity shop in Broadway for its impressive collection of designer items.

Feb 26 • 14:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I bought an £8.50 charity shop item and I can't believe it's designer

A bargain-hunting mom scored a designer piece at a charity shop for just £8.50, showcasing the thrill of thrift shopping.

Feb 25 • 14:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Retro gaming fan bags 'greatest ever find' at charity shop for just £20

A retro gaming enthusiast finds a remarkable set of gaming items at a charity shop for only £20, calling it his 'greatest ever find.'

Feb 25 • 10:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I visited charity shop but walked out almost immediately after discovery'

A shopper in Truro, Chelsey Bowen, left a charity shop in disappointment after discovering high prices for second-hand items, questioning the affordability of thrift stores today.

Feb 24 • 06:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

THRIFT HUNT ⟩ How to find such fashion treasures in thrift stores that cost a monthly salary?

A group of 30 enthusiastic women embarked on a thrift bus journey in Estonia to discover hidden fashion treasures in second-hand shops that could cost a month's salary.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Charity shop worker shares how to bag 'best deals' when thrift shopping

A charity shop worker named Stacey shares tips on how to effectively find the best deals while thrift shopping.

Feb 23 • 10:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I scored £22 item from charity shop but actual price tag left me speechless'

A man bought an espresso machine at a charity shop for £22 and later discovered its online retail price was £350.

Feb 22 • 10:05 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Enjoying Our Town Through Care Created by 'Connections' at Night Schools and Thrift Stores

A town in southwestern Miyazaki, Japan, is focusing on community engagement through night schools and thrift shops to create a more enjoyable living environment for residents.

Feb 22 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I love charity shops but there's side to them many people don't see'

Kay McKnight expresses her love for charity shops while bringing attention to an often unseen issue regarding donations and their management.

Feb 20 • 09:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Bargain hunter spots vintage item at charity shop for £8 then realises actual value

A shopper discovered a valuable vintage typewriter for just £8 at a charity shop, realizing its worth after purchasing.

Feb 15 • 15:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Charity shopper picks up £4.50 earrings and is amazed when she spots engraving

A charity shopper finds a pair of earrings for £4.50 and is surprised to discover a hidden engraving on them.

Feb 12 • 13:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Lagos content creator accuses man of rape at fake modelling shoot

A Lagos content creator alleges rape after being lured to a fake modeling shoot in Ajao Estate.

Feb 12 • 03:14 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A woman bought old earrings for 500 rupees, and their actual value turned out to be so much...

A woman in India purchased a pair of designer Yves Saint Laurent earrings for just 500 rupees at a charity shop, unaware of their high value.

Feb 11 • 13:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Woman bought earrings for £3.75 at charity shop then looked up what they're worth

A woman bought designer Yves Saint Laurent earrings for £3.75 at a charity shop, later discovering their true worth in the hundreds.

Feb 11 • 07:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Kate Middleton at a thrift store: She chatted with the employees and made jeans - Watch the video

Kate Middleton made a stylish appearance at a thrift store in Wales, where she engaged with employees and showcased her expertise in denim craftsmanship.

Feb 4 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple owners of luxury thrift store accused of scams released from Caçapava (SP) jail after habeas corpus

The owners of the luxury thrift store Desapego Legal, Francine da Costa Prado and Filipe Prado dos Santos, have been released from custody following the granting of a habeas corpus.

Feb 3 • 17:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Court grants habeas corpus for luxury thrift store owners imprisoned in São José dos Campos

A couple, Francine da Costa Prado and Filipe Prado dos Santos, owners of the luxury thrift store Desapego Legal, have been granted habeas corpus for their release after being imprisoned for alleged debts to suppliers totaling nearly R$ 20 million.

Feb 2 • 19:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Luxury thrift store: 2 new victims in PI reported scams in sales of handbags valued at R$ 45,000

Two women from Piauí reported being defrauded by Francine Costa Prado and Filipe Prado dos Santos, owners of the luxury thrift store Desapega Legal, who are suspected of scam operations totaling nearly R$ 20 million.

Feb 2 • 11:45 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Ivory Coast, the most famous thrift store in Abidjan demolished in the name of 'urban order'

The popular 'Wednesday market' in Treichville, one of the most famous thrift stores in Ivory Coast, was demolished last week by the autonomous district of Abidjan, sparking significant reactions on social media.

Feb 2 • 11:17 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Woman Paid 8 Euros for a Sweater, Tag Revealed Its True Value

A woman bought a cashmere sweater for eight euros at a thrift store, only to discover its actual worth later at home.

Jan 15 • 15:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Bought a jug at a thrift store for 3 dollars and sold it for over 500

In Australia, a man purchased a seemingly ordinary silver jug for $3 and sold it for over $500, highlighting the unexpected treasures found in second-hand shopping.

Jan 12 • 07:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

He bought a jug for 2.5 euros, and then he looked at the bottom! One detail revealed that he was holding a true treasure

Nick Sady, who makes a living reselling items from second-hand stores, found a valuable item in a thrift shop that changed his life.

Jan 8 • 07:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Mum finds £2 charity shop dress and is floored by true value

A savvy shopper in Manchester discovered a £2 dress at a charity shop that turned out to be worth much more than she expected.

Jan 2 • 09:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Woman finds £4 bauble in charity shop and can't believe how much it's actually worth

A woman was amazed to discover a valuable bauble priced at only £4 in a charity shop, highlighting the surprising treasures often found in thrift stores.

Dec 30 • 14:28 UTC

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