"We're big charity shop people. We've had loads of clothes, books and kitchen stuff from them. "
Me too! When I'm out with the grandchildren we are almost entirely decked out in charity shop hauls and they have has clothes and toys I never could afford otherwise.
A mate calls it CSI - charity shop investigation. |
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By *eliWoman
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Oooo same! My best buy was an Emma Bridgewater full dining set (plates, bowls, serving bowls) in polka dot, no chips or scratches because the owner had a new set. £5. £5. I felt like such a boss.  |
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"We're big charity shop people. We've had loads of clothes, books and kitchen stuff from them.
Me too! When I'm out with the grandchildren we are almost entirely decked out in charity shop hauls and they have has clothes and toys I never could afford otherwise.
A mate calls it CSI - charity shop investigation."
Grandchildren?
But yes CSI. My son hunts out all sorts for me to buy. |
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"Oooo same! My best buy was an Emma Bridgewater full dining set (plates, bowls, serving bowls) in polka dot, no chips or scratches because the owner had a new set. £5. £5. I felt like such a boss. "
Not sure about plates. I picked up an out of production board game for £10 with all the pieces which I was after. £200 on Ebay! |
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"We're big charity shop people. We've had loads of clothes, books and kitchen stuff from them.
Me too! When I'm out with the grandchildren we are almost entirely decked out in charity shop hauls and they have has clothes and toys I never could afford otherwise.
A mate calls it CSI - charity shop investigation.
Grandchildren?
But yes CSI. My son hunts out all sorts for me to buy."
Yeah, grandchildren, three of them. |
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"Oooo same! My best buy was an Emma Bridgewater full dining set (plates, bowls, serving bowls) in polka dot, no chips or scratches because the owner had a new set. £5. £5. I felt like such a boss. "
I’m jealous reading that I love Emma Bridgwater |
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"Oooo same! My best buy was an Emma Bridgewater full dining set (plates, bowls, serving bowls) in polka dot, no chips or scratches because the owner had a new set. £5. £5. I felt like such a boss. "
And when folk admire something are you sure to say 'cartiy shop' loudly, smile and tell them how much?
I do, every single time. |
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"...a car boot sale.
Off to a big one on Sunday with my wares, who else is a junk aficionado?
What was your best bargain?"
Do you want all this stuff in my kitchen Topsy left over from my last boot sale |
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"...a car boot sale.
Off to a big one on Sunday with my wares, who else is a junk aficionado?
What was your best bargain?
Do you want all this stuff in my kitchen Topsy left over from my last boot sale "
Come down and double up  |
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"We're big charity shop people. We've had loads of clothes, books and kitchen stuff from them.
Me too! When I'm out with the grandchildren we are almost entirely decked out in charity shop hauls and they have has clothes and toys I never could afford otherwise.
A mate calls it CSI - charity shop investigation."
CSI! Oh I am so using that  |
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"...a car boot sale.
Off to a big one on Sunday with my wares, who else is a junk aficionado?
What was your best bargain?
Do you want all this stuff in my kitchen Topsy left over from my last boot sale
Come down and double up "
I would if you weren’t so far away! |
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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago
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I loved doing a car boot, although everyone swooping as soon as I got out the car did my head in.
I love looking for vintage jewellery, art work and a nice vase.
Can’t say I’ve ever had an Antiques Roadshow kind of find though (Sadly!) |
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"I loved doing a car boot, although everyone swooping as soon as I got out the car did my head in.
I love looking for vintage jewellery, art work and a nice vase.
Can’t say I’ve ever had an Antiques Roadshow kind of find though (Sadly!) "
Wanna come raid my boot stash? I can do vases, artwork, handbags (expensive ones!) shoes and Christmas baubles! |
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"I loved doing a car boot, although everyone swooping as soon as I got out the car did my head in.
I love looking for vintage jewellery, art work and a nice vase.
Can’t say I’ve ever had an Antiques Roadshow kind of find though (Sadly!)
Wanna come raid my boot stash? I can do vases, artwork, handbags (expensive ones!) shoes and Christmas baubles! "
Did someone say shoooos? I loves me noo shoos. |
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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago
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"I loved doing a car boot, although everyone swooping as soon as I got out the car did my head in.
I love looking for vintage jewellery, art work and a nice vase.
Can’t say I’ve ever had an Antiques Roadshow kind of find though (Sadly!)
Wanna come raid my boot stash? I can do vases, artwork, handbags (expensive ones!) shoes and Christmas baubles! "
Don’t tempt me DC!!! |
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