You're in a huff with me Slim - aint ya?
Originally Posted by slimfern:
Originally Posted by Blizz'ard:
I always thought that 'charity shops' were for funding charities, not for 'charity cases' to shop in! 
I use them mostly for 'Dress Your Kids Up as Some Other Bloody Theme' days, at school. 
I think there is room for both yes Blizzie ?
I love the eclectic gatherings in the local charity window....kin be very entertaining!
I wasn't suggesting that 'charity cases' should be banned from using the shop! 
Just that they are called charity shops because they raise funds for charities.
Originally Posted by Blizz'ard:
Originally Posted by slimfern:
Originally Posted by Blizz'ard:
I always thought that 'charity shops' were for funding charities, not for 'charity cases' to shop in!
I use them mostly for 'Dress Your Kids Up as Some Other Bloody Theme' days, at school.
I think there is room for both yes Blizzie ?
I love the eclectic gatherings in the local charity window....kin be very entertaining!
I wasn't suggesting that 'charity cases' should be banned from using the shop!
Just that they are called charity shops because they raise funds for charities.
Mine shop is going to be called. 'THRIFTY' ?????
I've had rather a rewarding trawl around the charity shops in Redcar this very afternoon. Got a couple of tops and a few CDs. I load the cds onto my electronic ipod and then take 'em back to the heart shop.
Originally Posted by slimfern:
Mine shop is going to be called. 'THRIFTY' ?????
Yes, for peeps who are thrifty.
Just don't do a Reginald Perrin -
Originally Posted by Garage Joe:
I've had rather a rewarding trawl around the charity shops in Redcar this very afternoon. Got a couple of tops and a few CDs. I load the cds onto my electronic ipod and then take 'em back to the heart shop.
I Love your style GJ...recycle the recyclable...often! 
Originally Posted by slimfern:
Originally Posted by Beverly Crusher:
*pricks up ears - has niece who is getting married and would love a nice gown but not have to pay too much for it*
Ha!
When up & running will post pics of sed gowns....if any take your fancy...am sure we can arrange a tidy discount 
fankoo
Ok my opinion
Charity/thrift/recylce all needs to be revamped in a thorough shake up of the brand.
Forget the community outreach, we're doing it for the needy promotion.
It reeks of desperation - even if it isn't.
Just make it a cool, hip, trendy shop that sells amazing stuff .. oh and it happens to donate to charity
Simple
Originally Posted by Renton:
Ok my opinion
Charity/thrift/recylce all needs to be revamped in a thorough shake up of the brand.
Forget the community outreach, we're doing it for the needy promotion.
It reeks of desperation - even if it isn't.
Just make it a cool, hip, trendy shop that sells amazing stuff .. oh and it happens to donate to charity
Simple
*noted*
Watch this space !
Originally Posted by slimfern:
Originally Posted by Renton:
Ok my opinion
Charity/thrift/recylce all needs to be revamped in a thorough shake up of the brand.
Forget the community outreach, we're doing it for the needy promotion.
It reeks of desperation - even if it isn't.
Just make it a cool, hip, trendy shop that sells amazing stuff .. oh and it happens to donate to charity
Simple
*noted*
Watch this space !
I bloody love your tenacity
Originally Posted by Baz:
I wish you all the luck in the world Slimfern.... I hope it's a big success
seconded
Originally Posted by Borg Queen Pengy:
Originally Posted by Baz:
I wish you all the luck in the world Slimfern.... I hope it's a big success
seconded
They're NOT seconds - they're nearly new !!! 
Originally Posted by Renton:
Originally Posted by slimfern:
Originally Posted by Renton:
Ok my opinion
Charity/thrift/recylce all needs to be revamped in a thorough shake up of the brand.
Forget the community outreach, we're doing it for the needy promotion.
It reeks of desperation - even if it isn't.
Just make it a cool, hip, trendy shop that sells amazing stuff .. oh and it happens to donate to charity
Simple
*noted*
Watch this space !
I bloody love your tenacity
You betcha!!
Below VVV two never worn BHS young girls dresses....RRP unknown...but bound to be a bit dear.....ÂĢ10 each in my shop!
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Originally Posted by Renton:
Originally Posted by Borg Queen Pengy:
Originally Posted by Baz:
I wish you all the luck in the world Slimfern.... I hope it's a big success
seconded
They're NOT seconds - they're nearly new !!!
*slaps Renton* 
OK right... negatives:
1. I don't think the problem is the product... theres amazing stuff...
Put online what you have... You will sell it 
But HOW do you get it out there and make it cool/ saleable?
1. Positives: I think its brilliant Slimfern the the whole idea of a good old U.S. "Thrift Shop".. online... choosing your own cool stuff... there can't be just me ... its like choosing your own designer gear- but year on year - not just this season, theres good stuff that doesn't date.
Good luck, Slim, its a brilliant idea if you can make it work. Its not like "upcycling" which is fairly hit-and-miss and doesn't inspire you.
You can get beautiful clothes hunting about... what if you could get get em online? 
Exactly
Make it a proper business
Buy on line and re-sell
I mean - make it a money spinner rather than a twee cottage industry
if anyone can - you can
Good luck Slim, it sounds a great idea 
My best buy was my mint Edward Greens.
ÂĢ5.
