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5 charity shop bargain-hunting tricks
1. Look out for detagged surplus stock from high street shops as many donate samples and excess stock, plus some designer names do too. 2. Follow them on social media as you can get insider knowledge on flash sales, new products and great bargains. 3. Head to charity shops in swanky areas - chances are, many items will be designer. Hot favourites include
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Edinburgh, Chelsea, Oxford, Tring, Bath, Cheshire and St Andrews. 4.
Go little and often – and aim to visit during the week and in the morning as you’re most likely to nab a bargain. If you can’t get out, you can shop online if you have to; for example, Oxfam has an online shop, while many organisations also sell on eBay such as the British Red Cross, British Heart Foundation and the Royal British Legion.
SELL FOR FREE! Facebook is gaining momentum as a digital marketplace with plenty of potential buyers locally. Put in the name of your local area and the word ‘selling’ into the Facebook search box to find local groups. You might have to request to join them but it’s worth looking at what’s available to help reuse and recycle goods.
MOTHS BE GONE The warmer weather is here, which means moth season is in full swing! These seemingly harmless but pesky little creatures can cause havoc in the home, and if left untreated, can cause hundreds of pounds worth of damage to your belongings destroying garments, carpets and sofas. Zensect by Vapona is an effective moth proofer for your wardrobe. With soft scents of lavender these tiny bags (20 in each purchase) can help keep away any unwanted flying guests for up to three months. They are available to buy for £4.50 from Amazon.
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