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A charity shop, thrift shop, thrift store, hospice shop (U.S., Canada), resale shop (when not meaning consignment shop (U.S.)), op shop (Australia/N.Z.) (from "opportunity shop"), or second-hand shop (Malaysia) is a retail establishment operated by a charitable organization for the purpose of fundraising. Charity shops are a type of social enterprise. They usually sell mainly second-hand goods donated by members of the public, and are often staffed by volunteers. Because the items for sale were obtained for free, and business costs are low, the items can be sold at very low prices. After costs are paid, all remaining income from the sales is used in accord with the organization's stated charitable purpose. Costs include purchase and/or depreciation of fixtures (clothing racks, bookshelves, counters, etc.), operating costs (maintenance, municipal service fees, electricity, telephone, limited advertising) and the building lease or mortgage. From Wikipedia under the
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Rebecca Atkinson Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:11:34 GM Charity shops. and second-hand stores require a certain amount of patience but potentially offer great bargains. Undoubtedly the leader of the . charity. -. shop. pack, Oxfam has over 120 bookshops and a number of specialist boutique shops. ... Mika Used to Steal From Shops for ' Charity '
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BBC News The charity manages a programme in partnership with other groups which provides grants. Project assistant for rural community shops Harriet English said: ... and more » Vandals trash Conwy Valley shop and steal charity cash
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The Gazette (Montreal) 19, Schwartz will be holding a charity auction for the David Suzuki Foundation to promote ethical consumerism. Schwartz agrees that, aside from a few cute ... and more » From Google News Search: "Charity shop" What do they do with unpackaged Tights donated to a charity shop? Q. As my 17 yr old daughter as just finished school , i have give cancer research charity shop all of her old Black Opaque school tights..20 pairs!! But i dont think they resell them do they..? Asked by Karina P - Thu May 8 13:14:58 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. they do resell em actually, i have bought tights and nylons from thrift stores, they usually clean them very well and inspect them before putting them on sale, but they do! and ill take em if they arent ruined, they are usually pretty expensive to buy new email me! lindseygrl88@yahoo.com Answered by lindseygrl88 - Thu May 8 14:55:47 2008 Is there a charity shop in Oslo, Norway where I can take some unwanted clothes ? Q. I have a suitcase full of clothes that I no longer ned and want to take them to a charity shop in Oslo, Norway. Asked by samchanman - Sat Jul 14 06:49:11 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Fretex!!! Map: Site: (norwegian) Answered by pulsi - Sun Jul 15 02:02:46 2007 Do you shop in charity shops and what bargains have you had?
Q. In the town where I live Age Concern has a acharity shop where everything is sold for 1. To date I've had many bargains. M&S, Next, Gerry Weber to name a few. I also donate stuff I've finished with just to even things up and do my bit of recycling!!! Does anyone else do this? Asked by Edison - Mon Feb 4 10:26:42 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. Absolutely. I have been doing it for a number of years. I used them a lot when I was reducing in size after having gastric-bypass surgery. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on clothes that I knew I would only wear for a short period as I reducing in size. I have bought a Lands End heavy, down filled coat that sold for ~$160 in their catalog for $15. I bought a dress that had the price tag on it from a local clothing store that was priced at $90 for $15.00. Answered by bunkeeburns - Mon Feb 4 10:41:47 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Charity shop" See also:
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