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.

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A . CHARITY shop. has been raided by thieves for the seventh time in three years. View original post here: Mean thieves raid . charity shop. for a seventh time (Bolton News)

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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. ...

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Mika was a secret Robin Hood in his youth - the singer used to steal from . shops. and give the items "away to . charity. ." The "Grace Kelly" hitmaker admits he used to take items from stores, but never kept anything for himself. ...

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VANDALS have made off with over 100 in charity box and selected food items from a Conwy Valley village store in what is being described as a "bizarre" ...
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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.
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A. Fretex!!! Map: Site: (norwegian)
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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.
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    Online auctions including celebrity experiences and memorabilia.
  • Kingston Auction CompanyKingston Auction Company
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    Specializing in charity, fundraising, and benefit auctions; coaching nonprofits to maximize return on investment with consulting and seminars. Based in New England.
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