Charity shops (Lounged)

[ZoeBloor17]

Does anyone know why there is such a lack of charity shops in East Dulwich? I have been taking stuff to the Oxfam at Herne Hill but I also like a good rummage especially for books....is there a reason for there not being many? I can think of two in East Dulwich...are there more that Im just not seeing?

[genwilliams]

It must be said that the one at Goose Green roundabout is quite good. I'm not in very often but there's some decent books in there and I once saw a men's Aquascutum mac. Plus they have a rail just full of fabric. Hurrah.

[womanofdulwich]

You tend to get charity shops where there are a lot of vacant shops-something do do with the rent (I think). Take it as a sign that ED is thriving.

[*Anna*]

You have one on Lordship Lane opposite Coop, one at the round about at Goosegreen, one in Herne Hill as mentioned, several in Brixton, several in Sydenham and also Crystal Palace and Peckham...so I think with a fairly short drive/ bus ride you can find a fair few! We are lucky that most of the ones near us are of very good quality.

I work for a big charity and know that East Dulwich is a good location for doorstep collections too - you know the plastic bags that get posted through your door and collected by a van!

Keep supporting your local shop!

[Keef]

There is one in Forest Hill, just past Sainsburys.

[ruffers]

So, there's only two in East Dulwich then. Tend to agree that I'd have expected one or two more - there are empty premises on Lordship Lane for a kick off.

[cate]

I think the Hospice shop has a good everchanging selection of books. They often have some behind the counter they haven't put out yet.

[The Minkey]

There are only two in Peckham as well, double the amount in Brixton.. Rents are probably too high in these areas.

I noticed last week that Herne Hill has an Oxfam dedicated to books.

In my home town, which is dying on its feet, there must be @ 5 in a single High Street. The presence of lots of charity shops isn't a good sign.

[Sue]

The Minkey Wrote:

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>> In my home town, which is dying on its feet, there

> must be @ 5 in a single High Street. The presence

> of lots of charity shops isn't a good sign.

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There are loads of charity shops in Oxford, which so far as I know isn't dying on its feet :)

[Bellerophon]

Cowley Centre is....

[m7post]

if it's books you're after - one of two in herne hill near the half moon pub - is a books only one - plenty of good reading to had from there

good luck

[Sue]

Bellerophon Wrote:

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> Cowley Centre is....

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I was in Cowley at the weekend, seemed fine to me :)

[SeanMacGabhann]

I've been in there a couple of times lately (being next to a 37 bus stop helps it no end!) and have to agree it's one of the better book sources I've seen

[thebestnameshavegone]

The one in East Dulwich opposite Coop often has well-to-do parents sifting through the kids' stuff that gets left outside on a Sunday.

Classy.

Maybe all the diffeent charities have got wind and have stayed away.

[Sue]

thebestnameshavegone Wrote:

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> The one in East Dulwich opposite Coop often has

> well-to-do parents sifting through the kids' stuff

> that gets left outside on a Sunday.

>

> Classy.

>

> Maybe all the diffeent charities have got wind and

> have stayed away.

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Often? How often? I've seen it mentioned on the forum once, have you seen it happening frequently?

[SeanMacGabhann]

I've seen it mentioned on the forum more than once or twice. And I've seen it happen on many an occasion

Happen it does

[KalamityKel]

What does a "well to do" parent look like in regards to ED and its charity shops? Does it matter what kind of person has a rumage?

[karter]

oh come on, show some respect these days you feckers...

[Horsebox]

KalamityKel Wrote:

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> What does a "well to do" parent look like in

> regards to ED and its charity shops? Does it

> matter what kind of person has a rumage?

Oh c'mon Kel! You know the answer to this:

Well to do parent: 'technical' Fleece, slightly baggy Fat Face Jeans (too long, down trodden and worn at the ankle), 4x4 buggy, White Stuff Gilet)

Pikey parent: (Insert generic dirty-faced stereotype here).

*All bag rummagers are equal when it comes to chances on 'The Jackpot'.*

(Edited twice - 1st as tags caused havoc (hope it makes sense now, Sue), 2nd as no explanation for 1st edit given).

[Sue]

I'm getting tired of pointing out that "Pikey" is an offensive word to use about other people.

[ruffers]

I'm not offended.

Is this one of the occasions where we're getting offended on behalf of other people?

(Possibly off topic, sorry admin)

[Horsebox]

Sue Wrote:

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> I'm getting tired of pointing out that "Pikey" is

> an offensive word to use about other people.

You should stop pointing it out then.

[intexasatthe moment]

Alternatively ,people could stop using it .

[Sue]

ruffers Wrote:

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> I'm not offended.

> Is this one of the occasions where we're getting

> offended on behalf of other people?

>

>

> (Possibly off topic, sorry admin)

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No, I'm getting offended because it's an offensive term and shouldn't be used.

"getting offended on behalf of other people"? You think that's wrong? Great idea of society you have.

[The Minkey]

Why do people drop stuff off when the shop's closed. Feckers.