siousxiesue Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Well done those people who left donations outside any closed charity shop today, hope you realised your items would be either stolen, or ruined by rain. I witnessed this today (more than once) as I went through Lordship Lane. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151332-donations-outside-charity-shops/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
singalto Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 People are so lazy! Makes me angry... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151332-donations-outside-charity-shops/#findComment-1131310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siousxiesue Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 I know! Technically it's also flytipping... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151332-donations-outside-charity-shops/#findComment-1131638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordshiplaney Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I agree with this! Lazy lazy lazy! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151332-donations-outside-charity-shops/#findComment-1132088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookstamper Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Yes the other day some one had dumped a sofa and two chairs Now the council are charging for bulky collections people are fly tipping outside st Christophers it's shocking Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151332-donations-outside-charity-shops/#findComment-1132126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicecarr Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 A pet hate of mine too. It suggests people are more motivated by clearing out their stuff than donating it. They can't even wait till the next time the charity shop is open to drop it off... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151332-donations-outside-charity-shops/#findComment-1132822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewWave Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Its a real bugbear of mine too- I make a point of shouting 'Thief!' or 'Bin-diver!" at people when I see them rooting through things left outside charity shops.Breaks my heart-especially as the shops can't sell things left randomly outside in case a dog has peed on them.Stupid lazy people who dump donations outside when the shop is closed. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151332-donations-outside-charity-shops/#findComment-1132832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabag Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 3rd world problems Sigh! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151332-donations-outside-charity-shops/#findComment-1132861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 I once rescued a bag of books when it was starting to rain, and took them back later, but of course everyone must have thought I was stealing them, which was mildly embarrassing Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151332-donations-outside-charity-shops/#findComment-1132889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewWave Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Lynne Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I once rescued a bag of books when it was starting> to rain, and took them back later, but of course> everyone must have thought I was stealing them,> which was mildly embarrassingWell if someone shouted abuse as you did it it was me and for that I apologise! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151332-donations-outside-charity-shops/#findComment-1133208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annasfield Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 I don't think it's due to people being lazy. If that were the case items would just be in the bin. Maybe some people just can't there when the shops are open? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151332-donations-outside-charity-shops/#findComment-1133215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TE44 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 NewWave Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Its a real bugbear of mine too- I make a point of> shouting 'Thief!' or 'Bin-diver!" at people when I> see them rooting through things left outside> charity shops.> Breaks my heart-especially as the shops can't sell> things left randomly outside in case a dog has> peed on them.> Stupid lazy people who dump donations outside when> the shop is closed.NewWave, what would you like to see happen to donations left outside, since shops can't sellthem. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151332-donations-outside-charity-shops/#findComment-1133219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigello Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 It is everything to do with people being lazy, or - more specifically - selfish. Stuff left outside can attract vermin and is not likely to be in a sellable condition, so leaving items outside when the shop expressly says people are not to does show a disregard for common sense. It also adds to the workload of the staff who have enough to do already. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151332-donations-outside-charity-shops/#findComment-1133232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 No-one actually shouted at me, New Wave, but I appreciated it looked dodgy. But it was just starting to rain, and if I hadn't done it then, the whole bag would have been pulped. Perhaps one could carry a sign, along the lines of "I am a really nice, typical ED person,and I am doing it for really nice reasons" . Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151332-donations-outside-charity-shops/#findComment-1133258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TE44 Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I have left things outside charity shops in thepast, knowing homeless and people who are skint will take them. I now put things on my wall forPeople to help thereselves to. If people are awarecharity shops wont take anything left outside, i'd assume they are leaving it to be taken. Does anyone know what happens to donations left outside that aren't taken. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151332-donations-outside-charity-shops/#findComment-1133303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Bags get torn and items scattered over the pavement. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151332-donations-outside-charity-shops/#findComment-1133412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siousxiesue Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 Don't assume it's the hard up taking stuff. I've seen a 4x4 stop and passenger help themselves to absolutely everything!TE44 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I have left things outside charity shops in the> past, knowing homeless and people who are skint> will take them. I now put things on my wall for> People to help thereselves to. If people are> aware> charity shops wont take anything left outside, i'd> assume they are leaving it to be taken. Does> anyone know what happens to donations left outside> that aren't taken. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151332-donations-outside-charity-shops/#findComment-1133478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TE44 Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Siousxiesue, To be honest, I'd just rather see it being used rather than not. I used to leave stuffin bags tied loosely, with an extra bag, a cardboard notice asking to keep it neat. I don't do it now as I don't want someonegetting hassled over picking up something they may need, rather than it be chucked.I had someone knock at my door today asking if i was selling somethings i'd put out. I think its wrong to assume people just want something for nothing, i'd imagine some peoplewould give a donation if they took something from outside the shop they know wont be taken in. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151332-donations-outside-charity-shops/#findComment-1133525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siousxiesue Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 I get the sentiment TE44 but leave it somewhere else, where charity shop volunteers are not required to spend time shifting it to the rubbish bins. Imagine having to bag up and move sometimes damp/smelly/scattered donations Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151332-donations-outside-charity-shops/#findComment-1133552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TE44 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Yes I agree, for this area. I would not rule itout if i was in an area where there are more homeless sleepinv on the streets. I would not have a problem if anyone who needsthings coming from another area.Shame things can't be organised.seems such a waste. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151332-donations-outside-charity-shops/#findComment-1133606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Southwark organise a free bring and take event where you can take stuff and then help yourself to anything you fancy. I've got some good stuff and got rid of things others people are glad to have free. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151332-donations-outside-charity-shops/#findComment-1133638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 The next Give and Take Event at the East Dulwich Community Centre is in October 2017 - it is only held twice a year.Articles in good condition only - no large items. Must be small enough to go in car, on bus or carried by one person. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151332-donations-outside-charity-shops/#findComment-1133771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerman Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 I drove through Herne Hill (half moon lane) alongside the Oxfam charity shop the Christmas/new year period before last and spotted a massive pile of donations outside the shop. There were at least 40 different bags. It had been raining fast and most of the stuff was ruined but ornaments etc. seemed to be saveable. The Oxfam bookshop just across the road was open so went in and suggested they take the stuff in. They blankly refused saying they didn't have the room so I went away feeling quite sad. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151332-donations-outside-charity-shops/#findComment-1133956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules-and-Boo Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 I save mine up until I've got a spare Saturday and then drop it off. There are loads of places so it's not hard to make a journey in opening hours.Obviously, I'm perfect.Maybe other people just don't think or don't realise - and think they're doing the right thing, that fits in with their availability.Perhaps rather than complaining, ask the shops to put BIG notices up saying that donations left outside cannot be sold and the charity actually has to pay for it's disposal.Maybe then the penny will drop. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151332-donations-outside-charity-shops/#findComment-1133961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siousxiesue Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 There are signs definitely on the big St Christopher shop, it takes more than a sign unfortunately. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151332-donations-outside-charity-shops/#findComment-1134204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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