A mum claims that even charity shops have become unaffordable during the cost-of-living crisis as they price items too high. The Mumsnet user said clothing items had been priced higher or with very little difference to brand-new items on the high street.
On the ‘am I being unreasonable’ thread, the mum wrote: “Firstly, this isn't to do with not giving to charity. I give to charity separately and donate items to local homeless charities, food banks, etc but I've always loved supporting charity shops too. They're great (or were great) for grabbing a bargain and reusing an unwanted item. I love secondhand wherever possible.
“However, I've now come to the conclusion that charity shops are largely unaffordable for me now. I browse round charity shops weekly, I would say (in more than one town) and the prices are just crazy! I always buy secondhand clothing for myself, dh [dear husband] and children but quite often the charity shop prices seem more expensive than buying new or at best, very little difference. For instance, in Chelmsford the other day, I went into the BHF [British Heart Foundation] shop and I saw a very simple baby's top, not designer or anything and it was £4! And then for adult clothing, I couldn't see anything below £6/7." You can get more consumer news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
