The Charity Shop Find

I have always enjoyed looking around charity shops. You never know what you might find, and I like the idea that the money goes to a good cause. Most of the time I leave without buying anything, but occasionally I discover something wonderful. — choose for gap 1 —1. Most charity shops only sell books and household items, not clothing2. It was from a well-known designer brand that I had heard of but could never afford3. I tell them that the thrill of the hunt is half the fun4. The best thing I ever found was a wool jacket last winter5. I also learned to check the labels carefully, as some items are worth much more than their…6. I stopped going to charity shops after a while because I never found anything good7. She recognised it immediately as a famous Italian fashion house8. My colleague thought the jacket looked old-fashioned and suggested I return it I found it hanging between two old coats in a small charity shop near my office. The jacket was dark green, made of thick wool, and had beautiful stitching along the collar. It looked expensive and barely worn. — choose for gap 2 —1. Most charity shops only sell books and household items, not clothing2. It was from a well-known designer brand that I had heard of but could never afford3. I tell them that the thrill of the hunt is half the fun4. The best thing I ever found was a wool jacket last winter5. I also learned to check the labels carefully, as some items are worth much more than their…6. I stopped going to charity shops after a while because I never found anything good7. She recognised it immediately as a famous Italian fashion house8. My colleague thought the jacket looked old-fashioned and suggested I return it I tried it on in the tiny changing room, and it fitted perfectly. I bought it immediately for just eight pounds. When I wore the jacket to work the next day, a colleague noticed the label inside the collar. — choose for gap 3 —1. Most charity shops only sell books and household items, not clothing2. It was from a well-known designer brand that I had heard of but could never afford3. I tell them that the thrill of the hunt is half the fun4. The best thing I ever found was a wool jacket last winter5. I also learned to check the labels carefully, as some items are worth much more than their…6. I stopped going to charity shops after a while because I never found anything good7. She recognised it immediately as a famous Italian fashion house8. My colleague thought the jacket looked old-fashioned and suggested I return it She showed me on her phone that similar jackets from that brand sell for over three hundred pounds new. I couldn't believe I had paid so little for something so valuable. After that, I started visiting charity shops more regularly. I found that the best time to go is during the week, when the shops are quieter and the shelves have just been restocked. — choose for gap 4 —1. Most charity shops only sell books and household items, not clothing2. It was from a well-known designer brand that I had heard of but could never afford3. I tell them that the thrill of the hunt is half the fun4. The best thing I ever found was a wool jacket last winter5. I also learned to check the labels carefully, as some items are worth much more than their…6. I stopped going to charity shops after a while because I never found anything good7. She recognised it immediately as a famous Italian fashion house8. My colleague thought the jacket looked old-fashioned and suggested I return it I have found silk scarves, leather shoes, and even a designer handbag, all for a fraction of their original price. Friends sometimes ask me why I don't just buy new clothes from regular shops. — choose for gap 5 —1. Most charity shops only sell books and household items, not clothing2. It was from a well-known designer brand that I had heard of but could never afford3. I tell them that the thrill of the hunt is half the fun4. The best thing I ever found was a wool jacket last winter5. I also learned to check the labels carefully, as some items are worth much more than their…6. I stopped going to charity shops after a while because I never found anything good7. She recognised it immediately as a famous Italian fashion house8. My colleague thought the jacket looked old-fashioned and suggested I return it Every item has a history, and finding something special among hundreds of ordinary things feels like a small adventure. I also like knowing that I am recycling clothes instead of adding to the waste problem.