l Have never seen a charity shop so crammed so full of goodies. there are so many books here and…read morethe ornaments there must have been shelves upon shelves of the stuff. Items here range from the 50's to the modern day, pop along and you will be sure to find many a bargain. I did notice that the shop was staffed by younger people something that l have never seen before.

The Salvation Army charity shops are an unstoppable force…read more My winning streak for bargain hunting in the Glasgow Partick branch was carried forth, bizarrely, to the distant shores of Helensburgh. In amongst a plethora of clothes and kitschy vintage cushion covers, I uncovered the most coveted jumper in the history of Mankind. It's unnatural to fall in love with an item of clothing, but I did - it's my favourite jumper in the whole world. It even came with shoulder pads inside! (I cut them out.) This place is packed with genuine articles from the 80s and 90s that have slipped back in with the trend setters. West End studenty type shoppers would probably have an orgasm in here, especially when they looked at the price tag. I did when I saw the best jumper in the universe cost 2 quid! I wear this thing almost every day, seriously. It's magnificent. It's quite possibly the best bargain I have ever acquired. This place is teeming with bargains from all areas and the staff are really friendly. They seem to have a good sense of humour - you'd have to, to like the kind of jumpers I buy. I just love this shop. I never come out of here empty handed, and wear half the items I buy in here more than expensive stuff in my wardrobe. I'd spend the fiver on train fare to pilgrimage to Helensburgh's charity outlets even if I didn't have family down here!

I hate second hand shops…read more They are smelly, poor merchandise and nothing you would dream of having new never mind used This place however is a nostalgic dream, full of all those brings you didn't know you needed, from old 35mm slr cameras to that record that you wanted when you were younger Great place for a rummage and helpful yet not overbearing staff

A wonderful cornucopia of nostalgia, Alison's Vintage (previously of Glasgow's West End) is a…read moredelight to browse around. Nice collection of weird and wonderful things including some neat fifties and sixties tea sets that caught my eye and some old vinyl records to thumb through. I may just do all some advance christmas shopping in here!

Omg more boutique than charity shop yet still bargains galore. Every time I visit there seems to…read morebe a different theme - always interesting, friendly team and always helpful - best charity shop for miles

The only Oxfam in Helensburgh, this place has existed for years and continues to service the…read morecommunity and the charity it represents. With large space within, you can often see some furniture on display in the window, not to mention endless shelves of books stretching out in front of you. The sinside doesn't disappoint as there are always serious bargains to be had, including when the shop has ample supply of small electrical appliances. When I visited last week there were numerous board games, cups, brooches and admirable teapots to keep me amused. The cashier is lovely and really courteous!

My partner and I stopped by Glasgow Vintage Co our last day in Glasgow. There are a few vintage…read morestores around this area, but of the bunch, this one definitely had the best selection. When you walk in, you clearly get the vibe that this is a university student's frequent haunt. As we shopped here, students came in and out, receive a discount, and generally have their needs met with the types of clothing available. However, the selection of clothes in the store isn't so student oriented that a wider audience won't be able to find something of interest. The first floor is more women's oriented, with tartan featuring prominently. The second floor is men's, which had some decent selections of Fred Perrys and the like. When we were there, the store was staffed just by a couple girls on the first floor, and they were pretty deep in conversation with each other. Didn't bother us at all, but perhaps don't expect to have staff catering to your every need here. But if you just like to do your thing and browse through the racks, you should be well sorted.,

TL;DR bad quality, overpriced, cheeky response. Would like…read moreto say the staff member on when I was in was lovely. However... I spent good money (too much) on trousers that had an irreparable defect that I did not notice until I put them on at home. I understand this is a risk with 2nd hand clothing, and places don't accept returns etc, but I do draw the line at paying ~£30 for something I literally can't wear. I messaged their instagram page about it and expressed my disappointment that they weren't willing to reconcile this in any way (I said I felt this was poor customer service) and the message I received back was so cheeky I am honestly in disbelief. So here I am doing the only thing I can do since I've literally wasted my money.

The minute I set eyes on CHAS, I just knew we'd be friends. I'd pass by everyday and gaze lovingly…read moreat the stock filling up, waiting for the day Stirling's newest charity shop would open its doors to the people of Stirling. The window display looked great and the shop had a trendy vintage feel about, similar to the chic charity shops you'd find on Glasgow's Byres Road. Each time I walked past, I felt like the shop was teasing me with all it's second-hand vintage goodies. I could look but I couldn't touch... ....Until the shop opened and I could finally fulfill my thrifty desire. Wow, wow, wow! The place is huge and filled with lovely things. Velvet pencil skirt. Fringed flapper mini. Green safari jacket. Everything was lovely and beautiful and so many pieces caught my eye. Impressive considering the shop had only just opened! With more than a handful of garments, I popped to the changing room. The changing room is GIANT! - More like a dressing room with a little chair and quirky decorations. With such roomy changing facilities, you might as well make the most of them! Dance, skip, jump. Give yourself a personal fashion show! Why not?! You've certainly got the spacial capacity and you'll be looking dapper in your new clothes! Seriously though, you will not be struggling for space in there. Staff were really very friendly. The manager of the Byres Road CHAS was in for the afternoon and insisted on holding the changing room curtain closed for me, ensuring that there wasn't a gap whilst I changed! - There's nothing worse than that dreaded gap, making for the quickest change in the history of quick-changes. So, I was in no rush and had plenty of time to make my choices. (Don't worry, I overheard them say that they're getting some velcro to sort out the gap. Gap no more!) I left chuffed with an oversized houndstooth coat (£9.99!) and a pearl-style necklace. CHAS may be the newest charity shop in town but it's definitely my favourite so far! Step aside, charity shops of Stirling. - There's a new kid in town!

The Helensburgh branch of the British Heart Foundation charity shops sells the usual selection of…read more"granny" clothes. What sets this one apart is the excellent selection of books at very cheap prices. The shop encourages readers to bring their book back once they have finished for others to enjoy. This shop also sells a few nice little women's accessories exclusive to British Heart Foundation Stores.

The British Heart Foundation dominates the corner of this street and is most certainly well stocked…read more- the volunteers still manage to pack it out with clothing despite the immense girth of this outlet. I can't say I've ever found anything unusual when I've visited, but there's a number of lovely prom/ball dresses for the picking (I'm just too short for them, sadly). While you're browsing, do remember you're by the sea in Scotland and don't get carried away with T Shirts and ice cream - buy a jumper in here so you're fully equipped for the brisk winds. They've bloody got enough! I have never seen so many jumpers in all my life, but they come in useful for three quarters of the year up here so I'm not complaining. The book selection is good and the jewellery is OK, although there are more British Heart Foundation branded stock than there are unusual trinkets from donations. This store is big enough to house something to suit most, including the massive selection of shirts and jackets for guys, so you may not come out empty handed.

Nice little charity shop - often stop here on my way to Ardentinny, they have a good selection of…read moresecond hand books and they're really reasonably priced. Staff have always been friendly as well. Seems the other review had an axe to grind...

Welcome to the home of crackpots and cracked pots!…read more The Glory Hole is a little known (and, for visitors outside of Scotland, unfortunately named) charity shop situated in the village of Blairmore. As the crow flies it's probably no more than a mile from Dunoon, but the journey around the loch takes a good fifteen minutes. Question is, is it worth it? The answer, it's a mixed bag. The pricing is schizophrenic. I have found good quality, genuine antiques in the shop for as little as a pound, gold and silver bracelets, necklaces and rings for a couple of quid and once, to my lasting joy, a sterling silver inkwell for just £5. You can definitely find bargains. Sadly, you'll also find cracked and chipped vases at ridiculous prices (there was a poor quality vase with a crack down one side for £12 last time I was in), rusty cutlery, and a wide variety of hideous ornaments that have been sensibly smashed then unfathomably, and badly, glued back together. In this cramped little space you'll find just about everything, from plates to paintings, from plant pots to canteens of cutlery. Sometimes the price will be so good you'll want to bite their hand off. Other times you'll stare incredulously at the price tag and wonder if you've wandered into Reggie Perrin's "Grot" shop. Of course, it's the people who make a shop and as the Glory Hole is run to raise money for local Churches you'd expect a warm welcome. You will, however, be disappointed. There's a different volunteer in charge every day, so it's pot luck, but you'll find that many are the most unchristian Christians you'll ever have the displeasure of meeting. Rude, vile and unforgiving, a varied collection of wraiths and harpies who'll either make you feel like scum for daring to step through the door or mock you to other customers the second you leave. I've been going to the shop for years, purely for the bargains, but this December was the final straw for me. As a devout atheist I don't believe in Heaven or Hell, but if I'm wrong I know where I'm going and I'd expect to find some of the "sweet old ladies" wielding pitchforks when I get there. If you do go in, and you should if only for the comedy value, please follow these three simple rules: 1. Don't look them in the eye - they will steal your soul. 2. Don't express an opinion. In fact, don't talk. You're bound to say something objectionable and if you're not asked to leave you'll soon want to. 3. Examine everything. Assume anything you find is damaged and if you can't find a crack, chip or hole check under the price tag - they like to hide the damage where possible. Enjoy! You won't, but it'll be an experience.

I pass by here most days and pop in now and again for a swatch at their new stock. The staff are…read morehelpful and are quite happy to have a blether if they're not too busy. For the past few months I've been hunting for a wooden box - and as luck would have it, Mr A spotted just what I was after in here, for a fiver. One quick visit later and it's on my fireplace. Most of the stock in here is kinda on the moderately priced side for a second hand shop, but it's worth a peruse.

Sadly I've only been here twice over the years but this is an awesome Barbados charity shop…read more Most people that know me I'm often found in charity shops looking out for vintage items. I was in the area so made a point of calling in to see what stock they had in. It's not often that l see a modern well stocked & organised charity well this shop this one of those What did they have? There was rails of modern & vintage clothing with window displays that where thought out most items where vintage - retro & collectable small selection of jewellery in two display cabinets. There are shelves around the shop some had women's bags others had modern items but everything seemed like quality, there was no tacky ornaments or what l see as junk. Expensive? Well not really I've been to some charity shops and found others that I've been to very expensive and can source items that they sell cheaper brand new. The prices here where pretty good. I managed to pick up some collectable pint glasses at £1 each l also found a game controller for £4.99. This Bernardo's charity shop is a pretty good one and if you are looking for some good vintage items you would love this shop. Definitely be back.

I had this recommended to me by my employer, as she knows how addicted I am to picking up bargains,…read moreand so I stopped by for a quick visit. I'm afraid it was neither my style nor within my price range despite the fact it was second hand - or gently used as described on the shop front. I did get some strange looks from the woman behind the counter when I entered the shop too, so I get the impression I was not their targetted or desired customer - I think a classier, slightly older lady was expected, one who looks a bit more well-off too! It is all designer clothing, after all. Still, it's a very nicely set out shop - and all the stock couldn't look less second hand - beautifully treated. Maybe I'll come back when I get a proper career and a bit more cash to splash.

Technically this store is a second hand shop but really it is in a league of its own! You would not…read morebelieve a single thing in here is anything less than brand new! A lot of it even still has the tags on! You can tell that the owner of the store knows exactly what she is doing. She only selects the best of the best with nothing looking dated or "last season", think more classic and timeless, which is what you want when you're spending this kind of money. While you can definitely pick up a bargain at Isabella's Wardrobe it is a bargain relative to the items original cost. You can pick up a good as new Chloe bag for around £400 but you have to bear in mind that it would have originally been about £600-£800! This isn't a shop I can afford to buy from often but when I get my bonus this year I will definitely be popping in to buy myself to an extra special little treat!

If you're looking for a bargain in a charity shop where the staff have no idea as to the value of…read morethe items you're selling, this is not the shop for you. If, however, you're looking for great quality antiques and knick knacks at a fair price, accompanied by friendly service from knowledgeable staff, this is definitely the place to go. Situated at the far end of the High Street, near the ferry port, the Cowal Hospice Trust Charity Shop is a veritable treasure trove. From jewellery to clothes, furniture to ornaments, soft toys to board games, this shop has everything and while the prices can hardly be described as "rock bottom" they are invariably reasonable. I've bought a number of pieces of furniture from the shop, including a wingback chair that would have been at least £60 in Glasgow, but there was fairly priced at £25. I've bought jewellery for my wife, paintings, and a range of unusual items you're unlikely to find at any High Street store. It's like a fantastic flea market under one roof. Well, actually it's two roofs. The shop is divided in two with one side selling furniture and more expensive antiques, the other selling clothes, DVDs, jewellery and household items. It's a cash only business, but if you walk in there with just a tenner in your pocket you can leave with a bag filled with goodies and be sure that your money has been well spent. I'd just like to add a quick note about Morag, who I believe manages the shop. Even when she's having a bad day she's there ready to offer a friendly greeting and a smile, ensuring customers have a pleasurable shopping experience regardless of how much they buy. She's also a fairly unique entity in charity shops. She doesn't pretend to know exactly the right price for everything (though her instincts are very good), and if you feel something is overpriced she can always be convinced to revisit that price - not that you'd really have much cause to haggle in this brilliant shop.