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I really like this charity shop because not only do they sell secondhand or unwanted items they…read morealso have a lovely range of their own gifts and cards. They have a great range of second hand books for all people and I nearly always see a book I like when I pop in. They also normally have some nice childrens clothing in excellent condition. Their own gifts include toys and this range increases over the christmas period - and its all very reasonably priced. I've really liked some of the items they have brought out in pink to support breast cancer like pink rubber ducks! The staff are friendly and helpful and do a great job at voluteering!

Like nearly all charity shops, Scope offers your usual selection of second-hand clothes, books, CDs…read moreand knick knacks. Scope stands alone among Churchill Way's solicitors' offices, night clubs, and beauty therapy salons; you normally find clusters of charity shops in the Cathays/Roath sections of the city, or by the street leading to Cardiff Central Railway Station, so Scope is a welcomed good-conscious shopping retreat in the Queen Street area. It's worth mentioning that this particular location is one of most tidy charity shops around and a pleasure to browse through. The shop assistants are always lovely and up for a chat. As it's located right next door to my occasional hairdressers Toni & Guy, Scope is one of my favourite spots to spend a few minutes browsing before I get my locks chopped.

Psst... Pssssst... Would you like to know a secret?…read more This is one of the best charity shops in Cardiff. Which charity shop is the best in a given city is a pretty nebulous thing to try and gauge; given the nature of the business, their stock and the quality of the goods changes all the time. There are rarely any consistent staff members and there is no guarantee you'll ever get what you've been looking for. However, thanks to the location, this one is one of the better ones. It has the advantage of being where no one expects it to be, and because of this the people who already know about it, know about it and the people who don't are unlikely to amble in by accident. It actually has a rather regular customer base for its location; I've been in there a few times and seen the same people again and again, and I think this is due to consistency. Whereas the shops in Roath and Cathays are a constant bustle of activity, with people hunting out the best deals all the time, this Scope is a more relaxed affair, where you have more chance of actually getting something worth getting.

Aaah! I remember being 15 and thinking those pink bags were the coolest thing…read more In fact, I still do. The arcade in which The Real Mccoy sits feels a little bit magical and it's a great pastime to go and have a rummage around the pretty dresses and waistcoats. I used to think I'd get my wedding dress here and, while this hasn't quite turned into reality, I have bought many a good item (my first purchase here being a lime green boa which I thought was the business) and my partner has too. If you want to get some vintage haul and then go for a pretty decent cup of coffee then head here!

Next to Mansons guitar shop. Fab coffee,WiFi, nice people. Worth a go.read more

This is a great shop to have a rummage through, and you're likely to find something incredible…read moreevery time. Because this is vintage clothing, you often have to spend quite some time in this shop to find what you're looking for. This is sometime a bit frustrating when you've found something that you love, only to realise that they don't have it in your size. This isn't a high street store where they have everything neatly lined up and labelled; you have to really work at shopping in this store! And, of course, the staff have to be very helpful because of this. And they are. If they've spent 20 minutes searching with you for something, you feel terribly guilty if you then turn around and say you might give it a miss. The only issue with this place are the the high prices, as have been mentioned time and again by the frustrated shopper of Cardiff and the lovely other yelpers.

Probably Cardiff's best city centre retro / vintage store, Hobo's is a vibrant little shop that…read morecrams a lot into its tiny and rather cramped space. The shop mainly sells clothing and accessories spanning the decades since the 60s, although in the window display you'll also some odd gifts and novelties such as greetings cards, purses and even bathtime rubber ducks with bizarre designs - including one with a Rubik's cube theme. From second hand jeans, old leather jackets, and retro t-shirts to brightly patterned summer skirts and dresses, they have a really good clothing range and seem to update and add to their stock fairly frequently. You can also pick up retro style sunglasses, old belts, hats and other accessories. As is the case with most vintage stores, the prices aren't cheap - but for those of your who are students, Hobo's offers a helpful 10% discount.

A good branch of this shop which sells good quality clothing for all the family at reasonable…read moreprices. It's laid out well and everything quite attractively arranged on their racks. You can often pick up a good bargain here as the clothes are supposed to be 'seconds' - although often it's impossible to find anything wrong with them. Many 'casual' style garments plus fleeces and coats, and some nightwear as well. There are changing rooms too.

A great little store located within the town which has fashion for all the family at reasonable…read moreprices. It has some real bargains which are even cheaper at sale time. Staff are always polite aand friendly. Although this store can be abit hit and miss it's well worth popping in!

Recycling at its best. But it is not cheap! Poor parking.read more

Steptoes Market is in Trusham Road in Marsh Barton in Exeter, next to a Cafe…read more It is a recycling centre with a range of goods from plumbing tools to furniture, household goods to toys, building materials to music and books. It is great for rummaging around, always worth a look as stock changes daily. The prices are very reasonable and the staff are very friendly. Originally Steptoes was in the Recycling Refuse Tip in Marsh Barton but owing to the number of people recycling goods in Exeter it had to move to larger premises. Not really disabled friendly as the aisles are very narrow and there is a mezannine. Take a trip down memory lane and look over all the old furniture and bric a brac. Parking is limited to the street although there is a small area to the side of the building.

The RSPCA charity shop in winscombe is the best charity shop I've ever set foot in. The prices are…read moreamazingly low and the staff are very nice. They have a wide range of products and there are clothing, toys, dvds and books. I would highly recommend the RSPCA charity shop.

The RSPCA shop in Winscombe is an absolute treasure. The prices for certain items are so low that…read moreit warrants a trip from Bristol. An half an hour drive from the city centre down the A38, it's an easy place to get to. Books are currently retailing for 50 pence for paperbacks and £1.00 for hardbacks, and their stock is enormous. They have enough books upstairs in the storeroom to fill a bookshop, and the staff are more than willing to go in search of specific titles and authors if you can't find what you are looking for on the shelves. Chances are that they'll re-emerge with what you have asked them to find. As they keep all the books in the storeroom in alphabetical order, it's a quick and easy process. No-one is ever left hanging around for long. Being quite a wealthy area the clothes they get in are often really good quality. There's standardised pricing. Tops cost £3.00 as do trousers. Occasionally you'll see a designer label item priced a little higher, but by comparison to other charity shops, this one is incredibly reasonable.

The Enfys Foundation is a marvellous charity that supplies low cost furniture to people on…read morebenefits. They sell furniture and graded electrical appliances ( fridge freezers, washing machines and cookers ) and small electrical appliances such as kettles, coffee makers etc. If you are on benefit you can get a dicount by showing proof of benefit. They will take donations of good quality furniture and household items. Enfys also deliver for a small charge.

Tarka books in Bear Street Barnstaple is a proper old fashioned bookstore. Selling everything from…read morethe latest paperbacks to old and rare second hand books it is the kind of place that you can spend hours in browsing the shelves. Every subject is covered from history to music, arts and science fiction and the owner knows his stuff about books-a nice place to waste a couple of hours just browsing, but please buy to keep him going, it would be a shame to lose another traditional shop.

I like the fact that the Fiona who owns the shop never finds it too much trouble to help her…read morecustomers whether the order is large or small.The shop is full of great books from floor to ceiling.I am glad that i can help in a small way once a year by taking over the reigns with a fellow friend. Kind regards to Fiona,Frances and Geoff