
Woman finds expensive designer sandals in charity shop and is floored by price
A woman has shared her charity shop haul after going 'shopping in rich areas' and finding a pair of designer sandals that were being sold for over £1,000 online
Charity shops are a paradise for those seeking a bargain, but often, you have to rummage through a lot of average items to find the gems. Lills, who posts on TikTok as @lileviex, revealed that she was going "charity shop shopping in affluent areas," and she unearthed some absolute treasures.
The price tags of the items were naturally a bit higher as the brands were more high-end; however, she did note that compared to the online prices, they were a steal in the charity shops. She discovered brands ranging from House of CB to Jimmy Choo, and she said there was plenty of Juicy Couture in store too.
She shared that she found some gold Chanel sandals, which were listed on Vestaire Collective for £1,026.
However, in the comments of the video, she told a woman that they were just £450 in the charity shop, which for someone would be a real bargain.
Lills shared that the House of CB dress had "the ribbon and everything," and was being sold for £65. Many dresses from this brand retail at around £189, so that is a steal.
There was a Diesel bag and a Lululemon sports bra for just £5, when they retail for about £40 brand new.
Lills was left disappointed when she spotted three House of CB dresses hanging on the back of a door. When she asked if she could look at them, a staff member refused as they had not been priced yet.
She shared that she was out shopping in "Balham, Clapham, Chelsea and Battersea," saying there were "too many" shops to mention, but urging people to visit.
Lills flaunted her finds of Burberry and Paco Rabanne gym attire, revealing there was "tonnes of Juicy Couture" up for grabs. She also spotted some Arkett cycling shorts but described them as a "but they were a hideous colour," which put her off purchasing.
While on the hunt for deals, she stumbled upon more affordable brands like Primark and Zara, admitting she "loved" some pieces and highlighting the joy of mixing high street with designer labels.
Venturing into the men's sections, Lills was thrilled to find "loads of Ralph Lauren" available.
She did, however, comment on the steep pricing in some stores, suggesting that "if the prices could come down," it would be perfect.
Acknowledging the need for shops to turn a profit, she expressed concern that their high prices might deter potential sales.
In response to an inquiry in the comments about where she found Chanel shoes, Lills responded they were at the "Royal Trinity Hospice in Clapham Junction," though they might have already been snapped up.
Why consider charity shop shopping in posh neighbourhoods?
It's a chance to snag high-quality, designer goods often donated by affluent locals, including top-notch apparel, accessories, homeware, and other luxury items at a fraction of the original cost.
Another perk is the superior quality of goods. Items donated in affluent areas are often gently used, well-kept, or barely worn, meaning you're frequently getting nearly new items at a fraction of their original price.
Shopping at charity shops also typically allows you to support a worthy cause, as the proceeds often go towards charitable efforts, making your purchase feel more significant.
The shops in posh neighbourhoods might draw more attention from staff or the community, resulting in better organisation, appealing displays, or a boutique-like ambience.
Charity shop shopping is an eco-friendly choice, as it prolongs the life cycle of products and helps minimise waste, giving perfectly good items a second chance.

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