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Street view of Church Stretton town centre in Shropshire, showing independent shops, parked cars and traditional buildings

Street view of Church Stretton town centre in Shropshire, showing independent shops, parked cars and traditional buildings

The Best Second-hand Shops in Church Stretton, Shropshire

Megan Underhill

Dec 26, 20253 min read

Photo of a pretty shopping street in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland.

Photo of a pretty shopping street in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland.

St Andrews is Great for Charity Shopping

ThomasR

Dec 21, 20253 min read

Interior of the Shop from Crisis charity shop in Camden Parkway. The shop is decorated for Christmas with Santa hats and presents on the floor.

Interior of the Shop from Crisis charity shop in Camden Parkway. The shop is decorated for Christmas with Santa hats and presents on the floor.

Thriftmas (or Re-Giftmas): The Sustainable Way to Give This Christmas

Antoine Rondelet

Dec 10, 20254 min read

The trendy interior of a second-hand clothes shop in Dundee, Scotland, showing racks of trousers and walls with pink wallpaper

The trendy interior of a second-hand clothes shop in Dundee, Scotland, showing racks of trousers and walls with pink wallpaper

Second-hand Shops on Dundee's Commercial Street

ThomasR

Nov 27, 20252 min read

Blue Cross charity shop storefront in the UK with bright blue signage, supporting pet welfare and offering second-hand shopping.

Blue Cross charity shop storefront in the UK with bright blue signage, supporting pet welfare and offering second-hand shopping.

The Best Second-hand Shops in Shrewsbury: A local's guide

Megan Underhill

Nov 24, 20253 min read

Two examples of AI-generated outfit photos used in Vinted listings: a woman posing in a green 'SUNDAY' sweatshirt on the left, and a woman wearing a black belted knit dress on the right - both shown in clean, minimal studio-style settings.

Two examples of AI-generated outfit photos used in Vinted listings: a woman posing in a green 'SUNDAY' sweatshirt on the left, and a woman wearing a black belted knit dress on the right - both shown in clean, minimal studio-style settings.

Fake Vintage on Vinted: The New Scam Hitting Second-Hand Marketplaces

Antoine Rondelet

Nov 24, 20252 min read

Clothing Collective: Making Charity Shopping More Inclusive

Antoine Rondelet

Nov 9, 20251 min read

The front of the Bits and Bobs charity shop in Blairgowrie, Scotland

The front of the Bits and Bobs charity shop in Blairgowrie, Scotland

Discovering the Best Second-hand Shops in Blairgowrie, Scotland

ThomasR

Nov 6, 20252 min read

Monmouthshire local reuse second-hand shop featuring tables of ceramics and glassware, deck chairs and cabinets, customers browsing outdoors.

Monmouthshire local reuse second-hand shop featuring tables of ceramics and glassware, deck chairs and cabinets, customers browsing outdoors.

Five Lanes Reuse Shop: The Second-hand Shop Fighting Climate Change

ThomasR

Oct 27, 20252 min read

The exterior of the Sounds and Grounds record shop in Cowes, Isle of Wight

The exterior of the Sounds and Grounds record shop in Cowes, Isle of Wight

Hunting for the Best Record Stores: Sounds and Grounds in Cowes

Ettienne Viking

Oct 20, 20252 min read

Luke, owner of The Little Nook Bookstore, stood in front of his second-hand book store

Luke, owner of The Little Nook Bookstore, stood in front of his second-hand book store

The Best Second Hand Bookstore on the Isle of Wight: The Little Nook Bookstore

Ettienne Viking

Oct 13, 20252 min read

Large warehouse-style charity furniture shop in the UK filled with second-hand sofas, tables, and vintage homeware, showcasing sustainable shopping and reuse.

Large warehouse-style charity furniture shop in the UK filled with second-hand sofas, tables, and vintage homeware, showcasing sustainable shopping and reuse.

Second-hand Furniture & Community Spirit at Monmouthshire Upcycle

ThomasR

Oct 7, 20252 min read

Two friends in casual festival outfits walking through the grassy parking lot of a car boot sale at sunset, smiling and carefree.

Two friends in casual festival outfits walking through the grassy parking lot of a car boot sale at sunset, smiling and carefree.

How To Organise Thrifting Events And Second-Hand Bazaars

Jennifer King

Sep 17, 20254 min read

Grey Nike 'Just Do It' T-shirt laid on a wooden floor with two holes near the neckline, showing visible damage to the fabric.

Grey Nike 'Just Do It' T-shirt laid on a wooden floor with two holes near the neckline, showing visible damage to the fabric.

The New Vinted Scam: How AI Is Ruining Online Second-Hand Platforms

Antoine Rondelet

Sep 9, 20252 min read

A woman navigating through rails in a thrift store

A woman navigating through rails in a thrift store

The Psychology of Second-Hand Shopping: Why We Feel Attached to Items We Never Owned

Jennifer King

Aug 28, 20253 min read

A selection of vintage records sold at Oxfam Emporium in Manchester's Northern Quarter

A selection of vintage records sold at Oxfam Emporium in Manchester's Northern Quarter

Best Second-Hand Record Stores in Manchester

Danielle

Aug 18, 20252 min read

The cover of a Paramount Books, a second hand book shop in Manchester.

The cover of a Paramount Books, a second hand book shop in Manchester.

Best Second Hand Bookstores in and Around Manchester

Danielle

Jul 22, 20252 min read

Crowds browsing vintage furniture, retro homeware, and mid-century collectibles at the Vintage Home Show inside the historic Victoria Baths in Manchester, beneath a glass ceiling and stained glass windows.

Crowds browsing vintage furniture, retro homeware, and mid-century collectibles at the Vintage Home Show inside the historic Victoria Baths in Manchester, beneath a glass ceiling and stained glass windows.

Victoria Baths' Vintage Home Show: A Hotspot for Vintage Lovers

Danielle

Jun 14, 20252 min read

A picture of the front of the Pop boutique vintage store in Manchester's Northern Quarter

A picture of the front of the Pop boutique vintage store in Manchester's Northern Quarter

Manchester’s Northern Quarter: A Vintage Lover’s Paradise

Danielle

Jun 6, 20253 min read

A set of blue levi's jeans bought second-hand in a charity shop

A set of blue levi's jeans bought second-hand in a charity shop

The Ultimate Guide to Charity Shop Donations: Everything You Need to Know

Antoine Rondelet

Feb 28, 20257 min read

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