One of the few downsides of buying most things second-hand - the first being the lack of carrier bags with which to line the kitchen bin (a problem now sorted by having a new HUGE kitchen bin that the council-provided black bin bags fit) - is perhaps becoming just a tad out of touch with the actual retail cost of things. I was truly shocked this morning to find a tube of Soap and Glory Facial Exfoliator. which I picked up for £1.00 at a boot sale in June, costs £8.00 to buy new in Boots!!!! It is lovely stuff and as I only use it a couple of times a week it's going to last a nice long time, but seriously £8.00 for it - nah, no way.
I'm down in Bristol for a few days, staying with my Mum, so there may be a paucity of posts for a little while. Though I am going to be visiting my nephew's new school on Friday and whilst in the area will be checking out the many many charity shops they've got there - I'm hoping there may be a few gems to be found.
Never mind the price of things in shops - I'm still having to have a sit down after reading that your Council provide black bin bags!!!!!!!
Have a lovely time in Bristol.
Posted by: Caroline | 09/15/2010 at 06:43 PM
I dropped on this summer and got around 15 S&G items for £3. I love this product and always snap it up when I see it.
Yes it is eye wateringly expensive in the shops - us thrifters get it when we can at the best price LOL.
Posted by: sharie | 09/15/2010 at 07:30 PM
You lucky thing, council providing bin bags. On a more fundamental note, it just goes to show the pervasive and corrupting nature of the post code lottery all alround us.
Posted by: Care Home Fees | 09/17/2010 at 03:49 PM