The staff are brilliant. They’re not pushy, just helpful. “Alright, love. Let us know if you need a tape measure for that table.” I did. It fit perfectly in my flat.
You’ll bump into all sorts of people. Students hunting for retro speakers. Students looking for retro lamps. Students looking for… anything retro, really. It’s a hive of sustainable style.
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There’s a lovely, gentle hum of chatter. No aggressive “can I help you?” energy. It’s like shopping in a friend’s really, really disorganised but cool garage. You can breathe.
Pro Tips for the First-Timer
Go on a weekday if you can. Weekends are a madhouse. I saw a woman sprint for a laundry basket last Saturday. It was intense.
Bring cash. They take cards, but sometimes the card machine has a bit of a strop. Cash is king in the charity shop world.
And wear comfortable shoes. You’ll be there for at least an hour. Maybe two. Maybe three. Don’t judge me; I found a lava lamp.
