Brian Boru
Registered Guest
I've noticed over say the last five years in charity shops here in Ireland that they have a special rail marked 'vintage' or just unmarked where they hang all the more desirable clothes that have 'luxury' labels and price them accordingly.
For example I was in a shop today where just about everything 'Adidas' was over priced.
In 'the good old days' you could pick up a bargain but not today. Everyone is an internet expert.
I'm not really a 'vintage shop' customer and mainly just like browsing charity shops for old interesting things.
I know in the book trade some dealers resent charity shops because they don't have the same overheads and get their stock for free. Presume similar applies in the vintage rag trade.
Just some random thoughts. Feel free to agree or disagree.
For example I was in a shop today where just about everything 'Adidas' was over priced.
In 'the good old days' you could pick up a bargain but not today. Everyone is an internet expert.
I'm not really a 'vintage shop' customer and mainly just like browsing charity shops for old interesting things.
I know in the book trade some dealers resent charity shops because they don't have the same overheads and get their stock for free. Presume similar applies in the vintage rag trade.
Just some random thoughts. Feel free to agree or disagree.