Yes, I think you’re right. Rents and rates will play a part in it. I totally disagree with charities paying large bonuses and salaries for top dogs. I don’t think that should be allowed. My view is plenty of stock volume coming through in the donations so surely it’s better to shift more at a lower price than fewer items at a higher price.

@@phoenixfurniturestudio i used to work for a charity and my friend recently walked out of being the manager of one, they treat the paid staff in the shops(manager)like dirt, they have profit targets, if the shop makes more one week then that is the target for the following week and you feel the area managers wrath if you fail, i worked for oxfam and once a year the CEO and shareholders all went to a 5 star hotel turning up in their jags, rolls and top end cars, all paid for by the charity to pat themselves on the back for a job well done, the legal requirement in the uk for any charity is 10% of the profits to who ever it is for anything after that can be kept, they are run like businesses now, not charities, sadly

I agree I think they should lower their prices and they get a lot more foot fall through the door if people knew that they were getting a good bargain and the charity shop was still making money off of their free donations

Yes, that’s the one :-)

That's true, it really annoys me when people grumble about charity shop prices. They should go and pay full price elsewhere then. I have even seen people trying to barter on an item priced £1.50.!!!

I disagree. If you want to donate to a charity just do so without getting something in return. I think the vast majority either 1) can't afford new 2) want a bargain or 3) - like me, wants to find something original/ unusual and not mass- produced. I saw a Primark shirt in a charity shop last week for £6.50, that's a joke, the original price probably wasn't much more.

I don’t see why the two have to be mutually exclusive of each other I think it’s reasonable to be able to find a bargain and also contribute to a charity. These are secondhand goods that have been donated for free so I wouldn’t expect to pay anywhere near retail price for an item

I wouldn’t haggle for an item in a charity shop. The point I’m trying to make right is that if an item is sitting on the shelves for months on end then surely it’s priced too high i’ve been shocked to see that charity shots throw away stock it dumpsters because it doesn’t sell or they’ve got too much stock. They shouldn’t be allowed to do that.

Exactly, you’ve hit the nail on the head!

Maybe because so many are on the Internet buying items for such a small amount, yet showing they are worth a great deal , so they have people that know the value of things come to price them ?

I agree although it does seem to be the bigger name nationwide charities that are the worst, the smaller independent charity shops still seem to be fairly reasonable

Thanks so much appreciate the support and glad you enjoyed the video

I sell it all on 😊

Thank you for the feedback. I will definitely make the prices bigger in future videos 😊 the Indian tree picture sold quite quickly it really was lovely!

Thanks so much 😊

I know, right?! There's nothing like the thrill of the hunt! So glad you enjoyed it. Fellow junkers unite! 🙌

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Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching 🥰

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Thank you, appreciate the support 😊

More or less of a crime than them ending up in the tip?

Yes I’m always partial to a little gold 😉 however my client wanted to keep them quite plain for this particular commission she loved them though and that’s the number one priority 😊

Satin finish

Thank you you’re an absolute gem ❤️ there’s just so much beautiful woodgrain out there to save! 🤣

Thank you so much for watching. I really appreciate the support ❤️ I was really pleased with all the gems I managed to find 😊

Lovely thank you 😊

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Definitely worth it mine still going strong and I’ve yet to see a better priced option!

Yes that one caught my eye as soon as I saw it. It’s just so simple yet beautiful ❤️

I also refer furniture I actually started with furniture before I moved into vintage home decor. If you DM me some photos of the damage on Instagram I’ll have a look and see if I can give you some advice on how to repair it 😊 👍

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it! As for the accent, it's Zimbabwean 🥰🦓

Thank you so much for subscribing! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the haul. That little mermaid was lovely; and I totally get the sentimental value behind it 🥰🥰

Thank you so much! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the transformation - wishing you a happy and prosperous 2025 🥰🥰

That sounds like a solid plan! I’m glad you found the separator and that you’re going to be adapting the air vent idea. I use my air vent when I'm doing sanding too, hence why it's outside of the tent. If you can get your air vent to suck out from the tent to outside, that would be perfect!! 🎉🎉

Yes, decoupaging fabric onto an ottoman can be durable if you use the right sealant. Just make sure to choose a strong adhesive and finish it off with a protective coat!

Thank you! I'm so glad you think it turned out beautifully!

I have seen it being sold in the US on Amazon - this is it here amzn.to/3E54VMF 😊 Otherwise, I think Varathane Water-Based Ultimate Polyurethane would be similar

I’m so glad you loved it! Decoupage can really transform furniture, don’t you think?

Thank you! I'm glad you think so! It was a fun project to work on.

Thank you so much! I truly appreciate your kind words and support. It means a lot!

Right? I’m obsessed with how it turned out! Thanks for checking it out!

Thank you for your kind words! I’m thrilled to hear you found the transformation inspiring and picked up some tips along the way. Art Deco really is making a comeback!

Thank you so much! Art Deco truly has a timeless charm, and I'm glad you appreciate it as much as I do!

Thanks, I’m glad you liked it! Totally get what you mean about sales depending on the area. Just keep rocking that modern style-everyone has their niche!

Thank you for sharing this! I appreciate the suggestion and will definitely consider using pre-mixed wallpaper paste next time.

Aww, thanks! I had a blast making it look this good! 🥳

I truly appreciate your kind words Krystal, thank you! It means a lot to me that you enjoyed the cabinet makeover!

@phoenixfurniturestudio you are welcome!

Thanks so much! I’m really glad you liked the transformation!

Thank you! I’m really glad you enjoyed the tutorial and the gold handle choice!

Thank you so much! I'm thrilled you liked the restoration 🥰🥰