timothy asked:
I’m planning a trip to the UK this fall and am interested in second hand, or junk, shopping. I do it constantly here in the US, and was wondering if anyone had any tips for good places to check out? I’ll be staying in Milton Keyes and Glasgow while I’m there, and visiting Dublin and Belfast for sure. Thanks for any advice.
I also like to collect odds and ends, small glassware, trinkets, just old cool stuff, I appreciate the quick answers!
I’m planning a trip to the UK this fall and am interested in second hand, or junk, shopping. I do it constantly here in the US, and was wondering if anyone had any tips for good places to check out? I’ll be staying in Milton Keyes and Glasgow while I’m there, and visiting Dublin and Belfast for sure. Thanks for any advice.
I also like to collect odds and ends, small glassware, trinkets, just old cool stuff, I appreciate the quick answers!
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:05 am
Camden Market in London for 2nd hand stuff. Glasgow for designer labels
November 4th, 2009 at 7:30 am
London is one of the fashion capitals of the world so im guessing that it has pretty great shopping lol
November 5th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Head to the bullring and check out the markets around birmingham
easy train access!
November 8th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
England,
London,
Birmingham,
Manchester,
Leeds,
Brighton,
November 10th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Forget retail outlets, they will charge the top price. You will also pay taxes on what you buy. They always charge extra when they hear an American accent too.
Look out for local auctions, (house clearances can be best, the old ones die and their family just want rid of rubbish but little gems can be found in ‘miscellaneous boxes’) Check out the sales room visiting times, you can go and leave a bid with the auctioneer if you something takes your fancy. Check their terms though, they may just add tax on to what you buy.
Car-Boot sales, again, people are getting rid and the dealers arrive early, very early to check out potential re-sale items for their own antique shops. Not too unlike American garage sales but there can be hundreds of stalls in one big field. You may need a car or other transport to get to them but not always. There are often ‘Table top sales’ and even Church halls have bring and buy sales to raise funds.
Jumble sales are few and far between these days but watch out for adverts in local shops, church and school notice boards where ever you go.
Charity shops also get some donations which can be more valuable than is realised. Always worth a look round. Can be good for clothes and books to read too.
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