Label to look for in charity shops that could help you discover a bargain

Charity shops are a great way to bag yourself a bargain.

The clothing on offer at charity shops mainly consists of second-hand donations but not everything on sale at Oxfam, in particular, is pre-loved. Some items for sale are actually new and have never been worn. Others items stocked are ethically sourced, such as Fairtrade chocolate and handmade products.

Sometimes it's obvious to tell which items are new, as they might have the original price tags still on them. But there's an additional Oxfam label to look out for which indicates what pieces of clothing are not second hand in the Liverpool Bold Street store.

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An Oxfam worker, in the city centre shop, told the ECHO that if the tag is on an item, it could been handmade or donated from a corporate client or clothing brand because it’s old stock or surplus.

Items can also be purchased online from Oxfam through its website. The website states: "Oxfam Online Shop is bursting with unique, exciting and exceptional quality second-hand women’s clothing in all sizes and styles.

"With 1000s of second-hand and new women's clothing and accessories, we have everything you need in the Oxfam women's clothes selection.

"Our high street shops are also brimming with undiscovered clothing gems so don’t forget to pay us a visit in person. Bag yourself a designer bargain at one of our specialist boutiques or check out our ex-catwalk wedding dresses at one of our bridal departments."

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