Yep! I'm on holidays again, and there's a Life Line Charity store here in Sandgate/Brighton. Today being my shopping day, I thought it would be nasty of me not to have a good look at the place and see what they have in their store. So, I took off early on the 312 WIZ bus and arrived just after the place opened.
From the outside, it looks small, but it's like a Tardis on the inside... much bigger! However, like the area, I found this bargain store is anything but full of bargains. I was looking for a dress to wear, and didn't find anything that was under $20 that was worth it. The dresses were either too big, too small or too trashy; and they weren't worth the price tag. They had plenty of shoes, scarves, hats and other items; and yet were lacking in coin purses and handbags. I saw some but they were hung about the place on all kinds of hooks and not in their own little area where people could look at them on their own. I found no Glo-mesh purses or bags (it's as though they don't exist) and a lot of the jewellery is just cheap, crappy stuff as well.
However, amongst all the things I didn't like, I found two things that were diamonds in the rough. There was a bag that was up high on a shelf where nobody could get to it; and I had to ask to look at it. And then, there was a large Paua Shell from New Zealand which I loved straight away at the bottom bargain price of $4.00. The bag was going for $8.00... and it was worth it too. As with any bag, it was a little worn, but the handles were in great shape; as were the insides. So, I bought it for the condition of those two things as well as it being able to be used when I go to volunteer work next time. Well, until my next post, happy bargain hunting!
I just found this site about the Bean Pole bag! I'm stoked! This bag is a big hit in Asia; and so I thought to share this with you guys. :D
Bean Pole Bag Review
From the outside, it looks small, but it's like a Tardis on the inside... much bigger! However, like the area, I found this bargain store is anything but full of bargains. I was looking for a dress to wear, and didn't find anything that was under $20 that was worth it. The dresses were either too big, too small or too trashy; and they weren't worth the price tag. They had plenty of shoes, scarves, hats and other items; and yet were lacking in coin purses and handbags. I saw some but they were hung about the place on all kinds of hooks and not in their own little area where people could look at them on their own. I found no Glo-mesh purses or bags (it's as though they don't exist) and a lot of the jewellery is just cheap, crappy stuff as well.
However, amongst all the things I didn't like, I found two things that were diamonds in the rough. There was a bag that was up high on a shelf where nobody could get to it; and I had to ask to look at it. And then, there was a large Paua Shell from New Zealand which I loved straight away at the bottom bargain price of $4.00. The bag was going for $8.00... and it was worth it too. As with any bag, it was a little worn, but the handles were in great shape; as were the insides. So, I bought it for the condition of those two things as well as it being able to be used when I go to volunteer work next time. Well, until my next post, happy bargain hunting!
I just found this site about the Bean Pole bag! I'm stoked! This bag is a big hit in Asia; and so I thought to share this with you guys. :D
Bean Pole Bag Review
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