Page 10 | For not paying nearly £20 for a second hand coat?

TheTortiePuffinNeedsHerBreakfast · 25/10/2025 16:46

The cost is based on its brand, quality and condition, not how long you personally will use it for. I think in your situation I would get a cheap low quality one and supplement it with a nice warm scarf.

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Sbrown32 · 25/10/2025 16:45

GarlicHound · 25/10/2025 16:28

I get what you're saying - but it's not like you're buying antiques or investments. Unless you're running a resale business, you buy clothes to wear and enjoy! A coat that keeps you warm and dry, looks good and makes you feel nice is worth what that is worth to you, no matter the original price new.

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Completely agree with this! I am not really bothered about brands, most of them I wouldnt know if it was quality or not I just go for the one I like the look of and it fits, in good condition etc.

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FreyjaOfTheNorth · 25/10/2025 16:44

in another thread you say you spend £25 on a takeaway for 2 people. So £25 is reasonable to you for mediocre food for one meal. But £18.50 for a good coat that will last all winter and beyond causes you to have hysterics in a charity shop?

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Sbrown32 · 25/10/2025 16:41

LoudSnoringDog · 25/10/2025 16:15

Look on vinted. I’ve just picked up an amazing next winter coat for £8

I bought all of my baby clothes on Vinted (no many in charity shops near me) but when it comes to clothes for my I like to go and look/try them on. Plus help out a charity but may start having a look on there for a few items in the future

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Sbrown32 · 25/10/2025 16:39

FuzzyWolf · 25/10/2025 16:13

A good quality second hand coat for £18.50 that is still in good condition sounds fine to me.

I think, because I know its only going to be used for a few months it just seemed expensive.

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devildeepbluesea · 25/10/2025 16:39

By and large I find charity shops have basically priced themselves out of a lot of the market with Vinted’s rise and rise. Anything with a Boden label is £££ regardless of condition.

But I did find a 100% leather M&S long coat in Oxfam a couple of years ago for £25, it looked barely worn so I did buy that.

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Sbrown32 · 25/10/2025 16:38

Bagsintheboot · 25/10/2025 16:11

Surely it depends on the brand and the quality.

£18.50 for a second hand polyester Primark coat is a rip off. £18.50 for a second hand woolen Aquascutum is a bargain.

Yeah, I get you. Unfortunately I didn't recognise the branding of the coat just kinda saw the cost a popped it back. I don't usually care about the brand but the qulity and the state of it. Even primark prices have gone up!

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Supersimkin7 · 25/10/2025 16:37

Charity shops have too much stuff, pricing high makes no sense.

They need it gone more than you need it period.

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Sbrown32 · 25/10/2025 16:37

BedlingtonFloof · 25/10/2025 16:11

I’ve paid more than that for a second hand coat more than once. Several of them are still going strong many years later, so I sort of think you’re being unreasonable, but we all pay as much as we’re willing I suppose.

I do get your point, maybe its because I know I will only be using it for a few months and it got my back up a little? Not to sure, I paid £5 for my yellow rain jacket and I have had that for a few years, I love it but unfortunately doesn't fit at the moment

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Theunamedcat · 25/10/2025 16:35

I paid less than that for a brand new one in the sale

What was the brand?

Meadowfinch · 25/10/2025 16:33

My last new heavy wool coat cost £250

£18.50 seems a reasonable price for a s/h good quality pure wool coat in good condition. .

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Sbrown32 · 25/10/2025 16:33

Dartmoorcheffy · 25/10/2025 16:10

How much would it have been new? I don't mind paying that sort of money for good quality.

I am not to sure as I didn't recognise the brand of coat tbh.

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Mymanyellow · 25/10/2025 16:32

If it’s a decent wool coat then I think it’s a bargain. Including the dry clean price on top.

housethatbuiltme · 25/10/2025 16:31

I only own one winter coat that I have had for near 15 years now, its worn all through autumn, winter and spring so 3/4th of the year and was bought in a charity shop second hand and still going strong.

I have had WELL more than £20 worth of wear out of it tbf.

luckylavender · 25/10/2025 16:29

I paid £20 for a nearly new M&S one recently.

caringcarer · 25/10/2025 16:28

It's still a lot cheaper than a new one. I don't think £18.50 is unreasonable if it's a decent coat. Prices have gone up everywhere even charity shops.

GarlicHound · 25/10/2025 16:28

Tiredofwhataboutery · 25/10/2025 16:16

I think in general I’m willing to pay up to 20% of the original value of a second hand item in good condition. I prefer to pay closer to 10% if I can. So if it was £100~ 150 originally I’d definitely consider it however I’d be happier if it was £150+ originally.

I get what you're saying - but it's not like you're buying antiques or investments. Unless you're running a resale business, you buy clothes to wear and enjoy! A coat that keeps you warm and dry, looks good and makes you feel nice is worth what that is worth to you, no matter the original price new.

illsendansostotheworld · 25/10/2025 16:27

I just bought a 2nd hand Next one from a charity shop for £25 but it is in mint condition and a really good quality coat so depends really

BallerinaRadio · 25/10/2025 16:27

I'd say yeah you're being cheap.

What do you get for £20 these days?

TheGoddessAthena · 25/10/2025 16:27

Obviously depends on the coat.

100% wool, originally sold by Hobbs for £250 - total bargain.

100% polyester, originally sold by Primark for £30, not so much.

liamharha · 25/10/2025 16:27

Sbrown32 · 25/10/2025 16:09

So, today I went charity shopping for the first time in a while as I needed a winter coat for the last few months of my pregnancy. I found a really lovely one that I wanted, it was a nice colour and the quality wasn't to bad, a few imperfections but overall I was happy, until I went to go look at the price 🙃 £18.50!! I don't know if I am just being cheap but that seemed expensive for anything second hand!

Most of my clothes are second hand and I rarely buy brand new, I am used to paying a few £ for any item of clothing and have gotten many coats in the past for £5 - £10 depending on type of coat. I just can't get over it and may have embarrassed the OH with my rant inside the store 🤣

Some Charity shops are ridiculous these days , sometimes cheaper to buy new

BarbaraHavers · 25/10/2025 16:26

When faved with a pricey item in a charity shop, I always ask myself "Would I pay that for it on Ebay?" And if the answer's yes, I buy it. I think the days of buying clothes from charity shops for pennies are over.

Done2much · 25/10/2025 16:24

prices have gone up everywhere including in charity shops!

I agree with PPs that all depends on the quality and condition of the coat as well as the brand. I've paid over £20 for a warm coat from a charity shop but I've also been able to buy one for less than £10

Maybe try vinted as suggested

Good luck!

WatchingTheDetective · 25/10/2025 16:24

As others have said, it depends on its original price. On Vinted I'll pay up to 25% of the original price if it's from certain brands and as new.

Notmycircusnotmyotter · 25/10/2025 16:22

That's really cheap.