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

263 replies

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 🤣

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Poonu · 25/10/2025 16:20

£20 for solid winter coat sounds like a bargain to me.

hmmnotreallysure · 25/10/2025 16:19

I'd check Vinted. You might be able to get it cheaper. Most charity shops charge crazy prices and I tend not to shop in them much nowadays because of this.

Clarinet1 · 25/10/2025 16:19

I agree - a reasonable secondhand price depends mainly on the brand and quality; £18:50 for something that cost, say, £100 new would be quite good but for something that cost £30 would be a ripoff.

GarlicHound · 25/10/2025 16:18

I bought two last week - a new one for £90 and a Vinted one for £25. Both the same fabric. I love them both, but probably love the Vinted one more. If you like it, will wear it and have got £20, buy it!

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.

SusanChurchouse · 25/10/2025 16:15

I think under £20 is fine for a decent 2nd hand winter coat (though maybe a lot for a cheap high street one). And you’re also helping out a charity so win win.

LoudSnoringDog · 25/10/2025 16:15

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

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.

TartanMammy · 25/10/2025 16:12

It's really depends, that's pricey for a high street shop second hand like new look, h&m, etc. But...if it's higher end or designer then that could easily be a bargain.

AnnaQuayInTheUk · 25/10/2025 16:12

Is it good quality? Id pay that for a good quality coat. But not for a crappy New Look one.

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.

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.

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.