to think our local florist is taking the Mick?

[NeoMaxiZoomDweebie]

We're lucky enough to live in a village/suburb of a small city and we have our own little high street. It's very traditional and very old fashioned in a smart kind of stylee.

We've got a butcher, fishmonger, a smart women's clothes shop which sells Joules etc and a children's shoe shop which also has nice little outfits...card shops, gift shop, deli...post office...couple of cafe's and a nice swishy bakery...you get the picture...the florist is a stylish one and quite expensive.

I looked at their display today...full of pots of primroses, mini daffodils etc and also....a tray of vintage cups with flowers in them priced at £8.50 each. The cups were yesterday on sale in the charity shop over the road for 2 quid for 6!

I almost went in and said "Recycling is great but don't take the piss!"

Nobody will buy them will they?

YABU, probably.

Charity shops sell things that can be resold at a higher price all the time. And if they have flowers in them that would make them a nice gift... Why not?

They probably will!

Actually I think YABU - they've seen an opportunity and are looking to capitalise- it's a free market

You're right...I just think ffs! Get your vintage cups from a shop that's NOT over the road you eejits!

If it's Market Harborough then I'm not surprised!

I don't understand the problem!
The charity shop priced up the cups, the florist bought them, stuck in a few flowers and labelled them £8.50.
If someone is stupid enough to buy an old teacup and a few flowers for £8.50 they deserve to be ripped off.
The charity shop got the price they asked for so no loss there.

YABU
They are running a business and they gave the charity shop their business. It is entirely up to the customer whether or not they are prepared to pay the £8.50

YABU. That is how business works. Buy stock cheaper, add value, and sell more expensively.

YABU. Nice idea to buy from local charity shop and support local businesses and make some money too.

Yabu they are supporting local business whilst making the most of their own.

I would be please with anyone that gave me a profit line like this one!

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Elkieb I thought exactly the same thing!! [bugrin]

Yes. That's how capitalism works.

Do you think Tesco pays the same £2 for the package of biscuits that you pay them? Of course not. They have a mark up.

The florist saw a good deal and took advantage of it. Good on them.

YABU. Also, that's a damn good idea, my MIL would adore those!