Don't Buy These - Thrift Instead! | 24 Items To Buy Secondhand in 2024 

I look out for candles and handcream, I've found White Company and Heathcote & Ivory creams at charity shops for a fraction of the price. On the subject of books, I've bought loads from charity shops but I only tend to buy fiction and re-donate them back, so now I've joined the library which suits me.

Loved this video. The other thing that is important to me and is implied but not really stated, is that when we buy from Op Shops (which is what we in Australia call Charity shops), is that we are making a donation to a great cause. Many of our Op Shops will have signs up saying things like: when you spend $10 here, we can provide 2 meals for a person in need. We also have RSPCA shops where all their proceeds go to looking after abandoned animals. I love that my purchase goes to help the people and animals that are most vulnerable in my local community. ❤

Great video thanks Andrea x

Would love more of this kind of content, thank you

This has inspired me, thank you Andrea. Paula

Brilliant thank you x

I have been a Secondhand Rose all my life. It is far more satisfying to find exactly what you want in this way. It is far cheaper, better for the environment and gives you and your home a unique look. If you buy from a charity shop, you are donating to a good cause, too. Many of my clothes are from ebay or charity shops. Nearly all our furniture is secondhand and is really good quality - far better than we could have afforded new. What we have spent a few hundred ££s on in total, would cost thousands of ££s new. I have long thought if you are setting up home for the first time and have a limited budget (like most people) you can have a lovely, stylish home, unique to your tastes by buying from charity shops.

I'm always on the lookout for candles especially tealights as I go through a lot of them. Also, I love finding items from Past times, ( a shop which sold historical reproductions and closed many years ago) I found a medieval style wall plate recently.

We change our crockery constantly currently using Poole pottery twintone sky blue 😊

Andrea, loved the topic today - I adore buying everything I need 2nd hand. I, too, am looking for a metal spoon, the size for stirring up a batch of soup. I like that the quality and character of older things is so pleasing to me. Often they are one of a kind - I love that. And when I find that special vintage something, whether it's a piece of furniture, or curtains, or just a spoon or whatever, I do a little happy dance and it makes my day. Happy hunting to you and Nick, and a great 2024!

Recently came across your channel love your vlogs such a warm and friendly couple my ideal day is looking for treasures in my local charity shops when out and about happy new year to you both 😊

I live in West London and in an area where there are very few charity shops. Those that are here have very small bric a brac sections. I think you are lucky where you live that you have a much better selection plus yard sales etc. Something I noticed on a couple of recent visits to East Anglia is how many charity shops there were and how much better the stock was. Charity shops here are often expensive probably because running costs are higher. I tend to keep my stuff anyway so am not constantly replacing, but I do love to look for bric a brac, home decor and books. Love your channel when you go hunting!

Dear Andrea…..Tou will be delighted to know that for at least 25 years, I have sourced practically everything that I can second hand …from furniture(teak 1969s and 70s) kitchen items dishes, tea ware , utensils, glasses etc…cushion covers , flower vases, clocks (MCM)…table lamps and shades , books, candles,… and my collections , ie MCM glass , treen,artwork….I could go on and on… you get the range of things. I love everything of this period 👍👌… did it before ebay or the Internet, when people thought I was a bit odd!!….Long live charity shops etc…. I have G plan coffee tables.. arts and crafts bureau , Ercol rocking chair, art nouveau candle sticks…midwinter tea ware… and Edwardian kidney shaped hall table and bookcases too….Good idea to do this list, to encourage people to think about joining this way of buy this they need…Have second hand record player and record collection…like you mentioned….Cheers… Second Hand Sue!!!🫠👍👍

Agree with your list . I’ve just got my son a wardrobe from a local charity shop and they deliver as well. The only things I buy new clothes wise is pjs and underwear . Saying that I’ve bought bnwt bras from eBay before . I love buying 2nd hand so much fun it’s great to get a bargain and save the planet 🌎 as well x

I adore this topic! I love finding Emma Bridgewater in the charity shops, few and far between in my area but I get so excited when I spot some! Some of my favourite gifts I've received were second hand, most notable a Rob Ryan ceramic vase that my mum found in the £1 charity shop! I'd wanted it years ago whe I was a student and didn't have the money (or the need for a vase haha).

Wonderful ideas I love thrifting already but now have more ideas of things i can look for instead of buying new. Love this video!

I think my best used buys are in the bed and bath area, bedding some people say uck, well most people sleep in hotels do they think it’s new sheets and comforters and towels? Just toss in wash and there you go. I have booth so I thrifted to resell and for home. Agree completely with your list, and I’m really enjoying your videos

Thank you great video

Thanks Andrea, my aim is to go to carboot sales this year - I dont have any that nearby, but i want to make the effort as the charity shops in Hammersmith etc are getting really expensive. I want a tv stand/sideboard, but I'm always on the look out for smaller things like candles, wrapping paper, and blank journals. Love your display in the background btw 😍

Couldn't agree more! x

You don't need to inspire me Andrea I'm with you all the way. However this video must inspire others. It just makes sense for both the planet and our pockets 😉 Nice video 😊

Sadly, I had an experience within the last couple of years with my father having bed bugs that has put me off buying used for a while. I will take stuff from a friend or family if they have it

Great Video 👍 I love second hand, save the planet, save money. Win win win 👍

I love finding lovely things second hand, I could go out and buy new ,but I get more joy finding them . I also give a lot to charity shops .

So in other words, anything and everything 😂 x

Hello Andrea

A TED talk 😮

Kindred hearts about all your thoughtful thrift recommendations, Andrea. Love all your content, videos and insights. Warmest connections and admiration from the Colorado Rockies (US)! ♥️📚🪑🕯️🕰️ ♥️