Salvation Army

What? two on the one street? Oh sweet, merciful Evelyn of the blessed cheap ass charity shop, thou doest spoil your flock.
Not as big as the big ass shop near Tribeca, this Sally Ann is a crackin wee shop that offers the usual gear of good quality (nothing scabby in here) clothes, books, CDs and DVD’s.
Good, friendly staff and reasonably prices… not a complaint to make so i aint gonna say no more… if you want to know what it’s really like then get of your arse and go there yourself, come on people!
(bit of a rushed review as the coffee shop staff were ushering me out the door! Big Mouth on Dumbarton RD, kick ass joint!)

One of my closest friends absolutely loves charity shops and she has a knack of finding stunning clothing, furniture and jewellery all at bargain prices.
She took me into this branch of The Salvation Army a few years ago and I was amazed at how big it was and how many wares were for sale! She had managed to furnish her whole flat with stuff from here including a gorgeous classic oak wardrobe that she got for £20!
I spotted a stunning dark oak polished vanity table, amazing quality, and very classic. It reminded me of something out of an old film with the heroine sitting in front of it brushing her long luscious locks. The attention to detail in it would have taken an awful lot of skill and it looks like something you would see on antiques roadshow where the dealer find a secret compartment and the owner is amazed that they’ve never noticed it before.
I just had to have it! I asked one of the friendly staff how much and it was a mere £20, for such a stunning piece of furniture which would be well in hundreds if you were buying it in a classic furniture store. I bought it and they even delivered it for free straight to my door and it sits pride of place in my room, I just love it. I am still looking for the hidden compartment though.
The staff here are great, they’re so friendly and go out of their way to help. I always pop by now and again to see what goodies they have in store but like all charity shops it can be a bit hit or miss but I definitely recommend it as they have some great stuff, especially if you’re a student living in the west end and need cheap furniture for your new, overpriced rented flat.