Charity shop customers slam 'ridiculous' prices for second-hand clothes - and say it's cheaper to go to Primark Shoppers have taken to social media to criticise UK charity shops READ MORE: Are you ready for 'brat girl summer'? Gen Z ditch clean living for the 'trashy' style championed by Charlie XCX - from wearing a strappy white top with no bra to staying out all night By Alanah Khosla For Mailonline Published: 07:47, 17 July 2024 | Updated: 08:13, 17 July 2024 e-mail View comments Gen Z shoppers are turning against the trend of buying pre-owned clothes as they claim charity shops have become 'ridiculously expensive'. Second-hand stores, which were once a go-to for shoppers looking for clothes, accessories and furniture at cheap prices, are no longer the place to find a bargain, according to consumers. While there is no shortage of desirable items at the stores, they're selling at prices that are verging on unacceptable for many customers.
It comes as younger shoppers are increasingly moving to car boot sales and second-hand retail platforms like Vinted and Depop to secure their next Instagram-friendly outfit. Shoppers have taken to social media to complain about the rising costs at charity shops, including content creator Anna from London , also known as @thecharityshopqueen online, who has gained over 80 thousand likes on her content blasting the prices. Customers have complained that charity shops have become 'too expensive', including influencer Lilly Whitfield (pictured.
