Charity Shops Going Out Of Business – Charity Shops Closing – Because Of Charity Shops Greed?
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The Demise Of The UK Charity Shop
People are miffed, and rightly so,
At shops that tell them, “Thanks, but no!”
Their gifts, once loved, now deemed too plain,
“Not up to standard,” they explain.
The larger chains, with lofty air,
Decide what’s “worthy” with a stare.
Once humble hearts with noble aim,
Now chase the shine of profit’s flame.
They scroll through eBay late at night,
And Facebook deals that gleam so bright.
They think, “We’ll match those prices too,
We’re just as grand, as sharp, as new!”
But here’s the truth they fail to see—
Their charm was thrift, not luxury.
For shoppers came with coin and heart,
To give and play a giving part.
They bought to stock those stalls anew,
And fund the cause the shops once knew.
But now the shelves are tagged too high,
And kindness fades, though few ask why.
They’ve shot themselves, both foot and name,
In chasing wealth, they’ve lost their aim.
The charity’s become a store,
That helps the needy—nevermore.
For greed, that sly and smiling sin,
Has crept inside and settled in.
The simple joy of give and take,
Now lost beneath the price they make.
Perhaps one day they’ll see their flaw,
And trade their greed for kinder law.
But if they fall, as pride may do,
The blame, dear friends, is theirs—not you.
So let them learn, if learn they might,
That charity should shine with light.
Not measured coins, but open hand—
That’s how good hearts can truly stand.
Copyright © Peter Moring 2025
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People are SO MIFFED! At being told by MOST! Of the Larger (More Important! Obviously) Charity Shops that their contributions “Don’t Meet Our Quality Standards” … WELL! They Watch Facebook Market-place & eBay Sales FAR TOO OFTEN! For their own GOOD! … They’ve UPPED Their Prices thinking that THEY are competing against those market-places … They Aren’t! .. People BUY at charity shops to not only STOCK! those market Places, but to AID The Charity selling them – Therefore – Shooting Themselves! and Their Charity – Right In The FOOT! – Maybe They Deserve! To Go Broke? – Isn’t GREED One of ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’ ??
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