Charity shopping has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up, it was something my mum and I did together most weekends — a proper family pastime that involved rummaging rails, inspecting shelves and occasionally striking absolute gold. All these years later, I’m still hooked. What started as a way to save money has turned into a genuine skill for spotting quality and value — and I can tell you from experience that charity shops are often hiding items worth far more than