No clothes or shoes permitted anymore on senior giveaway table

[chic]

I've bought used clothing before. I'm still alive and well. I'm sad about this though, because eventually they will convince enough people it's hazardous to their health to buy preowned clothing. It's just another freedom gone and one that helps those who need it most.

 

[debodun]

It's like used bedding which is illegal to sell in many places.

 

[Aunt Bea]

I’ve bought my share of used clothing and don’t have any concerns over health.

I am always careful about keeping the items out of the house in plastic bags until I have a chance to launder them in hot water.

When I was young I had no qualms about furnishing my apartment with street finds but now I would limit myself to solid wood or metal opjects to avoid various forms of livestock.

Old electronics are something to watch, they have been known to harbor roaches that are attracted to crumbs, warmth, etc…

 

[Remy]

I've bought used clothing before. I'm still alive and well. I'm sad about this though, because eventually they will convince enough people it's hazardous to their health to buy preowned clothing. It's just another freedom gone and one that helps those who need it most.

I hope not. How could they though? I see people buying lots of clothes in thrift stores. I skip Goodwill for clothes because they are so high in prices for them. I can do much better at PAWS or our other small thrift stores.

Where are you hearing this about used clothes chic? What next, no communal laundry? And how well was that fork washed from the restaurant?

 

[hollydolly]

It's like used bedding which is illegal to sell in many places.

no charity shops will accept used bedding here. Even if it's not actually been used, but it's no longer in it's original packaging..

 

[RadishRose]

I think most thrift shops that sell clothes/shoes have cleaned/disinfected them. I know Good Will does, you can smell it in the air. It may be a health ordinance for commercial shops. Maybe not so, a small church "free table".

 

[Twostep]

I find it easier to ask friends if they want to adopt something. Everyone is happy.

Churches in my area do not accept clothes but for one and it is business attire only. Requests for donations as in weather related disasters generally specify what items are needed and what will not be accepted.

 

[katlupe]

Bedbugs?

I would guess that is the reason. Our manager tells us not to shop at thrift stores or garage sales for clothing, shoes or furniture. Bad epidemic of it around here. Even if you wash the clothing and check it out they are so teeny tiny you can barely see them. They get bigger after they get a blood meal. Then you can see them.

 

[Muskrat]

I clothes shop pretty much entirely at thrift. Except underwear.

 

[debodun]

Years ago, I saw a used douche bag at a garage sale and an opened box of cornflakes (not the same sale).