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Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I went to France for charity shops and couldn't believe value of item I found'
A British bargain hunter has hailed a discovery she made in a charity shop in Paris, which she believes is worth around £300 - and she only paid a fraction of that price A woman who defied the soaring Parisian heat to check out the French capital's charity shops has expressed her delight after stumbling upon a bargain find. Lola Amuah took to TikTok to reveal the results of her shopping trip across the Channel, noting one particular item she snapped up that she claims is worth £300. "It's 30 degrees in Paris and all we can think about is going to flipping charity shops," she joked in a video. Accompanied by her friend, Lola headed inside a branch of Emmaus - a charity established in the 1940s to help combat poverty and homelessness in France. The pair began their experience by checking out the clothes and hats, before Lola made a beeline for the toys section. After picking out a Toy Story soft toy, she soon moved on to a basket of sunglasses, which included a child's pair of Ray-Bans. Lola's friend then summoned her over to showcase a Bimba Y Lola purse. "This is an expensive brand, isn't it?" she asked. "We've got to get it," agreed Lola as the duo checked it over for authenticity. Closing, Lola spotted a brown leather Coach handbag, which she examined thoroughly. Noting its €79.50 price tag (£70), she declared: "Isn't that gorgeous? It's stunning, and it is real." She hailed her success in a caption: "We found a £300 handbag in a charity shop!" Coach handbags in this style currently retail online for between £300 and £495. "Stop going to charity shops and finding fabulous things, I'm so jealous," one TikTok user penned in response. According to the brand's website, Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York, also in the 1940s. "Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last—for you to be yourself in," Coach states. It goes on to add: "We believe in crafting beautiful things that you can be yourself in. Since 1941, inspired by the spirit of our hometown, New York City, we've built a legacy of craft and a community that champions the courage to live authentically. "Today, the same way we care about every stitch that goes into our product, we care about the impact we have on people, communities and the planet. "Everything we make, we craft to last with the belief that better-made things create a better made future for all." Today, there are 17 Coach stores in the UK, seven of which can be found in Central London and its outer boroughs. Other branches can be found in major cities including Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds, Portsmouth and York.
The Sun
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I drove 3 hours to buy Ed Sheeran's pants in a charity shop for £20 – I found a red hair but trolls say I ‘need therapy'
Social media users described Lola's behaviour as "weird" and thought it was "rotten" that you could buy Ed's pants SHEER-ING IS CARING I drove 3 hours to buy Ed Sheeran's pants in a charity shop for £20 – I found a red hair but trolls say I 'need therapy' A WOMAN has revealed that she drove three hours to a charity shop to find clothes previously owned and worn by Ed Sheeran. Just days ago, news hit the headlines that the Thinking Out Loud singer had donated numerous items, including Ipswich Town merchandise, boxers and a bathmat, to a charity shop ahead of his homecoming gigs. 3 A woman has revealed that she drove three hours to Suffolk, desperate to get her hands on a pair of Ed Sheeran's pants Credit: TikTok/@lola_amuah 3 Lola Amuah paid £20 for the boxers and also got a pair of the singer's socks too Credit: TikTok/@lola_amuah 3 And this isn't the first time Ed Sheeran has donated his belongings to charity Credit: PA And Lola Amuah, a mother and bargain hunter from the UK, who 'seeks treasure in people's trash', was desperate to get her hands on some of Ed's pre-loved items. The Ed Sheeran superfan headed to East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) in Framlingham, Suffolk, in search of the 361 items that had been donated. Posting on social media, upon arriving at the charity shop, Lola gave her followers a close-up look at the rails of items and beamed: 'I drove three hours for Ed Sheeran's pants.' As she picked up a black pair of his undies, which were being flogged for £20, Lola gasped: 'There's a red hair on it, d'you reckon it's his hair?' Lola even spotted T-shirts, shoelaces and socks owned by the singer, as she explained: 'I don't know what to get, there's so much choice.' The savvy saver proceeded to sniff a pair of Ed's socks, as she stressed: 'I've gotta get these.' Lola then headed to the till, thrilled with her haul of goodies, as she told fans: 'You get a certificate of authentication with them…My life is made.' Scott Campbell, EACH e-commerce manager, said: "With Ed-mania sweeping through Suffolk, this is a perfect opportunity to maximise funds and raise as much as possible for our charity, while also getting in the spirit and having fun at the same time." Not only can Ed's fans buy his items from the charity shop in Suffolk, but they will even find items he has donated on the charity's online eBay page. Scott Campbell claimed it is going to be "fascinating" to see how much the items sell for, as he recognised: "Once again, Ed has come up trumps with an incredible, eye-catching assortment of clothing and items - from boxer shorts and bongo drums to jeans and jewellery. I spotted a gorgeous LBD in a charity shop for a fiver - when I Googled it I realised I'd bagged a £375 designer frock "Hopefully the momentum, interest and bidding will rumble on throughout the summer - with every pound raised making a difference and helping us continue our vital work supporting families and caring for children across East Anglia." And this isn't the first time Ed has donated his items to charity - he previously donated donated 450 items to the charity in 2022, which raised £30,000. My life is made Lola Amuah Also, when he became an ambassador for the charity in 2014, the musician raised £7,500 after donating 21 items, including a camouflage hoodie and pair of Adidas trainers. Genie Woodcock, retail central support manager, beamed: "What better time or place to snap us one of Ed's donations than in his hometown of Framlingham. "We're seizing the moment, and [are] excited to see what happens when these items go on sale." Top charity shop tips for bagging a bargain Ross Dutton has been a manager for Crisis's charity shops for four years and currently runs the charity's Finsbury Park shop in London. Choose your area - As a rule of thumb, the posher the area, the better quality the clothes that are donated. Don't hang around - If you see something you like, buy it, as it'll likely be gone when you come back Look out for cut-off labels - Some of your favourite high street stores will have deals with local charity shops to donate stock that isn't sold during their own sales. Often part of the deal is that they need to cut the labels off the clothes. Stay at home - While some charities have their own site, like Oxfam and Crisis. many also sell from dedicated eBay stores, such as British Heart Foundation and Scope. You won't get the range of bargains that you would get in a physical store, but if you're looking for something specific it may be worth checking online too. Social media users react But Lola's TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @lola_amuah, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 126,400 views. Social media users were gobsmacked by Lola's clip - but while some thought she needed 'therapy' for smelling his socks, others described buying Ed's previously owned pants as 'rotten.' Stalker behaviour TikTok user One person said: 'If you are serious then you need therapy. Why on earth would you want someone's used undies? Think about this. You are an adult.' Another added: 'As much as I love Ed Sheeran, I don't think I could buy his pants.' A third commented: 'That's f*****g rotten.' Meanwhile, someone else described Lola's actions as 'such weird behaviour,' whilst another agreed and wrote: 'Stalker behaviour.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
We went hunting in the charity shop's ‘rag house' and were stunned by our discoveries – we found a £80 bag & £600 shirt
IT'S where all the clothes, accessories and sundries go when they aren't sold at the charity shop. But one woman was lucky enough to be allowed to search through her local "rag house" - also known as a textile recycling centre - and was stunned by what she found. 7 7 7 7 Lola Amuah is a thrifting pro, and regularly shares videos of her antics on her social media pages. And in a recent TikTok, Lola posted a clip of herself and her thrifting pal Pete searching through the huge bins of items. Things began well as Lola spotted a Fjällräven Kånken backpack, which would usually retail for around £80. "Needs a bit of a wash but that's decent isn't it?!" a clearly delighted Lola said. Next up, she spotted an "early 2000s" Juicy Couture purse, which even had the monogrammed designer fabric inside. Bags seemed to be the theme of the day, as they then found a Mickey Mouse bag with "Oh Boy" written on the front. She then found a Winnie the Pooh plush backpack, and another backpack which was new with tags from TK Maxx to take home for her daughters. "What, what have you found?" Lola exclaimed, as Pete held up a football shirt with the name of Argentinian footballer Gabriel Batistuta on the back. "Is that real?" she questioned, to which Pete said it was, and admitted it would cost around £600 new. "How did he find a £600 shirt??" Lola captioned her video. I spotted a huge Jellycat bunny in my local charity shop and knew I'd hit the jackpot when I discovered how rare he is "Lots of good finds," one person commented on the clip. "Hoarders paradise in there!" Lola replied. "Omg WHERE is this?! Is it open to the public?" another pleaded. "This sadly isn't open to public," Lola said. "We have a business relationship for my live streams." "This is heaven!" a third gushed. Top charity shop tips for bagging a bargain Ross Dutton has been a manager for Crisis's charity shops for four years and currently runs the charity's Finsbury Park shop in London. Choose your area - As a rule of thumb, the posher the area, the better quality the clothes that are donated. Don't hang around - If you see something you like, buy it, as it'll likely be gone when you come back Look out for cut-off labels - Some of your favourite high street stores will have deals with local charity shops to donate stock that isn't sold during their own sales. Often part of the deal is that they need to cut the labels off the clothes. Stay at home - While some charities have their own site, like Oxfam and Crisis. many also sell from dedicated eBay stores, such as British Heart Foundation and Scope. You won't get the range of bargains that you would get in a physical store, but if you're looking for something specific it may be worth checking online too. "Please tell me you got that juicy purse?" someone else questioned. "I absolutely did! Had to!" Lola said in response. "I love your excitement at everything your find," another praised. "Please THE first bag," someone else gushed. As another added: "OMG I'd love that Batistuta, what a player!" 7 7 7
Daily Record
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Woman went down charity shop stairs and hit the jackpot - you won't believe what she found
A shopper has shared how she was in a charity shop in London and found the place where employees throw a popular toy in the charity shop bin - and it's not for the faint-hearted If you're eager to unearth treasures in the charity shop, sometimes it requires a bit of extra effort and creative thinking about where the best deals might be lurking. And if you're on the hunt for Jellycats, which remain incredibly popular, there's a specific spot you might want to delve into during your search. Charity shop aficionado Lola Amuah revealed that she'd visited a charity shop in London "that apparently always has Jellycats," but if you're keen to find these bargain teddies, you'll need to put in some additional legwork. Some previous fans are flogging 'retired' toys for more than twice the price on resale websites, but cheaper alternatives can always be found elsewhere. Occasionally, charity shop volunteers may not recognise that the stock they've received is a Jellycat and store them with the rest of the plush toys. This implies that if you're aiming to snag a bargain, you might have to rummage through the toy bins and sift through all the other soft toys that might not pique your interest. Lola ventured over to the children's section and initially had a general browse, discovering some Polly Pocket gems, and even a Funko Pop of Liam Gallagher for a mere £4.50, reports the Manchester Evening News. But when they descended downstairs, they struck the Jellycat goldmine, first finding a baby Jellycat book 'I am an avocado' for just £5.50, compared to the RRP of £14. According to the Jellycat website, this book "fixes onto the buggy, and is full of crinkly texture," making it ideal for little learners. Then, they headed to the "whole little pen of plushies," where Lola inquired: "But are there any Jellycats? She excitedly uncovered a Storm Octopus after rummaging through the plushie bin, which is totally out of stock on the Jellycat website. These exclusive soft toys are usually priced at £27 brand new, yet the charity shop was asking a mere £10. Next, she stumbled upon what seemed to be a Jellycat Bashful Bunny, tagged at just £6—these typically go for more than £20. It's worth noting that second-hand Jellycats in charity shops often lack tags, but this doesn't deter many collectors. A commenter expressed their inspired strategy: "I will ALWAYS look through the teddies since seeing your videos. Hoping to find a Jellycat soon". Another chimed in with approval: "Great finds!" Some might still be puzzled by the hype around Jellycats, questioning the fervent admiration they command and the high prices people are willing to pay for certain models. The fervour for Jellycat cuddly toys can be attributed to their exceptional blend of premium materials, whimsical designs teeming with creativity, and unparalleled plushness. Their endearing and playful charm resonates with kids and grown-ups alike, garnering an extensive cohort of avid collectors and enthusiasts. Jellycat stands out for its eclectic series of stuffed animals, spanning from time-honoured teddy bears to eccentric creatures and even food-inspired figures, ensuring they are coveted presents suited for diverse tastes and celebratory events. Their plush textures and huggable nature often create a lasting bond, fostering brand loyalty. Their aesthetic also aligns with social media trends, enhancing their visibility and allure in a world where folks enjoy sharing their favourite cuddly toys online. This blend of quality, innovation, and a dash of nostalgia contributes to their ongoing popularity. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
