This is such a lovely charity shop - probably one of the nicest I've ever been too! I've been in a…read morecouple of times for a look and I absolutely love how it's laid out - essentially, it's split into four areas and laid out like a house. There's a bed, bathroom, living and men's/women's clothing areas. It's very cleverly done and is really appealing, especially compared to your standard charity shop. Prices are reasonable, there's a huge range of women's & men clothes and accessories (a whole drawer of ties!) as well as crockery/glassware, cards for Christmas (if you want to get in really early) and the usual bits you'd expect in a charity shop. It's worth paying this shop a visit just to see how nicely it's laid out, even if you're not planning on buying anything!

I thought I would do a review on this place, but for the time I was in it a few weeks back. All I…read morecan say is. I think it's a very posh looking charity shop. I liked it. Nipped in here the last time after finishing a cooking job. Giffnock is a lovely wee place. I think you'd need to be posh to live here:) a charity shop is just a charity shop. But this one just feels different.

This is a really big branch of Oxfam and it has a pretty trendy scene going on. You will find a lot…read moreof nice second hand goods here and will be helping a good cause too! They are always looking for volunteers who will be able to spare a couple of hours per week to help out with sorting stock and the general running of the shop, so if you do have the time it's a real worthwhile bit of experience. It is definitely worth having a browse at this Oxfam and you will more often than not find something that tickles your fancy. It's also great if you're having a clear out and have clothes that you don't wear anymore but are too good to throw out, Oxfam will appreciate your donations.

This shop is a good size, and just bursting with goodies and personality. There's a large section…read moredevoted entirely to books, for bookworms like myself. There's even a chair by the bookshelves, if you fancy having a wee preview of the book you're about to buy/a wee sit down. Clothing wise, prices were reasonable and there was great stock variety. My only complaint is that the rails were a tad too full, which didn't make for the easiest browsing. The thing I liked most about this shop was that the departments were equal; nothing dominated the shop. A lot of books, clothes and bric, and some vinyl too. - The perfect mix!

You might already know I'm not much of a charity shopper, and it's stores like this which are the…read morereason. This Shelter in Clarkston really seems to scrap the barrel in terms of what they're selling - I'd class it more like brik-a-brak than anything with any real value, but a lot of the stuff is priced accordingly. They have a wall of crockery/tableware which was mostly around £1, as well as books, CDs, DVDs etc for pretty low prices too. They also have clothes and kids toys. Would I go back? In Clarkston, there's tonnes of charity shops and this one felt a little too junky for me, so no. Two stars.

Love this shop. Great volunteers…read more Love the mix, previous reviewer critisiced bric a brac , that's why for me it is a go to shop.

This is one of 20 charity stores in Scotland raising money for chest, heart and stroke related…read moreillnesses. They fund research into all aspects of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and the social impact of these conditions. This like many other charity shops, is full to the brim of clothing, books, childrens toys, CDs and other bric-a-brac. They also have a sign on the window saying "Donate, don't waste." So if you're thinking about having a spring clean and need to shift some unwanted items then I'm sure they'd be more than happy to take them off your hands here.

As Eleanor points one this is one of a relatively small chain of Scottish charity shops aimed at…read morehelping chest, heart and stroke related illnesses. This is one of the main reasons that I really admire this place; seen as Scotland's population is indeed prone to these sorts of medical problems. In fact, a close friend recently had a family loss due to a sudden and massive heart attack in her sleep and at only 43 years old. Anyway, back to this particular charity shop. It's a decent size and has a good selection of stock. This includes knickknacks, books, magazines, records, tapes and cds as well as clothes, shoes and tons of kiddies toys. I realise, there is still some stigma attached to charity shops and I imagine, this is especially the case when it comes to children's books and toys. Which is a real shame because they do have some really nice and reasonably priced stock in here. Luckily, I don't know anyone with young kids, so this is something I can't take advantage of - but if you do, it's definitely worth a look. Other items to look out for in here have got to be sensible, good quality work clothes and - the odd time - shoes. Not all sparkles and excitement, I know. But I do have a real bug bare about spending loads of well earned cash on work clothes that immediately get shoved into the washing machine after a shift. Of course, it's not all about going buying mad; the other side of the coin if, of course, donating any unwanted items you have hidden under the bed. So pop along.

I'm in complete agreement with the previous reviewer on this one. Cosgrove appears to have three…read moreshops on the one street, with each selling a little bit of everything. With some crackin realistic proper charity shop prices (80p for a book! i love it) and some right wee gems of the eclectic and eccentric nature (waffle iron anyone?) this holey trinity of charity shops is a must if your in this neck of the woods. My tip would be to spend most of your time in what looks like the main shop which is next to 1901 Deli, it may have the smalled selection of books of the three, however it has more bits, bobs and what nots.... To be entirely honest, i found the charity shops in this area to be of an extremely high quality. Ok they don't go for the 'vintage' market as much as there West End cousins, however the prices and quality of the gear is second to none. Excellent experience.

A real old school charity shop, with all sorts of strange treasures hidden away in the chaos. I…read morehave bought video recorders, books- at bargain prices, since they operate a special "one price fits all" policy- furniture and cutlery here. They really have avoided that modern charity shop trend of vetting items, and theming the store. This makes it a delight to browse, even if you have to be careful not to knock anything over. Cosgrove seems to own three shops on the street, and although there was a time when one was more about furniture, they all offer the same collision of second hand goods. Recently, they told me that they were not accepting electrical items anymore, which is a shame... I had some cheap lamps out of here that served me for three years. Unswayed by fashion, Cosgrove has that real old school charity atmosphere: dive in and enjoy.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder warning!!!!!!…read more If you are at all in any way effected by OCD then i whole heartily recommend giving this place a wider than wide berth. I toddled in the other day for a nosey and was instantly over come by the piles upon piles of...well.....everything....everywhere....in piles.....with nowhere to walk......nowhere to turn......i couldn't breathe.......aaahhhhhhhhhhhh....yeah, you get the point. Now i have no doubt that there are some god finds in this joint and that some charity shop treasure finders will see this place as a challenge rather than a mental breakdown inside four walls. For me though its all just a bit too much. Good luck if thou ventures to this home of stuff, its for a good cause and i hope your time here is less damaging than mine.

I was enticed into this establishment by the tacky Persian cat ornament batting its eyelashes at me…read morefrom the window. Since it was a ceramic cat wearing a pink hat I just had to go in. Once inside I couldn't really move - there was a narrow foot passage excavated by the owners but I couldn't really concentrate on looking at any particular section since everything was strewn all over the place. Now I like clutter and I'm not neurotic about mess but even for me there wasn't much space to browse. This can be fun if you've got half an hour to spare but to find something good in here would be like finding a needle in a haystack. I accidently wandered behind the cash desk because I thought it was a video and jewellery stand! I wouldn't bypass it - sometimes I like digging for gold in places like this because you feel a real sense of achievement when you eventually find something you like - but it's a bit unmanageable! I'm sorely tempted to volunteer in here not only for the cause, but for the gross undertaking of doing a Kim and Aggie number and cleaning this place up. You would get such an overwhelming sense of achievement and hopefully it would help them further shift their stock!

This is old school: furniture and books all at the same random prices: loads of bad CDs and the odd…read moretreat. This still sells electric gods, which can come as ashock in these safety conscious times. However, this is worth checking for old fashioned, good quality furniture.

This branch of Debra is the biggest I've seen. They have a large selection of furniture, in…read moreparticular, everything from desks, lamps to sofas. I did notice that the prices were rather steep in comparison to the St. Margaret of Scotland Hospice across the road who have a stack of equally lovely furniture for a fraction of the price. In addition to furniture, Debra also has a range of ornaments, books, CD's, toys and everything is very well organised with friendly staff too. I noticed a funky ceramic pear and a cute cuddly toy whale but I think he'd seen better days to be honest...