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.

l Have never seen a charity shop so crammed so full of goodies. there are so many books here and…read morethe ornaments there must have been shelves upon shelves of the stuff. Items here range from the 50's to the modern day, pop along and you will be sure to find many a bargain. I did notice that the shop was staffed by younger people something that l have never seen before.

The Salvation Army charity shops are an unstoppable force…read more My winning streak for bargain hunting in the Glasgow Partick branch was carried forth, bizarrely, to the distant shores of Helensburgh. In amongst a plethora of clothes and kitschy vintage cushion covers, I uncovered the most coveted jumper in the history of Mankind. It's unnatural to fall in love with an item of clothing, but I did - it's my favourite jumper in the whole world. It even came with shoulder pads inside! (I cut them out.) This place is packed with genuine articles from the 80s and 90s that have slipped back in with the trend setters. West End studenty type shoppers would probably have an orgasm in here, especially when they looked at the price tag. I did when I saw the best jumper in the universe cost 2 quid! I wear this thing almost every day, seriously. It's magnificent. It's quite possibly the best bargain I have ever acquired. This place is teeming with bargains from all areas and the staff are really friendly. They seem to have a good sense of humour - you'd have to, to like the kind of jumpers I buy. I just love this shop. I never come out of here empty handed, and wear half the items I buy in here more than expensive stuff in my wardrobe. I'd spend the fiver on train fare to pilgrimage to Helensburgh's charity outlets even if I didn't have family down here!

It's places like this shop that lend weight to the claim that 'Hyndland Street is the new Byres…read moreRoad'. Fifteen years ago Byres Road was full of individual wee shops like this; today it's all coffee emporiums and charity outlets. I discovered Owen Bissett when doing my Christmas shopping in December. It's not the sort of place that would normally attract me, but I was looking for a nice present for my sister, and their window display looked inviting, so I decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I made that decision. The place is a veritable Aladdin's Cave of jewellery, bijoux, craft wares, designer knick-knacks and generally precious things (preeeeccccciouuusssss!). I soon found a lovely bracelet and necklace combo that my sister was delighted with, and would probably have ended up spending a lot more than I wanted to had not common sense kicked in. There's such a wide range of really unusual things in here, it is ideal if you're looking for that 'special gift' or just want a thing of beauty for yourself. I think my favourite items were the glass bowl sculptures with the natural wood stands - these large thick glass works appear to have been melted and poured onto driftwood or tree-branch tripods, so that they have flowed into the perfect shape for the support. I have no idea what I would use one for (and I couldn't afford one anyway), they were just lovely pieces of craftsmanship. A definite thumbs-up for the most original and unusual shop in Hyndland Street, if not the entire West End. Check it out - you're sure to find something you like.

I love, love, love this shop!…read more There are far too many beautiful things in stock, be it little trinkets, unique and interesting jewellery or gorgeous ornaments (and everything else in between), meaning that you'll be tempted to clear your bank account buying everything in sight! There's something here for all budgets, which is a bonus. I bought a gorgeous necklace for myself a while back that people always comment on, and it only cost £10. Regardless of price, you can be assured that whatever you buy will always be top quality. Owen's window displays are always eye-catching and well thought out; I defy you to walk past and not at least stop for a good look! Displays are changed regularly, which is a great way to showcase the wide range of what's on offer. I highly recommend liking the shop on Facebook too, as it's an extension of the window displays. The service is always fantastic, and everyone there is so knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. They'll point out things you might like or will leave you to browse the stock without being over-bearing. It's customer service done correctly, and it's refreshing to behold. It's a great place to go and treat yourself or a loved one, be it Christmas, birthdays or just for the sake of it. It's a truly unique store, and it's wonderful to see such a vibrant independent business thrive. I really can't sing the praises of this shop enough!

This is quite an old school charity shop: no fancy rails of "vintage items" or books claiming to be…read morefirst editions here: just racks of unsorted and sometimes ragged clothing, books in a pile and random CDs, all at a uniform price. So- it is a good one for browsing. At the same time, it also has a laundry service, as well as a cafe. So, it can, at least, guarantee that the second hand clothes are clean and you can always buy a cheap book when you fancy a coffee break. The staff, of course, are charming and fun, eager to help and always up for some chat.

Note to self: ripped jeans, old surplus Navy Jacket, scuffed up boots and messy haircut in the west…read moreend charity shops equals potential customer. The same gear worn in s southside shop equals thief, thief, stop the thief!!!!!! At least that the only conclusion i can come to after being followed in a charity shop...yes, followed.... " look out Mildred, if he fills that back pack with second hand clothing he could well cost the charity £s worth of profit!!!!!" OK, maybe i wasn't being followed, maybe she was just drawn to my lost little boy look and wanted to take me home, knit me a sweater and fill me with soup........i prefer to think she was following me, the alternative is to creepy for me. Aye well, the shop. Decent enough if a little on the dated side. The selection of guys clothes was, as is quite often the case, made up of dead man's clothes and cheap ASDA clothing, and the books, Cd's, DVDs etc were ok yet not as extensive as other places in this area. The main thing about this place, the thing that separates it form the rest of the charity shops is the inclusion of a coffee shop at the rear selling...coffee, cakes, scones etc. The staff also seem nice, when there not following you or eying you up as there next soup feeding victim..... Worth a visit? Yes. With so many good charity shops in this area you may as well just pop into this joint too.

This British Heart Foundation charity shop is a little small and VERY cramped. It has the usual…read moreselection of very unexciting charity shop clothes, and I'm afraid vintage-hunters won't find much joy here. It does however have some nice shoes and boots, and there was a reasonable amount of accessories on offer. The best thing about this charity shop is the book selection. Despite the small size of the store, they actually have a very large selection of books - which is great news for all you second-hand paperback lovers. If you can manage to squeeze through the rest of the charity shop stock, that is. In other news, this shop sells quite a nice selection of homeware such as classes, ornaments and vases. Some is second hand, but some is new - and the new stuff is actually quite nice. You might also be interested to know that they sell a range of new hair accessories. This includes wedding-style "fascinators" as well as general headbands. I'd had my eye on a 1920s style flower headband for a while, but hadn't been too keen to pay £15 for an Urban Outfitters one. British Heart Foundation to the rescue - they had one for £1.99. Bargain.

I have to admit that with so many charity shops along the road in certain parts of the city…read more*coughByresRoadcough*, I don't even see them anymore. I sometimes will look in, but I don't really see anything different than any other charity shop. I wandered into this one because I saw a bag in the window that was just what I was looking for. Inside, I found more; Clothes, jackets, shoes (lined up and displayed properly, the opposite of which is a personal pet peeve of mine); books (alphabetised), DVD's, CD's, and videos. The clothes are probably the best I've seen for a charity shop. Most of them are from notable high street stores, and the mistake that most charity shops make is that they notice the tag and then mark up the price. I don't necessarily feel that's fair considering it's used clothing. But this isn't true for the British Heart Foundation. They know what they've got, and they modestly price everything so that neither party feels as though they're getting ripped off. I like that. It's like ethical shopping.

Great value shop well organized and layout is easy to navigate prices are excellent staff are…read morefantastic friendly and helpful. Great selection of gents clothing and footwear.

My very favourite thing about this shop is their eclectic selection of nineties hits that they have…read morebooming out of their ghetto-blaster, with the chirpy staff singing along. Most recently, I was amused by hearing the No Mercy classic, "Where Do You Go? (my lovely)", whilst the hoodie wearing teen behind the counter sang along quite cheerfully. Hilarious soundtrack aside, this is a great big charity shop filled with loads of bags, books, shoes and scarves, as well as many many rails of clothing ordered by style and size, which is a nice little time saver. I find this to be the best shop of its kind in the area if you're looking for some books, as they have a great selection at very low prices, which is always a bonus. There are shelves filled with trinkets and pointless decorations that you would expect to find on your granny's fireplace, however there is the occasional little gem like pretty wine glasses. Definitely worth a visit for the impressive selection of nineties classics alone.

Getting dragged here upset me as it reminded me of being a kid getting dragged here by my Mum…read more 30 minutes later I realised what I always worried would happen had finally happened. I had met a girl that was just like my Mum. Regardless, there's some good stuff in here and it's quite tidy and spacious inside. Pricewise, it's somewhere between Primark and H & M. Always something in here on sale, but, as I learned, finding your size can take longer than making a cup of tea. A lot longer.

This is the second best of the 3 DPs in the city centre. It has a better selection than the one up…read moreat the Buchanan Galleries even though it appears to be smaller. Also with it being inside the St Enoch's centre you've got lots of shops in out of the rain!! The staff aren't as friendly as the other two shops, and i even had to complain about one guy a few years ago. But that aside, it is a great shop :)

£15 for a suit! £15 I tells thee! Popped in here the other week for a quick flick through the racks…read moreand stumbled upon a kick ass blue pinstripe suit (three piece) for fifteen of your earth pounds! Now normally I can never find an entire suit set to fit my odd body, but clearly this suit was purchased by my future self and left to charity I passed... yeah, that must be it. Beside this, the vibe of this shop is a little dif from your regular charity joint. The chick who I've seen in here on most occasions, has a slight hipster / librarian vibe going on, but minus the aloof manner. With this in mind, you can see that she puts out some effort into digging through the mountains of gear to find the odd hidden gem. So yeah, for vintage gear in the West End at non West End price... you could do worse than check out this joint.

This is quite a small Shelter shop, but has some great ways to display things such as jewelery and…read morehats. Unfortunately, they're not for sale... In the limited space, they stock the usual charity shop fare; clothes, bags, shoes, accessories, kitchen and homeware and general tat. There's nothing that special about this shop - although the girl behind the counter was very friendly.