Do you ever go to thrift shops? 
Of course yes!. I like them because  they are  retail establishments run by a charitable organization to raise money.
We have a few in our town and every once in a while I pop in. Sometimes they have really great stuff!
They really are as you said probably because they are a social enterprise in nature
I think some pretty large organizations run some of them. Like the Salvation Army, for example. They have a long history.
Yes, you can get items such as clothing, books, music albums, home videos, and furniture to buy and they are often donated by the public
Sometimes I donate clothes, furniture, and household items. You can get a tax deduction.
Charity shop
A charity shop, thrift shop or opportunity shop (colloquially referred to as an op shop) is a retail establishment run by a charitable organization to raise money. Charity shops are a type of social enterprise. They sell mainly used goods such as clothing, books, music albums, DVDs, and furniture donated by members of the public, and are often staffed by volunteers. Because the items for sale were obtained for free, and business costs are low, the items can be sold at competitive prices.
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