The Charity Show
BITES#4: Jackpot in the charity shop! Jaw dropping finds from across the UK
Published: 31 March 2025 at 01:01 Europe/London
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Welcome back to The Charity Show Bites! Your bitesize fix of charity sector surprises—quick, sharp, and packed with hidden gems.
This week, Tim and Piers explore jaw-dropping discoveries made in UK charity shops in recent years, proving that treasure really can be found among the second hand books and DVDs. From a £56,000 Bible to a £1 vase worth nearly half a million, these stories show just how valuable charity shops can be when it comes to boosting income for good causes.
📖 The £56,000 Bible—how an Oxfam shop in Chelmsford hit the jackpot with a centuries-old discovery.
⚡ Harry Potter gold—the first editions lurking in charity shops, with one selling for £69,000!
🎵 The £4,000 Beatles record—how a simple typo turned a vinyl into a collector’s dream.
🏺 The £1 vase that changed everything—the jaw-dropping story of an overlooked antique selling for £484,000.
🤔 Ethical dilemmas of charity shop treasure hunting—should you tell the shop when you spot a hidden gem?
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