Tight-fisted? Yorkshire man? A Scot even? Not everyone surely........ (Here it's someone with a hedgehog in his pocket!)
Before I continue I must say that I'm a volunteer for Emmaus and give not only my time but my working experience to repair, restore and provide a second life to all things woodwork.
I see charity is in three stages here.
1) Goods are offered free by the general public and businesses for reuse or pleasure of others.
2) Like me volunteers take time to prepare it all for sale to clients who come to our establishment looking for cheaply priced items but good for a new life to the benefit of others.
3) Clients come to view what's for sale and purchase at the price asked hopefully knowing where the proceeds go.
Replies here so far relate to the third stage of charity as I see it and it appears to be generally in the realms of getting a good bargain (there are always plenty!). Why the shop or charity is there is not relevant it seems.
I have no objection to anyone offering less than the asking price if you feel the charity can do
without that extra little bit of cash. I assure you that any charity loses money if it's known to be open to accepting bargainning. Yes, we're greedy too! Above all you're not obliged to buy.
I know everyone has their opinion but like I said above we aren't talking car boot sales. We are talking money for folk who are a lot less fortunate than we are.
Respect to all but please pay generously!