Upstairs, Downstairs
I live in a very 'upmarket' part of London. There are several charity shops in the area that had good to excellent quality goods. One, The Red Cross, was particularly good. However, about a year ago it had a very expensive makeover, it now looks like a bit like a 'designer' shop. Obviously thinking of appealing to a more upmarket clientele.
It still has all the same sort of stuff going through it but prices have risen, in some cases by a factor of ten. Result? Hardly anybody goes there...
Bit off topic... sorry. I'll collect my shabby Prada coat...