Here we have Consignment stores which work a little differently. The "donor" and the shop split the proceeds from the sale. Things start at a higher price that is still a good deal, maybe 1/3 of retail, and then the price falls on a weekly schedule. The shops are picky about what they'll take, but the selection is usually great. Also, it might sound weird, but the clothes tend to be of better quality because they're the ones that stood up to a couple of washings (stuff that just falls apart never makes it there).