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Re:'It's just vape, nail, charity shops': Can anything save ... by jarym on Wednesday November 04, 2026 @11:27AM (#50367932)
Sad but true, when economic times get tough then the grey/black market can survive better.
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Re:'It's just vape, nail, charity shops': Can anything save ... by christkv on Wednesday November 04, 2026 @11:31AM (#50367988)
Another variant I see are mobile phone case shops in super expensive rental locations selling 5-10 euro cases. Sure......
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Re:'It's just vape, nail, charity shops': Can anything save ... by tonyedgecombe on Wednesday November 04, 2026 @11:36AM (#50368069)
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Re:'It's just vape, nail, charity shops': Can anything save ... by jjgreen on Wednesday November 04, 2026 @11:36AM (#50368070)
Ah, you know Oxford street.
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Re:'It's just vape, nail, charity shops': Can anything save ... by doublerabbit on Wednesday November 04, 2026 @11:41AM (#50368152)
Could you pick me up an AI generated "I Love UK" tote bag if you're heading that way.
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Re:'It's just vape, nail, charity shops': Can anything save ... by varispeed on Wednesday November 04, 2026 @11:42AM (#50368173)
They are selling whatever you want to buy.

I've seen shops in London that don't even bother having any products on display. Just many blokes and a till.

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Re:'It's just vape, nail, charity shops': Can anything save ... by lifestyleguru on Wednesday November 04, 2026 @11:43AM (#50368186)
also candy stores, bubble tea...
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