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Charity shops are often popular with the Poor and with college students on a fixed income, but they are also popular with various Subculture s. For example, Clothing from charity stores was often modified by early Punk rockers. In the United States shopping at a thrift store has become popular enough to earn a slang term, Thrifting . Some thrift stores also sell a limited range of new goods which may have some connection with the cause the charity supports. Oxfam stores, for example, sell Fair Trade food and crafts. Other stores may sell new Halloween supplies and decorations where old vintage clothes are popular for use as costumes. Some stores specialize in selling books, music, or bridalwear. The first charity shop in the United Kingdom was established by Oxfam in Broad Street, Oxford in 1948 . Oxfam has the largest number of charity shops in the UK with over 800 stores. Many of the Oxfam shops also sell books, and the organization now operate over 70 specialist Oxfam Bookshop s throughout the United Kingdom, making them the largest retailer of second-hand books in Britain. Oxfam also have stores in Jersey , Germany , Ireland , the Netherlands and Hong Kong . Other charities with a strong presence on high streets in the UK include Age Concern , Cancer Research UK , Help The Aged , Save The Children , Scope and Sue Ryder . Many local Hospice s also operate charity shops to raise funds. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS
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