(US, Canada) A shop that sells used goods for their owners (consigners) in exchange for a portion of the proceeds.
(US, Canada) A shop that sells used goods for their owners (consigners) in exchange for a portion of the proceeds.
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(North America) A shop which sells mainly used goods (especially clothes) at low prices.
(Australia, New Zealand) A shop, usually operated by a charity, to which new or used goods are donated, for sale at a low price.
(UK) A retail establishment run by a charitable organization in order to raise funds for its causes.
(British) A dealership selling cheap unwanted second-hand goods, or bric-a-brac, that have been collected for nothing as disposable items.
(US, Canada) A shop that deals in the repair of automobiles.