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CHARITY TREASURES: Home run! A bargain baseball find

CHARITY TREASURES: Home run! A bargain baseball find

Saturday 14 September 2024

CHARITY TREASURES: Home run! A bargain baseball find

Saturday 14 September 2024


A leather baseball set is the quirkiest find this week from an avid thrifter who is using social media to share her love of second-hand shopping.

Bargain enthusiast Fiona Walker recently set up social media pages under the name 'Upstylejersey24' to encourage islanders to do their own digging for treasure to support good causes.

Express has partnered with her to showcase her favourite bargains each week.

This week’s favourite find was a childrens' leather baseball glove and ball found in Salvation Army's Minden Place store.

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Pictured: The baseball set was on sale for £5.

Fiona said: "Anyone for baseball? I must confess, I’d never actually seen a genuine baseball glove until I found this one recently, along with the ball, in the Salvation Army shop in Minden Place."

The glove was made by American sports manufacturer Rawlings, which specialises in baseball clothing and equipment.

This 11-inch glove is designed for a child aged 8 to 10.

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Pictured: Rawlings is well-known for its baseball products like those Fiona found

A popular brand, Rawlings makes over 2 million baseballs every year.

But at £5, Fiona's find is a true bargain as the retail price of the ball alone normally ranges between £5 and £8.

FIND YOUR OWN TREASURE...  

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church that offers diverse services to help those in need in local communities, such as food banks and Christmas present appeals. 

You can make a donation to their Jersey branch HERE or pay a visit to their charity shop below.

See more of Fiona's finds every week by following her page on Facebook or Instagram.

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