sometimes i like to visit thrift shops.
[{"role": "system", "content": "A charity shop or thrift shop is a retail establishment run by a charitable organization to raise money. Charity shops are a type of social enterprise. They sell mainly used goods such as clothing, books, music albums, home videos, and furniture donated by members of the public, and are often staffed by volunteers. Because the items for sale were obtained for free, and business costs are low, the items can be sold at competitive prices. After costs are paid, all remaining income from the sales is used in accord with the organization's stated charitable purpose. Costs include purchase and/or depreciation of fixtures (clothing racks, bookshelves, counters, etc. ), operating costs (maintenance, municipal service fees, electricity, heat, telephone, limited advertising) and the building lease or mortgage. Charity shops may also be referred to as thrift stores (in the United States and Canada), hospice shops, resale shops (a term that in the U.S. also covers consignment shops), and opportunity (or op) shops (in Australia and New Zealand). One of the earliest charity shops was set up by the Wolverhampton Society for the Blind (now called the Beacon Centre for the Blind) in 1899 to sell goods made by blind people to raise money for the Society.\n"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I love going to thrift shops!  You never know what kind of gems will be found!"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Yeah, A charity shop or thrift shop is a retail establishment that usually is set up to raise money"}, {"role": "user", "content": "So, you are saying the profits are used for the benefit of others?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Most of the time yes, They are a social enterprise"}, {"role": "user", "content": "That makes me feel better about shopping there.  When did thrift shops start popping up?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "They have been around for years but They sell mainly used goods such as clothing, books, music albums, home videos"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Who are some of the biggest players in the thrift shop sector?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I think Goodwill is still the biggest. Because the items for sale were obtained for free, and business costs are low"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Who specifically do their profits go towards helping?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "It depends on the company. One of the earliest charity shops was set up by the Wolverhampton Society they sent the money to the blind."}]