As a volunteer of the small op-shop variety, I have seen this miracle with my own eyes.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/most-people-who-flock-to-op-shops-aren-t-looking-for-a-frock-20230418-p5d1bj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

For the fashion lover, a shirt and brooch from the local op-shop could be repurposed to wrap and decorate a more expensive gift of clothing, fashion books, perfume or make-up.

Source: https://cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au/news/2023-12-24/its-a-wrap-2/

So it's impressive indeed to raise and donate $100,000 in 12 months to community organisations - all from a local op-shop where most goods sell for just a few dollars.

Source: https://www.huntervalleynews.net.au/story/8453331/singleton-op-shop-raises-100k-for-community/?src=rss