Australians have been left stunned by the high price of a pair of boots on sale at a charity shop normally known for its bargains to help those in need.
The second-hand RM Williams boots sold at a Salvos store for $400, while a brand new pair cost $649.
“I love a bargain at a thrift store. The prices are unbelievable these days.”
Many were shocked by the high price of the pair of boots.
“That’s disgusting. It’s supposed to be a store to help people. It’s getting ridiculous,” said one.
“Daylight robbery. They get everything for free and sell it for ridiculous prices. Sometimes it’s cheaper to go to Kmart,” added a second.
A fourth said: ‘They’ve become a business now, they’ve forgotten that people actually go there to shop because they don’t have much money to spend.’
Another said: ‘I went to Salvo with my daughter, she was looking for a dress for a fancy dress party. My goodness, some of the prices are higher than when you buy a brand new dress.’
Facebook users kicked the Salvos in the ass for selling a pair of used RM Williams boots for $400
Salvos’ website states: ‘You can find a second-hand or vintage piece at an affordable price and at the same time raise money to support our important work in the community’
An Australian told me that he bought RM Williams boots from a Salvos store a few years ago for just $10.
However, others defended the charity shop.
“Remember, Salvos are here to help those in need. The money raised from these goods goes to charity programs, and just because they’re not a bargain for you, doesn’t mean they won’t be a bargain for someone else!”
In a comment on the Facebook post it was mentioned that they had purchased RM Williams boots a few years ago at a Salvos store for just $10
‘Salvos and the like still have to pay rent for the property, water, most have a truck to pick up and deliver stuff, it all costs money.’
“Most of them are volunteer-run with maybe one paid employee. Then there are dump runs to get rid of a bunch of donated stuff that can’t be sold for whatever reason.”
Opshops are known for offering items at bargain prices to help those in need, especially during this current cost of living crisis.
The Salvation Army website states: ‘Our Salvos Stores and charity shops specialise in the sale of second-hand items generously donated by the Australian public.’
“You can find a second-hand or vintage item at an affordable price while raising money to support our important community work.”
Daily Mail Australia has contacted the Salvation Army for comment.