“Rip off”: Charity shop blasted over extortionate sale
A local charity shop has come under fire for selling a pair of designer shoes for a hefty sum.
The op-shop at Palm Beach on the Gold Coast is selling a pair of gold embellished Christian LouBoutin loafers for $500 after being discounted from $1,483.
The eye-watering price tag was posted to Facebook and caused outrage among locals, as the shoes were propped up on a red velvet pillow.
A woman by the name of Jo Sherwood posted the image to the Palm Beach community Facebook page, writing, “You know when Palmy has gone really upmarket (sic) … designer shoes at Vinnies.”
Despite her claims, a spokesperson for the St Vincent de Paul Society has clarified the designer loafers were not from a Vinnies but another independent op shop in the area.
Many were quick to slam the hefty price tag, calling the sale a “rip-off”.
“It’s bloody disgusting the prices they charge on anything. I saw a Kmart dress in there last week, they were selling it for more than Kmart sold it for,” another wrote.
Others were quick to call out many op shops who seem to have forgotten who they are there for.
“Think they need to remember they are selling donated goods, not operating a boutique store,” someone replied.
Another said that “all op shops have forgotten that they are meant to be there for the poor people, not just the hipsters.”
Image credits: Facebook