A second-hand clothing store has been slammed by a shopper who spotted a designer jacket's eye-watering price.
The Brisbane woman was shocked by the Burberry blazer's $850 price tag at an op-shop near her home,asking: 'Who shopping at an op-shop could ever afford that?'
The checked wool blazer from the designer label's Summer/Spring collection in 2020 retailed for about €2,300 in Europe,or A$3,850,when first released.
It's price on online marketplaces has since plummeted to about A$1,150,making it still more expensive than the op-shop price.
A number of Aussies said the price reflects the skyrocketing cost of second-hand items at both charity and for-profit op-shops.
One Facebook user said customers who can only afford cheaper second-hand items have been left behind.
'It's not like it used to be to be,when it was for the poorer people to shop and get a bargain,' a Facebook user wrote.
'You might as well go to a retail shop and you can buy most things cheaper.'
The designer label's blazer (pictured) was part of its 2020 Spring/Summer collection and originally retailed for about €2,850
A Salvos store was criticised last week after a shopper found a pair of used R.M. Williams boots for $400 despite the fact they cost $649 brand new.
'That's disgusting. It's supposed to be a shop to help people. It's getting ridiculous,' one wrote.
'Daylight robbery. They get everything for free and sell for ridiculous prices. Sometimes it's cheaper to go to Kmart,' a second added.
Another commenter said: 'They are a business,now they have forgotten people actually go there to shop because they have little money to spend.'
Op-shops were started to offer items at bargain prices with the money raised diverted to helping those in need.
The Salvation Army states on its website: 'Our Salvos Stores and op-shops specialise in the sale of pre-loved items generously donated by the Australian public.
'You can find a second-hand or vintage piece at an affordable price while helping raise funds to support our vital work in the community.'
Daily Mail Australia contacted the Salvation Army for comment.
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