Rotary Recycle

“Have shopped here for quite a few years but of late have noticed that it's no longer a thrift/op shop. Prices have increased considerably and it's not even worth a pop in anymore. Was great when Sandy Kemp was in charge, not so much now. Very disappointing!!!”

“Decent find however I picked up a few items and right when I was paying for them , the lady at the counter increased the price of an item verbally even though it said something different on the price label. Although it was just a two dollars increase, it was very awkward and I have no explanation why they did that.”

“Pitty being an opshop we can't exchange a clothing which doesn't fit. When inquired the volunteer/staff response was very abrupt and saying no... we have a changing room you should have tried on so we can't exchange. I can just let it go if it is 2 or 3 dollars. This item is $15 mind you. It is lot a of money for a pensioner.”

“This is an absolutely well maintained op shop with very friendly volunteers who are very helpful. I loved the display items as it was all neatly placed and the shop is very clean. I found 2 costumes for my kid in the op shop and they were very good quality. One of the costumes was even at half price as it was a pink tag item. There was a baby item which I wasn’t too sure if it was the item I wanted, and the volunteer very kindly opened it for us to look at it. The volunteers also gave us some books to read to my little one when we bought the scooby doo costume for my little one. It was a really nice sweet surprise for us. Thank you!”

“Having lived in the area for 20 years and volunteered in many op shops myself, I like to think I have quite the understanding of our community, and in particular Rotary. I admire our volunteers and the work they do, so by all means, I will continue to support them. However, I have found the prices to be outrageous for clothing here after many good years and great finds. Up to $50-$60 for simple shirts, albeit half of the RRP, is ridiculous. There is no warranty from an opshop on clothes that have been donated, no consumer protection and these clothes have been worn before. I am happy to donate to charities but this undermines their very purpose of their existence and is really disappointing. The pricing here completely disregards their mission to support the local community, create friendships and inspire goodwill. Where do you want the people who can't afford $60 on a shirt (let alone second hand items) to go?”