SO Mr Brian Roach of the City Mission thinks we all need to change our perception of their Op shops (Examiner, August 24).
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Well Brian over the years your management has forgotten that Op shop is short for opportunity, giving the battlers a chance to buy something they need at a reasonable price?
Your core business should still be affordability and after a stroll through your shops that seems to be a scarce commodity.
The good and generous people who donate items can get very upset to see high prices on their donated goods, this could contribute to the decline in quality goods mention in the article.
If goods are not wanted, set up a free corner and let people help themselves, a lot of people are still too proud to ask for help.
_ RON BAINES, Kings Meadows.