SPCA op shop Otago first
Volunteers Linda Morton, of Clyde, Marian Bennetts, of
Alexandra, and SPCA inspector/fundraiser Helen Saunders,
outside the new SPCA opportunity shop in Alexandra's
Centennial Ave. Photo by Lynda Van Kempen.
The shop opened on Monday, and had a queue of customers waiting by the time the door was unlocked at 10am. Business was brisk with a steady stream of sales.
Alexandra-based SPCA inspector and fundraiser Helen Saunders said the shop was a first for the organisation in Otago.
It would be staffed by volunteers and goods were donated by the public, but the shop would have to "pay its own way" by generating enough income to cover rent and power, she said.
Stock includes used clothing, from formal gowns through to work gear, books, art works, "bric-a-brac", jewellery and SPCA merchandise.
Mrs Saunders said the shop would not affect the Salvation Army's Alexandra shop as research had shown having more than one opportunity shop in a town brought in more outside customers.
Outside customers!!!! Yes you will little SPCA shop. Next road trip I am there with bells on.
ReplyDeleteThank you sweet, me too, Cats and op-shops the best combination.
I don't think having more than one charity/op shop in a place is a problem, there are often several within short distances of each other here, and they all seem to be busy and keep going. Depends on the donations rather than customers, I reckon. Let us know what it's like when you visit! xx
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