A bold choice to jack up the prices on select second-hand garments has drawn criticism from angry op-shoppers after a number of charities introduced a “premium” range. 

Charities such as the Salvation Army have begun to charge more for certain items—such as anything designer, rare, high quality or vintage.  

The Salvos have introduced a ‘Street Boutique’ range, where the average garment is priced  50-100% higher than items in its regular stock, but is populated with labels such as Scotch and Soda, Obus, Elk and the like.