Are op shops becoming too mainstream — and unaffordable?

Are op shops becoming too trendy to actually help people in need? (ABC News)

For Australians in need, the local charity shop is a source of affordable and quality clothes, shoes, furniture and household items.

But growing interest in sustainable shopping and vintage clothing, along with the rise of the #thrifting trend on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram has seen an increase in the popularity of op shops.