$10 for a pair of used tongs? When secondhand prices are higher than new

For op shops, setting prices is a delicate balance. Too high and they risk pricing out customers, too low and it becomes difficult to cover costsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailI was at a tip shop looking for a whisk, expecting to find one for $1, maybe $2, when a small pair of tongs caught my eye. The price, written on the metal with permanent marker, was $10.I snapped a photo and sent it to a group of op-shopping friends. "Tip shop pricing!" I wrote. "Tell 'em they're dreamin'," one quipped. After all, a pair on Kmart's website that looked the same - but cleaner - cost $1.75.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...