By Natalee Kerr
A Geelong op shop’s “unique” range is winning bargain-hunters while providing vital support to the community, according to its manager.
Hunter Gatherer was an “upmarket” take on a community seconds store, Jenni Calleja said.
“We stock high-quality and unusual products like vintage markets do but at more affordable prices.
“A lot of people haven’t realised we’re an opportunity store, so we’ve actually had to put a sign outside to let people know.”
The store had tapped into a new market of shoppers visiting an op shop for the first time, Ms Calleja said.
“We’ve had quite a few people come in that have never op shopped before but after shopping with us they’ve said they’ll continue to in the future.
“We’ve got a lot of regulars returning on a weekly basis now, too.”
Ms Calleja described the store as a “one-stop-shop” for items including records, furniture, fashion and accessories.
“We source unusual products, and we’re continually restocking our store daily.
“Our passion is to encourage the community to see that recycled goods hold their quality and timeless appeal.”
Brotherhood of St Laurence uses proceeds from the shop, at 2/129 Pakington St, Geelong West, to help disadvantaged Victorians.
