The humble rummage through old bric-a-brac at an op shop could soon be under threat, with one South Australian store charging a $5 entry fee for prospective customers.

A member of the Facebook group Op Shopping Australia posted a photo last week, taken in Burra, showing a window sign at vintage store Goosey Goosey Gander, alerting customers of the charge.

“$5 entry refundable on purchase, regular customers free,” the sign reads.

The person who shared the photo was shocked by the pricey ask.

“Well, this is certainly something I’ve never seen before – second-hand store charging entry fee,” they began.

“Daughter just stopped by Burra, SA and came across a store called Goosey Goosey Gander. Must be making a tidy profit taking $5 per each person who doesn’t buy anything (imagine the touris

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