Op Shoppers Play Game Of Chicken As They Peruse Same Clothing Rack From Opposite Sides

VICKI DERWENT | Lifestyle | CONTACT

An intense game of chicken was played today in a local op shop in Betoota’s flight path district as two shoppers fiercely perused the women’s tops clothing rack. 

Ava Lewin, a 22 year old media and communications student was participating in her weekly op shop when she was challenged by 72 year old veteran op shopper, Helen Johnson. Starting on opposite ends of the clothing rack, the two women flicked through the tops waiting to see who would pull out first before bumping into the other. 

Ava who was flicking through at such speed, started to forget the purpose of her shop. 

“Sometimes you just move so fast through those tops, your hands are moving faster than your brain. Like a bowling ball rolling down a never ending hill.” 

Competitor, Helen, doesn’t like to let her age hold her back. 

“These young people come in, looking for vintage shit, filming what they buy, they get in the way.” 

“I’m just looking for a good old fashioned, size 16, 100% cotton blouse with an interesting pattern or anything from Millers” Helen told the Advocate. 

As the ladies whipped through the tops, onlookers were concerned that there was going to be a serious collision. 

Customer, Ray Wilson thought he was going to have to step in. 

“Look I just didn’t want to see any violence, especially woman on woman violence. That shit can get really serious, they have more parts to worry about.” 

Luckily for Ray, the collision was avoided when Ava found a vintage Supre bandeau top from 2004. 

“Once I saw the hot pink font I knew I was in for something special. I had to buy it straight away so I could sell it on my Depop for $55” Ava shared.