Op Shops reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 159 Reddit reviews across 15 subreddits and 35 posts to rank the best Op Shops brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/melbourne, r/brisbane, r/Toowoomba, r/perth, r/Wellington. Top-rated brands include Salvos (3.8/5), Op Shop (4.3/5), Vinnies (3.7/5).
Stats
Reviews159
Subreddits15
Posts35
Brands56
Products66
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#1
Salvos
3.8
(19)
"The Salvo is incredible"
"Salvos Sydney Rd Coburg is awesome at the moment."
"Mt Gravatt Salvos has very good quality - some shirts/pants/suits are almost new"
"I like the Salvo's at Cas next to the blood bank and also the one at Nightcliff near the post office"
"Salvo's Fawkner is the champion of bargain basement Franco-Cozzo-Wog-Chic homewares."
"Abbotsford Salvos is not bad."
"Salvo's Abbotsford is the best op-shop in Melbourne. Clothes and homewares are still some of the cheapest in Melbourne."
"The salvos in Rowville has a great furniture section!"
"Salvos on Sydney rd near Albion st in Brunswick."
"The Salvos in Abbotsford and Collingwood are pretty good for furniture."
#2
Op Shop
4.3
(16)
"Absolute best. I'm unwaivering on this stance."
"I love The Book Shed in stirling!"
"I love The Book Shed so much!"
"Serendipity Op Shop!!"
"Some days even have things like name brand prams and essential equipment in."
"I’ve done well at the butler op shops."
"Try Mum 2 Mum in Morley!"
"Savers is usually worth a look too."
"There’s a few large op shops at Brendale & Strathpine that stock furniture."
"There is a string of large-format op shops along Sandgate Road at Virginia."
#3
Vinnies
3.7
(13)
"Vinnies in Belconnen behind the post office has a great kids section."
"Vinnies in Braddon- all the baby clothes/toys/books are $1"
"I got three pieces of cut crystal serving platters."
"St Vinnies on William St, Northbridge has a good selection of vintage clothes."
"The Vinnies up in Kelburn Village is usually worth a look."
"Vinnies on Ruthven is great."
"Vinnies on the corner of Long and Ruthven st recently had a sale on formal and wedding wear."
"Vinnies on Ruthven has really good dresses."
"Vinnies is pretty great too."
"Try Kenmore or the valley vinnies"
#4
Savers
3.8
(11)
"I'd recommend Savers. Also kids clothing markets like All for Kids."
"+1 for Savers. They have massive floor areas."
"Savers Northland is better for furniture in my experience for those up north."
"Honestly have found some cool things in Brunswick savers."
"Savers Greensborough and the op shops out in Croydon and Kilsyth both in my experience tend to have great stuff."
"Go to Savers."
"A new huge one called Savers opened in Surry Hills."
"Savers usually has a good range of non-clothing items."
"Savers in Brunswick usually has some good treasure."
"Savers is great on selection but prices have been jacked for ages."
#5
Lifeline
4.3
(8)
"I got a $300 Reiss dress for $6.25."
"We did this cycle for 3 weekends in a row and got everything we needed."
"New springfield lifeline has a good mens selection"
"I’ve found the lifeline in clayfield or the one near RBWH pretty good!"
"I love the Gatton Lifeline too."
"Lifeline Vintage Revival in West End (upstairs level) and Serendipity op shop just behind it are both good."
"Lifeline at the Range shopping centre. That one tends to have more formal wear and brand stuff."
"Agree those would be the best two for formal wear, with the Lifeline having more (and probably a bit more exsy)."
#6
Salvation Army
4.0
(8)
"Brookfield Salvation Army, definitely the best in town."
"Salvos Stores Enoggera is one of my faves!"
"The Salvation Army op shop near Ngaruranga. They have labelled stuff at the front of the shop. Other clothing is good quality."
"Salvation army birkenhead."
"Salvation Army stores are the most reasonably priced with the best range."
"Salvation Army family stores on Taranaki St and in Newtown."
"Great one for furniture (I’m a local). However, I can’t condone the anti LGBTIQ values from Salvation Army, so I don’t shop there."
"Salvation Army JVille is ok hospice shop in Petone is great but a bit more exxy."
#7
ADRA
4.0
(5)
"The ADRA is epic."
"ADRA at mori is massive."
"Adra/Hillview at Morisset is huge and cheap!"
"Adra at morriest is the biggest but it being taken over by the Seventh day Adventist church."
"ADRA in the Bell st mall have wedding dresses and often have a couple of formal dresses with them."
#8
Lifeline Emporium
4.7
(3)
"Lifeline Emporium seems to have the most votes, I will 100% check them out first."
"Definitely Lifeline Emporium. Jo and her team are ahhhmazing and their service is exceptional."
"There’s the Lifeline Emporium just north of the CBD and a larger Vinnies shop in South Toowoomba on Ruthven St."
#9
Opportunity for Animals
4.3
(3)
"Opportunity for Animals in Miramar is choice. Gets a ton of weta workshop/fx donations, so you can find cool employee shirts if that’s your thing."
"Opportunity for Animals: Mostly clothing."
"Opportunity for Animals (who have also just opened up a new store on Cuba St next to Spacesuit, incidentally)"
#10
Brotherhood of St Laurence
4.3
(3)
"Brotherhood of St Laurence in Moonee Ponds, that place is the best."
"If you have a Brotherhood of St Laurence near you, I’d highly recommend. The one in greensborough (near savers) has a 50c and $1 rack right outside."
"My local is the Brotherhood of St Laurence on Lygon St, and that’s alright too though does tend to be priced slightly higher."
#11
8 Bit Anarchy
4.0
(3)
"Also second 8 Bit Anarchy in Midland."
"8 Bit Anarchy. I collect VHS movies and I traded some there recently."
"8bit anarchy Midland"
#12
Orphans and Widows
3.0
(4)
"I find it has the best range, still actually has reasonable prices and the staff have been helpful every time I’ve been there."
"Orphans and Widows on Russell st have some formal dresses and brand name clothes which are a bit pricier for op shops."
"If you don't have luck at those two, the Widows and Orphans on Russel St sometimes has some too."
"Orphans & Widows lacks organisation and staff are anything BUT helpful."
#13
Red Cross
4.0
(3)
"Red Cross Shop in Woden currently have a tonne of brand new baby clothes and accessories"
"Bridge Rd Red Cross is my top pick."
"Red Cross Collingwood (328 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066)"
#14
Retropolis
3.7
(3)
"Retropolis is a great vintage market"
"Retropolis in Preston, and lost and found in Brunswick street (Fitzroy) sounds like your vibe."
"Retropolis in Preston (northern suburbs) is great but on the pricier side."
#15
Helping Hands Op Shops
5.0
(2)
"Helping Hands op shops are the best for baby and kids clothes! Very cheap and excellent range."
"I really like the Helping Hands op shops, especially the Preston and Airport West locations."
#16
Sacred Heart Mission Op Shop
5.0
(2)
"Sacred Heart Mission Op Shop - Chapel street has beautiful furniture for a good price."
"My favourite is Sacred Heart Mission Op Shop. I've found the most things there compared to others in the area."
#17
Helping Hands
4.5
(2)
"Helping Hands at Preston, Brotherhood at Moonee Ponds."
"Helping Hands is great!"
#18
Hospice
4.0
(2)
"Orewa hospice."
"Hospice Shop, New Lynn."
#19
Facebook Marketplace
4.0
(2)
"All the best cheap/free secondhand furniture I’ve gotten has been from Facebook marketplace."
"I recommend having a look at FB marketplace - may save you some time"
#20
CoCO's
4.0
(2)
"CoCO’s Dandenong - tons of it and amazing prices."
"Okay for furniture but better for kitchen homewares."
#21
Retro Star
4.0
(2)
"For vintage clothing, one option is Retro Star on Swanston Street"
"Retrostar near Flinders St Station is really good"
#22
Sacred Heart
4.0
(2)
"I love the Sacred Heart stores on Brunswick St and Nicholson St. Especially for inner city, they are really reasonably priced and have a great selection."
"Start at Sacred Heart on Commercial Rd, walk two blocks East and about 5 blocks South and you should hit a dozen; a mix of very good to decent charity op shops mixed with a few privately owned."
#23
Tip Shop
3.5
(2)
"The tip shop can be great for books if you haven't been"
"Up until recent new management the tip shop was incredible, now hit or miss."
#24
Savemart
3.5
(2)
"Savemart Greerton has a really big range of all sorts."
"Savemart is the best bet for range, but they have got expensive but still Op Shop pricing."
#25
High St Op Shops
3.5
(2)
"I second High St, Northcote."
"There’s a decent number of op shops on high street Northcote. A bit more expensive, as it attracts the thrifting crowd."
#26
Shop 89
3.5
(2)
"Shop 89 in Miramar is one of the last remaining places that are properly priced."
"Shop 89: Variety, but not much furniture."
#27
Samaritans
3.5
(2)
"The Samaritans op shop in Wallsend usually have (drinking) glasses priced at 5 for $1. I've got some other great bargains there too"
"Samaritans near Hamilton Station is still very reasonable."
#28
Sallies
3.0
(2)
"Sallies Miramar has a few beds at the moment."
"Sallies: Overpriced variety, but reasonable LP selection."
#29
Retroworld
3.0
(2)
"Retroworld at The Carlisle Collective on Oats Street in Carlisle open 10am to 3pm Wednesday to Sunday. It is a bit more expensive than most other retailers"
"Retroworld 134 oats st carlisle."
#30
ADRA Op Shop
5.0
(1)
"ADRA Op Shop Curry Street Nambour is like one of those old style forgotten op shops that you have to rummage through to find a bargain."
#31
Sunshine Store
5.0
(1)
"It’s all 50c and the range is huge. Def try the Sunshine store for baby clothes."
#32
Haywards Auction House
5.0
(1)
"Haywards auction house is great."
#33
Mooloolah Valley Op Shop
5.0
(1)
"Mooloolah Valley OP shop, still super cheap and lots to choose from."
#34
St Veronica Thrift Shop
5.0
(1)
"I've bought new clothing still with the original tags on it from the $2 rack out the front."
#35
The Yellow Bridge
5.0
(1)
"The Yellow Bridge on Ruthven is also amazing, great vintage and hand made stuff you don’t find elsewhere."
#36
JJ Saver Co
5.0
(1)
"JJ Saver Co at 1/77 Queen Victoria St, Fremantle WA 6160 is excellent value - they stock furniture that has been used in display homes."
#37
Lost and Found
5.0
(1)
"Also check out Brunswick St in Fitzroy, Lost and Found is my favourite."
#38
Connected Inc
5.0
(1)
"Connected Inc at Banyo is definitely worth going to."
#39
Marketplace
5.0
(1)
"Marketplace is best. I got a $8000 Moran leather lounge suite for $100."
#40
Helping Hands Mission
5.0
(1)
"Helping Hands Mission on Oakover St in Thornbury/Preston! Massive warehouse space, tonnes of furniture."
#41
Country Road
5.0
(1)
"My missis got brand new country road gear there once for dirt cheap"
#42
Dash Baby Exchange
5.0
(1)
"If it is baby or maternity clothes they are after, I will happily suggest Dash baby exchange on the northside."
#43
St John’s
4.0
(1)
"St John’s in South D is great for workwear."
#44
Caryota
4.0
(1)
"The second hand book store in Coconut Grove (Caryota) also has good stuff - though more expensive than an op shop"
#45
Red Cross Shop
4.0
(1)
"Red Cross shop on the Cnr Bond & Jetty St has some brand new big size clothing (mens)."
#46
Humpty Doo
4.0
(1)
"Humpty doo is great I find"
#47
Too Much Stuff Markets
4.0
(1)
"Too Much Stuff markets and also Botanicool has been hosting some cool pop ups"
#48
Henbury Op Shop
4.0
(1)
"Henbury Op Shop at the other Casuarina shopping centre is worth a look"
#49
Breaking Bad
4.0
(1)
"I found most of Breaking Bad in that area."
#50
Manurewa Recycling Centre
4.0
(1)
"Manurewa recycling Centre pretty good for clothes."
#51
Arvier & Wells Vintage Store
4.0
(1)
"Arvier & Wells Vintage Store is also pretty cool, they have interesting stuff but higher price range."
#52
Chapel St Bazaar
4.0
(1)
"Chapel St Bazaar is always good."
#53
Sunny Coast Vintage Clothing Market
4.0
(1)
"They run the sunny coast vintage clothing market."
#54
Fitzroy Market
4.0
(1)
"The Fitzroy Market in rose street has good vintage."
#55
Darebin Tip Shop
4.0
(1)
"I also highly recommend tip shops, they've got some real goodies there! I frequent the Darebin tip shop in Reservoir."
#56
Salvation Army Op Shops
2.0
(1)
"Almost all the salvation army op shops are bullshit."
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