My only actual purchasing I've done here was a Frisbee and bike pump last summer and I was…read morepleasantly surprised... You cannot overestimate the positive effect a new Frisbee will have on your capacity to throw well. In fact, you cannot overestimate the effect of a new Frisbee on your overall well being and self-esteem. I'd always persisted with those shitty discs you pick up at garages or toy shops and had never really had a crack on a good one. I don't like those 'fad' style discs either, you look like such a nerd throwing some bright pink triangle, no matter how far it'll go. But if you get a correctly weighted, Ultimate Frisbee, your game will be improved forever. You can hurl these things like weapons. I take pride in blasting some in around face or ankle height, just to freak people out. They stock these here for about $20. $20! That's a perfect birthday pressie right there yo.

Living in Australia it can feel as if there is a faintly sinister conspiracy to make recent…read morearrivals more athletic. "Play lawn bowls with me!", "Come for a run!", "Want to watch the rugby?" A) No. B) No. C) Maybe. But only if there's cider and/or the players are hot. That said, there is the occasional need for a sports shop. Or a sporting supermarket as Northcote's Sportsmart ostensibly is. Stocking a range of sportswear, sports gear and equipment from frankly huge premises just opposite the entrance to the Northcote Plaza. I may not know my sports but I can spot a ruddy good selection of tennis rackets when I see them and prices seem reasonable for some pretty premium gear. Quality runs the gamut from cheap and cheerful to egregiously expensive and nearly pro and Sportsmart stocks everything from children's swimming goggles to giant elliptical machines and the like. If you're into sports and you need anything sporty, Sportsmart is a - predictably - good bet.

The quality of the repair was outstanding. Very quick turnaround and excellent customer service.read more

Very impressed with the service, knowledge of the staff;the shop contains a great range of high…read morequality shoes. I would thoroughly recommend Manfred's shoe lounge.

Got 3 pairs of footwear repaired here. I'm extremely happy!!!…read more One needed the heel block re-covered on one shoe and I had the fabric for it, and Max did an amazing job. You'd never know as it looks identical to its pair. I had the fabric myself (after a mission to the manufacturer in NZ) and had been quoted literally 10 x the price he did it for. The second needed re-heeling and the inside back stitching always gave me blisters. Max re-lined the back and they're so soft now! The 3rd pair is my Fluevog babies! My feet now swell and I needed them stretched across the forefoot. Not actually tried them on but definitely look a better fit. They're expensive boots and I love them so I'm happy I can now comfortably wear them again. Thanks to Max the awesome cobbler!!!

Absolutely HORRENDOUS! Max was the rudest person I have ever met in my life. I went to pick the…read moreshoes up yesterday, and they appeared unfinished with lumpy finishes and exposed staples. I questioned if it was supposed to be like this. He then continued to yell at me harassing me for bringing him "shit" and expecting brand new shoes.. (the shoes i brought him were $200 leather flats. ) He kept attracting attention with his loud voice and exclaiming how "this is why he wants to sell the shop and get out of the business". He was supposedly outraged that i would question his work, even kindly as i did. He then snatched the shoes out of my hand and told me he would do them again and i should come back the next day. I left shaking. The next day I came with my partner and he had returned the shoes to me with a much better job done. He was not yelling however was still very cold and never even looked at me. Just the presence of being around there caused me to walk away shaking and crying again from the anger this man created. What an absolute disappointment in human nature. Please do not support this kind of behavior and do not go to Max's shoe repair EVER. Your $30 is better spent on a homeless person than in this shop.

I am so happy with Brotherhood of St Laurence books, I ordered some books but was watching my…read morespending as I am on a pension, but I wanted books for my Grandkids, so I ordered some and B of St L went above and beyond and added books so I had whole sets, I am absolutely thrilled and I can't thank you enough

Spacious store with a lot of variety and quality items.read more

Nowak's Pharmacy is a great, great place to go. It's amazing how good service can really make you…read morefeel better before you even pick up your prescription or get that piece of advice from the pharmacists. The shop is owned by Diana Nowak and it is run really well. There are always plenty of people working and you will be welcomed when you first enter the store. There is a great range of products on offer, with the typical pharmacy vitamins and sunscreen to lovely moisturisers and soaps to make you feel better. The pharmacy is near Target and is one place I will always trust to get good medical advice from. 100% recommendation.

Currently named as Forest Hill Pharamacy Vic…read more Here's my terrible experience with this shop. I bought a product, Lansinoh 3-in-1 Breast Therapy, from the mentioned shop. Later at night, I found the 2 packs in the packaging stuck to each other with a small hole, look like it has been melted. Obviously it is a faulty product and unsafe to use. Next day I took the product back to the shop. I explained the situation and looked for a replacement but the staff asked me to contact the manufacturer directly for any warranty. While there is no contact or warranty information shown on the packaging, I raised a concern that it should be the responsibility of retailer, not consumer, and I would lodge a complaint at their shop at consumer council. The bald man in suit who looks like a boss suddenly became so angry. Shouted at me getting out of shop, pushed me, and took my phone. I managed to take back my phone and he later asked me to go back to shop. God knows what's going to happen so I just left and seeked for security help. He soon left the shop, and the staff there refused to respond. The entire scene should be recorded by cctv in Forest Hill Chase. I understand there could be dispute in refund / replacement matter. While I was willing to settle the matter with consumer council, the violence and freightening behavior is ridiculous. After all, this shop product is always higher RRP, less variety, irresponsible staff, and crazy boss would probably leave me the worst shopping experience.

Excellent communication. Chris phoned me to explain the valuation of my pieces with complete…read moretransparency. Even though a sale didn't happen this time, his honesty and willingness to educate the customer were top-notch. Highly recommend.

Oh G-Star, how you make my heart flutter…read more G-Star is your (ridiculously priced but oh so necessary) high-class yet casual fashion house that is popular all over the world. The Bourke Street store is great, the layout is spacious and provides a enjoyable shopping experience. Stocking Men's and Women's items, the Jeans are stylish and fit well, Shirts are a tad tacky (I'm not a fan of the text-type tops) and Jackets at G-Star are exquisite. I learnt something interesting here at G-Star, after buying some Jeans a while back, one of the lovely sales staff informed me that instead of washing my jeans regularly, i should place them in a plastic bag and freeze them for a few hours, only washing them once every 6 months.... Crazy huh? But it works! I swear by it now. The staff are not pushy sales types and are content helping you find something that's perfect.

I'm usually a big fan of Salvo's stores, generally I find they have the greatest range of vintage…read morefashion, quirky accessories and homewares and terrific furnishings and antiques. This one however misses the mark completely. It's like they've forgotten they're a charity store, providing for the poor. And they get everything for FREE! My husband and I saw two old leather armchairs for sale there once. Granted they were in good condition and absolutely gorgeous, but for the grand price of $880 we felt we'd be best to go to Plush and get two brand new ones. A lot of the furnishings are overpriced this way; to the point where you could set up house cheaper with a Fantastic Furniture package then go here. And you won't find any vintage or designer bargains here, the clothing they have is tacky and again, overpriced.

I've made some great finds here. The people who work here are the perfect mix of friendly and…read morestrange. The prices are on the higher side of the op shop price range but still mighty affordable.