Best in Blackwood Great music great stuff great stock…read more All inside a 1922s California bungalow. Complete with fake log fire /resting spots... Big plus is that it is next door to unbelievable wood fire sourdough bakery. Lovely cheerful volunteers...

This Red Cross thrift store is a little different to other thrift stores. It seems that they must…read moreget a lot of donations from clothing stores. They offer a lot of brand new, never worn items. Some with tags still attached with original prices. However, the benefit is that you can purchase them at thrift store prices! Hooray! This is a great sized store, with a variety of items on offer. The clothing section is large and offers some really cool 80s-90s styled clothing when I looked there last. The back section has a great collection of ceramic home display pieces which is great if you are into eclectic styling. If you are after some jewellery, there is large collection of necklaces and bracelets in the front part of the store. Some of these items are new as well. They are all quite good quality and not just cheap looking pieces. I think my biggest tip is that this store is the one to go to if you are after shoes. I know not everyone is into wearing second hand shoes. But, they have a great selection of really cool funky vintage styled shoes. I have also found a number of "I love billy" shoes here as well. Just in case you do want to buy some vintage shoes and want to give them a good clean, here is what I do: Step 1: Place bicarb soda in the shoes and leave them overnight. Step 2: Vacuum the bicarb out. Step 3: Get a damp cloth and dettol and wipe them out inside. Voila, good as new! Last thing to mention, the staff in this store are really lovely and very helpful. It is probably a wonderful feeling volunteering in support for such an amazing cause. So do what I do, support the cause by shopping in thrift stores and love the environment by recycling!

Their front door is bombarded every day with newly 'dumped' stuff, which I'm sure they appreciate…read morebut I don't envy their job to sort through it all. For us on the other hand, we enjoy a bargain and sorting through for the find of the day, whether it's clothing, furniture or bric-a-brac. Much like a vintage store but without the vinage price tag! The staff are friendly and most are employed on a volunteer basis and doing a good deed for the community. If you would like to contribute some of your unwanted clothes or other stuff, there is a donation bin directly out the front. If it's full please don't leave it out the front instead wait for them to open and kindly give it to them. Leaving stuff out the front looks untidy, can get soiled in the weather and not to mention from passing four legged members of the community or be taken by someone else. Thank you

Come here early and spend a good 2-3 hours as this place is huge! Boasting a huge array of preloved…read moreclothing and overstock colour appealing handbags, Goodwill is a fantastic place to pick up a bargain. Last winter, I snapped a black leather jacket at the clearance rack for a mere 50cents. You heard me right. 50 cents. Ladies will go crazy over the women's section. Bountiful of fashionable tops, skirts, dresses, prom gowns, corporate gear and gorgeous pant suits for the working woman in you. Hip and funky accessories line shelves and wall brackets, all pleading to be worn and taken home. I've picked up some fabulous items here from my last visit. A wine rack which I turned into a shoe rack ($10), a cat painting ($5), kitchenware ($12) and tops (under $10). A must to visit if you haven't already. Add this to your next op shopping store list as there are plenty of op shops along the road and in the close vicinity.

Champs is an independently owned sports shop and has been in the same family for over thirty years…read moreservicing the local community. Not an overly large looking premises from the street but it certainly endeavours to stock the latest trends and brands. It stocks a good range of sports apparel where all the local public schools can purchase uniforms for soccer, baseball, football or cricket and the same goes for sporting clubs. There's a large wall display of footwear to choose from and a good range of sizing not only in footwear but also clothing. Champs also stocks bags, sports equipment such as cricket bats and balls, soccer balls, footballs....you get the picture. Prices are quite good considering there is no competition within cooee.

Champs is a great little sport store conveniently located opposite the Blackwood Gym and stocks a…read morerange of work out gear, runners, sports swimwear and a decent range of sporting equipment. The store is staffed by friendly individuals who don't hesitate to help you out and are particularly knowledgeable when it comes to what pair of sports shoes would suit your exercise regime and is happy to order in extra sizes and styles if you are so inclined. Champs is reasonably well priced, with a few good sales floating through the store. Champs also acts as a supplier for local sporting clubs and schools and I can advise the locals to get your orders in quickly to get your clothing in on time. Champs also is a VenueTix outlet so those who like physical tickets for their big events can buy in store.

Fabulous service and range of products. They stock my favourite bras for the larger lady, thank…read moregoodness. They also have an online presence, you can order and pick up or have the item shipped to you. The store in locate in Blackwood in a charming location, parking is convenient. I will return. Thank you.

I always find something I like to buy and wear from this boutique, it has alot of varying styles…read moreand sizes to choose from. Whether it's casual wear or formal wear in either modern or more conservative they've got it. Prices are reasonable also. Directly next door is their out of season or old stock at heavily discounted prices, I venture into this section first and I don't care if what I find is not the current fashion trend or colour...if I like it, it fits and is the right price...I'll take it thanks. The ladies there are very helpful and will tell you if something doesn't suit you and will go off and find other pieces for you whilst you're half naked in the change room.

My Girl Lollipop opened up in Blackwood a few years ago and primarily stocks women's clothing in…read morethe "youth bracket" for 14 to 20-somethings and also stocks accessories and some cute clothing for bubs. The store stocks some of the leading brands in the youth market like Mink Pink, Cooper St, Ladakh, indyC, Mavi Jeans and Evil Twin plus a lot more. The boutique generally stocks clothes of the dressy-casual to formal wear during winter and gets some more casual wear stock in summer and has sizes from 6 to 14. My general complaint with this store is that I don't often find clothing that I like, let alone wear, but I think that just reflects my own sense of style, as for a small sized shop, the store has a great selection. The boutique has carved itself a perfect little niche in the market and has a dedicated clientele who always drop in to check on what's new in-stock and the store updates it's Facebook page almost religiously. Staff are friendly and helpful and always offer to order in clothes if you've missed a favourite piece or need another size. Their accessories are also fab, great to pick up some cute jewellery or clutches when you're passing by. My Girl Lollipop also has a great website if you're keen on some internet shopping.

Not my scene but I always drop in and have a browse in passing, just in case something pops up…read moreaccording to my style and taste and on sale out the front rack. Inside is a range of clothing from dresses, skirts, blouses, trousers, tank tops, etc and a generous range of sizes from ten to twenty with varying price tags As for accessories there's jewellery, handbags, scarves and other bits and pieces. Collections Boutique is definitely aimed towards the mature woman and a place men can safely go and purchase a little something for the love in their life.