With a handy roadside sign directing you down a potholed driveway, St Vincent de Paul is an almost…read morepopular New Lynn op shop. Looking like it's sitting in a disused church hall perfectly fits it's thrifty recyclability. Now, other than the revitalized train station, not much in New Lynn is new. Most shops and houses have an old and tired feel to them. So a thrift store in this suburb is going to be the bleakest, bluest building you can find. There are halting discussions about Coronation St and endless shuffling from rack to shelf; There are curtains in the menswear section. There is also a depressing attempt at a window display in St Vincent de Paul's, which is, again, at the end of a potholed driveway. This op shop is a somber affair, looking to retire shortly into a nursing home.

I think this is a lovely op shop! I have been in several times and the staff have been…read moreexceptionally friendly, but never over bearing, each of them have seemed genuine and kind. The stock is the usual op shop affair, nothing extraordinary to note. The range of clothes are reasonably priced and the books even more so - I picked up a bunch recently for $1 each. A bit musty, but overall, neat, tidy ad nice!

This op shop would have to be in my list of top 3! I found out today that they were previously in…read morePonsonby, then K Road, now in Avondale, but looking for new premises again. I hope they don't move too far away where ever they go! The woman behind the counter has always been really friendly, chatty and helpful when I have been in. They have a long rack of children's clothes for those with youngsters, a decent range of men's wear (generally x-large though), lots of women's clothes, books in an organised fashion, some great crockery (I have bought some matching vases) and glassware. The best bit really is that it is the most affordable I have seen in Auckland. Not only do they have a $1 rack out the front with decent enough clothes, but they also have on offer 50C containers of clothes (children's and adults). It offers prices that most of us would expect to pay for second hand. This isn't me being stingy, this is me being practical - these charity second hand shops support the needy and they sell to those of us who struggle to fill a wardrobe with brand new clothes. Keep up the good work guys!

I usually shop at the Savemart in Northcote, but decided to give this location a go. I googled it…read moreupon arrival to see what others have said about the place and to see if it would actually be worth my time. This location was amazing!! I found items from Boohoo with the tags still attached. The items are in very good condition. Of course like many of the locations in NZ there aren't many people asking if you need help finding something or help with anything, but you can always ask a cashier at the front. There were only two checkouts, but if you shop there as soon as the doors open as I do, you shouldn't have any issues or experience long lines. The prices were fantastic in my opinion. The only thing I didn't see much of were belts, hats, purses or shoes, but this is the beginning of the year so I am sure there are loads of new stock. Don't take my word for it. Go see for yourself :-)

This shop made me feel like it wasn't even a recycled clothing shop. It was massive and had…read moreeverything. The moment you walk in you see a butt load of clothes. I found some stuff from Nike and Adidas. The environment was great and had a nice range of stuff. Would recommend!

Second hand Rosie is a staple for any true op shopper out West. The clothes in there are always…read moreunique and you can get the best finds, as it's really cheap. Whether you're on the hunt for something particular, or you just want to go for a nose, Rosie's always has a great collection - from Doc Martens and anoraks to 90s dresses and handbags, and sometimes they have jewellery and the like in there as well. Always good for costume parties too. I probably visit Rosies once a month and usually end up buying something, if not for me then for someone else.

As far as Hospice Shops so I like to frequent them, I like to donate clothes to them and I like…read morewhere the profits go, to Hospice. More than one family member of my extended family has used the service of Hospice and we appreciate the amazing work this organization does. So as far as Blockhouse Bay Hospice Shop goes, this is a lovely one. Very room inside where the racks aren't too cluttered. I liked the bargain boxes outside and had a good rifle through them on this hot afternoon. Prices are right, cheap, and there is loads of stuff here, clothes, nick nacks, household effects, shoes, pet gear, you name it and the best thing is that there is always a different bargain to find because that's just the ever changing nature of op shops. Thanks to the hard working, really friendly volunteers who man these shops too!

What a beauty little hospice with two areas of home decor stuff, crafty things, a small kids…read moresection, men's women's and kids clothes, frames and pictures and more. Located on the main drag in Blockhouse Bay township it's easy to get to. Parking is out front if you're lucky or nearby. Did I mention the ladies in there are dolls who seem to enjoy volunteering there and are very happy to converse about the weather and life in general. What a wonderful addition to Blockhouse Bay and long it may live. Feel free to donate anytime. :)

Op shops, there are ample around and the industry is as competitive as mainstream shopping it…read moreseems. They are mostly run by charity organisations and do good, necessary deeds for our community. So, what stands out about this one more than all the others? It has a large selection of men's clothing, simple as that! Men's clothing is hard to come by second-hand, so some people out there might find this information rather useful! This particular Salvation Army also have a $1 rack of clothes for those of you might be a bit cash-strapped.

Stumbled across this little secondhand shop whilst looking for something else. They have a LOT of…read morewhiteware, and a fair amount of average furniture. There are some secondhand clothes hanging up in the store kind of as an afterthought, but I couldn't see any prices on them. The whole time I was there I was being watched very closely by one of the people working there, which made me uncomfortable. Can't say I'm in a hurry to go back to this one.

Second Generation, a fitting name for a second hand clothing store. I have been in to this place a…read morecouple of times but only ever bought one thing; the prices are really high considering they are used clothing - basic items up to $20.00. Not fancy retro jackets, not cool designer suits, not summery one-of-a-kind-dresses, just usual stuff we wear daily. For that I go elsewhere, op shops for me mean unique and special, and a bargain! This place also carries the second-hand smell unfortunately. I have still given this place three stars as it appears to be an independent business and has probably suffered poor trade with so much road works right out front for so many months, so some compassion is needed. They have a great location in the heart of New Lynn on Great North Road.

This is quite a good little op shop, with very reasonable prices. They have a fair selection of…read morewomen's clothing and a small selection of mens, for about $4 an item. They do tend to err towards the elderly fashions, though. A great selection of sewing patterns and a bin of sewing remnants, HEAPS of furniture, lots of kitchen appliances, crockery, glasses, etc. Definitely some good bargains to be had!

This is a neat store. Fairly large. Has a wide variety of items to offer. Pricing is very…read moreaffordable. They have furniture, clothing, books, games, CD's, DVD's, bric-a-brac, homewares, tools...and renovation items such as a kitchen bench. Park you car outside the store. Will be back

Have you been searching for military hats? This is the place to come! Have you been searching for…read moredusty old....well anything?! - Ancient treasures lie inside this hippy looking place. If you are a rare collector of something you are sure to know about this place already I guess. We have picked up some furniture and other unique strange things we tend to accumulate for the abode. The prices are reasonable but generally not 'bargain' style in the economic sense, but a bargain in the "rare, bet you can't find it anywhere else" type of sense. I like it, and I think I like it more each time I go back, which is generally only on a Sunday when visiting the Oratia markets, just a hop, skip and jump away. My favourite thing about this place? Probably the cool furniture.