Great little shop, walked out with 2 T shirts & 2 shirts for under $10…read more Would like to know if it's a private business or a charitable store.....

Ok Ok I know Savers is everywhere and it's a huge chain of second hand goods but this one in…read moreFootscray definitely has its own character. It has a wide variety of clothing that surely comes from it culturally diverse population. Also the other customers wandering around are always just as interesting. It funny the conversations that people will have in public that should obviously not be overheard from other punters. I really didn't need to know that the 50 year old woman in the next isle got lucky with that bloke from the café last night, "you know, that one with the caaaarlton beanie". The staff at the counter are as bland as robots, although I think I did see one smile one day. The price in these super second-hand stores is creeping up and up all the time. I was in search for a pair of jeans and a couple, depending on the label, were going for over $50, for second hand jeans. I think it's a bit much. I can't see the old granny at the salvos putting a $50 price tag on a bit of denim.

I give this store 3 stars only because i have noticed that the quality of clothing in the store has…read moregone a bit downhill in the last two years both in the men's and women's section. Some of the men's t-shirts seriously reek. Customer service is okay i guess, nothing amazing to remember. That's not what's bringing me back to the store. But i do enjoy shopping at savers footscray. Found some amazing treasures and will continue to come back.

DOESNT EXIST ANYMORE. Sigh. Like maybe don't make people drive all the way there if the shop…read moredoesn't even exist anymore?

Went to one of their weekend Garage Sales. Found out about the fortnightly event on Facebook…read more Picked up some vinyl and an awesome table.

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

I've been really bummed by the lack of quality op shops/charity stores around the Northern suburbs…read more There's nothing I love better than trawling through glorious vintage clothing, antique furnishings and quirky homewares at an awesome op shop. Which is why I'm ecstatic about this Vinnies in Glenroy! Great fashion for cheap cheap CHEAP! I've bagged some designer bargains recently including a pair of Guess Jeans for myself and black Calvin Klein pants for my husband. I probably love it here most for the home furnishings and eccentric homewares and antiques. They have a massive range of really cheap, furniture in good condition including desks, tables and chairs, cupboards and shelving. Take the time to check out the beautiful assortment of heritage glassware. A real gem of a find!

I enjoy op shopping here! I have found some lovely dresses and all reasonably priced. Plus the…read morestaff are friendly. There is lots to choose from!

The shop runs through like a tunnel. Coming in from a busy Brunswick Rd one can see the light at…read morethe end of the tunnel that is the donation area out the back. Between here and there is jam packed and ordered all manner of goods. Clothes, books, furniture, music and every other nick-nack you can think of. The mix playing is either top 40 or old 40s classics, which works in a very strange way. I suppose it's to complement the goods, some of which have been labelled Fashionable or Vintage an priced accordingly. Much better to pick through for a bargain yourself. I have a strange affiliation with old CDs and tragic record covers, so for me this place is a winner every time. The furniture out the back includes some pretty heavy duty pieces, so on most occasions this place is worth a look.

Sacred Heart Mission's Op Shop is a welcome addition to Nicholson Village. The funky music makes me…read morewant to linger, and be vintage section is full of gems (even some new costume jewellery). The store is small so they only stock goods in pristine condition.

Opportunity knocks and you have to open the door, the door to the Brunswick Salvos store, that is…read more Take advantage of an op shop that gets loads of donations and hasn't inflated its prices to match the growing popularity of buying pre-loved goods. You can find some truly odd things in here, which I think is wonderful, and is therefore one of the reasons I often come here when I need to find strange and funny items like bright green, curly wigs or an 80s party dress - these are for playing dress ups with my niece and for wearing to fancy dress dos rather than my personal style, ok. I also like it for cheap costume jewellery. Strings and strings and beads and fake pearl and wooden necklaces hanging garishly on wire racks are a bargain (I like to buy them then pull them all apart and do my own little jewellery remix).

By the time you cross Albion St, most of your fashion hungry shoppers have dropped away, having had…read moretheir fill in the Brunswick Rd to Blyth St strip. It's at this point that stores tend to get a little more practical. Considerably less crowded than the more popular (and ginormous) Savers, the Brunswick Salvos is decent, mid-sized op-shop. Among its' many strengths is the broad selection of furniture it houses throughout the year, with prices ranging from a what could considered a clear steal to ridiculously overpriced for non-antique second-hand goods. Aside from that, it's a pretty standard op-shop, with ornaments, kitchenware, books, clothes, shoes and knick knacks all from a range of eras, tastes, styles and in variable conditions. They have a half off day every now and then, and it's always worth a look in when perusing the local area, but the location does mean that it can be a little picked over. It's just too damn convenient, really.

Want authentically designer vintage sunglasses by brands such as Ted Lapidus Paris and hip hop…read morefavourite Cazal? Or cute party dresses by Marc Jacobs or Givenchy? Head to Curve Vintage. Domiciled on Gertrude Street, my favourite little strip for vintage clothing in Melbourne bar none, Curve Vintage sells an incredible range of vintage clothing and accessories with a good smattering of vintage designer and contemporary second hand pieces thrown in for good measure. My one Curve Vintage qualm? It feels as if the place is never open. But InStyle - which ranks it amongst Victoria's best vintage boutiques - assures me that this is because Curve is open for the abbreviated hours of midday until 6pm from Tuesday to Saturday much like many of the exclusive little boutiques dotted along Gertrude. If you're serious about your vintage you will seriously love Curve. Prices are attendantly pretty steep but as most vintage afficionados know, a great vintage find is priceless.

Curve is in my top five places to buy vintage in Melbourne - it has everything: women's clothing,…read moremen's clothing, sunglasses, shoes, belts, bags, a kickass store, great staff and a great range of stock. I come here with my partner because he likes to check out the men's racks and try on vintage jackets and shirts. I have to say that Curve's collection of men's wear is phenomenal and they cater for a lot of different styles: there are wacky and lurid shirts, and reserved and classic dinner jackets. I spend most of my time on the other side of the store buried amongst the women's wear. During the winter months I would stock up on boots and the warmer dresses that I could easily wear with tights. When I visited last time there were some gorgeous summer dresses and shorts perfect for the hot weather. The prices are quite high but I honestly don't mind paying. The clothes and accessories are fantastic and the service is always great.