Although I always walk out of this store with something, it's not always what I intended to buy…read more They don't hold all their products in stock, which is a perfect way to lose sales. The shop is more focused on phones and Games they forget that they're a HIFI store. If I come in wanting to buy something I saw on the website I expect it to be there. I don't plan on waiting a week (that's express post by the way) for something I could buy at Sanity. Sure, the price at Sanity may be more money, but at least they have what I want there and then. So, just a word of advice, call ahead - don't be disappointed, because the "find my store" part doesn't always appear accurate.

Unfortunately, like its sister store in Woolloongabba, this Lifeline gem was struck by fire and is…read morecurrently closed :-( Lifeline promises to update its Facebook page when Margate reopens - https://www.facebook.com/lifelineshops

I purchased a tent, it was too large to look at properly in store but staff member told me it…read moreshould be good, when I returned it as faulty he confirmed this but the manager told me no refund.

One of my favourite op shops in the area, it's pretty small but always full of great finds…read more Clothes are the best, cute, in-style stuff and lots of it! I'm a size 8-10 and I always walk out with something I'm really excited about! They have two racks you have to check out - the "everything $2" wrack (which has some cool stuff and some of your laughable awfuls) and my personal favourite - the" fill a bag got $5!) it's always full and always has some cool stuff! I got a super cute cue skirt in there once! They are great for books too, there is a wall bookshelf that has got good quality books on it, some even brand new, and cheap as chips, only a few dollars a book for a new perfect new condition one. shoes and jewellery too, their stock is always rotating so even if you are a regular like I am there is something new for you. Not too good for furniture because of its size but there is a superstore just a few minutes drive away if you are looking for that. (lifeline superstore on sandgate Rd, also yelpable) Five stars for this little northside gem!

Extreamly happy with purchase old fashion prices and good costomer service.read more

This is a great little op shop just around the corner from the Alderley train station. The craze…read morefor op shopping either hasn't reached this shop yet, or they just don't care. Staffed by little old ladies, there's no 'Retro' or 'Vintage' sections, just piles of lovely old linen, books and homewares. There's definitely a community feel to this shop, don't be surprised to find the staff engaged in meandering conversations with local characters, and make sure you have plenty of time to poke around. You might just find one of those elusive op shop finds of days of yore if you look hard enough.

If you're on a tight budget, need some items and don't mind it being used, this is a good place to…read morecheck out. This one is a newer store that opened in December 2012. The other Tip Shop is in The Acacia Ridge Tip Shop (46 Colebard Street West, Acacia Ridge Qld 4110). "Brisbane City Council's two Tip Shops sell quality used, recycled and second hand products which have been salvaged before going to landfill." It's a large warehouse full of "stuff". Geebung is easier to get to is you depend on public transportation. Geebung has a train station which is only a few blocks away from the warehouse. Open from 8am - 4pm. We bought a few coffee mugs ($1.00 each), some foldable outdoor chairs ($5.00 each) with carrying case. When we went, they also had bicycles, kids toys, books, desks, shelves, kitchen items, clothes, golfing gear, tents, paintings, etc. The biggest bonus, besides your personal gain, is the fact that by purchasing items here, you're helping to support families and individuals with disabilities. The Tip Shops are operated by the Endeavor Foundation, one of Australia's oldest charities. http://www.endeavour.com.au/Our-Endeavour-Foundation/About-Us

"I gotta pop some tags only got $20 in mah pocket"…read more No seriously! I only had $20 and one mission- rice cooker. I did heaps of shopping around and I found something better: a steam cooker that cooks rice and steams vegetables! WOAH. Shut the front door. I only spent $10, had a look at some cool trinkets and listened to a wonderful woman who loved to help people. The volunteers at these places blow my mind! Compassion city. Worth a look lovely people!

Cinderella's Closet is one of Brisbane's few and far between second hand designer stores. It…read moredoesn't really house any huge names in fashion, but it does have some seriously nice threads from locally and nationally known brands. Hello Maiocchi, Kerrie Craig and Cooper Street. You wouldn't guess that Cinderella's Closet was a second hand store unless they advertised it. The store is prim and proper, everything in it's right place. The displays of accessories are simply charming, darling. The clothes are well categorised and the store is easy to browse through. If you'd like help looking for a particular item, ask the staff, or as they like to refer to themselves- 'fashion consultants'. They'll find you the right shoes for that dress, and the perfect accessories to wear with that bag, sweetie puff. They have clothes for all seasons here. Shoes, accessories and jewellery are all taken care of too. The clothes seem fairly priced- most of the items I picked up were around the $60 mark. A Maiocchi dress for $55? Snap. You won't pay less for such good quality. This is a great place to come if you're looking for something special but don't have the big bucks to go spending in town at the real stores. Cindarella's Closet has quite the collection and I'm sure you'd find something to your liking. You'll probably have a ball being fussed over too. It's all part of the service, peach.

That was a zap back to the past! When I walked into the Save the Children Thrift Shop I was…read morewelcomed by a $1 clothes rack. Yes! I didn't find anything that fit, but never mind. The other racks were crammed full of op shopping gold! It was a pleasure to stroll around the store filled to the brim with trinkets, gadgets, and other miscellaneous bits and bobs. It brought back the joys of op shopping days of old. The prices are more than reasonable, and I daresay this is the kind of place you want to bring an oversized garbage bag to. You'll need it. This here is a trove of untold treasures.

I have found that thanks to the great push of secondhand shops as the trendy place to purchase…read moreclothes, secondhand clothing is not nearly as cheap as it should be. I was pleasantly surprised to discover this Thrift Shop, full of pre-loved items at very reasonable prices. They sell men's and women's clothing, shoes, bags, books, jewellery, belts and other odds and ends. Upon entry there is a rack dedicated entirely to items that are only one dollar. Obviously those particularly pieces are not the highest quality or brand new in appearance, but still, one dollar! I didn't spend much time browsing the men's selection, but I was fairly delayed in my shopping trip thanks to my intense rifling through the ladies' items. They had a huge selection of tops and blouses, dresses and pants, most of which were under $10. There was also a surprising amount of shoes, most of which were in great shape. I returned to the store at the end of my shopping trip intent on buying something only to discover that they closed at 4pm, rather earlier than I'm used to, so keep that in mind if you choose to pay them a visit.