I am not entirely sure what the owner's purpose for running this op shop is. It doesn't appear to…read morebe for a charity, but prices are so cheap that I can't really see it as a place for people who want to make wads of folding money. The only other possibility I can think of is that the owners/workers are passionate about thrift in general, or maybe about recycling and cutting down waste, but I really don't know. Whatever their motives the result is an op shop that has items that are dirt cheap. I often find myself scurrying quickly away from the place in case they change their mind and charge me double on my items--that's right, a whole 80 cents, that's almost a $1! There is even an area outside and to the right of the entrance that has a sign "FREE" where items are free for people to take. No matter how many times you double check, they really mean it, that area is free. From the free zone I've wombled home wine glasses and shoe preservation boxes. Inside the store is three rooms: one for clothes, one for kitchenalia, and one for bric-a-brac and books. They've said they also have a furniture section but if there is one I couldn't work out how to get there but my guess is that it is next door to the main shop.

Suggest people search www.secondchanceinc.org to find out what this charity is all about. The…read morefurniture section is huge and is at 131 Richmond Road, Richmond, 5042. A very worthwhile organisation!

Love the black and white colour scheme which goes hand in hand with the Parisian theme inspired…read moreshop and again it's amazing what a paint job and some decor can do. And not forgetting to mention the black chiffon chandelier...nice. The women's clothing boutique has only been open since October 2010 and has a small following, as with all new shops it takes a while to become known and established. Apart from clothes there's jewellery and handbags plus other accessories, so there's an appropriate mix. The change rooms are spacious which is great. So I hope I inspire a few of you to go and check it out. There's a good range of summer clothes and when I was here today, I looked through a long rack of 50% off clothes but alas didn't have my size. Talking about size the range goes from about an 8 to 16 and price wise is very good from approximately $15 to $80. I looked on their website which mentions every Saturday they have 'happy hour' from 10 - 11am as everything is 10% off. Now this is something very unique and I haven't seen or heard of any other clothing store doing such a promotion. Well done Ruby for some lateral thinking. Their website is nifty and also have a Facebook presence, check it out.

Great if you're in your teens, although I do still look in here sometimes if I feel like buying…read moresome cheap, pretty basics. Often I've looked at their party wear stuff and been completely disinterested, I'm 23 now and I've outgrown this place. lots of variety and lots of clothes on sale, I would probably take my daughter here if I had one, hardly anything slutty to be found which is quite refreshing and a damn sight better than Supre. I agree on the swimwear front, I've actually come in here when I didnt have much cash but I needed a bathing suit pronto, I've actually still got it as a spare so thats a quality bonus.

Its funny how a different setting can play a major part in the exact same store. This is how I feel…read moreabout Valley Girl at Marion, and thankfully I find it to be one of the best of its kind. Having said that, it's probably due for some sort of re vamp soon. Valley Girl is primarily for young girls, and has definitely raised the anti since I first started shopping here when I was 13. The clothes remain cheap; and although there may be the odd expensive buy, you usually don't have to wait too long until that particular splurge goes on sale. Thus you can find some good (and by good, I'm placing greater emphasis on cheap) pieces here, even if you happen to be significantly older than the main store demographic. Personally I think Valley Girl is great for various bargains such as (disposable) swimwear. For about fifteen bucks you can often walk away with two bikinis. They may only a summer or two but when it's that cheap, what does it matter?

I use to avoid this shop at all costs because I thought it was all cheapy looking clothes and Face…read moreOff jeans, but I recently had to buy some new black pants for work so I came here. I noticed the clothing wasn't too bad and the prices were OK too. I bought a top from here for New Years and got a few comments on it. When I told them where I got it they were surprised. Not everything in here is great though so you've got to look around a bit, and the good stuff sells quickly. There is also a lot of rip off designs of other well known labels. But who's gonna know! The service is average, and he looks at you as you're walking around but nothing too bad. I'd recommend this shop to teenagers through to mid twenty year olds.

The name states exactly what it does and that's specialising in clothing sizes for the larger…read morewoman. Black Apple is one brand which stands out as being the main brand and the colours and styles are varied. The sizes start at 14 (which I don't consider as large personally) and go all the way up to 34! Building self esteem is another good reason this shop is around as people are not limited for choice and have to resort to just donning a massive sheet like kaftan on, which is not very flattering. For the extra fabric involved in making a piece it is not expensive compared to standard sizes and besides, there are various price tags depending on what you like and what you can afford. So if you know of someone who is struggling to find clothes to fit them and getting a little depressed, this is a good store to go to for sizes and a friendly assisted service.

I was looking for an outfit for a wedding and being a plus size choices are very limited. I did a…read moresearch on google and came across The Special Size Company. I spent the next hour or so looking thru the web site and realised that I could get a nice stylish & flattering outfit. Finally I had hope. I contacted the store spoke to Michelle who was extremely helpful and nothing was a problem. It was refreshing to have good old fashioned customer service. I received my outfit and could not be happier. I live in Melbourne & I highly recommend "The Special Size Company" no matter what state you are in or what the occassion, they will be able to help you. Thank you Michelle.