I was surprised at how much better than your average dollar shop this variety store is. During…read moreOctober they had a really awesome Halloween display set up, with moving skeleton butlers, creepy crawlies, light up jack O lanterns and all things gooey. A friend of mine was on the look out for a decent Halloween costume (the theme was under the sea), and they had two entire aisles dedicated to props, costumes and novelties with every little detail to make her costume that much better. It's much better than your average variety store, with organised aisles (where everything is actually hanging and not on the floor), and pieces that you might actually consider buying. There's everything available for hen's night parties, costume parties and kids parties - not to mention the props they have for everything in between. Four stars for the range of products available.

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A store with everything you could think of at the cheapest prices, Dollar 123 is the place to go…read morefor a complete shopping experience. Everyone loves a bargain, no matter what they say. From hardware to kitchenware to baby products, everything you'll need and a lot that you won't but simply have to have all in one place. The products are mostly imports from Japan and Korea and are of very good quality so you don't have to worry about getting your money's worth... you'll actually be getting more than what you pay for! Dollar 123 is the perfect store for the bargainer in you.

For a shop that merits itself on stocking 'bargains' and 'clearouts,' there are a miraculous number…read moreof nice pieces in here, just be prepared to work those shopping muscles (and those jabbing elbows) as there is just SO much stuff. I found that the specialty in here was party dresses, namely those short strapless ones. There were variations of this model in every colour and fabric imaginable, I was impressed. There's also a whole load of casual gear, so if you're looking for just some laidback, cheap wear, this place is ideal. Of course, no big bargain store would be complete without the odd horror, but hey, who said you needed to get fancy dress outfits solely from fancy dress shops?!

Yet another "disposable fashion" Bargain Store, Big Bargain clearance store is HUGE with an…read moreeclectic range. Sprawling across two shops on Oxford St, you can find anything here from feathered crotchless panties and Australian flag bikinis to cheap and seriously nasty jewellery and sunglasses, to half-finished sample clothing for $10. In the manner of SES though you can always find something nice in the store for around ten bucks, and they have some great genuine-vinyl biker-style jackets for around the forty dollar mark. Don't be alarmed though, most of the stuff on the racks is nice- the horrors I mentioned above are the exception not the rule!

When is Daiso going to open up a location in my home city?!…read more All these cute little things and sundries. Great even for a tourist to come by and pick up some supplies since one cannot pack everything they need! Great selection and located right in Regent Place Sydney CBD.

If you have never been to Daiso, please check it out! You can probably find everything here and all…read more(yes, almost everything) $2.80! Good quality, good looking, good taste, e.t.c. Oh, I have to mention that there are another Asian products, too, here. Why I give 4 stars instead of 5? Because I have to wait for a long time to check out, always long ques. If they add more cashiers I will give them 5 out of 5! ここのダイソーはシドニーでは最大規模の一つと思われてお薦めなのですが、その人気のため常にレジが長蛇の列でテキパキとさばいているのでまずまずですが、これが４つ星の理由です。もう少しレジの数が増えれば（忙しいときだけでも）５つ星をあげたいと思いまあーす！

I don't like this store. I walk in with the intention of buying a thing or two and walk out with a…read morebag full of "necessary" stuff. Yep, it's one of those. And just in case you couldn't tell, that was sarcasm above. Daiso has heaps of good stuff, stuff you never thought you needed until now! And the best part is that everything is $2.80. You'll find knick knacks of all sorts and it's always clean and organised here.

I'm…read moresooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo happy I found Daiso in Sydney! I first discovered the beauty of Daiso traveling through Japan in early 2013. Then I found a Daiso in Los Angeles when I lived in California. Now I found this gem on a stroll to find some dinner. Screw Dollar King, this place has QUALITY made products. Although some things in Daiso are "Made in China", just knowing I bought it from Daiso gives me an overwhelming sense of assurance that it won't fall apart or give me lead poisoning. They have everything from chopsticks to AA batteries, dog costumes to hand warmers, cell phone cases to Christmas decorations. You need it, they got it! Everything is only $2.80!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Aisles are super clean and mega organized. Oh Japan, you can do no wrong. I love you!

There are plenty of good items here, but the prices have gone up a lot over the years, and I often…read morefind cheaper items at the supermarket. The store lacks ventilation so can often fill with perfumes from people. Quieter times are: Monday * 9am - 11am, 4pm - 5pm Tuesday * 9am - 11am, 4pm - 7pm Wednesday * 1pm, 6pm - 7pm Thursday * 9am, 9pm Friday * Busy all day Saturday * 1pm Sunday * 1pm - 2pm, 3pm - 5pm (quietest all week) Busiest times are: Monday * 12pm - 2pm, 6pm - 7pm (but still a low key day) Tuesday * 12pm - 2pm (but still the quietest day) Wednesday * 9am - 12pm, 3pm - 5pm (but still very low key) Thursday * 10am - 7pm (fairly low key) Friday * 9am - 7pm Saturday * 9am - 11am, 2pm, 4pm - 6pm Sunday * 9am - 1pm (very busy), 6pm

Call me cheap but I love a good bargain. And The Reject Shop has many. You can find anything here…read morefrom gardening products, homewares, building tools, biscuits, confectionary, chocolate and a whole lot of other stuff you never knew you needed. Believe it or not but I actually come here to buy authentic Italian Tiramisu flavoured chocolate balls (think Lindt). They are so good I even have my friends and family addicted. Thankyou Reject Shop for catering to my sweet tooth and the extra weight on my thighs.

Is there such a thing as too much choice? When it comes to donuts, no. When it comes to costumes, I…read moremean, I don't want to rule it out as an option but I almost got epilepsy in this place, which I guess is a good thing when you're looking for something to stand out at a costume party. This place has a metric ass-ton of costumes, it's hard to know where to start. Speaking of ass, I was half-assing my outfit for a party.... I just needed a mask. That's all, sadly. Which kind of sucked because from giant M&M outfits to period pieces, there's a lotta razzle dazzle in here, it's the sort of place you come when you want to one-up everyone at your ex-girlfriend's Halloween party and nothing less than the best will do. I actually wish I had that kind of party to go to because dreeeesss uuuuuppss! Ah well, Halloween is just around the corner.

The Elegant Edwardian High Tea I organised for some Yelp friends and I went off with a bang - and…read moreit went off with a bang in no small part thanks to this awesome shop. Two levels crammed full of costumes from every possibly historical period, right through to Star Wars and Star Trek and you-name-it-they-got-it costumes. Friendly, attentive staff make the burden of choice easy as pie and their helpful knowledge is abundant and impressive. Great pricing and an excellent hire policy round out the the experience to make this a 5 star business in my view. Truly awesome.

Located on the 2nd floor of the Broadway Sydney indoor shopping center, this large Kmart had all…read morethe general merchandise that one would expect. It was also a nice walk down memory lane to visit. Kmart was part of my youth growing up, having a store within walking distance during my pre-driving days. Unfortunately, they were on a slow than faster decline, culminating in their closing their last mainland US store in 2024. But here in Australia, they continue to be a large presence, with 214 total stores, 52 in New South Wales. I was curious about the history of Kmart in Australia: -- first one opened in 1969, as a joint venture between Kmart US and Coles Meyer Australia, with Kmart US owning 51% -- in 1978, Kmart US traded its share in Kmart-Australia for a 20% share of Coles. -- in 1994, Kmart US solds all of its shares, making a Kmart-Australia a completely separate entity. I did buy something here: been looking for Pokemon trading cards for my daughter, and found a collector set here with many expander decks for retail price. Pokemon cards seem to be popular again, and haven't been able to find any without significant markup. Checkout was self, but I needed a lot of help since the item was security secured. They also scan your receipt for any purchased items as you leave the store. Wouldn't say the workers would add to the stereotype of Aussies being so friendly. Didn't see any 'blue light specials' when I was there. Later learned that they had them very early in their existence in Australia, but they went away once it broke away from the US mothership.

I was at your Broadway store on Friday 3 January to print photos. I have done this many times and…read morehave always been most satisfied with the technical and people support. This time however, you were out of photo paper but no sign on the equipment, just turned upside down and away and cords pulled...no explanation as to why..so stand in long queue to find out reason - out of paper. My question, have you taken delivery of more photo paper and if not, when is it likely so I don't have to make another trip to find I cannot print photos again.

I shed tears, actual tears, tears of love lost, when the original District 01 off Oxford St shut…read moredown earlier this year. Sydney had lost one of her raddest venues and a place renowned for putting on ace performances, plays, sales, exhibitions and just about anything else you can think of. It was making way for a bakery. Now, I'm all for baked goods, but Sydney can't afford to lose little gems like this that add something irreplaceable to the fabric of this damned fine city. Huzzah, then, that District 01 has risen - phoenix-like! - from the ashes of corporate suckitude and is reincarnated in Randle Lane, a small, clean alleyway near Central Station and the place is cooler than ever. HUZZAH I SAY. I attended the relaunch party last night and while there were canapes and live tunes and drinks what I really got excited about was the venue: a white-walled space ready to be transformed into whatever, whenever. A blank canvas waiting for imagination to recreate it into anything the user desires. Light globes hang low from the ceiling. Entry is up the stairs of a repurposed loading dock. And . . . there's just something about partying in a secret alleyway that makes me feel cooler than I probably (er, actually) am.

This is definitely one of those places you've stumbled upon by accident and you want to keep it a…read moresecret. Down a little alleyway off a quiet street, there's a set of door with a sign on them that reads "District 01". Inside is a converted warehouse with white floors, walls and ceiling and a few stacks of white pallets. I was here for a Yelp event so the projector was beaming District 01 offers with intermittent Yelp logos. The night was fairly warm and humid but the venue remained cool enough even though it was packed with people. This is defo worth keeping in mind if you're an event coordinator/PR/marketing peep looking for cool, new venues for events.

Although this is not a store that you will enter often, when you do, you will find that there are…read morethings you want to get, though you never thought you needed. After going to a dress-up store that offered a rental for $80, I walked along oxford street to find some inspiration (not that type of inspiration) and entered Smart Dollar to see what they had. I was after a Mexican cowboy outfit, and found exactly what I was looking for, it was $21.95, and although it said 'keep away from fire' I bought it, and survived the night. I left the store with shot glasses, 10 for $3.00, straws, plastic cups, napkins, and other great party supplies. They also had a great array of kitchen supplies that I will think about going back and getting, as I'm keen to see what the quality will be like.

I don't get the dollar store concept around here. There are many other places in the world where…read moreone can step into a dollar store and expect that each and every item inside costs one single solitary dollar, and no more. Even though that doesn't seem be the way in this Darlinghurst variety shop, I can still appreciate a bargain when I see one. With an array of random odds and ends, this catch-all shop is a good place to look for that strange item you don't know where else to find. With Halloween approaching, the novelty of a store like this goes way up. Need some devil horns? What about a fairy wand? Smart Dollar has these items, as well as all the other cliche spooky necessities. I personally purchased a quad pack of craft glitter for $2.50. But trust that it took every single bit of will power to not walk out of there with a japanese lunch box and a 10 pack of pocket tissues.