I don't know what I would do without this shop.... The shop I secretly call "The Everything Store"…read morebecause, well, they have everything. Here is a little list of the items I have purchased at Glebe Discounts (and for next to nothing, at that!) 1) Measuring cups 2) Travel sized flashlight 3) Fruit printed plastic serving tray 4) Eco friendly lightbulb 5) Cans of Pepsi Max ($1 each) 6) Electrical tape 7) Cloth laundry basket 8) Plastic laundry basket (when the cloth one ripped) 9) Party hats 10) "Happy Birthday Dad" card written in Chinese to give to my Canadian friend Rob 11) Fake floral arrangement (because every house needs some style) 12) Hand soap 13) A hammer 14) A sweet little Spongebob backpack It you ever need anything and you're not sure where to get it, hit up the Everything Store.... I would be willing to bet money they have it there.

Hmm... how would I describe Glebe Discounts? I wouldn't exactly call it a dollar store, though…read moreeverything inside is rather cheap. It's definitely not a supermarket. Nor a hardware store. Whatever you wanna call it, Glebe Discounts carries numerous items that you would typically find in the aforementioned stores. It is overflowing with pointless nick-nacks and doo-dads, but somewhere inside this mess, you'll be able to find some really nifty and useful items for a very low price. In the past, I've bought random things like light bulbs, laundry hampers, Kleenex boxes, and home cleaning products. I never really come here when I'm searching for something in particular. I always drop by and sift through the eclectic inventory to see if I find something I never even know I needed. Glebe Discounts is that kind of store. Don't expect it to be organized or even remotely navigable. Still, you should be able to find some pretty sweet deals.

This may be the biggest Hot Dollar I have ever been to. It is always well stocked and is quite…read morepopular, even in a mall as large as Macquarie Centre. Can you predict whether they're going to have what you're looking for? Of course not. But unlike at many other hot dollars or dollar kings, the odds are good that they will have a substitute. Service is typically mediocre, and don't expect anyone to offer any help, but you'll feel rewarded by the vast array of home decor, craft and party supplies, kitchen tools and surprise goods you didn't know you wanted. One of my favourite shops in this centre, hands down.

It's winter in Australia and looking for summer clothes? Well thankfully this salesperson at Seed…read morestore in Chatswood Chase mall suggested I go to this outlet mall where most retailers dump their past season clothing's. We took the Uber and it was located right along the bay. Beautiful sight and you can walk the 7 km if you feel like it. Found a lot of bargains. $9.99 summer clothes. $5 kids clothes. But of course, if you're into designer high end brands, They're all here. For tourists only, just visit the Guests Services and you will receive the Visitor Passport for extra discounts in most stores. Guests services also provides charging stations, complimentary herbal tea or water and lounge areas.

Honestly, this place was pretty horrible, especially since it was almost impossible to find…read moreanything here, including an automatic teller machine or a place to top up my Opal Card. Okay, the help desk was sort of helpful, but then again despite their directions I still ended up spending ages actually trying to find something that I simply wasn't going to find anytime soon. The place is confusing, and while one might be able to get some cheap goods here, they fact that you can really only get here by car means that its accessibility isn't all that great either. Well, there is a bus stop nearby, but getting inside is still a challenge.

Visiting a souvenir shop usually means seeing some tacky statues and shirts that only tourists will…read morelike. But for a one-of-a-kind experience, most tourists and even a lot of locals go to Souvenir World to get souvenirs and gifts for all occasions. Aside from the usual products like boomerangs and mugs, Souvenir world has the widest variety of products that will rival any department store in Sydney. From cute Koala bags to stylish kangaroo fur shoulder bags, they have something great for everyone. They even sell some health & beauty products that might catch your eye! So if you're in just visiting or looking for that special gift for someone, Souvenir world is the best place to go to.

Good place to buy souvenirs at some of the best prices in Sydney despite being so close to the…read morerocks and the opera house

The be-all and end-all of $2 shops. Looking for Halloween costumes or decorations? Stationery? An…read moreashtray fashioned in the shape of a toilet? Aussie flags, Aussie bikinis, Aussie toilet seat covers? Oxford Variety stocks costumes, candles, incense, brooms, tools, dog toys- all the sorts of trash & treasure you'd expect to find in a $2 shop but Oxford Variety has a much better range and better products. If you can't afford a custom-made costume for a last minute fancy dress party, check out the range here - you can get kitted out as a cowboy or naughty nurse for around 20 bucks! This is not a $2 shop so much as a haven of magnificent crap.

good shop ,always find things I need.sales very friendly. Best shop in sydney.read more

This place is amazing. I sort of wish I hadn't found it. It's going to be one of those places where…read morethe plastic goes fantastic! Spacious and we'll set out. Everything you need, & hundreds of things you didn't even know you needed. I thought I needed a ginger grater, but in amazing self control ??? I put that back when I chose dinner plates, side plates & a big urn/ punch bowl that I want to fill with fresh flowers. The ginger grater will still be there next time! Heading back this week as in the excitement I didn't buy the bowls to match the plates. Guessing I'll have more than 2 little bowls in my trolley.

Everything you could expect. Similar to the city store but about five times bigger, you still have…read morethe crowded stock so it hasn't lost that market type feel. Great for buying presents for weddings, kitchen teas and Christmas. Has lots of specials, they change regularly so going in for a look every couple of weeks is a good idea. Also they have special buys. Things that are brought in and if you don't buy them when you see them, you won't be able to when they're gone. They have the largest range of saucepans, cutlery, small kitchens appliances and crockery, A large car park and open seven days.

In the heart of Marrickville, community bookstore Urchin Books has a terrific range of all sorts of…read moresecond-hand and antique books with great sections. They do a lot of stuff with Skid Row Radio (community radio station) and Marrickville Street Festival etc but don't assume this is your average political book store. There are sections on Sci-Fi, crime, music etc and really pretty bookmarks designed by a local artist. I'd love to see them install a little café in here, it's the kind of shop that would make a great café/bookshop/arts hub- it has that kind of vibe anyway. They frequently do events here so all the bookshelves are on wheels. They just roll them to the side and voila, performance space for slam poetry nights and the like! Check out Urchin if you like your bookshops friendly and artsy.

Best book shop in Sydney! Very well read and friendly staff, impressive range of stock, and great…read moreservice too!

The Oxford St end of Crown St is a mecca for vintage clothing. Not all of it is great, and not all…read moreof it is cheap, but all of it is worth checking out and U Turn is a must on the second-hand scouting check-list. U Turn has a pretty wide selection, mostly colour coded and ranging from cute yellow sundresses to slime green sequined padded bras/tops with nipple tassles. Fact. The rack that hosted the mosted for me was lined with one piece swimsuits of all shapes and colours, from strapless leopard print to '90's padded checks, paisley flowing floral numbers and fluro striped black catsuits that I'm pretty sure I once owned. Most of these were priced around $25, and whilst the smell of chlorine that clung to them deterred me a little (on top of the facts that a) it's almost like buying second hand underwear and b) I daresay years of wear has led to severely see-through swimmers), I feel an imminent purchase in the not so distant future. I've found a few good buys from U Turn in the past and if you've got the time to look hard enough, you can often find something pretty nice for pretty cheap - the last dress I bought from here was only $30. They also have a small selection of slightly (read heavily) worn shoes and some stellar handbags. The staff here are occasionally willing to swing you a deal if you're spending a bit too. NB: Heaps cooler than the Rozelle U-Turn store.

I am not so sure about recycled fashion stores, I suppose if you are a uni student looking for a…read moreretro look I can understand. But as I look through the racks in U Turn, I think to myself that I could probably find most of these clothes in St Vinnies for a fraction of the price. However if you don't want to treasure hunt in charity shops, U turn is a good option as you know they have selected pre loved clothes of existing quality so you can fast track your way to a retro look. U Turn obviously carefully select their stock, providing a mixed selection of 70's and 80's fashion. Lots of old jumpers, leather jackets and loud shirts. Their focus seems to be more towards women than men. Although I did find a hat I liked, I don't think I have enough hipster in me for U Turn to entice me to purchase, but based on the crowd in many Sydney clubs, they could be a goldmine for twenty something's in Sydney,