I came here on recommendation from a friend when I was frustrated with looking for a 60's outfit…read morethat wasn't Austin Powers. Oriana was so helpful and obviously really enjoys her job as we worked together mixing and matching to find 'the look'. I can honestly say, as a boy who grew up with two older sisters, I have never enjoyed playing dressup so much. Hire or buy, prices are very reasonable.

Head down George Street just off of the Parade at Norwood and you'll discover a teensy little…read moreop-shop ready for a rummage! Sally's Seconds is attached to the Salvation Army next door (get it... "Sally's"?) and is jam-packed with all manner of clothing, toys and bric a brac. Because it's kind of tucked away and unassuming looking, Sally's can often be overlooked by bargain hunters and thrift lovers, but don't make the same mistake! I've found some amazing (and super cheap) stuff in here. On my last visit I scored a brand new kookai top for $5, an amazing retro set of '70s tumblers for $8, a lovely tin with geometric designs for $2 and I was tempted to take home "The Bill" board game for $2 but somehow resisted. Being in Norwood, the stock is generally of high quality and good brands, and I find it's rotated quite quickly as well, so you can come in for a weekly browse and find something new. The lovely ladies behind the counter are always a pleasure too!

Oh dang, what a shame. This should be so much bigger than what it is…read more I was actually quite surprised with this store. Right in the middle of Norwood you would think that there would be a bunch of stock and some really good finds. I would say that Norwood is more of the upper-middle class area, so generally thrift stores in these areas have great gear to get your hands on. But, this one is just lacking in a lot of areas. This thrift store is small and separated into three rooms. I could see a large storage area at the back, maybe this is a staff area? Shame they do not use the space to expand the store. There was minimal clothing, books, crockery, etc... The staff also did not welcome me in the store like they do in the other Salvos stores. Such a let down and something that I like about their stores. Good customer services and generally helpful in most of them. Oh well... maybe I caught the staff on a bad day. But, I probably will not be back.

So glad I found this lil' store. My partner and I found it driving past. They had a fab display of…read morevintage furniture set up outside. That generally catches my attention. So much so, I hit the brakes and double back! This store is full of really great thrift finds. Everything from clothing, jewellery, records, home décor, shows, electronics, etc, etc... But, what you need to know is that the couple that run this store really do find some quality antiques. I can almost guarantee that you will leave with something. What are my fave finds here? Well, we picked up an awesome 80s style stereo system with a record player for $150. Winning! The lovely owner even chucked in a few free records for us to play. How nice is that? I have also found a number of home décor items. So, stuff like vases, plates and toys. If you like swing style dresses, you will find a bunch here that are new. I think that the owner is totally into the rockabilly style. Very nice and worth stopping by if you are in the area.

I just recently became an avid thrift store shopper, and visited this place last week to find a…read morenumber of cute things inside. I bought a floral top and two bags. Not bad. The staff are really friendly and helpful, and there's nothing like raising money or donating for a good cause. Amongst the pretension that Rundle St often portrays, this humble yet funky store's convenient location and great value make it a pleasant shopping experience.

Possibly the best store ever; you can get a vintage treasure AND make a donation to charity at the…read moresame time. You are basically getting a free dress with your donation. Can I get a WIN-WIN! The Red Cross 'Two 8 Four' store is situated in the heart of Adelaide's Rundle fashion strip, amongst high-end fashion labels and cafes. Taking a unique approach to charity and fashion, this store has scouted a prime location to boost sales and interest. New on the scene, this shop is filled with vintage treasures scouted from thrift stores for charity. They have dresses, skirts, pants, shorts, jackets, men's clothing, shoes, hats, gloves, books, glasses, jewelry, and knick-knacks to please a vintage treasure hunter. Even if you aren't a general op-shopping fan, this place is worth a look. They scout stylish vintage that is very much in fashion right now and even a dress that goes to the floor can easily be turned into a craft project with a bit of hemming tape.

I really wish the Salvos was more visible to the public, because it is such a good find. I actually…read morenever knew it existed until the other day when I walked past and a Salvos Van was out the front. I am so glad it was parked out front otherwise I would have sent on not knowing about it. This Salvos is not massive, but it is very well stocked and must be known well by the locals. They had a heap of donations waiting to be sorted out front. That is always a good sign, it means their stock changes regularly. Fresh stock means good finds! Inside the store is well organised, shelves of glass ware, crockery and pottery is around the back of the store. Items seem to be matched in types, which is nice if you are looking for something in particular. There are so many shoes in this store! Racks and racks of them. Really nice designer ones too! There are a lot of clothing with tags still on and in good quality. That is a rare thing as well. I think that it must be the area, the locals are more of upper middle class to richer families. The staff there are so lovely too. I was looking for a butter dish and the lady went out of her way to try and help me find one. We did not have any luck, but she offered to pop my name on a list in case one came in! That never happens at a thrift store. What amazing service! Be sure to stop at this store thrifties! You will be pleasantly surprised!

This is quite a large Salvation Army run thrift shop in a back street off the Unley road main drag…read more There's a whole lot of junky stuff, with the occassional gem in the rough. One of the main advatages of this store is that it continues to be priced incredibly cheaply. When I was there yesterday, all clothes were $1 and all soft toys (of which there was a huge selection) were just 50c... there were even a couple of gorgeous hand knitted ones which were no doubt worth quite a bit more! Even without this unbelievable sale, the prices seem to remain much smaller than is commonly found these days. There is a reasonable selection of books and homewares and tonnes of clothes and shoes, although some of it is quite worse for wear. Well worth your time if you like a rummage - but not worth your while if you need it to be a little easier.

Located in posh Norwood, expect to fork out more mullah when you shop at this Vinnies branch…read more Bearing an almost boutique look, the clothes are magnificently beautiful and often in pristine condition. Yes, they are preloved but seeing the demographic of customer donations come from high income family backgrounds, most of the clothing and items here are in excellent condition. Faux fur ( still not a fan of fur!) coats are aplenty here and you will find stunning pant suits, which almost reminded me of Krystal Carrington of Dynasty fame. For those who appreciate vintage accessories and bric a brac, they have some beautiful pieces here. I managed to scoop a winter boots for $10, it looked almost as new and I couldn't be more happier with it. There is also a gorgeous kids dress up section, with fairy wings, batman costumes and a clown suit, just to name a few. If you are a collector, I would recommend this place to you, if not, do drop in for a little bit of window shopping fun.

This place used to be the bees knees, with vintage and pristine pre-loved pieces from well known…read morelabels as well as a quality trinket or two. I pretty much walked out with a tweet-worthy bargain every time I went in. What happened? Everyone discovered the place, that's what happened. When the sales staff started to get young and cute, I knew it was doomed. They'd find that size 6 velvet blazer before me. They'd have dibs on the choicest vintage pieces. The competition is definitely tougher. The range remains more upmarket than other Vinnies, and there are still fashionable finds to be uncovered, so it's definitely worth a visit. The whole back area is devoted to dress ups and costumes - which is a great use of the more outrageous retro clothing that comes through and kids pieces. Don't get me wrong, I still come in for a rummage, and as my local op shop I donate my old stuff too, but it isn't what it used to be *sigh*.

I had a couple of big garbage bags of clothes in my hands as I tried the door; realised too late…read morethat they were closed when I saw the volunteer mouthing from behind the counter, "We're closed" and read the sign. Fair enough, they were. I looked at the bins that are usually placed outside for out-of-hours donations, wondering if I could put them in there instead - maybe she was about to move them outside? I had packed my donations with care, expecting to put them in the bin, thinking it was unlikely I'd get there before 4pm after a day at work. The volunteer looked irritable as she marched to the door and opened it just wide enough for her to reach through and take the bags. She didn't look me in the eye and made it clear that I was out of order by grabbing them from me roughly. I thanked her because... Well, force of habit. I am very disappointed in this interaction. I will not be dropping my donations here in the future.

Really gone down hill. Used to have a great selection of stuff and really friendly people…read more The store seems to empty now and seems to only be concentrating on womens fashion, the well curated library of books is gone and what they had left was terrible, arranged badly and just uninviting. Seems to be all different people now and the staff there were talking loudly about really inappropriate stuff made us very uncomfortable.

If you aren't interested in female fashion in any way, please look away now: this review is going…read moreto get super girlie/ style geeky. As much as I love cute fashion (hint: it's a lot), I am also a lazy, lazy person and love shopping for fashion whilst in my pj's in bed even more. The inevitable result is that I actually physically visit fewer and fewer boutiques and stores in real life. The Birdcage is one of the few boutiques I will actually get out of bed for. And here's why (oooh, I feel a list coming on...) 1. It's around the corner from where I live. So while I *do* have to change out my pyjamas, I don't have to put in too much effort to get there. 2. The act of browsing there is enjoyable. The smallish space has personality, with vintage trinkets and boudoir styling to offset the racks and racks of fashion, as well as spacious change rooms. The visual merchandising works really well - they even organise product by hue which I really dig. 3. The sale rack is ever present out the front. What girl doesn't love a bargain? 4. The prices. Falling somewhere in between fast fashion prices and higher end boutiques, you can easily walk in with $50 and walk out with a gorgeous little summer top, or spend $450 on a splurge piece. I'd say median prices are around the $150 mark and the quality in my experience has been really good (but of course that will depend on label). 5. The labels. It's a well curated selection of both local and national labels, from SA locals to Australoid bigwigs, it's an aesthetically cohesive range that fits somewhere between out and out girlie and on trend. Cameo, Finders Keepers, Keepsake are all stocked here, to name a few. Lots of whimsy going on with short skater skirts and shades that gently meander from cream to pale blue, with the occasional party piece thrown in. 6. Lover. This cult Aussie label is A BIG DEAL to stock. While Lover pieces stocked at the Birdcage are few and far between, it is one of the only places in Adelaide (I think Whistles also stock select pieces but I could be wrong...) to nab yourself a piece or simply ogle it in real life. As a HUGE Lover fan this is a massive selling point for me.

Birdcage has been one of my go-to places to shop for a while now. It's more affordable than Sooki,…read moreand has a broader range than Kitschy. The staff at Birdcage are really friendly, despite being oh-so-purdy and always impeccably dressed. They also don't mind having a bit of a chat and take the time to guide you through new stock, which I always appreciate - I'm a big shopper! If I don't have time to stop by and actually browse, I just check out the sales rack out the front - how handy is it to have a sales rack just sitting there. Sometimes I just want to discreetly carry it away with me as I walk past...