This along with the newly opened Stacks (Myer center) may be the only traditional dollar stores…read moreleft in the city. The Japanese $2.80 shops are squeezing them out. RS has a decent variety of goods and the quality is fine for this sorry of thing. You won't find a container whose lid doesn't fit or a hair barrette that works once. Here are some of the sections on offer: gift wrap n cards, art & stationery, bags/suitcases, containers, decor, candles/oils, frames and pictures, gardening, pets, laundry/linen, car, kitchen, clothes, beauty, phone/PC accessories, candy, tinned food...

I'm not really sure if I should be offended with the name "THE REJECT SHOP"…read more...does it make me a reject if I want to buy everything in its vicinity? ...But judging from the number of people wedged in on a weekday I am not the only reject who relies on this store. This place has saved my butt on numerous occasions, from awkward lunch date fiascos to that time the batteries in my boombox died. This store has everything you could ever possibly need in life. Novelty tins in shape of currency, oodles of stationary, leather belts, cheap candy, garden hoses, office chairs, perfume, speakers, DVD cabinets, small motorized helicopters, solar garden lights, clothing of all kinds, shortbreads, santa suits, blackboards, pottery wheels, diaries, beach tents, boogie boards, miniature drum kits AND a family pool. If you are ever in the city and feel a strong urge for a mini sewing machine or perhaps a rug in the shape of lassie I strongly recommend you give the Reject Shop a gander.

Outstanding customer service from the lady working here. Unlike a lot of other discount stores,…read morethings were kept in a very orderly way, even though they were short on space. There were a tonne of options for travellers.

Another gem for craft enthusiasts, and anyone happy to poke around. A great number of good stock at…read morediscounted prices. The staff are helpful, and pleasant. I have been coming here for a long time. Their home decor and thoughtful gift lines are wonderful, if you are content to take your time. Storage, stationary and seasonal lines do change occasionally, basically their is good. Good place to explore, and discover more, of what you suddenly, think you must have? Enter at your own risk, and enjoy!

When I need plastic tumblers, party plates, wrapping paper, Halloween or Christmas decorative…read moreornaments, this is the first place I go. First of all, super cheap discounted items! So I do not worry about going overboard with my purchases here, because I could hardly ring up a $50 purchase at checkout. When you walk through the door you will find all the kitchen homewares on the left, pet or laundry stuff towards the back, toys to the far right and craft & art to the left of the store. This Overflow has many things I need when it comes to casual parties, all disposable stuff of course! Reusable or disposable table clothes, plates, cups and cutlery. It's great, I hardly spend over $20. Service is pretty crappy here, the staff don't really care much for it's customers as I've never seen one help someone out. When I've had a question, it's answered by the staff in the shortest sentence possible and without directing me in the right direction. But then again, if I were a staff member here, surrounded by items with really low value, I'd start to feel pretty low value myself. Maybe that's it. They don't like their job. I don't care too much though, because it's not like I come here for their customer service. I'm in, then out.

I have been visiting this souvenir shop every chance I get when in Brisbane. Timing is important…read moresince the bulk sale specials are random. Today was a good day to go by and select unique gifts over stores would not have or have limited selections. The daytime staff is a lot more friendly and conversational than the evening crew, probably due to age and maturity. Overall, I like the service, especially during the morning hours and would recommend people visiting during these hours.

Excellent customer service provided by them. Went out of their way to make sure I received…read moreeverything I want to order.

Just like supermarkets in foreign lands, dollar shops are an endless source of fascination; gadgets…read moreyou didn't think you needed until you saw it dangling in front of you for shrapnel and other randomness that can only be found in the depths of these types of stores. As a Yelp CM planning events for y'all, a dollar shop is a gal's best friend and with a shopping list with 'Feather Boas' at the top, Direct Savings in Stones Corner came up trumps. I grabbed one in every colour of the rainbow. They've extended their premises since I was last here but that's just more room for wonderment. Most things are $10 and under and from kitchen gadgets, stationery, party costumes and party decor you're every cheap-ass need is covered here. Heck, I even picked up a $5 iPhone case that screams - I just don't give a damn what my iPhone case says about me anymore. Walk in for a gander and come out loaded with cheep and cheerful treasures!

Well its one of the most useful shops around theses days. From sunnies to party stationery homes…read morewares . I normally grab a coffee from and pop in there for a short visit . Friendly service. Also the iphone cables works wonderful for around $5.99 , same as the quality you get from the professional stores . Cards and bags are plenty. Hardware are the best range within the area. Hooks sticky ones perfect for the house. Although the front doesn't look big. Inside is huge.

For bargain shops and bargain chain shops in particular, i'm a big fan of this one. Reason being,…read morethey sell cool bird cages. Who the, what the, how the... they really can get everything here. Their bird cages are equal if not better quality than the petstore or kmart ones, they aren't as expensive and they are way way way bigger in size. If you're after that sort of thing. They also have some really nice dog carry crates, both hard and soft. I've never seen them there before. And on the internet the exact same soft crate was in the $70 range where the one here was in the $40 range. Shop here and you'll save some big money on big ticket items, I think they're expanding their product range (if they can) into the bigger ticket items so not everything costs $2 anymore. It's nice to see a well-organised bargain shop as well, when I walk in, I know I'll be treated with a smile and know exactly where to find what i'm looking for.

For some reason I always feel drawn to enter these types of cheap stores. I don't normally buy…read moreanything and when I do it usually don't last long but for some reason I end up having a look anyway. Perhaps it's the exciting possibility of grabbing a bargain or two for $2. They have so much stock it is almost comical. From sunglasses and kitchen utensils to novelty decorations and kids costumes, they seem to have everything you didn't know you wanted until you saw it for so cheap. It is a fun shopping experience.

We must be a really stingy lot judging by how popular these bargain shops are. Here's another one,…read morefull of every object under the sun, or at least those small enough to fit on a shelf. As should be expected they have a vast array of products, none of which are of the highest quality or things you'll keep forever and pass down as an heirloom. Still, these places are always fun; I sometimes quite enjoy a frivolous shop without the side order of guilt. I observed those working at the time of my visit appeared to be a family, which adds a little something to the place as far as I'm concerned - my possibly very naive theory is that family run places ensure better service.

Candles, vases, glassware, photo frames... This is the kind of shop you come to when you don't know…read morewhat to buy a girlfriend for her birthday. A lot of it is the kind of superfluous stuff that no one really needs, but is kind of nice to receive as a present. If you choose well, however, you'll find something practical and nice. I really like their range of glassware and some of their dinner sets. They sell a brand called S&P, which makes some basic, but classy items for the kitchen and table that aren't too expensive. You could easily find a gift in here for around $20-30. Not a particularly original store, but good for its price and broad range of home decor.

Want knick-knacks for your house without sinking your budget? Check out Earthborn. I recently…read moreneeded vases for a Yelp Elite Event and the team here were beyond helpful in ensuring I was able to select 40 of the same vase and boxed them for me. They also have regular sales so you can often nab yourself quite the deal. They stock a varied range of candles, glassware, decorative pieces, cushions and other bits and bobs to pimp your house. Take a gander, you never know what you might find.

I am always on the lookout for a good deal and I'm sure a lot of people share this hunt with me…read more Although cheap dollar shops and rejects shops never have the best quality and most things are likely to break after a week, they still give me some excitement because I'm often amazed more than anything at what you can pick up for these low prices. For these reasons I often find that even if I'm not looking to buy anything I can't stay away from these shops. I was near Garden City in Mt Gravatt when I wondered across the road to the Overflow which had a whole bunch of storage containers outside for fewer than 20 dollars. I had to go and check it out so I walked in and was amazed at the sheer size of the place. It looked more like a ware house than a shop. This sadly was great news for me and I must have spent the next 30 min looking at everything from picture frames to tools to kitchen ware. This however hardly made a dent. I am definitely heading back there because its perfect for party supplies, storage solutions and more importantly silly gifts. I would recommend that people who love a deal go and check it out.

I probably go to the Queen Street Mall too often. At some level, I feel lame for not exploring…read moreother options or areas. However, it's just too easy. It's well located and has just about everything one could want. There's food, drinks, movies, food, drinks, clothes, mobile phones, banks, etc, etc, etc. The current construction is a bit annoying, but it's hard to knock improvements being made. The result is a bit of a bottleneck with the huge crowds walking around on weekends. This is a problem when you walk faster than basically any other human in existence and are incredibly impatient. So, it's probably more of a problem just for people like me, which thankfully, I don't believe can be found in abundance. I like that there is often music and the people watching is tremendous.

'Ello chaps! Queen…read moreStreet Mall is a marquee tourist and shopping area of downtown Brisbane. It extends from George Street to Edward Street with more than 700 retailers. Many of them include the kitschy tourist shops. NOTE: Don't assume all of the stores are the same. Some may have the very same products, but even at different prices. It's worth the while to browse around first and then actually make your purchases. Other stores include shoe stores, clothing, jewelry, and odds and ends. It does seem as though Queen Street Mall may have seen better days, although it is buzzing. It's better than a typical American shopping mall, although it is not a five star high end shopping plaza, making it very affordable for most shoppers. Reportedly there were 26 million visitors to Queen Street Mall last year. Overall I give Queen Street Mall four stars out of five.