You know when something is so bad for you that you can't help but want it more? Like…read morechocolate...well now I'd put Kmart into that little shopping basket. Yes it is just another chain store full of stuff you don't need but I am in a love/hate relationship with this Kmart. The layout is clever. Bloody annoying and sneaky like IKEA - but gosh it's clever. - You can't see over any isle so you have to hunt through the maze of gigantic displays. - They put women's bargain clothing (tops starting at $4) at the entrance. Bright colourful displays that make you think "yes I should start wearing more of this tangerine or fluoro blue in my life." - The store is also double storey so you feel like you are in a luxurious department store that has bargain basement prices. And finally the prices are amazing. You know that when you buy a $4 t-shirt it will last you one season and be 2 sizes bigger after a couple of washes. But hey what the hell it's only $4 right? Consumerism at its best. It is also refreshing to see a good homewares and toy store based in the mall with a really good range of items - something I was complaining about as I trawled the mall just 2 months ago unsuccessfully looking for a present for a 3 year old. Well done Kmart your rebrand is bringing you back into the naughties...you're so bad, it's good.

Kmart has gone downhill in quality with some items and have stopped stocking a few decent brands…read morewhich is quite disappointing and sell poor quality footwear which falls apart quickly. the reason why I have given this review 2 stars is because the boys clothes are quite thick and are probably thicker than big w clothes. what I was pretty impressed about is the boys 7-16 flannelette shirts I bought today were $6.50 each and I bought two of them for $13.00 and in bigw they were $12 each and the material was thinner than the ones in Kmart. what a bargain! but I do avoid buying footwear. pros: Clothes are still of decent quality and very low , affordable prices and some bargains waiting for you. cons: bad quality footwear that falls apart after a wear, tinsel that sheds bits and not many different brands to choose from.

Ah how I love Harris Scarfe…read more I did a majority of my xmas shopping in here last week, and I saved a bundle. That's what I love about Harris Scarfe, they always seem to have everything on sale. I picked up a great knife set for the mother in law, and some other bits and pieces. The knife set was 50% off. Harris Scarfe is good for just about everything, from clothing, to electronics, to kitchen and home wares. This HS even had a pet section, something I haven't seen (or noticed) in other HS stores.

I like Harry's a lot more now that that idiot with the microphone isn't making suggestive comments…read moreto me as a I walk past. Everyone can hear you mate, you're holding a microphone. I believe that this department store has gone vastly down hill, especially in the underwear and clothing department, not a fan guys. The things I used to come to Harris Scarfe I don't anymore, it doesn't even cross my mind, things like handbags and shoes... it used to be cheaper her but now its pretty pricey. I would come here for kitchen goods though, like knives and blenders and glassware, in that area I can't deny they are pretty good, I might get some trakkies from here if the mood took me.

2/12/2007 "Forget" almost rhymes with "Target"…read more Can you serve me? When all your children grow up and leave for University, will you adopt me as your new child? If the answer is no to the above, I will forget you Target. Just joking, I did remember something about you. You have a generous sale for underwear. But you have non-existent service. I don't see anyone around that can help me. So I may not forget you, after all. I like your website though. Facts: The Target story began in 1926 when two men George Lindsay and Alex McKenzie opened a drapery store in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, after signing a partnership the previous year. The store primarily sold dress fabrics, manchester and furnishings. Target now offers customers a range of: fashionable women's, men's and children's clothing, underwear, footwear, cosmetics, fragrances, and accessories; the latest designs in homewares, including manchester, bed linen, electrical appliances and décor; and a full range of toys, games and entertainment - all under one roof! So you better be quick! Remember: their underwear won't last forever.

Why 4 stars for a Target store? Well, I hadn't been to this one for quite a while, so I was…read moresuper-surprised by how clean, neat and tidy it was after being spruced up! It is quite impressive when a self-confessed 'cheap' store makes the effort to renovate so it doesn't actually *look* so cheap - and this one looks great. Very easy to navigate and well signed (I could see where the fitting rooms were easily - unlike other department stores). I do think they needed more staff on the registers during the lunchtime peak period, but the line still moved pretty quickly. I felt like I was in a bank, with the big screens telling us that 'register 6 is free' - bizarre, but still impressive ;)

DJ's: an endangered species from the mono-lithic period where shopping for couture pieces and…read morespending 3 hours on a Sunday in one air-conditioned department store was "a done thing." Lost in the wilderness, this department store has quickly dwindled in life and breadth of product thanks to encroaching online shopping and competitive, low cost, reasonable quality department stores capturing their consumers. You can still find the rare brand name watch, pair of shoes on sale or makeup in store at a fair price and I love still wandering through the powder puff girls and clouds of perfume on the ground floor (where else can you get such an experience). However, the range, value and poor internal workings of the place mean that it is becoming a forgotten species. This DJs in particular has lost its way, shutting down their fine dining food court and imported produce section and putting on about 1 staff member for every 100 customers so you can never find a damn sales person when you need one (or they have no interest in serving you). Displays are cluttered and floors have been crammed with so many brands you can get in their original outlets or stores that the quality and health of the David Jones "premium brand department store" is lost. The only way I can see this species being brought back from near extinction is to re-instate and connect a fine dining food court to DJ's, add in fancy change rooms, high quality service, cut half their range so high end brands (that you can't get anywhere else) are available to touch and feel and completely refit the place to feel like one of those luxe shopping centres you get in Harrods, Dubai or HK. I hope to see the "day of old" department store return, but first it has to lift it's game.

Wow, I'm really going to go against the tide of popular opinion here but I just have to say it …read more.. David Jones just ain't what it used to be! While the service is ok and the products are alright, I think it's a sad indictment on what we see as good service these days when we expect dodgy service and are almost surprised when we don't receive it. I will admit the service is better than what you'll get in many places but I have a couple of really bad DJ's experiences. I have stood in the electrical department for longer than 30 minutes on two separate occasions waiting for someone to take my money so I could take home a new plasma tv. One guy approached me and told me he didn't deal with the particular brand I was after so he'd get someone else to help me. No-one came! A tip for you ... David Jones will price match so don't be fooled by the fact they seem more expensive than other places. They are as keen to make a sale as the next guy. Apologies for being a negative Nora but I just felt this page needed some balance.

As outrageously expensive I often find Myer to be, I must admit I love browsing through the…read morehomewares and perfume aisles, checking out the lasted fragrances. Myer in Rundle is pretty big, and usually pretty busy (especially around xmas and other holidays that require present buying). I have found some fantastic bargains during their end of season and boxing day sales (including a scanpan set for 70% off. Bargain!). I've also had to use their gift registry a few times for weddings over the years, and I've always found that really smooth. I go in, grab the list, pick a present and I'm done! I don't need to stress about what to get. The staff here are pretty helpful. They offer their help and leave me to browse.

The Myer branded credit card is one of the best rewards cards on the market if you spend about…read more$2000/month (on anything, even outside Myer). It works out you get around 1% of your purchases back in Myer gift cards, which means you can easily earn around $200/year to spend at Myer. While this sounds good, recently I have noticed a problem, Myer just isn't competitive on price. Frequently I have asked them to price match (as per their rather large signs) but they have refused to do so, claiming that their competitors are selling below their cost price. It isn't even a small difference, I have frequently found them to be 20% more expensive than other retailers in the city (well, except for DJs). The end result is that I end up with a wallet so thick with gift cards that placing it in my back pocket gives me posture issues when seated. This is despite their near constant sales (start of season/mid season/end of season for every damned season). Occasionally there will be a sale that suddenly makes them competitive on something I actually want, but actually paying sticker price gives me a feeling similar to when I emailed a nice Nigerian man my bank details so I could claim my lost great uncle's fortune.

What an amazing find, Vinnies Parkside, Glen Osmond SA, this is far from your usual OpShop. On…read moreentering your eyes will light up, looks like a modern apartment store, with helpful staff wanting to assist you. There is such an assortment to look at. From men's and ladies, designer clothing, big range of smart footwear, lots of fashion accessories, kitchen ware, China, glass wear, books and the range just goes on. Every thing is well displayed, in a very presentable fashion, many items are new, yet the prices are extremely affordable. If you have never been to this Op Shop in my opinion it is well worth a visit.

This is a beautiful op shop. It's full of beautiful clothes, shoes, furniture, homewares, and joy…read more Prices are more than fair and the staff are lovely. Honestly, it feels like shopping in a boutique. I walked away the other day with two formal dresses (long and elegant) for under $40! I love being able to support great charity work and find great bargains. Will be one of my new regular op shops I think.

This place was fantastic! The guy behind the desk with a sleeve was super helpful and friendly,…read morethey fit us in really quickly and it took next to no time! At the end it turned out I didn't even need to pay as much since my car didn't need some of the check ups etc. would highly recommend!

From the owner: We have a range of car servicing options to suit all types of cars.read more

More than just souvenirs (although they do have plenty o' those too) Adelaide City Discounts is a…read moregeneral cheap crap (used endearingly) store. It's much bigger inside than it appears from the street, wrapping behind Breadtop in an 'L' shape with another entrance into the Southern Cross Arcade. Pick up a cheap lunch and make an outing of it! It's a standout destination for budget seasonal stuff: costumes, part supplies, decorations etc. And they also have plenty of other stuff, Cheapo tools, economical stationary, low cost-luggage... Tends to have lower prices than Cheap as Chips downstairs, so check this place first.

This shop is less mainstream than its on par/ equivalents, but is actually a really good…read morealternative to stores such as Cheap As Chips or The Reject Shop. I have actually found things for less here than at the closely located Cheap As Chips, which is pretty much directly (underneath) next door. If that's even possible! Their competitively cheap prices came as a slight surprise because the store lacks the "Walmart Syndrome"- a reference that makes greater sense for those of you who watch South Park. It is slightly refreshing not to shop somewhere that is a massive chain with bulk-like slim prices! Underdogs all the way. Oh yeah, expect anything and everything in here. A twenty dollar note will get you a long way!

I do not know of anywhere in Adelaide that you can buy something awesome for $2.80 anymore except…read morefor Kawaii. You ask why not just make it a $2 shop and return to the 90's prices of $2 everything in store? Well not even Cheap As Chips can do merch at $2 anymore and these guys had to have a point of difference right? Oh yes and I should also pre-warn you the name of this store is incredibly deceiving...unless you consider tupperware, nail polish, baskets, costumes and bath sponges as fashion items this place does not live up to its name. The other deception? Not EVERYTHING in the store is $2.80. Luckily when I walked in I walked into the left hand side of the store (which is the $2.80 part of the store). The right hand side of the store has any product costing above $2.80 in it! So if you are looking for kawaii costumes and random storage crap and beauty related items that you can't read the ingredients of then this place is for you. Just keep in mind the tips to getting around Kawaii so you don't get caught out when in store!

This is my favourite shop in Adelaide to browse and buy Asian skin care, cosmetics and toiletry…read moreitems! One half of this store is devoted to a wide range of these products - though there is often a high mark up - the other stocks a wide range of bargain knick knacks, each selling for $2.80. (The $2.80 side is much like a mini version of Japanese discount chain Daiso!) Customer service is hit and miss - sometimes it's terrible but the last time I was there the sales assistant was extremely helpful! An interesting store worth checking out at least once, even if you're not into this kind of stuff!

Definitely stop off here for winter supplies! So many fluffy socks and dressing gowns and hoodies…read moreand fluffy PJ pants - this really is the perfect place to come and prepare for hibernation. (Plus it's right next to Cheap as Chips so you can stock up on junk food and tinned soup too) You will also find some regular "going out in public" kinds of clothes here too. All of it tends to be on the cheaper end of the scale and there are plenty of wardrobe basics such as leggings, track pants, plain socks and T-shirts. But you can also find some really cool stuff that you just wouldn't see anywhere else. As the name suggests, this is not high fashion, and the store reflects that. The venue is underground and very little has been done in the way of decorating. It is not a place for the claustrophobic shopper. However, prices are cheap, there is a lot to choose from and the owners have never judged me for buying 16 pairs of bed socks at once.