We were lucky enough to be given a tour of the Matt Blatt showroom by a friend who works there and…read morewere very impressed by the array of furniture they have on offer and the sheer size of the showroom space. Some of the pieces are extremely tacky and some are extremely classy. I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder. They do make a number of replica products that are remakes of classic furniture designs across the years. This means you can get classical designs for cheaper than otherwise. They do specify that these products are not affiliated with the original designers whatsoever but still make for very interesting pieces and designs. You could easily spend a couple of hours here deciding on what suits and there are pieces to suit a number of different budgets.

Impressed with the customer service I received for a bulk order of Tolomeo wall lamps. It was an…read moreurgent order for the JIFF 2013 and with the help of Laura (Showroom Manager), we managed to deliver the product to our client on time. She went above and beyond the call of duty and help coordinate a successful courier pickup from their warehouse to our office. Great customer service and products at an affordable price. One of the best places for replica designer furniture.

The Opal ring we purchased at a Lightning Mines for $7,000+ dollars was just appraised at $1,100…read more This place is a total scam. Very upset.

Spent ages selecting a loose opal from their amazing selection boxes; the ladies who worked there…read morecouldn't have been more helpful or patient whilst I selected my special stone. They offer an opal lesson for free which sounded very interesting, and it was fascinating watching opals being cut, shaped and sanded. Prices are excellent for loose stones, and they do a range of gorgeous pendants, rings and other jewellery if you're in the market. However, I absolutely fell in love with the single solid opal I bought, so couldn't be happier. Tempted to go back and choose another!

This is vintage with a difference. Don't come here expecting floaty hipster dresses and quirky…read moreflannel shirts, but instead stereotypical American clothing that you can imagine the head cheerleader and quarterback would be wearing on any given day. There are a lot of American football-sytle tees for both girls and boys, classic Daisy Duke cutoff denims and a LOT of cowboy boots (like, seriously, a lot.) There also seems to be an inordinate amount of Disney characters on shirts and cutie-pie overalls. The staff are helpful but generally leave you alone most of the time. So be sure to give them a shout-out if you need a hand. This is not a style for everyone and the items can be quite pricey (especially the shoes) but it's a great destination if you are looking for something different that no one else will have.

I was walking down towards this area to go buy a used bike for the rest of my time in Melbourne and…read morejust had to stop in this store. After trying on a good 15 pairs of high waisted levi's cutoff's, I gave up and rummaged through the rest of their goods. I was happy to find a bunch of Wrangler clothing price marked down to only 15- 35 dollars (more than 50% off) I bought a set of bathers and a halter top for all under 50 dollars.. SCORE! Definitely keen to go back soon with some mates to find the right pair of cutoffs and explore the store a bit more. Of course the American is a fan of AMERICAN VINTAGE ;)

A small but excellent anime shop. I always stop by this shop when I'm nearby. The online selection…read moreis great.

Amazingly friendly staff who go above and beyond to assist. Even if they don't stock what you're…read moresearching for, she recommended other comic stores to check out! Highly knowledgable, good prices, and a large range of pop culture collectables and shirts for such a small store.

This shop has some fun, quirky and silly gifts and novelty items…read more Worth popping into! You'll find things you won't see anywhere else in the arcade. The shop is small- but a decent selection. Most items are pretty affordable.

Whenever I am in need of a new dress, the first place I think of is Leona Edmiston and thankfully…read morefor me (and all the other women in Melbourne who love her dresses), the clearance boutique on High Street is like a true God-send! Choose from a wide range of stylish dresses guaranteed to impress for that special date, formal dinner or office cocktail party. As always all Leona Edmiston dresses come in a variety of fabrics from signature sleek jersey to soft, luxurious silks and crisp, cool cotton - perfect for the summery weather we're about to embrace. Find past season's collections and samples at a fraction of the costs and bits and bobs to complete your wardrobe with. I remember the first time I bought a dress here, I had tried it on in another store and wasn't willing to part with the $400 but a few months later, I found it by chance at the clearance boutique so naturally it became mine for just $150.

I wasn't all that particularly impressed with this place, namely because they only had individual…read morecomics as opposed to graphic novels. Also, as with many of these places, they tend to only have the American comics as well, so the range, at least in my opinion, was rather limited. Then again, I'm not a huge reader of comic books anyway, unless you count Asterix and Tintin.

An oasis in a sometimes affronting comic based wilderness. Mitch and Troy have personally sculpted…read morea comfortable and friendly environment for the average comic fan. Their number 1 priority is clearly the customer and that shines through. Most things in the store have been built by the guys and the shelves themselves are stocked lovingly. I can't recommend this store enough. For the new fan or the hardcore, Troy and Mitch go out of their way to make sure you're happy. Comics, trades, graphic novels and figurines. A large collection of Lego and classic pop culture toys. Do yourself a favour and check them out.

Bizarre Bazaar! This cramped flea market is in the heart of…read morethe shopping district of Chapel Street in Melbourne. It's tucked into a strip shopping center, but this store goes on and on and on! The store is made up of various vendors' booths, each independently run, each with different themes or types of vintage and collectible items. The shops run from antique records, to vintage clothing to old posters. There's some strange stuff in here, but a lot of what you'd expect to find at a flea market. If you're getting dressed up for a costume party, or are just a hipster, this is a good place to go. When you enter, you are required to leave any bags at the door, and then allowed to wander the store. Many of the items weren't priced properly, leaving you to guess at the prices. Most of the booths were unmanned, so if you need to get a closer look at something behind glass, or inquire on the price, you're outta luck. One booth had a very overzealous merchant who kept trying to haggle with me over items that I had zero interest in. The bazaar is rather cramped, as you'd expect a bazaar to be. I felt nervous that I was going to break some priceless artifact the entire time!

Where can you have a retail experience and history lesson at the same time? You guessed it. Right…read morehere at Chapel Street Bazaar. This large second hand shop on Chapel Street is the site of many lost hours. Hours spent rummaging through countless area's filled with all manner of things. The space is segregated into over 70 market type stalls for you to get your forage on! You can expect retro furnishings, toys from your childhood, huge cult classic movie posters, funky retro fashions and vintage home ware and jewelery but you will mostly find what you don't expect. For a second hand goods Chapel Street Bazaar is over priced, but it needs to be or the stock would rush out the door and the huge space would be empty, and we can't have that. Don't worry though, its still good value! This place defines the term treasure trove. Get there and see what you can find!