I went in here a few weeks ago, and was surprised with the amount of Variety they had available. As…read moreyou would expect in a $2.00 store, everything is cheap, but like most $2 shops nowadays, that little 'plus' planted on the end means anything goes. I had been looking for clear suit bags for about a week, and just because I was passing by. I ended up walking out with half a dozen bits and pieces, things I had forgotten I even needed. The owner was a great laugh, joking with everyone in the shop.

It's gone now ;'{ I loved it more than my own life. It was where I got everything cheap. There may…read morehave been bootleg items but most things were really good quality. The staff were really nice. 15 or so years of the best products under $2. RIP. You will be missed

Although most of these stores can be the same in terms of their range of goods, I have shopped here…read moreat $2 Hot Potatoes a fair few times now. This is where I pick up a cheap toy for the dog, with a section of inexpensive chew toys available, ready and waiting for your puppy to chew to pieces. Most are good quality, and I've found that even though long hours have been spent trying to destroy them, the toys hold up really well. As an avid believer in a good costume party, I've also hit this store up for bit and pieces for costumes. They stock a small range of wigs, dress ups and accessories and as they usually don't last the night, its good to not have to pay too much for these bits. I also have picked up sunglasses form these guys and my current $7 sunnies have lasted me almost a year...whether they are actually UV resistant is anyone's guess, however for $7 I cant complain.

The Discount Clearance Centre on Mahoneys road just opposite Forest Hill Chase is huge. They have a…read morelarge range of privately sourced stock that is on sale for generously discounted prices. While I was there I saw almost twenty couches, beds, bicylces, a few coffee tables and a variety of home decor items. It seems to be a family run business and they are so new to the area that they are yet to set up a phone line. The people I spoke to there were absolutely lovely and were super helpful when it came to answering my questions. Whilst they are still setting up, I can hedge a bet that this store is going to be quite good. Stock changes regularly and they have a sale board out the front where they write up a bargain of the day. Keep your eyes peeled on this one.

The $2 More or Less shop in Forest Hill is more or less like every other $2 shop around: most of…read morethe items are more than two dollars. The shop itself is pretty large and there is certainly a lot of stock packed in so you are spoilt for choice. There is a large range of party supplies and costumes, scrapbooking and craft supplies, dog toys, kids toys, tupperware and house decor items and plenty, plenty more. The service here is pretty standard with one staff member behind the counter. He stayed put the whole time I was in the store, but was quite friendly when I approached the counter. I found a cheap Rubiks Cube for only $2 but unfortunately it broke three days later. Whether that was a result of my enthusiasm or the quality of the plastic, I'll never know but it was fun while it lasted.

terrible customer service in store, tried to call store to speak with manager and was told the…read moremanagers name was not something they would provide. then hung up on me

Cinori Shoes at the Pines Shopping Centre is amazing! I fell in love with almost every pair of…read moreshoes I saw, which in a way was quite painful as I couldn't even afford one! The prices here are hefty to put it one way. I saw shoes priced at $180, $220 and I don't even want to remember the other price tags. It seemed quite out of place for the shopping centre that it is in. The other shops in the centre are relatively cheap but this store was quite over the top. The shoes were quite original though. There were brightly coloured wedges, sandals, heels contrasted with plain coloured of different styles. There was a large range too. As well as shoes they stock a variety of luxury handbags - also with 'luxury' prices. The bags were very beautiful but not deserving of such prices, which is why I have docked a star off. The staff in here seem to target people who look like they have money. They latched quickly onto the elder ladies in the store while ignoring me - the younger person in jeans and a jumper looking at the pink and yellow wedges. Fair enough I didn't have any money so their assumption was right but it still isn't very nice to be treated that way. Goodbye second star.

I love this shoe shop. Its now the only place I go shoe shopping It has a fantastic range of…read moreexcitingly different shoes and bags. I never leave this place dissappointed except that I can't buy all the things I like. The prices are varied, while there are some very expensive shoes over $200 these are more often the very dressy ones. There are also plenty of well priced ones I usually find I pay around $110 to $130, and I have snapped up a few bargains at arond $60 a pair as well.

No one likes watching fights between customers and service staff. More especially, no one likes…read morebeing drawn into them simply because they are next in line. This happened the last time I visited Common Cents in Wantirna Mall and it was exceptionally awkward. The service staff had charged the customer too much for their items and the customer cracked it. The pair were arguing for a good ten minutes while I stood behind tapping my foot and waiting to be served. It was frustrating as the service staff member was obviously wrong yet she wouldn't admit it - so much for the customer always being right. The store itself was pretty messy with a dirty sheet blocking off the end of one aisle. Stock in here is typical of any two dollar/homewares style shop with cheap vases, floor mats, buckets, plastic kids chairs and stickers. When I got served and asked for the shops phone number the service staff member was extremely evasive and unhelpful. This was very frustrating. She eventually gave me a 'temporary' number after I said I might want to order something. That is the number I have listed above. Somehow I don't see myself returning to the shop or ordering anything. Browsing the store and being served were both unpleasant experiences.

Given the demographics of Doncaster and surrounding burbs it doesn't come as a huge surprise that…read morethis store is constantly filled with high-end secondhand stock. Located a couple of K's behind the big mall this store offers a surprisingly awesome level of selection. With seven donation bins waiting patiently out the front and a whole basement full of stock this gives you some idea of their level of turnover. There are several racks devoted wholly to designer clothing and retro/costume racks with actual vintage pieces. Don't get too excited though, the staff know their stuff and price the stock accordingly. It's still cheaper than looking for vintage pieces around Collingwood/Fitzroy but don't expect back of the church shop prices. There is a huge selection of kids clothing, bric a brac, sports equipment and electrical goods. There is also A LOT of vinyl, I found Carly Simon and ELO without even trying. So if you're up for the drive (public transport is almost impossible) Doncaster Salvos is worth a visit.

The staff are very rude and unprofessiona. Be very careful in regards to the price advertised and…read morethe price at the counter. There are no refunds either, even if you have not left the store.

This shop near the ground floor exit of Greensborough Plaza is pretty much a glorified and more…read moreexpensive $2 shop. I'm certainly not saying this is a bad thing though. This shop will provide you with the stock you head to a discount shop for, but it also has cheap home wares, gifts and special occasion decorations. The staff are attentive and will help you find what your in search of but also leave you to browse the long aisles if that is more your speed. Among the tack you will find a few gems. Check out the table and chair set Shaped. As. Mushrooms. Yes, the cute factor just went up a notch.

Tunstall Square is a gold mine for those who live in Doncaster/Donvale. There aren't many dud shops…read moreis this 'square'. This vegetable shops proves to be no different. There are mountains and mountains of fresh fruits and vegetable oozing out of this shop. If you want to find particular hard to get produce or herbs, this is the place to go to. There is also an organic section, a gluten free section and their deli section is filled with delicious goodies! From olives, fresh dips, organic yoghurt , tofu, cheese and the list goes on. Definitely a destination for a weekly shop!

This discount shop is located near the Burgundy street entrance to Warringal Shopping Centre. The…read moreflowers, cards and food located out front of the store make it colourful and interest you enough to head in. The shop is divided into four aisles which can get a little crowded at times but is worth the effort to find cheap toys, art supplies, stationary and food. This shop has a great cheap Australian section, so if your in need of a koala pen, Aussie flag or boomerang then this is the place to go. This shop has everything you would expect to find in a discount shop. Services is always fast and you will always receive a smile as you leave. Its cheap and cheerful.