This is a hidden gem of an op shop. The prices here are just... incredibly good. I think it's fair…read moreto say that I made out like a bandit here. I got a porcelain jug for $2, some jewellry for $4 for 4 pieces, and a ginger pot for $1. Plus books. Staff are completely lovely. This is a great shop that's a bit of a TARDIS--it's bigger on the inside. In fact, there is what one of the lovely ladies called "a treasure room" out the back, so don't think it's just the front part, there's this extra bit out the back with bric-a-brac, shoes, vintage clothes and other things. Then near the change rooms, there's another little hidden room, with cushions, sheets, blankets and baby things. Really great little store and this is another must visit again on my op shop list.

I'm kinda afraid to write about Hosanna op shop, as it might lure more people here. I want them all…read morefor myself! Can't I? Must I share this with you? Oh well, here we go. An absolute gold mine. Everything here is cheap with a capital 'C' and the stock is amazingly good and varied. Last winter, they had a stunning collection of faux fur jackets, absolutely fashionable and just short of a magazine shoot. The leather shoes are plentiful here and at such incredible prices. The shop layout is huge and divided with clothing, bric a brac, bevy of hats and scarves, bling accessories and so much more! For someone who thrives on handbags, I found so many collections here. Some in leather, some canvas and delightful totes. Oh, I could just stare at them for hours! It's definitely worth a trip here, as you'll find many op shops in this area. Meet neighbour Salvos who's just next door, and you'll also find another Salvos branch and Goodwill just down the road in Findon. So know that I've told you about the best op shop in town, you have my permission to visit Hosanna, as long as I'm allowed to tag along! :p

I've been finding that some of the chain stores like Salvos & even Savers are wising up to brands &…read moretrends and pricing accordingly. I went to a Salvos the other day looking for a dress up outfit and a disgusting 70's dress was priced at $59.95!! Excuse me?! Did you know you're an OP SHOP??!! I have to say I'm with Kamini here... a little loathe to share it but since I'm so nice I can't help myself! Hosanna Op Shop is one of the best op shops I have ever been to. They are still run by little old ladies who price things as op shop items should be priced. There was a plethora of brown and black school shoes (should you ever need a thousand pairs of them), great vintage items, loads of hats, scarves and bags and some very good near new clothing and homewares stuff. As well as that there's a great selection of preowned books and I have managed to pick up a few gems there :) I'm finding lately that it's better to find those little church run op shops than go to the big chains, as they tend to have the bargains as well as volunteer staff who are always friendly! You won't regret visiting this humble little shop.

Sumadi is a bizarre shop. It takes a while to work out what it does! It calls itself a "Vintage,…read moreRecycled and New Boutique", which translates to a second hand women's clothing store that also does some new clothing and accessories. They buy their clothing directly from people who bring in their "too good to throw away" pieces or vintage treasures, then mark it up to make a profit. As such, it's basically an expensive op-shop, though with way better quality clothing, and a range of very quirky styles. It's much bigger inside than you'd first expect, as it goes back into another space, so there's a huge range of clothing in here. It also doesn't appear to be arranged in any kind of order, so you really have to hunt through everything. It's quite a bit of fun! And you could find absolutely anything hiding in the depths.

I absolutely love this place! I love the randomness but organisation of how the owner has set it…read moreout. Tops in the front, a huge counter with all kinds of jewellery, Heaps of gorgeous dresses, and plenty of accessories. Everyone is bound to find something in this veritable aladdins cave of amazing items.

This is an op shop that's more than just an op shop…read more I'm incredibly impressed with the ethic of ADRA Op Shops. This one in particular. There is a wealth of goods to buy from here--electrical, furniture, books, toys, pet things, clothes, bric-a-brac--and they also sell non-alcoholic wines and their own honey. But what really impressed me was that they have food for free for those who are in need. By the front door is a large rack, and in that rack, on the day we visited, were bags and bags of fruits and vegetables--all free. We were told that sometimes there are loaves of bread or boxes of eggs or tins of food, all provided by ADRA's staff for people who really need it. I thought this was just terrific, and really showed how important it is for these organisations to exist, to help those people who are in need and may not know how to access supports or have trouble accessing supports. The range of goods on sale too, was great. I did very well here, grabbing a set of 8 etched glasses made in France, and a couple of paperbacks. My friend bought a few items as well. There's a cafe in the shop too, and a bathroom, which can be essential sometimes, on those long, happy op shop days. The shop is just behind the biggest Bunnings in the north, and the staff are friendly, pleasant and polite. Prices are good, and overall, the atmosphere was terrific. Will definitely visit again.

The new Australian Red Cross Superstore recently opened up next door to my favourite St Vinnies…read moreop-shop, opposite the Findon Library and Shopping Centre. Needless to say, I got pretty excited. Sadly, while it is undoubtedly enormous, the excess of products doesn't improve the overall quality. The store conforms to the slightly higher prices of Red Cross shops, and there wasn't anything good enough to warrant paying more than I would next door. They have lot of new clothing, some of which is quite awful - dresses that have the sides cut out of them to be only a bikini top, strip over the belly and a skirt (reminiscent of that horrible fashion of bathers). The second-hand clothing is much more normal, and there is a LOT of it, in women's, men's and children, and for once the latter two sections are fully stocked. What I really like about this shop is that it colour codes its sections, thus, being a person who only likes certain colours, I can go straight to the green section and avoid all others. The men's section made me chuckle, because I can see guys being quite happy to beeline to their favourite chunk of colour; for making shopping easier, we thank you Red Cross. I also enjoy how the whole store is set out neatly and tidily. It has a calming feel about it, appealing to the small voice of OCD inside many of us. The book corner, while neat and attractive, sadly doesn't have much substance. Half the entire stock is "Adult Fiction" while the rest is just not-so-great fiction. I didn't spot any authors I'm keen on, except a battered Stephen King and a Simone de Beauvoir in the original French. However, I won't judge too harshly too soon. Op-shops often need time to develop and get in some good stock, so I'll be back in a month or two to check out its development.

Op shops work hard to put all our off-casts to good use, and this store is no exception. With a…read morehuge range of well organised stock, I personally have found many treasures over the years of visiting and the strong customer base is testament to this store being worth a visit. The previous reviewer does not seem to understand that op shopping is a commitment to patience and gratitude for the gems that are frequently found, but not by those expecting to find them served up on a silver platter, with a minimum of effort. With four other big op shops a step away, this Red Cross is an op shopper's delight!

The Fisherman's Wharf Market and the Brickworks Market have alot in common, they both started off…read morereally well having a good variety of non trashy items and hand made goods but for some reason have slowly sunk into the genre of second hand stores and smokemart type shops. It can be so much better, 'potential lost Port Adelaide' it's loud and clear, the perfect location to improve and hopefully it can and will get better. But at the moment once you've seen it, it'll be the same next week and the weeks and years after that which is the case to date. Ok, so what has it got to offer (besides a great location)...a fantastic donut vendor out the front, good coffee next door, a terrific hotdog and sausage stand - you can bet your bottom dollar they earn the most from these places as there's nothing else worth buying! Ok, I'll carry on...inside is a treasure trove of pirate like booty, stall after stall of 'antiques', a pet shop (no animals), sweets stall, smallgoods, memorabilia, jewellery and more. Located on two levels packed with masses of oldy worldy relics, but there are a few newer things to take your fancy, if you look hard enough. On a lazy Sunday why not go for a drive down to the Port and have a look around the market, grab a bit to eat before venturing out to the surrounding streets steeped in history and with plenty to offer. As a final word, it really is a case of 'can't see the forest from the trees' it's a Salamanca Market in waiting and the modernisation progress needs to be properly assessed as it's obstructing the view!

Good old Fishermans Wharf hasn't changed in the 15 odd years that I've been coming here!…read moreMaybe that could be the reason that it's never 'overly' busy. Maybe. The myriad of stalls are still filled with almost anything you could ever need, and plenty of things that you probably don't! And yet I keep going back. Maybe one day I'll find a genuine Van Gogh hidden underneath the tacky painting of that castanet-laden Spanish lady with her own enigmatic smile. Maybe that faded-blue vase with the plastic flowers in really is from the Ming Dynasty. Maybe. Or maybe I just enjoy mingling with the amazing range of people who frequent this Adelaide icon of tackiness; or the delicious freshly cooked mini jam doughnuts with a hot Latte; maybe I want to have my lunch with my feet dangling over the edge of the docks and watch the dolphins play; or maybe I just want to continue to support local cottage industries who open their stalls week in, week out because they're the true salt of the earth. Maybe. But if you've always been "meaning to go there" - do it. Then you'll know why you did.

It really is a treasure trove and contains a booty fit for a pirate, as no two things are alike and…read moreit's the ultimate forage shop, I even spotted two taxidermy deer heads! I had a chat with the owner who said he's been here for 10 years and there's always something different coming into the shop - item wise...people wise too I'm sure - but there's also a regular trickle of people coming in to have a browse. There is so much paraphernalia and it's not big bag territory either as every step you take there's something in front. Old war mementos, glassware, even one walk duck, old photographs and stacks more. Again, if the SA Film Corp ever needed stuff for sets or props, etc they need to come here unless they've already discovered it! Anyone wanting to create a theme will find bits and pieces to suit but no baroque shabby chic stuff here though and sorry no chandeliers. The shop is open Tuesday to Sunday roughly 10am - 3pm.

Pirates are pretty cool, people hype them up too much. But luckily our obsession with all things…read morepirate-y has spawn this niche store. Stock will an amazing assortment of everything. Another great gift idea store, well for someone who you really can't find anything in Myers for.

Run by the volunteers for the Lyell McEwin Hospital, this is a hidden gem of the northern suburbs…read more The store is huge and full to the brim with all manner of goods. From clothing to bric-a-brac to electronics to cameras to furniture, there's something here for everyone. They have periodic sales, for example, 50% off all furniture for a week, and the prices are incredibly good. The volunteers who manage the store are friendly and helpful, and more than willing to assist you with your needs. I did really well here, managing to grab a leather (!) recliner chair for $30, during the 50% off furniture week this week. With such a wide variety, even with the long distance drive it took for us to get here, I'll definitely be back. I highly recommend it as a good op shop stop if you're out that way.

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 used to make a special effort to get to this lovely op shop on the other side of town…read more Now I find their prices match the big commercial op shops so it's not worth bothering. If you live near by you can probably afford to shop there and they do often get quality stuff so it's worth checking out.

Run by Clayton-Wesley Uniting Church , all profits from the op shop goes to the local and…read moreinternational outreach programs. With a chapel-inspired shaped door, this op shop is fantastic with prices and good stock. Rows of wooden racks displaying women's clothing, men's clothing, kids clothing and vintage tops are aplenty. I spotted some pretty evening dress shoes, most going for under $10. Am sure most ladies can relate to how expensive shoes are nowadays. Expect to find lots of Mummy groups here as they dive into kids international brands, such as Pumpkin Patch, Esprit and Gap, all going for great prices. I spotted plenty of vintage furnitures and stunning bric a brac pieces. This has got to be one of the cheapest op shop in the city. Bring a bag or two to stock up at your next visit. Caution: Highly addictive!