This op shop would have to be in my list of top 3! I found out today that they were previously in…read morePonsonby, then K Road, now in Avondale, but looking for new premises again. I hope they don't move too far away where ever they go! The woman behind the counter has always been really friendly, chatty and helpful when I have been in. They have a long rack of children's clothes for those with youngsters, a decent range of men's wear (generally x-large though), lots of women's clothes, books in an organised fashion, some great crockery (I have bought some matching vases) and glassware. The best bit really is that it is the most affordable I have seen in Auckland. Not only do they have a $1 rack out the front with decent enough clothes, but they also have on offer 50C containers of clothes (children's and adults). It offers prices that most of us would expect to pay for second hand. This isn't me being stingy, this is me being practical - these charity second hand shops support the needy and they sell to those of us who struggle to fill a wardrobe with brand new clothes. Keep up the good work guys!

This is a great Salvation Army shop, one which I frequent often…read more My friend and I recently went there for a bit of an op shop excursion and we left with our hands full. You can get so many great bargains here, from clothes to little antique bits and bobs, to old furniture. What's great about this place is that they check all the items before they are out on display so you know they are in a used, but perfectly okay condition. I will be going back here when I start looking for new flat furniture too, as they have great items for very little money.

Lots of bric brac, linen, clothing, shoes. Not so much on furniture…read more I don't go out of my way to go here. Needs a refresh. Need better sorters, as alot of the items needs to be binned or bagged up for scraps.

Stumbled across this little secondhand shop whilst looking for something else. They have a LOT of…read morewhiteware, and a fair amount of average furniture. There are some secondhand clothes hanging up in the store kind of as an afterthought, but I couldn't see any prices on them. The whole time I was there I was being watched very closely by one of the people working there, which made me uncomfortable. Can't say I'm in a hurry to go back to this one.

This is quite a good little op shop, with very reasonable prices. They have a fair selection of…read morewomen's clothing and a small selection of mens, for about $4 an item. They do tend to err towards the elderly fashions, though. A great selection of sewing patterns and a bin of sewing remnants, HEAPS of furniture, lots of kitchen appliances, crockery, glasses, etc. Definitely some good bargains to be had!

This is a neat store. Fairly large. Has a wide variety of items to offer. Pricing is very…read moreaffordable. They have furniture, clothing, books, games, CD's, DVD's, bric-a-brac, homewares, tools...and renovation items such as a kitchen bench. Park you car outside the store. Will be back

I usually shop at the Savemart in Northcote, but decided to give this location a go. I googled it…read moreupon arrival to see what others have said about the place and to see if it would actually be worth my time. This location was amazing!! I found items from Boohoo with the tags still attached. The items are in very good condition. Of course like many of the locations in NZ there aren't many people asking if you need help finding something or help with anything, but you can always ask a cashier at the front. There were only two checkouts, but if you shop there as soon as the doors open as I do, you shouldn't have any issues or experience long lines. The prices were fantastic in my opinion. The only thing I didn't see much of were belts, hats, purses or shoes, but this is the beginning of the year so I am sure there are loads of new stock. Don't take my word for it. Go see for yourself :-)

This shop made me feel like it wasn't even a recycled clothing shop. It was massive and had…read moreeverything. The moment you walk in you see a butt load of clothes. I found some stuff from Nike and Adidas. The environment was great and had a nice range of stuff. Would recommend!

Have you been searching for military hats? This is the place to come! Have you been searching for…read moredusty old....well anything?! - Ancient treasures lie inside this hippy looking place. If you are a rare collector of something you are sure to know about this place already I guess. We have picked up some furniture and other unique strange things we tend to accumulate for the abode. The prices are reasonable but generally not 'bargain' style in the economic sense, but a bargain in the "rare, bet you can't find it anywhere else" type of sense. I like it, and I think I like it more each time I go back, which is generally only on a Sunday when visiting the Oratia markets, just a hop, skip and jump away. My favourite thing about this place? Probably the cool furniture.

Second hand Rosie is a staple for any true op shopper out West. The clothes in there are always…read moreunique and you can get the best finds, as it's really cheap. Whether you're on the hunt for something particular, or you just want to go for a nose, Rosie's always has a great collection - from Doc Martens and anoraks to 90s dresses and handbags, and sometimes they have jewellery and the like in there as well. Always good for costume parties too. I probably visit Rosies once a month and usually end up buying something, if not for me then for someone else.

With a handy roadside sign directing you down a potholed driveway, St Vincent de Paul is an almost…read morepopular New Lynn op shop. Looking like it's sitting in a disused church hall perfectly fits it's thrifty recyclability. Now, other than the revitalized train station, not much in New Lynn is new. Most shops and houses have an old and tired feel to them. So a thrift store in this suburb is going to be the bleakest, bluest building you can find. There are halting discussions about Coronation St and endless shuffling from rack to shelf; There are curtains in the menswear section. There is also a depressing attempt at a window display in St Vincent de Paul's, which is, again, at the end of a potholed driveway. This op shop is a somber affair, looking to retire shortly into a nursing home.

I think this is a lovely op shop! I have been in several times and the staff have been…read moreexceptionally friendly, but never over bearing, each of them have seemed genuine and kind. The stock is the usual op shop affair, nothing extraordinary to note. The range of clothes are reasonably priced and the books even more so - I picked up a bunch recently for $1 each. A bit musty, but overall, neat, tidy ad nice!

Located right next to the Te Atatu Peninsula Library is this fantastic little Op shop. In the…read moreneighbourhood visiting, I decided to take a look because as we all know; second hand stores can be like a treasure chest at the best of times. After a short walk through, I could see books, home ware items, clothing, shoes, strollers, toys. Out of the corner of my eye, I glanced at a Thomas the Tank engine. This toy was selling for 5 dollars, and my friend piped up; "Phoenix would be thrilled with that". I knew I had to get it! Well long story short is, he loves it, it works like magic and I found it in an Op shop! I love to explore stores and see what they have to offer; sometimes you walk out with nothing, we were lucky this time. You won't find a couch or TV, but you might find something useful for the time being.

I always like a browse in a op shop - you're giving them support and there are all sorts of little…read morenuggets of gold to be found there. This one is in Te Atatu Peninsula and I have browsed here on numerous occasions. There's plenty of clothes here but I am not so keen on wearing other peoples clothes - perhaps a jacket but not a t shirt or anything like that. The toys on offer seemed more appealing and the last time i was there I bought my nephew a couple of toy cars. One intriuging thing that caught my eye here was a selection of Jack Daniels merchandise - some Westie must have had a good clear out of his garage as there were shot glasses, trays, key rings and plates you could hang on the wall. Didn't really appeal to me but I reckon somebody will snap this stuff up. The staff here are exceptionally friendly and I must say it's one of the better Op Shops around.

I think this is a pretty neat idea. People donate their old, unwanted clothing and household goods,…read moreit gets sold cheaply to people in need and then money goes to save poor defenseless animals. Everyone's a winner. The shop itself is really well laid out and light and airy, and the items themselves seem to be numerous and really cheap as chips. I saw a sofa and chair set in fairly good condition for $80, and the sign in the window says they do specials for beneficiaries as well, so if you had a community services card you could probably know the price down even further. Proof that humanity and altruism do still exist.

Loving this store. I always make the effort to come into this store. A good range of products…read more. clothing and accessories, toys, games, furniture, craft, bric-a-brac and other homeware items. All are set at very reasonable prices. Always leave with something. Staff are friendly.