Last week, I decided to check out the Red Cross Op Shop in Brighton. Although I'm not an experienced thrift shopper, I was hoping to score some great deals. As a self-confessed shopaholic, I've made a commitment to buy more second-hand items this year. I was curious to see if the affluent side of town donates designer clothes to charity.
When I arrived at the shop, it was cozy and bustling with young adults searching for a bargain. The store was split into two sections: women's clothes on the main floor, and a mix of men's clothing and homewares on the upper level. However, if you're looking for shoes, homewares, or books, this op shop may not be the best option since they don't have much of a selection.
The women's section had plenty of racks organized by different clothing categories. In the centre of the store, there was a section featuring label designers, with some quite upscale brands among the donations. I was impressed with the quality and range of brands available. Some of the brands I spotted included Sandro Paris, Kenzo, Acne, Armani Exchange, Zimmerman, Camilla & Marc, Viktoria & Woods, Cos, Rag & Bone, Maison & Scotch, Scotch & Soda, Adidas, Scanlan & Theodore, Karen Walker, Nudie Jeans, and Levi's.
I ended up purchasing a navy Kenzo sweatshirt for $45, which was a great deal considering a typical Kenzo sweatshirt can retail from $300 to $500 depending on the style. However, my only criticism of this op shop is that the prices can be quite high for second-hand items. In a typical op shop, you can expect to pay between $5 and $20, but at Red Cross Op Shop, the prices can range from $30 to $100 for some donations. That being said, the clothes you'll find here are still more affordable than buying brand new clothes.
Overall, I had a pleasant experience at the Red Cross Op Shop and came out with a great bargain. I would recommend checking it out if you're in the Brighton area.
Address: Red Cross Op Shop Brighton:
115 Church Street, Brighton 3186 VIC
Opening Hours
Monday 9:30-5:00 Tuesday 9:30-5:00 Wednesday 9:30-5:00 Thursday 9:30-5:00 Friday 9:30-5:00 Saturday 9:30-5:00 Sunday 11:00-4:00
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