Goulburn, Bowral and beyond...

I did a mini road trip a few weekends ago up to Newcastle and on the way up I stopped in Goulburn to have a look in some op shops. On the way back I did the same, but this time stopping at Bowral. I must say, these towns with well to do folk, have some of the best clothing up for grabs. I went to the Smith Family and Salvo's op shops in Bowral and the Vinnies in Mittagong. I missed the Father Rileys and Vinnies in Bowral but I am going back to the Southern Highlands in a few weeks so I will check them out then. But in the meantime, check out my stash... 

I picked up this red nurses cape from the Red Cross op shop in Goulburn for $2. 100% wool, made in Australia... I love it!

From Bowral Smith Family op shop I got two black and white jackets. One fancy label I could imagine a Tru or Prue wearing and a black and white check bomber style jacket from the 1960s. It is 100% Bri-lon!

Snuggie Spotting Update

The good burghers of Goulburn have it right, the Salvos shop had two Snuggies today - in the pet blanket box.

And I do agree with Sarah (Misfits Vintage) - better a crocheted blankie (a craft at which I would normally shudder) than a Snuggie.  Mind you, none of my pets would have a Snuggie either, although the ferret shows a worrying attraction to faux fur.

Speaking of Misfits Vintage - she's having a clear out.  If you're into vintage and like a bargain, check it out.

4 in a day

I haven't seen one ever before, but yesterday I spotted genuine Snuggies in op shops.

Bargain Hunter, Queanbeyan had three.  Vinnies, Gungahlin had one.  I continue to have none.

For the record they feel hideous and are very light so are probably not all that warm.

New (old) shoes

Working in downtown Mitchell has some advantages. I picked up these classic shoes at the Vinnies op shop in Gungahlin in my lunch break. I think they are mens shoes from the 1960s, but I couldn't figure out if the stamp on the bottom said 1965 or 1955...

Whilst doing some research to find out where these shoes were made, this is the only other pair of Dulwich shoes I could find. Think they were made in Adelaide, but I'm not sure.Very sexy buckle up loafers from the 1960s..

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The other pair of shoes I picked up from the Mitchell Salvos op shop (also in my lunch break... on a differnet day) were a pair of Rocketdog shoes. I had a pair of Rocketdogs a few years back (also bought from an op shop but in Newcastle) and they were just as cool as these comfy little canvas shoes. They look like they have never been worn and been at the bottom of someone's wardrobe for a long time.

Happy birthday Vinnies Belconnen!

Jindabyne tip shop

A late start on a trip to the snowfields resulted in Taph and I being able to visit the Jindabyne tip shop.

This is because it is only open on Sundays from 10am to 3pm.

That said, if you are in Jindabyne on a Sunday, it is well worth visiting.For a tip shop in a small town it has a good collection of stock, and was not as disappointing as the tip shops in some other towns.
We did not see the mobile op shop while we were there, but if it is still going, then Jindabyne has two occasional op shops.

If you are searching for it, the turnoff to the tip, and tip shop is here on google maps.

Ross's Relics at Yass

We have had a few people ask about the large second hand shop on the main street in Yass. We were able to work out is was Ross's Relics.

Recently Taph and i were in Yass so we called past for a look.

What we found was a converted service station that was now selling second hand goods. Every room from the old manager's office to the old work shop were stacked high with various second hand crockery, china and various bric-a-brac.

There were several things there that I would have bought, if not for the fact that in June I had to make several payments on my Dentist's Mercedes.

So if you find yourself in Yass and feel like a little op-shopping, you now have four destinations to visit:

1. Yass Vinnies,

2. Yass Salvos,

3. Yass Tip shop, and

4. Ross's Relics.

A big day coming up at Vinnies, Belconnen

Put the date in your diaries folks. and the venue is Vinnies Belconnen.

Today's Finds

I have not been op-shopping for ages - I am going to try to get to a few this week....

Today was Salvos' at Tuggeranong. They had 50% off all red ticket items - not that I noticed until we were paying. There were a lot of 1980's inspired clothing - think big chunky patterned jumpers.

A Josephine Chaus shirt - I love the
thickness of the stripe - $7

For my daugher, a BNWT, ValleyGirl
stripe pinnafore - Red Ticket Item - $2.50 

1980's dress - $7

Degrassi Schools Out DVD - the end of series movie
the ABC never seems to screen $5
The Jane Austin Book Club $1 (they had another copy marked at $3)
Snoopy Book $2

Take 2 is closing down

Hi Everyone

The Anglicare op shop, Take 2 at the All Saints Anglican Church in Ainslie is closing down tomorrow. Located in a small building behind the church, it is open until 4.30pm today. The last day of trading is Thursday 30 June, from 9.30am until 3pm.

Take 2 is located at 11 Cowper St, Ainslie.