Vinnies Springfield

Terrible prices, how is it legal!? Clearly no morality comes along with this store. The children’s section is tiny as well which seems odd considering its large layout and the a demographic of Springfield. It’s like an op shop for the rich honestly. An extra star only for the cleanliness.

Usually a nice op shop but too expensive. We drove 30 minutes to go to their fill a bag for $10. But they gave false advertising. Like the Vinnies shop clothing was fill a bag for $10. But it was really crates of clothes in the car park, dumped in that you have to dig through not in the shop. Very disappointing& not worth the drive.

This is the cleanest and best laid out op shop I've been to! I know managers have changed a couple of times this past year, (because we've finally lived somewhere long enough to visit semi-regularly over the last couple of years) due to illness or moving on, etc, but it hasn't changed the quality of the store. I have yet to come across a price that I felt was higher than new! As a matter of fact, I've found clothes with original tags on that the Vinnies' price was considerably less than! I've absolutely left other op shops because of the ridiculousness of their pricing, as well as the condition of their items. I do love that they've changed to racking the items by size, not just colour. As a larger person, this saves a lot of hassle. I believe quite a few of their volunteers are there through programs for disabilities, or seniors volunteering initiatives, or high school volunteer programs, etc. Looking at the lowest reviews on here, it seems that a number of the upset people seem to be profiling a lot of these individuals who do this volunteering as a way to be a productive member of society, but may not have the same social skills. Also, at certain times they have low numbers of volunteers available, like over the holidays, so others may fill in those roles they're not as familiar with, just like any job. Also, after certain times of year - like Christmas, all op shops are inundated and truly can not take more. From visiting different ones, I know they'd all greatly appreciate it before Christmas though! Vinnies apparently does have a wharehouse that takes large items like furniture that the stores are unable to take, but I don't know where it is located. Rather than being angry at the intake staff when they can't take anything else, try asking about the wharehouse. I usually receive some sort of welcome when entering. On the rare occasion that I might not be greeted by the front staff first, I say Hi first and they are welcoming. You don't know what kind of day they may be having, just like they don't know what kind of day you've had before entering. Kindness (as well as rudeness) goes both ways. Instead of standing there judging, try volunteering and be part of the solution, not the problem.

I found this store in my travels and enjoyed the counter staff friendly and helpful. However, I was monitored closely throughout my walk around, which I found unsettling. The layout of each department was well developed and stocked. I realise prices were on par with retailers in mainstream stores. However, I am happy to pay if reasonable, as in the end, they help others in the community. My photos reflect my purchase and some of the store.

This is an incredible opshop housed in a large warehouse in the industrial area. There is a small shopping centre close by for those without transport and you can cross over into this area. The entry is hard to discover so they have a huge sign that says ENTRY. It has both high end collectibles and mainstream stock. Prices on collectibles are retail and not suitable for resale but there are reasonably priced treasures amoung these finds. Other stock is reasonable but I found some Kmart chip baskets that were the same price new at Kmart. It's not a rummaging opshop for creative's as the stock is too clean and well organised. The clothing has beautiful displays and a boutique shopping experience with an average men's section compared to the women's section. Seems to be busy with people coming and going so I'd expect a high turnover. Difficult for wheelchair access as the areas inside are sandwiched between shelves etc. with stock on high shelves out of reach if you don't have assistance. There was a couch I was interested in purchasing but a sign on it said there was no assistance to remove the couch out of the store, which means I would need to arrange or hire help just to get this couch out of the shop onto my ute. I've never encountered this before in any opshop. I live far from this opshop so being on my own I couldn't purchase the couch. If you have auditory or sensory issues like autism the music is too loud and debilitating which made it unenjoyable so I couldn't stay long. Definitely a shop to check out for high quality.