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Christchurch Op Shop Guide 2026
Looking for op shops in Christchurch that locals actually rate? This 2026 guide is built from real community recommendations from the Op Shopping New Zealand group — not ads, not paid…
by Op Shops TeamApr 9 2 comments -
Op Shop Guide 2026: Bendigo Victoria
Bendigo is a fantastic spot for op shopping, with clusters of shops across several suburbs. Members of the Op Shopping Australia community recently shared their favourite stops and how to…
by Op Shops TeamMar 11 No comments -
Auckland Op Shop Guide 2026 – Central Auckland
Central Auckland Op Shop Favourites (From Local Shoppers) Central Auckland op shoppers recently shared some of their favourite local op shops and why they love them. If you enjoy a…
by Op Shops TeamMar 9 No comments -
Auckland Op Shop Guide 2026 — West Auckland
You asked, our community delivered! Here are some West Auckland op shops our members love: Hospice Shops are clearly a West Auckland favourite — members are raving about Swanson Road…
by Op Shops TeamMar 2 No comments -
Someone Should Say Thank You
Most people don’t think much about who runs an op shop. The stock is donated. Many of the staff are volunteers. It feels informal, community-driven …and that’s part of its…
by Op Shops TeamFeb 27 No comments -
Confessions of Anonymous Op Shoppers
We asked our community to spill their op shopping secrets. No judgment, no shame, just the honest truth about what really happens in the aisles. Here’s what they confessed. The…
by JoFeb 18 No comments -
What to Do When Op Shops Won’t Take Your Items
Op shops said no — now what? You’ve got items to donate, but the op shop can’t take them. Maybe they said no, you missed their opening hours, or they’re…
by Op Shops TeamJan 29 No comments -
Understanding Op Shops: What They’re Actually For
There’s a common belief that op shops should provide affordable clothing to people who can’t afford things. We read it in our Op Shopping New Zealand & Op Shopping Australia…
by JoJan 28 No comments -
If I Had a Dollar for Every “But It’s Cheaper at Kmart!” Complaint…
I’d have more money than most op shops make from their entire $1 rack in a week. And that’s not a joke… it’s actually true when you look at the…
by Op Shops TeamJan 27 No comments -
Op Shops Can’t Win (And Why That’s Okay)
After moderating Australia and New Zealand’s op shopping communities for years (with over 168,000 members combined), I’ve noticed something that might surprise you: Op shops are caught in an impossible…
by JoJan 25 No comments -
Do I Need an App to Use Op Shops? (No — Here’s a Better Way)
If you’ve searched for op shop apps, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: you don’t need to download an app to use opshops.co — and in many cases,…
by Op Shops TeamJan 23 No comments -
How to Claim an Op Shop Listing
Claim Your Listing on opshops.co If your business, op shop, or organisation is already listed on opshops.co, you can claim the listing to take full control of it. Once claimed,…
by Op Shops TeamJan 23 No comments -
2025 Best Op Shop Australia – Winners Announced! 🏆
Our community has spoken—and you showed up BIG.With 1,600 nominations from op shoppers across Australia, we narrowed it down to the top 5 finalists: After an intense final vote, the…
by Op Shops TeamJan 18 No comments -
Skool Review November 2025
Why I’m building a thrift community there (while keeping Facebook for the moment) After managing op shops for 10+ years and running Facebook groups with over 150,000 Kiwi and Aussie…
by JoNov 15 No comments -
Best Op Shops in New Zealand 2024
So you want to know where the best Op Shops in New Zealand are? Unlock Insider Op Shopping Secrets! Dive into our community-driven guides section within Op Shopping New Zealand,…
by JoMar 21 No comments -
Auckland’s 5 Best Op Shops 2022
Auckland’s 5 Best Op Shops 2022 – What a difference two years makes. Over the last couple of years at least two of my favourite Op Shops have had a…
by JoMay 19 No comments -
Op Shopping New Zealand
New Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/opshoppingnz Hey all we’re starting a new facebook group so we can easily get together and have a conversation and share Op Shop related stuff. Many…
by Op Shops TeamDec 26 No comments -
Where to find Auckland’s 5 Best Op Shops in 2020
Op Shopping *** Update – to see our new 2022 Auckland’s 5 Best Op Shop picks – check out this article *** I’ve been Op Shopping most of my…
by Op Shops TeamJul 15 No comments
