10 Best Secondhand Stores in Melbourne
Melbourne’s secondhand stores range from curated vintage fashion and designer accessories to op shops, furniture warehouses and broad reuse stores. Use this guide to match your search with the right stock, shopping style, browsing time and buying format.
Our method for this guide
Before ranking this guide we review each business's track record, what its customers say and how clearly it explains its work. The result is an editorial selection that we update as things change.
Featured positions are clearly marked and only offered to businesses that already earned their place in the guide.
Full Comparison of 10 Secondhand Stores in Melbourne
Royal Bag Spa Preloved Handbag & Accessories Sales
Royal Bag Spa Preloved Handbag & Accessories Sales sells used handbags, designer jewellery and accessories through in-store and online shopping. Listings describe item condition, while orders are packaged carefully and dispatched promptly in the described shopping experiences. The store suits buyers looking for preloved designer pieces with detailed product information and delivery.
Notable strengths: Preloved designer goods with condition information in listings
Shoppers seeking preloved handbags, designer jewellery and accessoriesBuyers who prefer item descriptions and deliveryThe Paramount Shopping Centre, 15/108 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaGlobal Vintage Collective
Global Vintage Collective is a Richmond vintage clothing store specialising in authentic American and Californian pieces, including Western wear, Wrangler denim, cowboy boots, hats, belts and Carhartt jeans. It carries men's and women's clothing, buys used goods and suits shoppers hunting for distinctive pre-loved fashion, festival outfits or gifts with a strong Western character.
Notable strengths: Curates American Western clothing with substantial men's and women's denim ranges
Shoppers seeking authentic Western vintage and pre-loved fashion260-262 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121, AustraliaIn Wang Vintage
In Wang Vintage is a Melbourne retailer specialising in curated vintage designer bags, with pieces from brands including Bottega Veneta, Celine, Gucci, Coach, Bally, Valentino and Burberry. It suits collectors, fashion enthusiasts and shoppers seeking distinctive vintage accessories, with options ranging from statement clutches and briefcases to crossbody and tote bags. Australian shipping is available, including free shipping over $100.
Notable strengths: A curated range spanning recognised designer brands and bag styles
Collectors and fashion enthusiasts seeking vintage designer bagsShoppers looking for distinctive bags across different styles and price pointslevel2/75-77 Hardware Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaTrasho Mondo
Trasho Mondo is a Northcote used clothing store with clothing, accessories and other used goods. It suits shoppers searching for vintage pieces, hiking gear, sunglasses, furniture and art, with customer accounts describing a bright, carefully curated store containing independent vintage sellers and unusual finds. The shop is also positioned for a quick visit, though the broad range invites browsing.
Notable strengths: A mix of vintage clothes, accessories, furniture and art
Vintage clothing and accessories shoppingFinding hiking gear, furniture, art or sunglassesShoppers seeking unusual pieces from independent vintage sellers396 High St, Northcote VIC 3070, AustraliaZikkies Thrift Store (Melbourne)
Zikkies Thrift Store is a Coburg op shop for browsing clothing, books and assorted niknaks, with vintage and branded pieces among its varied stock. Its inviting presentation, organised displays and warm staff make it suited to shoppers who enjoy taking their time to sift through fashion and second-hand finds.
Notable strengths: A mix of vintage and branded items
Shoppers looking for vintage, branded or winter clothingBrowsers who enjoy organised displays and varied second-hand categories428 Sydney Rd, Coburg VIC 3058, AustraliaSacred Heart Mission Op Shop - Fitzroy
Sacred Heart Mission Op Shop - Fitzroy is a characterful thrift store with a varied mix of clothing and other goods, including books and a rummage area. Its selection is described as well sorted rather than dominated by low-cost brands, while a $2 section provides a more budget-focused browse. Metered street parking is limited but spaces are usually available.
Notable strengths: Combines a curated-feeling selection with a low-cost rummage section
Shoppers browsing distinctive second-hand goodsBargain hunters interested in a dedicated $2 rummage areaAlexandra Pde end, 433 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, AustraliaOTC Vintage
OTC Vintage sells vintage clothing for men and women through Melbourne retail shops and online. Its range includes band tees, party shirts, spray jackets, knitwear, jackets, pants, shorts, bum bags and other accessories, with rare designs and patterns at the centre of the offering. The business also describes its clothing as premium and sanitised, making it suited to shoppers building distinctive retro wardrobes.
Notable strengths: The range covers both everyday vintage pieces and hard-to-find designs
Shoppers seeking vintage clothing for men or womenPeople looking for rare designs, band tees and distinctive patternsOnline customers who want vintage apparel and accessories238B Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaRetroStar Vintage Clothing
RetroStar Vintage Clothing is a Melbourne secondhand clothing store offering funky vintage clothing in varied styles, along with jewellery and other accessories. It suits shoppers seeking colourful, characterful pieces, including worn-in vintage jackets and giftable jewellery. The store rewards patient browsing, with a broad selection of retro clothing and staff described as friendly and helpful.
Notable strengths: The range spans retro clothing, jewellery and accessories with individual vintage character
Shoppers wanting distinctive secondhand clothing rather than new-season basicsPeople searching for vintage jewellery, jackets or colourful statement piecesNicholas building, First Floor, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaSavers
Savers operates a large Brunswick second-hand store at 330 Sydney Road, with clothing for the whole family alongside accessories, books, housewares, electronics and more. It suits budget-conscious shoppers, vintage hunters and people looking to declutter responsibly, while its reuse model pays not-for-profit partners for donated goods.
Notable strengths: A reuse model that pays local not-for-profit partners for donated goods
Budget-conscious second-hand shoppingExploring a broad range of clothing and household goods330 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, AustraliaMrs.Secondhand
Mrs.Secondhand is a spacious, low-key Preston warehouse buying and selling used, vintage and antique furniture, clothing and decor. It suits treasure hunters and shoppers furnishing a home with pre-owned pieces, while its stock also includes practical items such as tools and equipment.
Notable strengths: A combined buying-and-selling model across furniture, clothing and decor
Shoppers searching for used, vintage or antique furniture and decorPeople who enjoy browsing a large second-hand warehouseUnit 7/188 Plenty Rd, Preston VIC 3072, Australia
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What these secondhand stores specialise in
- Preloved designer accessoriesRoyal Bag Spa focuses on used handbags, designer jewellery and accessories, with condition information supplied in listings and online shopping described.
- Western vintage fashionGLOBAL VINTAGE COLLECTIVE specialises in American and Californian Western wear, denim, boots, hats, belts and Carhartt jeans.
- Op-shop browsing and bargainsSacred Heart Mission Op Shop - Fitzroy offers varied clothing and goods, books and a dedicated $2 rummage area.
- Curated vintage and unusual goodsTrasho Mondo combines clothing and accessories with hiking gear, furniture and art from independent vintage sellers.
- Broad secondhand household shoppingSavers carries family clothing, accessories, books, housewares, electronics and more in a large Brunswick store.
- Furniture, decor and practical itemsMrs.Secondhand buys and sells used, vintage and antique furniture, clothing, decor, tools and equipment.
- Vintage bags and retro clothing onlineIN WANG VINTAGE focuses on designer bags, while OTC Vintage offers men’s and women’s vintage clothing, accessories, retail shops and online shopping.
How to choose a secondhand store for your search
- Search by product categoryStart with the item you need: a designer bag, Western denim, furniture, housewares, books or general clothing.
- Choose curated or broad browsingCurated stores suit shoppers seeking a defined style; Savers and Mrs.Secondhand are better aligned with broad, exploratory searches.
- Allow for one-off stockSecondhand inventory changes. Mrs.Secondhand specifically notes that particular items may not be available on every visit.
- Check condition and pricing detailsRoyal Bag Spa provides condition information in listings, while RetroStar notes that some prices can be difficult to find and may feel high relative to quality.
- Decide whether online access mattersRoyal Bag Spa, IN WANG VINTAGE and OTC Vintage describe online or delivery options, which may suit shoppers unable to browse in person.
Frequent questions
Which store is best aligned with preloved designer handbags?
Royal Bag Spa focuses on preloved handbags, designer jewellery and accessories, while IN WANG VINTAGE specialises in curated vintage designer bags.
Where can I find Western vintage clothing?
GLOBAL VINTAGE COLLECTIVE is described as specialising in American and Californian Western wear, denim, boots, hats and belts.
Which option has a dedicated low-cost rummage section?
Sacred Heart Mission Op Shop - Fitzroy includes a $2 rummage area alongside clothing, books and other goods.
Where should I look for secondhand furniture?
Mrs.Secondhand is a Preston warehouse selling used, vintage and antique furniture, decor, clothing, tools and equipment.
