Kilsyth Op Shops

Kilsyth Op Shops

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Posted 2019-09-14 by Neil Follettfollow
There are three opportunity shops in Kilsyth, all next to each other. All three are huge, the largest op shops that I have ever seen. It is almost a misdemeanour to call them op shops as they are really op shop warehouses.

I visited on a weekday and all three were busy, very busy. Surprisingly they are not in a recognised shopping precinct, but in an industrial area.

**Vinnies
**Hours. Monday to Saturday: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
Sunday: 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.


There is the usual range of op shop merchandise and a lot of it. Clothing for all ages, books and CDs, bric-a-brac and almost everything else.


Because of the size a large amount of furniture is displayed, arranged in a manner that you can easily test their comfort.


Rarely seen in op shops are beds. Many have rows of mattresses stacked end on end, but in Vinnies, complete made-up beds are displayed, perhaps tempting those ready to drop after shopping.


Glassware is a popular op shop item and a discerning collector will not be disappointed here.

Vinnies is the only one of the three that is open on a Sunday.

The Brotherhood of St. Lawrence.

Hours: Monday to Saturday: 9.30 am to 5.00 pm.


The middle op shop and also huge. Its wide aisles make for very leisurely browsing, even in busy times.




Several dining room table settings were on display as were lounge settings, and many children's toys.


Bric-a-brac was a feature with many shelves displaying them. Collectors were catered for with a locked display cabinet protecting those items from careless handling.




There was a section of small electrical appliances as not all op shops accept them.

Salvos.

Hours: Monday to Friday: 9.00 am to 5.30 pm.
Saturday: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.


Also very large and busy. Your every op shop need catered for and then some. Plenty of clothing for everyone from casual wear to formal.


The large premises allow many lounge suites to be displayed, even a couple of leather ones.


Occasionally you will find musical instruments in op shops, but the Salvos in Kilsyth has an upright piano on display, awaiting for the next musical genius on a budget.


Every op shop sells ladies shoes and the Salvos is no exception. A large display of everyday footwear is on offer with boots and handbags


More elegant ladies foot apparel is elegantly displayed on glass shelving, plus some jewellery to go with them.



Just before you have shopped till you drop, you can cross Colchester Road to the Kilsyth Club for a replenishing coffee, snack or bistro meal, then back to it.

Visiting all of these op shops you would be forgiven if you thought you were in a department store. It's definitely a go to location for whatever is your op shop needs or desires.

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173612 - 2023-06-15 12:38:06

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