Savemart Northcote: easy parking, plenty of stock, pricier than it used to be

On College Road in Northcote, this Savemart branch is easy to get to — plenty of parking and on a bus route — and reviewers describe a clean, well-organised shop with a genuinely large range of clothing and shoes.

The main gripe in reviews is pricing: several shoppers who've been going for years say costs have climbed noticeably over the past five years, to the point where it's a different experience from what they remember. A few also mention the changing rooms could be cleaned more often, and that staff can feel a bit brisk as closing time approaches.

Savemart is a commercial secondhand clothing retailer rather than a registered charity, though it supports causes such as the Child Cancer Foundation as part of its wider operations.

It's an easy North Shore op-shop stop, best paired with a bit of patience for digging through the racks — reviewers suggest going with realistic price expectations rather than treating it purely as a bargain bin.