Salvation Army Family Store Mt Wellington: low prices, quick turnover

Mount Wellington is an East Auckland suburb known largely for its light-industrial and commercial zones, and this Family Store trades from Allright Place within that mixed-use pocket rather than a traditional village strip.

It carries a 3.8 out of 5 rating from a small handful of reviews, with shoppers pointing to a genuinely wide selection — from retro jerseys to more current fashion finds — priced to move, with much of the clothing sitting around $2 to $3. That quick turnover keeps the racks feeling fresh rather than picked over.

The staff come in for praise as friendly and community-minded, contributing to what reviewers describe as an inviting atmosphere. The trade-off, by a couple of accounts, is a layout that can feel cluttered, and opening hours that have been described as occasionally unpredictable.

Our data shows it trading weekdays only, 10am to 3pm, with no Saturday hours listed — a narrower window than most Family Stores, so it's worth calling ahead (09 905 1239) before making a special trip.