Discover Quality Finds and Friendly Service at Salvation Army Family Store
Located in Hamilton East, the Salvation Army Family Store is a well-organized and inviting op shop that draws shoppers with its wide range of quality second-hand goods. Known for its clean and neatly presented items, it offers everything from clothes—featuring sections for men and plus sizes—to affordable homewares and children’s apparel. Customers appreciate that the stock is often in excellent condition, including pieces from high-end brands, making it a popular destination for those seeking value and style.
The store is praised for its friendly and helpful staff who create a welcoming environment, often engaging warmly with regular customers and supporting the local community. Frequent visitors enjoy the regularly updated sales racks and attractive window displays, which add a touch of charm and encourage repeat visits. With ample parking and a reputation for kindness and quality, this family store is a must-visit for anyone exploring op shopping in Hamilton.
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Karl Gilgen
a year ago.With a wide range of second hand goods, it's a must if you're looking for cheap deal. Friendly and helpful staff. Their items are presented well and are easy to peruse. Worth a visit if you're in Hamilton East. Lots of parking space available.
Peter Selwyn
a month agoWhat a wonderful shop with some great pieces, well done to the Staff
Yours Cordially
a year agoAll the clothes are in good condition, no rips or marks, and they have more clothes from high end fancy brands (not just cheap stuff from Mirrou and Shein). They have a sales rack which changes weekly, with good deals there that are cheap for people, families, and kids. There's a good size men's clothing section and a plus size clothing area too. It's very clean and organised for an op shop. The displays in the window look nice and are always different when I visit. Their stock is slightly higher quality and better condition than the two other op shops I visited in Hamilton East (SPCA and Red Cross). The staff here are more nice than the city centre Family Store. Really lovely and kind staff who are helpful when I asked questions. Each time I go in, the staff are talking to customers in a friendly way and it sounds like they know lots of people in their community. Price is about mid point for an op shop, not super expensive, not always very cheap. The kids' clothes I think are the most cheap, which is great. The homeware is very cheap, especially to buy for a flat, like the cups and plates are a dollar each. The sheets I bought for my house were great condition and smelled clean. I've donated my stuff there too and it's nice to know it's going to a good cause
Kahli Smith
4 years agoThis is a great op shop but the manager is one of the rudest people I have ever met. Twice I have been in with my kids and twice she has been so rude to us that we left, both times with my son in tears. The first time she called him a ‘naughty little girl’ for sitting on a ride on toy in store, she snatched it from under him, he’s two. The second time was today where she did the same thing by snatching a toy out of his hands he was looking at. I’m not sure how you are meant to buy something if you are not able to look at it. Like why is this woman in customer service? Does she get a kick out of making toddlers cry? The first time I said I wanted to make a complaint and was told too bad because she was the manager, it looks like the other staff members are afraid of her, and I don’t blame them. Just so so rude!
Vicky LIU
8 years agoI love this Salvation Army family store! The staff are always friendly and welcoming, the shop is always tidy with lots of gems and the shop window regularly updated with lots of goodies on display! It is always a pleasure to shop there. I highly recommend it to anyone in the area to check it out! Definitely a must-see if you like op shopping!