Salvos Stores South Melbourne sits on Clarendon Street, one of well over a hundred Salvos shops across Victoria that turn donated goods into funding for The Salvation Army's community programs. Inside you'll find the usual op-shop spread, clothing for the whole family, homewares and bric-a-brac, books and magazines, toys and the occasional stack of CDs and records, with quality brands turning up often enough to make a regular look-in worthwhile. Prices here can range from genuine bargains to items priced closer to their original market value, depending on the piece, so it pays to have a bit of patience and an eye for what's worth grabbing. The shop sits on the tram route along Clarendon Street, with the number 12 tram stopping close by, making it an easy stop without needing to drive. Like every Salvos store, it runs on donated stock and volunteer effort, and welcomes both from the local community. From wardrobe basics to homewares for a share house, or simply the enjoyment of hunting for an unexpected find among the racks, it's worth folding into a wander around South Melbourne's shops.