tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19092110.post1374052978206628441..comments2023-08-02T00:00:44.020+10:00Comments on Unravelled: Vale VinniesTaphophilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04010309734967633575noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19092110.post-58843900206948788032007-06-02T10:36:00.000+10:002007-06-02T10:36:00.000+10:00I know what you mean - there's something about a g...I know what you mean - there's something about a good op shop, and the things you found there, and the fun of the hunt...I can still associate finds and shops too.<BR/><BR/>Which are your favourite Canberra op shops? I usually get to Canberra at least once a year, and it would be good to know the biggest/best/most intriguing/most rewarding ones, whatever!rooruuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17091737221413605044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19092110.post-21544966754328203122007-05-31T06:29:00.000+10:002007-05-31T06:29:00.000+10:00You know, that is an absolute shame. I've never ha...You know, that is an absolute shame. I've never had the patience for op-shopping - instant gratification for me, rather than searching and discovering an absolute gem. Although I've always wished I could - you've had some awesome finds!!<BR/><BR/>Very sorry to hear that it is closing. It isn't just an opshop! And I'd lay a pretty hefty bet that there are quite a number of people that would feel the same about it being part of their life. <BR/><BR/>:(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19092110.post-25581158269594891722007-05-30T10:39:00.000+10:002007-05-30T10:39:00.000+10:00Oh no! I've been going there forever! I haven't be...Oh no! I've been going there <B>forever</B>! I haven't been as often lately - but when my two were babies, it was my favourite place to get clothes for them. Bugger :(Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16137577463781242181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19092110.post-27426206007030294902007-05-30T09:24:00.000+10:002007-05-30T09:24:00.000+10:00Officially it's closing because the lease is up an...Officially it's closing because the lease is up and Vinnies rarely lease properties; they usually own them.<BR/><BR/>Given that they just sold a property in Queanbeyan and are now leasing in Monaro St, that's a bit of a fib.<BR/><BR/>There is obviously a reorganisation of their op-shop business going on. They are definitely moving towards a more up-market look and this will be the 3rd shop they've closed (or radically scaled back) in the last 12 months.Taphophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010309734967633575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19092110.post-6237371350662286342007-05-29T23:02:00.000+10:002007-05-29T23:02:00.000+10:00It's so sad when a favorite place closes - especia...It's so sad when a favorite place closes - especially one with so many memories. I'm hopeless with op shops, I missed out on that shopping gene. I cannot see past the junk to unearth the treasures!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517520364520203546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19092110.post-18493341732680155652007-05-29T19:09:00.000+10:002007-05-29T19:09:00.000+10:00oh that is sad. Do you know why it's closing? I've...oh that is sad. Do you know why it's closing? I've been there myself but not in a long time. It's awful when our favourite haunts are no more.<BR/><BR/>I felt the same when Impact closed.Bellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01961733332080072331noreply@blogger.com