Which Op Shops Offer Online Shopping and Delivery in Australia? (2026)

Online op shops Australia do exist: several charity chains sell selected stock with delivery, including Vinnies and Salvos eBay stores, Sacred Heart Mission’s online shop, and charity-run sites by state. You can buy pre-loved clothing and homewares from home with postage across Australia, though shipping adds to the total cost.

For non-charity marketplaces, see online platforms to buy pre-loved items. For in-person bargains, op shops remain among the cheapest places to shop.

Major charity chains online

Many op shop chains now sell selected stock online. Don’t expect the full store floor to appear on a website; listings are curated and rotate often.

Vinnies online shops

Vinnies runs eBay stores and state online shops with fashion, accessories and homewares. Higher-end pieces commonly appear online first.

• Where to find them: Start at the Vinnies Australia portal for your state’s online shop or eBay link.
• Delivery: Australia-wide postage on most listings.

Salvos Stores online

Salvos Stores lists clothing, books and household goods online at op shop price points.

• What to expect: Everyday clothing and general goods.
• Delivery: Delivers across Australia; postage varies by item size.

Online op shops compared

See how charity online stores stack up against Depop and Gumtree in our op shop vs marketplace comparison. If postage is high, you’re often better browsing locally via the locations directory. Online shines for hard-to-find sizes and interstate designer stock; it rarely wins on $5 basics once Australia Post is in the cart.

Other online thrift options

Beyond the big chains, a few curated options fill gaps for designer and interstate stock.

Sacred Heart Mission online op shop

Melbourne-based online store focusing on quality and designer goods. Useful for spotting designer brands when you can’t get to Fitzroy in person.

SwapUp and Reluv

SwapUp and Reluv are Australian online thrift retailers (not traditional charities) with curated fashion and Australia-wide shipping. They’re handy, but they’re not the same as buying from a Salvos floor where proceeds fund charity programs.

Is online op shopping worth it?

Before you buy, confirm the landed cost (item plus postage) against a local store visit for the same type of find.

Pros: shop from anywhere; curated listings; access to stock in other states.

Cons: no try-ons; rely on photos; postage can exceed in-store savings on cheap items.

So a $8 tee with $14 postage isn’t a bargain if your local Lifeline has a similar rail for $5. Measure the landed cost first, then decide. Full overview: online op shops Australia.

Postage costs across states

Shipping a coat from Perth to Brisbane can cost $12–$18 via charity eBay sellers. Bulky homewares commonly list pickup-only. Factor postage before you compare to local op shop prices.

Some Salvos listings offer combined postage when you buy multiple clothing items from the same store account within one checkout window. Don’t buy three heavy homewares from different listings and hope they’ll ship as one box without checking first.

NSW and VIC eBay stores commonly photograph designer labels clearly. Read item condition notes for pulls on knitwear or missing buttons before bidding.

Regional online op shop tips

Regional buyers in Tasmania, the Northern Territory and remote Queensland commonly pay more in postage than metro shoppers. A $12 Vinnies eBay tee can become a $28 purchase once Australia Post charges $16 to Darwin or Broome. Check if the seller offers combined postage when you buy two or three lightweight items in one cart.

Sacred Heart Mission ships from Melbourne; their curated rails suit buyers hunting Scanlan Theodore or Country Road without visiting Fitzroy in person. Salvos online listings rotate weekly, so set eBay saved searches for your size and favourite brands rather than browsing once and giving up.

Compare the landed cost (item plus postage) against your local Vinnies or Lifeline before checkout. Online wins for hard-to-find sizes and interstate designer stock; in-store wins for $5 basics where postage would wipe out the saving. But if you’re remote and the nearest charity shop is two hours away, postage can still beat fuel.

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