Op Shops in the City of Tea Tree Gully

I have been specifically looking at baby gear, so I will comment on that aspect of each shop.

ReGen
552 Milne Road
REDWOOD PARK SA 5097

Obviously I am biased toward this shop because I worked there! They have quite a large range of baby suits, tops and pants, lots of singlets and socks (if you can be bothered to go through them to get the right size). They also have some knitted garments, and a fair few wraps, but not so many blankets. There is a whole bag of pilchers for those who use them. They also tend to stock random items that you might not find elsewhere, like mattress protectors etc, even though there may only be one of each item. Other than clothes, a bunch of toys and an excessive children's book section they don't really stock other items. The baby section is messy but the price is right. If you go at the right time you can get a bag of stuff for $5.

Rags to Riches
Karadinga Sports & Recreation Centre
580 Montague Road
MODBURY North SA 5092

This shop is excessively cheap! It is a small shop, and stocks only baby clothes and manchester, but is so cheap that it is worth having a look. I was able to buy a baby blanket, knitted cardigan, 2 suits and 2 books for $2.20.

The Baby Ba
Shop 2/68 Reservoir Road
MODBURY SA 5092
(08) 8263 5507
Open: Mon-Fri 9:30am to 4pm, Saturdays 9:30am to 2pm.

This shop is not a charity shop, so it stands to reason that the prices are quite a bit higher on their "preloved" goods. However, all they stock is baby items, most pre-loved, some new. The shop is also very organised and stocks all the things that you wouldn't find at other op shops, such as prams, cots, breastfeeding equipment, toys, swings etc. It is a relief to shop here even though it is more expensive, as items are within easy reach and don't require wading through. I bought a baby blanket here for $2. Beware when shopping as to whether you are buying a new or used item - the new items are the same price, or more expensive than those in the shops. This is the shop to call if you are looking for a spare part - other op shops wouldn't have a clue.