@Samantha MInnery ...tried to tag you in but it wasn't happening ...so here it is

Thanks for the invite, love checking out thrift stores. I travel often for work and I was blessed yesterday to visit the Millmerran thrift shop. A big verity of treasures and the staff were absolutely beautiful. Thank you

Thanks to everyone who came over to vote we appreciate it. Here are the results - congratulations everyone!!!!! ⭐️ Best Op Shop Australia 2025 - Yallambee Bargain Boutique ⭐️ 2nd place Best Op Shop Australia - The Formal Project ⭐️ Best Op Shop New Zealand 2025 - Coastal Treasures. I'll be making digital files for your certificates tomorrow ...and thanks for the huge effort you're amazing ❤️

Hey there 👋 So glad you’re here! This is a fun, friendly community for anyone who loves thrifting, op shops, charity shops, vintage finds, secondhand treasures, and giving things a new life. Whether you thrift weekly or you’re totally new to it — you’re in the right place. 💛 There’s no pressure here. Just jump in, share what you love, and enjoy the inspo. ⭐ How to Get Started (Super Simple) 1️⃣ Say Hi in a post Tell us: • Where you’re from • Your favourite thing to thrift (or what you hope to find!) • A recent find — or something on your wishlist 2️⃣ Browse the feed & join the funShare hauls, thrift trips, questions, weird finds, vintage gems, anything secondhand. 3️⃣ Optional: Grab your free guides 📘 Thrift Survival Kit 🪙 How to Identify Gold & Silver (They’re in the Classroom if you want them — totally optional.) That’s it 💛 No rules. No long guides. No “start here” homework. Just a community of people who love the thrill of the thrift. We’re happy you’re here — can’t wait to see what you find next! 🌼 PS — If Skool notifications feel like “too much” at first, you can easily turn them down. Just tap your profile → Settings → Notifications and switch off anything you don’t want. Also for an amazing selection of communities here on Skool - check out the Discovery tab ...you won't believe whats possible to learn here and the people you meet too ...incredible ...such a different vibe

Thanks for coming over especially to vote for Best Op Shop Australia 2025 - voting starts today. One vote per person and ends next Saturday 6 December at 5pm. Here are our 5 fantastic finalists who all deserve a huge cheer for getting through to the finals, amazing stuff everyone and thank you for taking the time out of your extremely busy weeks to create a video to share - we really appreciate the effort you and your teams made 🎉 🏆 Auntiz Op Shop — Smeaton Grange, NSW 🏆 The Formal Project — Campbelltown, NSW 🏆 Yallambee Bargain Boutique — Millmerran, QLD 🏆 Forget Me Not Thrift Shop — Lowood, QLD 🏆 Be Uplifted Op Shop — Boondall, QLD