As far as opportunity shops go, I have to say this one in St Heliers is pretty disappointing. Yes, the stock is probably expensive because of the St Heliers location which is definitely quite an affluent area, however I don’t really think the quality of the stock matches the prices you pay. It is very neat and organised all of the time, however I’m not ever really a huge fan of the shop attendants who work here, none are overly pleasant and are definitely not the reason why I keep coming back here. Actually, I’m not quite sure why I keep coming back here — perhaps I have convinced myself that maybe one day I will actually find something I like that is not priced exorbitantly above what it should be. I guess I’ll just keep looking then…
Linda Jane K.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Auckland, New Zealand
This is probably one of the«nicer» op shops I’ve visited. And by that I mean it’s probably a bit more upmarket than what I’m used to, but hey, it is in St Helier’s after all. I’ve visited a few times and never really felt like I got a warm reception from the staff, but they were never rude. It’s nice to have a browse around in, but if you see something you like you had better snatch it up quick because it won’t be there when you come back. I made that mistake once when I saw a really unusual pair of shoes, and when I came back only a few hours later they were already gone. The stock is in excellent condition, and it’s nice to feel like you don’t have to triple check that what you’re getting is okay, and the price reflects that.
Zoë M.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Auckland, New Zealand
I’d really rather you didn’t know about this Dove Shop. So please, go ahead and read this review, and then erase all memory of its contents. I think it’s for the best. The St Helier’s Dove Shop only has stock that’s in totally pristine condition. Seriously, you won’t find a posher op shop in Auckland. It’s really nice and not at all stinky. You can pick up the most amazing stuff here, from men’s and women’s clothing, to furniture, homewares, kids’ clothing, and games. It’s not a matter of luck finding something you like, or something in good condition, the only gamble is getting stuff in the right size, so I end up buying something almost every time I visit. Also, the staff are really nice and onviously volunteering for a really great cause — the Eastern Bays Hospice. The prices reflect the quality of the stock here, but they’re still extremely reasonable, and hey, it’s put to excellent use.