Whether you are looking to revamp the wardrobe or looking for an actual wardrobe, buying pre-loved is a sustainable choice. Vanessa Williams from the Hamilton Central Business Association says that “internationally conscious consumerism is a huge movement, and the CBD, with many independent stores, is a great place to see this grow”.
Hamilton Central has several exciting stores that offer you a range of choices from books to bookcases, dresses to broaches, teacups to t-shirts. Many also offer you the option to sell your treasures so they live another life.
So head to Hamilton Central and join the circular economy.
Again & Again – 127 Alexandra Street
With a mission to provide a sustainable shopping alternative, Again & Again is a consignment shop with a delightful, curated array of preloved items, each awaiting a new chapter in their journey.
Fossick: for Records and Collectables – 300 Barton Street
Specialising in all things vintage, retro and collectible, Fossick is a co-operative store bringing together eight passionate collectors, each offering their own carefully curated collections.
Re:Circle – 313 Victoria Street
New Zealand’s largest department store for second-hand goods. At Re:Circle you can browse goods for hours or you can rent your own stall and sell whatever you like.
Browsers Bookstore – Riverbank Lane, 298 Victoria Street
More than a second-hand bookstore, Browsers is an institution in Hamilton, a place to browse, find that book you have been looking for, introduce the kids to the world of words or just hang.
Waikato Second Hand Centre – 441 Anglesea Street
If you love to rummage, adore antiques or are crazy about collectables, then the Waikato Second Hand Centre is the place for you.
Op Shops
Op shops play a wonderful role, providing donators with an alternative to sending their stuff to landfill, shoppers a bargain or unique pre-loved item, and charities a much needed profit.
Salvation Army Family Store – 716 Victoria Street
Op Shop for Breast Cancer – 750 Victoria Street
Rosy, Dress for Success – 169 London Street
Red Cross – 83A Tristram Street