SwapUp's Online Thrift Store Journal

Weird and wonderful finds from thrift, consignment, and second hand stores

Sure, browsing the whole wide web for the best second-hand clothes Australia has to offer is an exciting challenge, to say the least. However, some...

How to sell your clothes online

Have you ever looked at your wardrobe and realised that, despite the many items you have, you constantly feel like you don’t have anything to wear?...

Fashion Revolution Week 2022: Who made my fabric?

Dear SwapUp community, This Fashion Revolution Week, I join @mightygoodbasics in their Bare for Good campaign, asking: #WhoMadeMyFabric? I have ...

Second-Hand Treasures on SwapUp.com.au

With autumn almost upon us, now is the perfect time to start brainstorming on the best second-hand outfits 2022 has to offer. Whether you are a swo...

All about secondhand shopping: The definitive guide to buying and selling secondhand in Australia

Sydneysiders, we know you’re all itching to go second hand shopping. Now that we’re out of lockdown, it’s time to start our shopping list so when s...

Op shops: Everything you know about op shopping in Australia

What are op shops in Australia? Op shop is short for opportunity shops, which are shops selling secondhand goods. They’re also known as thrift stor...

Consignment: All You Need to Know About Selling on Consignment in Australia

Consignment meaning and definition Traditionally, consignment is a commercial arrangement where a person (the consignor) delivers their items to...

School Visit Program: “Sustainable Clothing & How to Reduce Fashion Waste”

-- Junico Kids have now been rebranded and consolidated into SwapUp -- Team Junico Kids visits Victoria Avenue Public School to introduce the conc...

Sustainable Gifts: Top 5 Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids

Kids love Christmas because they associate it with holiday, food and presents. But buying gifts for the sake of gifting is not such a good idea for...

SwapUp is coming to Glebe Markets this Saturday!

Hello thrifters! We're bringing our online thrift store to Glebe Markets (Sydney) this Saturday, 11 December 2021 so you can drop off your SwapUp ...

Sustainable Gift: 5 Eco-Friendly Tips to Celebrate Christmas and New Years

We always celebrate New Years a little differently here in Australia. Instead of a puffer jacket, roasted chestnut and mulled wine, we wear shorts ...

Top 5 Reasons That Will Make You Buy From A Thrift Store

Are you getting ready for a Halloween costume? Buying a new outfit for a party? Thrift stores are a great way to score a last-minute outfit without...