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SWOP at West End, Brisbane

When I stumbled across SWOP in West End (often part of the Boundary Street Markets) I thought I had simply come across a cool vintage shop.

But then I had a “wait there is more” moment that would make any telemarketer very proud.

As I sifted through the racks and racks of cool items, I saw that this place is so much more than that.

It’s a place – the name really should have given me a clue, but at times I’m not the quickest – that lets you swap and resell old clothes you are no longer wearing or can’t fit into (you know you have them!).

The owners also buy vintage or retro clothes and cool accessories and then resell them to the public. You can either walk away with some moolah or choose to swap that money for the many great pieces in store.  Guess, which one I did? Go on, I bet you won’t guess.

Ha ha

Going by my chat with the cool hipster lady at the counter, SWOP’s main objective is to create an affordable fashion den in Brisbane where people can buy and sell cool clothes without breaking the bank. But still looking very cool!

The owners have apparently modelled the SWOP store on clothing exchanges throughout the USA.

The great thing about SWOP is that you can sell any clothing, shoes or accessory item as long as they are in excellent condition.

You don’t need a wardrobe bursting with designer outfits to trade at SWOP.

SWOP is open Wednesday to Sunday – I believe they do their buying on weekends, offering cash at 25% of the sale price or 50% in-store credit for your goods.

If not all of your spring-cleaned goods are accepted, the team will donate them  to charity for you, saving you that extra trip to an op shop. But don’t take my word for it, check them out via the usual methods below…

SWOP
Factory 1, 93 Boundary Street, West End
Ph: 0421 414 475
Open: Wednesday to Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday to Sunday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

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