About OpShop Finder
OpShop Finder is the definitive op shop directory for the Gold Coast. We help thrifting enthusiasts, bargain hunters, and charity supporters find op shops near them, see what's open right now, filter by charity, and get directions in one tap — all without an app to install or an account to create.
Why we built it
Op shopping is mainstream in Australia. But finding op shops is harder than it should be — information is fragmented across Google Maps, charity websites, word of mouth, and outdated Facebook posts. We built OpShop Finder to be the single, reliable, purpose-built directory we wished existed.
Who's behind it
OpShop Finder is a project of Southern Claw Labs, an Australian micro-studio building tools that solve everyday problems. We're starting with the Gold Coast and expanding state by state.
How the data works
Every shop on this site is hand-curated and stamped with a verification date. We re-verify shops quarterly and respond to community corrections within a week.
If you spot a shop with the wrong opening hours, a closed location, or a missing entry — please tell us. Use the "Report a fix" button on any shop, or fill out the submit form.
Privacy
- No accounts. You don't need to sign up to use anything on this site.
- No third-party tracking. We don't run Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any ad-tech.
- Your favourites and recently-viewed shops are stored only on your device, in your browser's local storage. We never see them.
- Geolocation only fires when you tap the "Near me" button. Your coordinates never leave your device.
- Server logs. Our hosting provider keeps standard request logs for security and operations. These are not used for advertising or shared with third parties.
Get updates
A short email when we add new shops or expand to a new region. No spam, no third-party tracking. Subscribe here — or email us at hello@opshopsearch.com with the subject "Subscribe".
Open source
The code is open and the data is open. Charities, developers, and other communities are welcome to fork, embed, or contribute. Get in touch via the contact below.
Contact
Email: hello@opshopsearch.com
For shop corrections, please use the submit / correct form so we can track and process the change. For partnership enquiries (charity organisations, embedded widgets, regional expansion), email us directly.
Acknowledgement
OpShop Finder respects the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia where these op shops operate, including the Yugambeh people of the Gold Coast region.
Disclaimer
OpShop Finder is provided "as is" with no warranty of accuracy. While we work hard to keep listings current, opening hours and shop locations can change without notice. Always check with the shop directly for time-critical visits.