Editing Melbourne (section)

=== ''' Shopping ''' ===
Melbourne has shopping precincts, lanes, factory outlets, charity stores, boutiques and oh so much more!

'''Shopping Precincts:'''
the Only Melbourne site has provided a full list of [http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne.php?id=255 precincts and shopping streets], as well as a list of [http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne.php?id=253 shopping centres]. For bargain shopping check out We Love Melbourne's [http://www.we-love-melbourne.net/shopping-Melbourne-bargain.html list].

'''Markets:'''
Whitehat have put together [http://www.whitehat.com.au/melbourne/markets/marketsm.asp an overview] that details a [http://www.whitehat.com.au/melbourne/markets/marketsm.asp#Listing comprehensive list of markets] around Melbourne & outer suburbs. They've also done all the hard work listing the [http://www.whitehat.com.au/Victoria/Markets/Farmers.asp farmer's markets] too! If you know of one not on their list, contact them with the new info so we can always be up-to-date.

'''Dumpster Diving:'''
is quietly, slowly growing popularity in Melbourne. There's a relatively new [https://www.facebook.com/dumpsterdivingmelbourne facebook page], and a [http://www.couchsurfing.org/groups/2439 CS group], as well as a great write-up on [http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/06/19/freeganism-the-new-frontier/ Not Quite Nigella]. Coles & Woolies may require keys- although many are quite lazy about actually locking up. The markets do not, just be aware of safety if diving while the crew is cleaning up. The suburban supermarkets are definitely better because they're hit less often, Aldi can be good for that reason too. I've not heard of police called but divers should expect to dive late at night to avoid unnecessary attention. Also, be mindful to stay out of the way of the dumpster trucks, they're doing their job. Always dive in pairs for safety reasons.

'''Op Shopping:'''
you will notice as soon as you hit north of the Yarra river, that the folk there love their op-shop fashion. Charity stores or opportunity stores are a dime a dozen. Here's a [http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=13576 list] put together by Only Melbourne.

'''Secondhand Bookshops:'''
books might be thought of as a dying fashion in competition to the Kindles & iPads of the technological world but I for one will always love the feel of an old paperback as I sip my cuppa tea. Check out this [http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne.php?id=281 list] for bookshops around town. Also [http://www.ruebebelons.com.au/the_venue.html Rue Bebelons cafe/ bar] have just started a new book sharing program. The books are free for you to exchange with your already read books. There's a great selection. Also watch out on the Melbourne group forum for book swapping events that MelbourneExperience likes to put on occasionally.