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Welcome to 3rd Stock
Not brand new. Not second-hand. The third option.
3rd Stock is Australia's leading returned stock specialist, headquartered in Melbourne and proudly part of the 3rd Store Group. We believe every returned item has a second life worth living. Since 2011, we've been turning retail returns into real value: for shoppers who want more for less, and for a planet that deserves less waste.
We're not a discount liquidator. We're not a second-hand store. We're something better. 3rd Stock occupies a distinct third category — products that are genuine, largely unused, and fully functional, but simply can't move through traditional retail channels due to a return, minor packaging damage, a small cosmetic imperfection, or end-of-line surplus.
We partner with some of Australia's most trusted retailers to rescue, inspect, and rehome quality stock, and we're constantly growing our brand and retail partnerships to bring you even more.
FAQs
What is a returned stock(3rd stock)?
Ever returned something you bought online? That's return stock. These are products sent back to retailers for all kinds of reasons including wrong size, change of mind, late delivery, or a damaged package, etc. Processing every return costs retailers a significant amount, and more often than not, those items end up in landfill. We buy that stock to rescue their values, pass the savings on to you, and keep usable goods out of the bin.
How is 3rd Stock different from a regular retailer?
We help suppliers recover value from stock that would otherwise go to landfill, while giving consumers access to quality products at significantly reduced prices. Every item is thoroughly inspected before it's listed.
How do I find what I'm looking for?
We stock returned items across 400+ subcategories, updated regularly. Use the search bar to find specific products quickly, or head to 3rd Store to explore the full range.
What's the quality checking process for returned items?
Before anything goes on sale, every item goes through our quality checking process:
- Visual inspection — we check for physical damage, intact screens, and completeness
- Functionality test — we confirm the item powers on and works as expected
- Condition grading — each product is rated New, Good, or Fair
- Listing notes — condition details and photos are included on every product page
Anything that is broken, missing parts, or heavily damaged is rejected outright and never sold.
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