About 3rd Stock
Australia's trusted home for
quality returned stock
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.
15+
Years in eCommerce
100%
Inspected before sale
All
States of Australia
Who we are
A smarter way to shop.
A better way for the planet.
3rd Stock is Australia's leading returned stock specialist, based in Dandenong South, Melbourne. We partner with some of Australia's most trusted online department stores to rescue, inspect, and resell quality returned products — offering real savings on items that are either perfect or carry only the most minor, cosmetic imperfections. Flaws is documented and disclosed upfront, so you always know what you're getting.
We believe every returned item has a second life worth living. Our role is to make sure it finds the right home.
Home & Garden Office Equipment Electronics Lifestyle & Fitness Tools & Hardware And much more
Our story
We saw the waste.
We built the solution.
Every returned item goes through a costly, time-intensive process, including unpacking, inspection, photo documentation, accessory checks. Many retailers simply can't justify the cost, and perfectly good products end up discarded. We saw an industry-wide problem and turned it into our purpose.
3rd Stock was founded on a simple idea: returned doesn't mean unwanted. With a dedicated inspection team, a rigorous quality process, and a deep respect for sustainability, we've built a business that benefits everyone — shoppers, suppliers, and the environment.
Every item inspected
Our specialists check each product for defects, completeness, and condition before it goes live on site.
Fully documented
We photograph every part and accessory so you know exactly what you're buying before it arrives.
Sustainability first
Less waste, more value — that's the 3rd Store way.
Supplier partnerships
We work closely with Australia's leading online retailers to handle their returns seamlessly and sustainably.
Mission and Values
Respect. Restore. Reduce.
Three principles that guide everything we do — from the products we list to the partners we choose.
Respect the Value
Every product has inherent value. A returned item is not waste — it is a product that deserves a second chance to be used.
Restore Circulation
We reintroduce goods back into the market, connecting suppliers who need to clear stock with consumers who need quality at fair prices.
Reduce Waste
Every item we sell is one less item in landfill. We estimate over 1,000 tonnes of goods are diverted from waste each year through our operations.
Our environmental impact is not a marketing angle — it is a natural outcome of what we do. We give goods a life they would otherwise not have had.
Why choose us
Great value for customers.
Real relief for suppliers.
For shoppers
- Quality-checked products at significant discounts
- Detailed photos and accessory listings on every product
- Fast, trackable shipping to all Australian states
- Warehouse pickup in Dandenong South, Melbourne
- Friendly customer service team ready to help
- Exclusive discount vouchers when you sign up
For suppliers
- Full-service returns management — we handle it all
- Frees up warehouse space and operations bandwidth
- We manage inspection, resale, shipping & customer service
- Supplier-friendly system for a hassle-free experience
- Sustainable solution that reflects well on your brand
Where we are
Based in Melbourne,
shipping Australia-wide.
Our head office and warehouse are in Dandenong South, Melbourne VIC. We ship to every state in Australia, and every order comes with full consignment tracking so you always know where your parcel is.
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