The Giant


This is one of our favourite shops in town. It's like a larger version of a $2 or gold coin shop where you can find items a lot cheaper than most places sell them for. A favourite thing for me to buy in here is usually incense - I like to try new kinds once in a while.

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Comments

roentare said…
Looks reminiscent of rural town vibe
27 April 2023 at 09:13
Bill said…
At first I thought you meant that guy was a giant then I saw the sign. :)
27 April 2023 at 09:19
William Kendall said…
There are variations on that here too.
27 April 2023 at 09:41
The Happy Whisk said…
Love stores like this. What scents do you enjoy? Today, I got a wax melt from Aldi. Almond. Will try it tomorrow.
27 April 2023 at 14:27
local alien said…
Oh for a Ginat around here. I too would love to browse in there
27 April 2023 at 19:05
Tom said…
...the savings are GIANT?
27 April 2023 at 22:02
Tigger's Mum said…
We guess that is like 'poundland' here. Very little can be bought for merely a pound but it turns out to be a good source of cheap plant pots for tomatoes in the greenhouse.
27 April 2023 at 23:54
Sharon said…
It's great to have places like this to shop.
28 April 2023 at 02:10
Spare Parts and Pics said…
Bargain stores can be fun, and it always feels good to pay less!
28 April 2023 at 10:37
Jim said…
Huge store.
28 April 2023 at 10:43
Pisi Prkl said…
Awesome street photography! 👍 First time I see higher building in your photos. Make a change.
28 April 2023 at 15:04
Pauline said…
Great shot. So typical of an every day sight in a NZ rural town.
28 April 2023 at 17:22
Lisa said…
I'm not familiar with a gold coin shop. We have dollar stores, which sell all sorts of things, so it may be like that. I hope The Giant lives up to its name with giant selections or giant savings!
29 April 2023 at 06:04
Photo Cache said…
A gold coin shop is new to my ears.

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