Quick answer: the $2 and 50% off colours move forward each Monday. The live tracker below shows the current colours and what comes next.
If Salvos is part of your sourcing route, the colour tags are still worth watching. The right discount can turn a maybe into a yes. A dress that feels too risky at full price might be worth another look at 50% off, while a basic top may only make sense once it reaches a $2 rack.
Current Salvos colour tags
Use the tracker below for the current $2 and 50% off colours. It updates automatically each Monday and shows the following week’s colours too.
Salvos $2 colour tracker
The tracker follows the order orange, blue, yellow, red and green, moving forward each Monday.
This week's colours
Salvos colour tags this week
Updates every Monday
The five-colour rotation
The colour order for this guide is:
| Position | Colour | How to think about it |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orange | The $2 colour in the anchor week. |
| 2 | Blue | The 50% off colour in the anchor week, then $2 the next week. |
| 3 | Yellow | The next colour to become 50% off after blue. |
| 4 | Red | Moves through the same weekly cycle. |
| 5 | Green | Moves through the same weekly cycle before the pattern returns to orange. |
The easiest way to think about it is this: one colour is the $2 colour and the next colour is 50% off. Each week, both move forward one position.
How resellers can use the rotation
The rotation is useful because not every op shop item is worth buying at the same price.
At full price, it pays to be picky. Look for stronger pieces: premium brands, unusual sizes, quality fabrics, current styles, leather, linen, wool, denim, good outerwear or anything with clear resale demand.
At 50% off, you can loosen the filter a little. Mid-tier mall brands, better basics and slower-moving styles can become more interesting once the buy cost drops.
At $2, the maths changes again, but it is still worth being selective. Low-risk pieces can be good tests if they are clean, easy to photograph, easy to post and likely to sell for enough to justify the time.
What is worth buying at $2?
A $2 tag can be tempting, especially when a rack is full. But cheap stock still takes time: checking condition, photographing, listing, answering questions, packing and posting.
Good $2 candidates often include:
- Plus-size linen or linen-blend pieces
- Denim skirts, Y2K denim and interesting jeans
- Branded dresses in current styles
- Lightweight jackets
- Better basics from brands people still search for
- Items that are easy to store and post
Items to be careful with:
- Very basic tops with no clear brand, size or style demand
- Damaged items unless the flaw is tiny and easy to disclose
- Heavy, low-value items that are annoying to ship
- Pieces that only feel exciting because they are cheap
Buy now or wait?
The tricky part is knowing when to wait. The question is not only “will this be cheaper next week?” It is also “will this still be here next week?”
If an item is clearly strong, waiting for the $2 colour can be a mistake. If it is average, common or slow-moving, letting it move to the next discount stage may be the better play.
Use this rough guide:
| Item type | Better action | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Premium brand, excellent condition | Consider buying now | Someone else may spot the value before the next markdown. |
| Mid-tier brand, good style | Check at 50% off | The lower buy cost may make the margin worthwhile. |
| Basic mall-brand piece | Wait for $2 if possible | The resale price may not leave enough room at a higher buy cost. |
| Damaged or awkward to ship | Usually skip | A low price does not always make the extra work worth it. |
Turning op shop finds into listings
If you already list op shop finds on eBay, Depop can be a useful second channel for clothing, vintage, streetwear and younger-buyer styles. The hard part is keeping the admin under control once the same item is listed in more than one place.
That is where Listalong is meant to help. Keep listing on eBay or Depop as normal, then cross-list suitable items to the other marketplace automatically or by choosing them. If an item sells on one platform, Listalong normally ends the matching linked listing on the other to reduce double-selling risk.
Already sourcing from op shops?
Listalong helps Australian resellers cross-list between eBay and Depop in either direction, automatically or by selection, with linked sold-item sync in the background.
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FAQ
What is the Salvos colour tag rotation?
The colour order is orange, blue, yellow, red and green. One colour is $2, the next is 50% off, and the tracker updates forward each Monday.
What colour is $2 at Salvos this week?
Use the live tracker above for the current $2 colour. It updates automatically each Monday.
When are Salvos $2 deals available?
Salvos’ official discount guide says its $2 in-store deals run Monday to Wednesday, with the included items changing each week. Availability and local offers can still vary.
Which colour is 50% off at Salvos this week?
Use the live tracker above for the current 50% off colour. It updates automatically each Monday.
Which colour should I watch as a reseller?
Watch both the 50% off colour and the $2 colour. The 50% colour is useful for better items you do not want to risk losing. The $2 colour is useful for low-risk items where margin only makes sense at a very low buy cost.
Is every $2 item worth reselling?
No. A $2 item can still be a poor buy if it is damaged, hard to ship, slow to sell or likely to resell for too little. Use the low buy price as a filter, not a reason to buy everything.
Does this apply to every Salvos store?
The guide is based on the five-colour system you see across Salvos stores, but you should always check your local store signage before buying. This page is independent and not an official Salvos policy.
Can Listalong help with op shop reselling?
Yes, if eBay and Depop are your main marketplaces. Listalong cross-lists existing listings in either direction and normally ends the matching linked listing after a sale.