Great bargains are available but sometimes the only indication of location are crazed shoppers staggering out a side door clutching a black garbage bag .

tap your way there

Such was the case on Friday in revamped Fishermans Bend , Melbourne.

Gone are the industrial smoke stacks , rusted cranes and concrete expanses of a working port . Sleek grey glass buildings are in place  and they conceal vast areas of merchandise heavily discounted for end of season.

A compass , GPS , or  the new Melways , a snail mail invitation with address on and keen eyesight are all required .

Entering the barn like interior , take on the persona of Myers Boxing Day Sale commando and grab a black shiny garbage bag from a smiling assistant .

Leave through tiny exit door clutching a full bag , depleted credit card , and a  smile on your face and song in your heart.

Mission accomplished . Must have bargains are secured and a cursory glance only is given to those hapless shoppers driving the length and breadth of Lorimer Street.

After all , half the fun of the kill /

Designer

shop is finding it and running it down.