Crowded to the point you can't move without bumping into things. Way overpriced for a "thrift"…read morestore. Has items on sale that were originally free (like incentive gifts) or from the dollar store and charges $4 or more for them. Also, the hours are very limited and a bit erratic. Owner doesn't engage much with you. It's a good place to go if you have lots of time to look for the right item, but it's too overstocked for real browsing. Finally, the sign says "Supporting our community," but this does not appear to be a charity type store.

staff is sooo nice, lady greeted us at door. i'm 17, so i don't find much at stores like this, but…read moreif you really look there are many things that you can find! i found this u i guess shirt and i love it!

I brought items in to consign a few weeks ago. I had done this before with a good experience and I…read morelike this store. Wow was I shocked at Gita's rudeness, impatience & general unpleasantness! I had dealt with him before & found him pleasant so this completely took me off guard. He was brusque, condescending I would have stormed out after he kept repeating himself & trying to educate me on the inferiority of my items except said items were spread out over a table & trolley. Impossible to escape! Fire this guy, he is arrogant & unprofessional!

I recently brought items to consign, and I am so impressed with the service at Good Things. They…read morewere busy as always, but I was dealt with in a very professional manner. I am in awe of the knowledge of the staff, Andrea handled my items and she was great! I also bought items in the shop, there is always some treasure that I must have! Always an enjoyable experience.

Found some great things and was happy that my money helped a non profit…read more Ten minute walk up hill from the ferry, so you get some exercise as well as shopping.

VERY picky about what donations they'll accept so everything decent quality. Not a huge selection…read moresince they are so picky. All monies support sji fire department so good cause.

This is a fun, well curated little antique shop…read more Cheerful,knowledgeable sales staff knows their inventory. I love their turquoise glass Bell jars and usually pick up one when I am visiting from out of town. Magpie Alley is a gem in this wonderful old Victorian seaport!

A hodge podge of various trinkets from years ago, some used…read more Wandered around for a bit and didn't see anything I couldn't live without.

I wanted to pay but my mask was below my nose as I couldn't see. SAM the gal cashier told me she…read morewouldn't cash me out unless I pulled my mask up...she told me that she hoped my whole family died of Covid and used the F BOMB several times loudly!!! I've never heard such fowl language from anyone serving me. SHE SHOULD BE FIRED!!! Discrimination at its best. There are others who could work there. STAY AWAY

Great little place for the thrifter in you or just to find some really good bargains. Most of the…read morestaff here are supper friendly and the atmosphere is very low pressure to buy or sell. Great place to bring all your stuff for someone else to enjoy verses going into the land fill. But make sure it's not "wet, broken or dirty" because they most expect it if it is. Overall been coming here for years and have always found stuff for myself or my son's side hustle of a re-sale business. Have a blessed year everyone

Such a unique thrift store…read more The Exchange is located on Orcas Island. It's not far from the ferry drop off, and an easy pitstop when your driving towards East Sound. This warehouse is filled with two-stories of second-hand goodies from the island. You'll find a large selection of kitchen gear, board games, winter items, and lightly-used treasures. They've done a great job separating each of the spaces, making individualized rooms and isles to showcase different categories of goods. There's a large space upstairs for all their outdoor and sports gear. I even saw a number of skis, boots, poles, and jackets that instantly caught my attention! The team here is incredibly kind and will help you hunt through their many isles for the perfect find.

I brought in a few summer white pants, and capris and a very lovely Chinese embroidered with frog…read moreclosures jacket. She pointed out to a very tiny stain on the back of the jacket, which if I looked really closely, maybe would see it. Said the other pants had marks/stains, which I would have gladly taken home and laundered. They were not interested in selling them. I donated them to Sally Ann. Now I have several pairs of too small summer jeans, pants and two pair of dress pants to take in. I will see what they say this time. I wasn't impressed with my last visit.

Very rude staff. They seemed to have forgotten that all the…read moreclothes come from customers. The intake woman should not be working with the public or in retail. Knows nothing about clothing. There is some game playing with some of these transactions that leave you with a feeling that you may have been taken. Just don't go here ! Many other better consignment shops around.

Never again!!! My wife and I went into this store while on vacation here. As soon as we walked in,…read morewe were met with (well my wife was met with) a dirty look from what we were guessing the owner (young, long black hair). We said hello but received no response back. I went to look at one part of the store and my wife went to the back but for some reason the owner just kept staring and watching my wife. As my wife walked back to where I was, the owner actually said to her "are you here to actually shop?" We have this happening to us in the States where we're from. Just sad that it happens here in Canada :(

Charlie's Closet is a boutique located in the Old City Quarter in Nanaimo, British Columbia.High…read morequality women's apparel with a touch of West Coast flair. Charlie's Closet carries both new and extremely gently used pieces with the option of consignment. Carrying designer labels such as Guess, Lululemon, Bench, Rachel Roy, William Rast, DKNY, Buffalo, BCBG, Noisy May and much more. They also carry casual and surf brands for our locals and visitors including Hurley, Quicksilver, Billabong, Sitka and Roxy. I actually found some decent items in the pants department the last time that I was in Nanaimo that I was interested in getting. Prices are actually decent. This is coming from a city girl who is spoiled in Vancouver with lots of consignment clothes.

Janine the sales agent and Sean the installer were 100% professional and super helpful. The prices…read morewere competitive and the service was friendly and top notch. I highly recommend Janine and Sean and Budget Blinds Victoria. Well done....and thank you so much.

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