The prices are so ridiculously high for a thrift store, I don't know how they price their items…read more A calvin klein sweater is $15, figure skates $30, dresses $18!!! these are used items!

Value Village has been a staple throughout my life - from growing up in Seattle and ONLY wearing…read morevintage clothing during the 90's to Halloween costume shopping or shopping for the perfect accessory for a themed Yelp Elite event! The St. Albert location recently opened this fall (2014) in the old Rona location across from GoodLife Fitness. It's as bright and clean as any thrift store could possible be. They have a drive up section, where you ring a doorbell, to drop off gently used items (VV gives back to charity every time you donate through the Diabetes Association). I have a friend who works at a different location and she had lamented that they were pulling all their best things for months in preparation of sending the best of the best to have the St. Albert store stocked for its grand opening. Be sure to sign up for e-mail notice of sales, their Super Savers Card, or bring a Senior on Tuesdays for 30% off if you're looking for a deal or going to be a regular. A word of caution/advice - you need to either know what you are looking for or be on a mission for something one of a kind. Buying George brand or Cherokee brand leggings for your little girl for $2-$4 used here is simply insane when you can buy them brand new for $3-$5 on sale. But for a pair of dress shoes likely only once or twice or a vintage jersey to wear to a themed party or the perfect ugly Christmas sweater - this is most definitely your place!

Really great little thrift store. It held a lot more than I…read moreexpected it to. Good selection of everything. The prices were great. I picked up a couple of frames for $1.50 each. There was so much for fabric and yarns! It's near a Fabricland, but if I need a small amount of fabric this place is my first stop!

I found this place by fluke one day. This is hit and miss like any other second hand store…read more Majority of staff are lovely. And yes there is a but? The person who makes it well known she is the boss, can be very vocal and irritating. She says things like "You know how I feel about saying things twice" and "what have I said about doing this. It is a constant, loud conversation that never stops. I don't go there as much as I used to due to my high anxiety and wanting to tell her to stop. Take your conversations somewhere private and let us shop in relative peace. I have been a retail manager for 25 years and would have been having conversations with my District manager if I did this in public. I ask the foundation to have a chat with this lady about professionalism and mutual respect and caring. Please.

My mother recently passed and I was looking for a good place to donate her items. I wanted to…read moredonate to a Women's Shelter or to Ukrainian refugees but I didn't have what they wanted/needed. You see, my mother liked to collect pretty things, and my family doesn't have the space for all her salt and pepper shakers, Christmas decorations, eagles, owls, wolves, chefs, dishes, etc., etc. But I didn't want to just shove them off to just anywhere. I wanted it to mean something. Thankfully, I can do that here. I came to the MCC on the recommendation of a friend who volunteers with the Yeg Water Warriors. She told me that MCC helps YWW as many other organizations in the community and beyond. I Googled them and found that it was even better than I'd been told. I can breathe a sigh of relief that the sale of my mother's beautiful things will go to good causes, as she would have wanted. Staff was excellent and helpful. We checked the store out before we left, and found it to be clean and organized. We bought candles and a jacket. I'm going to be back after I declutter my house to bring them more, because I support what they do. I think I'll buy some of that coffee too. Thanks everyone at MCC for making me feel better about giving away my Mom's beautiful, but space consuming things.

149st location was great but nice to heat they are moving to bigger south side location. Hope they…read morekeep their 3 items for $2 rack! Wish they'd go back to the $7 book basket! Great mission to help people in Africa.

If I had to highlight my favourite clothing store in Edmonton, I wouldn't have to think twice about…read morechoosing Swish. I've been shopping here for a quite a few years now, including at their former downtown location. The owner and her staff have done an amazing job making the space feel like a welcoming treasure hunt. They always happy to offer suggestions if needed or allow you to browse on your own. Since everything here is one of a kind, I have my best luck when I'm not looking for something specific. The price range is extensive - you can find regular priced dresses for $50 but they also sell some luxury designer items for $1000+. Truly something for everyone. If you're looking for a deal, I recommend keeping an eye on their social media and looking out for their blowout sales.

This place is still the tops. I like they move the displays around a bit so you see different…read morethings each time you go. They have a lot of vintage designer shoes and clothing, fur coats, wedding dresses, just so much good stuff. Do yourself a favour and look in the drawers and bowls to find even more stuff. Earrings and lace gloves and mirrors. The hat selection is amazing but it's the shoes that bring me back from manolo blahnik, to Dior. My favourite purchase from there is still 80s cowbow boots that I get compliments on every time I wear them. I love the owner Angela, she is really open about where she does her collecting and is a super interesting lady. A chat with her and a gander in Swish always a treat.

I always thought a "flea market" sold inexpensive, maybe one-of-a-kind items. Not so this place!…read moreAbsolute maze of cheap clothing and overpriced crap.

Quite enjoy this place on the occasional weekend. Lots of items mainly new from overseas but some…read morevery nice collectibles as well.

This thrift store is absolutely fine. Like many thrift shops nowadays, the pricing is getting a bit…read moreout of control. Well known clothing brands can creep up to what the sale price would have been when the items were new and there is a lot of junk in the household area at high prices. However, there are still some deals to be had. You just need to have some idea what you are looking at. The household area is pretty disorganized, particularly the larger items in the far back corner but otherwise the store is clean and open.

I came here on a whim today as I had time to kill and was looking for new books to read…read more This Salvation Army store includes a drop-off stop for your donations. It's easy to access as its right on 111 Ave but I think you can only access the store and adjoining parking lot by driving westbound on 111 Ave. The store is moderately sized. Clean and organized for the most part. They have your typical selection of goods separated in different parts of the store. Clothing, shoes, purses/bags, household items, home decor, kids/baby clothing & toys, books, CDs and other miscellaneous goods, plus a whole section in the back with what I assume are clean, inspected & wrapped mattresses for sale. I find the prices reasonable (way better than Value Village). I scored a like new huge fleece blanket with plastic backing that folds up into a convenient roll with a handle for $6.99 plus a leather portable computer case for $3.99 and a book for 99 cents

Wow this shop is jam packed but really organized. I have…read morebrought some charitable items here and they were extremely thankful m. I have also bought some books here done were as little as a quarter a piece and in great condition. I am great full it is so close to my house as an easy drop off and I like to have a good snoop around if when I do. They spend time doubting through the items you bring before selling them ensuring they are clean and good enough for the shelves.

This is more of a traditional thrift shop - lots of stock of everything you would need to outfit…read moreyour home. The clothing selection is fair and prices are low - especially because there is usually a 50% off sale! I have found great pieces including $1.50 tee, $4 dress, $10 vintage leather unworn ankle boots and more - but the stock fluctuates and because they are a smaller store, you may strike out. It's still fun to look around and enjoy the hunt! The racks are a little too full for my browsing preferences and, on my most recent stop, the store generally seemed a bit more disorganized than usual. I love the creative displays - you can tell they put some effort into making it more than just racks! I also usually experience a lot of warmth from the staff though staff today were not quite as friendly as usual. They have bathrooms available for the public (!) and run with both employees and volunteers. This is the southern-most thrift store that I know of - just south of the Henday off 91st street - so it's easy for some of us to get to and definitely worth a thrift stop!

I love thrift stores and this one has been on my radar for quite some time. I finally stopped in…read morefor a look. There is parking in the streets to the side of this place but it is on a busy main road. Inside its full of knick knacks. I'm more of a vintage clothing shopper but this was a fun place to look around. Some highlights were star wars toys, a wall of records, weird pipes, lots of artwork, and a coco cola collection. I found a corner with iron on patches which was a delight and I bought a few of those. It was fun to look around and it's all wheelchair accessible too!

A hidden gem for antique lovers. I've found some vintage milk bottles from here for reasonable…read moreprices, mostly to be used as vases for wedding decorations. The hat selections are very cute although I have yet to buy a hat that suits me. A main thing that keeps me coming back to antique stores is well-stocked & well-cared for kitchen items. This store has got a friendly and inviting atmosphere; finding items for the home is usually a fun treasure hunt.

Bissell Centre provides many important day to day services for its clients, who are typically…read morefamilies and individuals who are homeless or otherwise in need. People can wash their clothes, take a shower, and pick up household and hygiene items as well as clothing. However, Bissell Centre also helps long-term needs like employment services and family programs. It is a worthy cause that always needs volunteers and donations.