I love this place! The staff are so nice and helpful and they have a really good selection of books…read moreand furniture for reasonable prices. Definitely one of my favorite thrift stores!

Till just a few weeks ago, didn't realize that this existed in Guelph, even though we have passed…read moreit a 100 times. Glad we were introduced by family. We bought some kitchen cleaning supplies that were brand new and at very reasonable prices. Some of the furniture was in very good condition. A lot hardware as in sale - some brand new. Would not mind coming back to shop for odds and ends and for hobby projects.

Flip! I wish I had known about this Habitat Restore when I was a lowly U of Guelph student. It's…read moreloaded with sweet second hand goods. Kitchen appliances, computer chairs, retro kitchen dining sets, crappy vintage floral couches, CRT televisions, stereos, desk lamps, ironic scenic paintings and BLINDS. Every student needs real blinds instead of those see-through bedsheets that are a peeping tom's dream-come-true. This place has all the furnishing you need to put together a student dwelling! If you're doing renovations, they have supplies like surplus tiles, light fixtures, even unopened cans of paint and caulking. It's a good deal, worth checking out and it all goes to a good cause. They also accept donations if you're moving out and don't have time to sell your furniture, etc.

I always like to go to Out of the Past when I'm looking for something funky…read more I've been to their locations in both Hamilton and Kitchener and I must say that the one in Kitchener is MUCH more awesome! The girl that was working the counter was friendly and helpful, even when they didn't have what I was looking for. But whether you're on the hunt for a funky vintage dress, fun alternative spiked jewellery, or something to add to your goth/steampunk wardrobe, Out of the Past most likely has something for you. I've found everything there from vintage back braces to Ugly Christmas Sweaters, to huge spiked collars, to military wear, to Lipservice and TRIPP clothing. It's kind of hit-or-miss if they'll have what you want, being as a lot of it is vintage. Of course they can't guarantee what will be there. . .but it's always an adventure going in and hunting around for that treasure that you feel is probably hiding just beyond your sight somewhere. . .

I never buy my clothes second hand so I can't comment on the thrift clothes but I can say I was…read morepleased with the new band tee I bought. I was originally looking for a Velvet Underground tee (the Andy Warhol one) but like Catacombs down the street they didn't have it. They did however have the Joy Division shirt that I've been looking for. The shirt was priced at $20 and the woman said that if I just pay with cash she won't charge any tax so another win. I also think the staff is really friendly but the place does look a little shady and the changing "rooms" are just little spaces with a curtain and a mirror on a chair lol

This store presently (2017) has changed it's name to "Mission Thrift Store", but it still is the…read moresame great store. I agree with the other "5 star" rating. Staff are kind & friendly, selection is varied & nicely displayed, and they gratefully receive anything that anyone is lead to donate. They don't display or sell "junk"...but, their staff check out all electrical items & computers, and they probably receive some recompense for "recycling" some of the things that they don't sell. One can check out their online site to read about their mission statement, which is excellent. I wish their store hours were extended on Thur. & Fri. eves, but hey...these good folks are volunteers, so we adapt. Brides! Go see a large bridal dress area. Happy shopping, everyone!

Donated two loveseats, an end table and a tv stand all in good condition and accepted by the driver…read morefor pickup. Went to this store the next day to pick something up and found one loveseat and the tv stand in the dumpster out back. Spoke to the manager who showed me a rip now in the loveseat that wasn't there before, and told me they didn't sell tv stands after having been told by the driver they did. He apologized but was dismissive and not accountable for the rip. Can't recommend this outfit and won't donate anything to them ever again. My intentions were to have these go to another home that could use them, but never did see the other items in the store.

Okay store, not much for media choice, some items great price, others way off. Not sure if they…read moreprice by personal choice or store management. People would buy more if it wasn't same price or more as Dollarama or Giant Tiger price tag

When COVID 19 hit, my 30 seat restaurant and country marketplace was forced to shut down completely…read morefor 3 months. The loss of income and struggle in managing the monumental task of shutting down fridges, managing food waste, moving tables and chairs and figuring out what to do next was overwhelming, until I met Carey from Lucy Pearlle's. What a gift this highly creative, energetic visionary is! Carey came for a site visit, assessed the space I had to work with and asked what I wanted to do with my business moving forward. Before she gave any recommendations she wanted to understand my vision first and what I needed this 1000 square feet to do for my business and my customers. Carey thought that she could help me and I was especially relieved to hear that she could use what I already had at hand, repurpose it to be more functional AND make it look great too. Within a week, she returned with an assistant. The results were far beyond what I ever could have imagined! Only two and a half hours and the room had been totally transformed. Piles of stock and furniture was cleared out, reorganized and set up beautifully so that I can now welcome customers back in to shop this weekend. Carey worked collaboratively with my staff to get the job done quickly and ensured that they also felt a part of the process. Most importantly, Carey did far more than just reorganize my space. She gave me hope during a pandemic. She showed me that my business can indeed be reinvented with ease and inexpensively. My commercial space, once she redesigned it with all of my best loved pieces at the forefront, made me feel energized and ready to reopen with a new exciting vision. THAT is great customer service. Carey will definitely be my go to designer to call anytime I need a hand in the future.

A big thank you to Lucy Pearlle!! Carey and her team helped me turn my dream kitchen into a…read morereality. Not only that, but they have me excited about additional projects to come, including the refinishing of a beloved rocking chair. That said, while their workmanship and professionalism were very much appreciated, beyond that, who they are as people most certainly shone through, making for a business which I am delighted to be able to support and which I encourage others to support as well in terms of their painting and furniture refinishing needs. You won't be disappointed!!

If you're looking to fill your day wandering around getting lost in a sea of retro memories and…read moreinviting odds and ends, this is the place for you. It's huge and packed to the brim with lots of goodies for you to oogle at. There's quite literally, something for everyone, as all price ranges and styles are accounted for. Everything from furniture, to vintage flags, to parking meters. Definitely worth checking out as a part of a nice daytrip.

I did enjoy walking around the Antique market as they had quite a large selection of awesome things…read morebut everything was very expensive! You can expect everything from furniture, art, china, militaria, coins, jewellery, mini vehicles, etc. If you love watching American Pickers, well you will love this place as this is the aftermath of buying it cheap, cleaning it up and selling at a very high price. They also have bulk shop just like bulk barn attached to it. Over all if you are checking the market out make sure you check out the Antique store as well.

We had just finished up a lunch at the Crazy Canuck, which is attached to this Antique mall, and we…read moredecided to take a wander around and look at the booths. This place is great. It's a pretty large building, with a lot of booths of antiques, each with their own little specialties. We saw a dazzling array of things, everything from comic books to estate jewelry, to vintage oil cans. Lots of furniture on display. Some hand crafts, but not too many, mostly Mennonite quilts. I could have probably spent an entire day in this place, and there were times when Lee was poring over some of the booths as well. There's a central area for payment, and people there were nice and friendly. It was like going through a little museum in a way. I'd definitely give this place a visit if you're eating lunch or dinner here.

Great place to add to St Jacobs area. Lots of vinyl records, 45's and LP. Go here 4-5 times a year.read more