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.

Very helpful staff. Pricing is on the wall and is determined at the counter. Very cool concept! Non…read moreprofit up cycling facility!

Community Treasures is, indeed, a treasure. You'll find just about any and everything there. From…read moregarden and household flotsam and jetsam to working appliances and stereos. Clothing, books, living and bedroom furniture, lifejackets and utility sinks. Silverware and mops. Outdoor furniture... That door you've been looking for...it's probably here... Plan to browse and be flexible. You are recycling "treasures" - it's not new retail. Courteous staff members. Constant flow of people dropping off donations - so the inventory changes all the time.

Great service, staff is very friendly and helpful. They were prompt to respond on a timely basis.read more

It's a busy place with fabulous finds!Amazing selection - staff is friendly and efficient…read more Collectibles are mixed in with prices from another time. It's crowded for the treasures & value!

Excellent service. Great clothing selection at good prices. Best, clean, sorted for ease of…read moreshopping.

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.

It's hard to find good thrift stores in island communities. So it's always a surprise to find…read moresomething like this. And it supports the community. I'm not sure if the service providers are volunteers, but it has that vibe of kindness from the people working there. One of the senior customers had trouble paying with a credit card and the friendly staff has the patience to teach the person how to use the machine etc. It was really nice to see the support of patient education that supports autonomy.

I was under the impression that this organization follows through on commitments…read more I called to book a pickup and was originally told I was "out of the area" and probably wouldn't happen. I am in the same zip code!!! Finally talked to an "informed person" and got this scheduled. In the mean time another volunteer called to schedule (which was already done). Apparently lack of communication is a real problem amongst these volunteers. I worked very hard to make it simplier to take my items and don't appreciate the efforts I've made to be wasted, I don't have the luxury of free time, I need to move ASAP! On the day of the pick up (scheduled between 9-12), no one arrived. Then the call came it would be 1:30-2:00. That also didn't happen. Again, Dave called and cancelled completely too much stuff already in the store. Why didn't they notice that before agreeing to take my stuff in the first place. Unprofessional and rude to say the least! Suggestion: Don't accept assignments if you don't have the time or space to follow through. I rather doubt homeowners are calling and scheduling unless there is a real need for your services! Very disappointed in this organization and highly recommend if you need the services in a timely manner, best to look elsewhere.

I was really impressed on the selections at this location! Happy! Happy! Happy! Found several…read moretreasures! Really appreciated they were NOT on the main street and that prices were VERY reasonable! Thank you for being open on Tuesdays! The staff was very helpful. I hope you NEVER close!

I love sorting through all of the stuff. You can always find a treasure or two. Everything is…read morenegotiable if you know how to barter a bit. I enjoy the friendly staff if you know where to find them. I love the adventure of it all. Lol . Malahat Bob

It may be disorganized, but there are gems to be found here.. The prices are great and the people…read moreare very friendly.It is like a small treasure hunt.. There are rooms off rooms.. and within these are a great variety of finds. Do not let the appearances deceive you.. this is a wonderful store. I will be back many times in the coming future.

I had previously really liked this store although it is a bit higher priced in comparison to some…read moreother island antique stores - and it has really a great selection of items. But on my birthday August 2023 I treated myself to a reproduction horse statue that I later realised I was way overcharged for, as in, I paid $250 and the item is all over ebay for as low as $30. I won't go back there and gave the item away as I didn't even want to look at it anymore. I had regrets at the time even for paying so much for an item I couldn't afford, but now realising I can't even sell it and get my money back is a real disapointment.

Incredible store! A must stop for anyone that loves old thing. Beautiful selection of Pyrex,…read morecameras, furniture, typewriters and much more! Only complaint is that there wasn't any records but I obviously didn't need any. I will definitely be back next time I'm in Victoria!

One of the BEST honest priced thrift shops around. It's small but very tidy. The staff is so…read morecheery-always! Big treasures for Low priced goods.

This is a small thrift store run by volunteers that sell, mostly clothing, jewelry, small…read morehousewares, craft items, books, art, etc.Due to the limited space, everything is really well chosen for condition and salability . Staff is friendly and helpful . I always find well priced items I like.

I love a clean, organized, well-stocked thrift store - and Island Thrift delivers! Located a few…read moreblocks from the center of Oak Harbor, it's worth the slight detour to check out their wealth of treasures, all of which are well-marked, well-presented, and well-priced. They have everything from vintage knick knacks to toys to books to small furniture. And clothes, TONS of clothes, all organized by size, style, season...you name it. They also have a large selection of household items, like dishes, bedding, towels, and small appliances. One thing I really appreciate is that they have dressing rooms so you can try things on! Some larger thrift stores have done completely away with this option, and while I understand why, I appreciate the ones who still have them. The line can get a little long at the counter, so keep that in mind if you're there on a busy day. But if you want a great thrifting experience, and to support a lovely small town business, definitely give Island Thrift a try!

Came to this thrift store for the first time today and while I was looking through one of the racks…read moreone of the workers, an Asian woman with big eyeglasses came out of nowhere, practically running up on me and told me she was working on that rack. She looked very visibly angry when saying this. I apologized and told her that I genuinely thought this was one of the racks on display in the store and backed off it. I hadn't been here before so I didn't know the layout of the store. She didn't say anything to me after that and hurried off away? I tried to go through the rest of the store but, after that the vibe was just off and I had to leave. Not sure if I will come back. At least not for awhile. Overall the store is very organized and clean. The clothing selection isn't the most stylish but, they can't help want gets donated to them. Would have liked it more if my visit had been better.

A gem hidden in a small town! This store is curated so nicely and the customer service is…read moreoutstanding! There's such a great mix of items. This is the perfect place to buy a gift! Or to buy yourself a gift!

This shop is a bit of a treasure hunt, AND it contains lots of great work (woodwork, leatherwork,…read moreceramics, hand knits +++) by local makers. It's a great stop when tooling around the area in Bow/Edison. Lots of great finds here at good prices!