I'm not the type who loves searching and digging for gems in vintage shops or even Marshalls or…read moreWinners, even though I love a good deal, I lack the patience to search through. But this recent visit might have changed my mind. When I needed last-minute accessories for a costume in spring, it never crossed my mind to check out Value Village--until my partner suggested it. Turns out, there were some real finds! I needed a beret and suspenders and ended up choosing a 100% wool hat and it was made in Germany and priced cheaper than a brand new costume beret, along with suspenders featuring buckles made in England and the stretchy band made in the US, all together for under $12 including tax for both items. Sounds like a great deal to me. Older items these days are much better quality and it's much more sustainable since these items are mostly likely gonna be used once. Don't overlook Value Village!

Went on a Tuesday. Not too busy, the change rooms understandably closed, but my main grievance is…read moreall about the abhorrent prices. This is a thrift store. You re selling second hand items. Why are making used shoes $24.99? Jeans $17.99? I love shopping thrift so I can help close the loop and give new life to items, but these prices make it hard to justify. Why would I buy used when I could buy new for nearly the same price? Secondly, why are some traditional Chinese garments in the "costume" section of the store for Halloween?

3.5 rounding up to 4…read more Before there was Treasure Hunt, there was Value Village. This location has been here for decades. It's in the far corner of the plaza off the northeast corner of Weston Rd and Hwy 7. It does have ample parking. I've made use of it both as a shopper, and a donater. It serves its purpose, usually. I can't speak to how large it is compared to other locations, but it is about as large as an average Costco, and looks like one. It's a pretty bare bones warehouse full of all kinds of housewares, clothing, books, seasonal items, and even watches and jewellery. I've made a few successful trips over the years. The selection of kitchen wares, clothing, and books in particular have been very good finds. I've managed to find cooking implements for extremely low prices, many of them long ago, which I still use to this day. The clothing seems a little more costly, but still good bargains. Browsing the aisles reminds me a lot of shopping at Winners, but not as bright and shiny. But the racks and racks of clothes are arranged and of such an array as reminds me of a Winners experience, where you need to dig amongst all the odds and ends. When it comes to Christmas and Halloween, you can score a lot of great finds at bargain prices, including brand new items such as wigs and kids' costumes. I've heard a lot of negative press lately about Value Village jacking up prices on new, resale items from dollar stores. I haven't yet experienced this myself, but I will certainly keep my eye out on my next trip. Check the bottoms of items for original stickers that will tell you whether overcharging. All in all, I've been glad to have successful trips, and will certainly return when I'm up for my next thrift haul.

Not only did I get flipped off in the parking lot but I purchased an item at a different location…read moreand I tried to return it. The manager or supervisor whatever she was was yelling at me about the policy they have and I explained to her I didn't want to purchase another idea I just wanted my 5.00 back and the I unwilling went to look for something else and ask if I could try it on as I'm pregnant and with 2 kids a few of the staff yelled at me and said I can purchase the item and exchange it..

Value Village here is known as Savers in the U.S. They are a for-profit organization so their…read moreprices are higher than other thrift stores but you can find many more designer items here. If you're patient and persistent, you can even find new items with tags on them. This is one of the larger VVs around which means larger selection of items as well (they have a large curtain section). At least once a month they have a big 50% off sale. If you are a Super Savers Club member, you can go the day before a sale and get the discount (go early because it gets pretty crowded later on in the day) Haven't run into any problems with the staff but I haven't needed to bother them for anything either.

The older micro-managing ladies who run this joint who are constantly micro managing people at the…read moreself checkout, upset everyone who goes here. The insane pricing on regular brand name jeans need to be stopped. Idk how they sleep at night.

Do not shop here if your in a rush to check out. The line up is super crazy long there is only one…read moreperson in cash. And i dont get why shoppers need to converse and ask so many questions to the person on cash it makes people wait longer. It's been like this every visit for me. They are shortage of workers here. Could be good finds you need to LOOK, LOOK. But its very chaotic here with the lines the stock may/may not be good due to location of area. Shop at your own Risk i like to say. But i do donate here often. The staff working here is very friendly and nice they are just short of workers so we cannot get frustrated at them its not their fault.

Great store for DVD's and CD's . Clothing on racks is very…read morepoorly sorted. Sizes are totally random so it can take a very long time to see if your size is there. Unbelievably sloppy. Lots if books but not well sorted into categories.

There is a group of resellers (men) that constantly pushes other customers around or block…read moresections with their cart just to get to the "good products". They made shopping there such a hard time due to their behaviour! Please do something about this! Otherwise, staff seems to be great and nice!

Huge new location! I'm not sure when it opened but I was quite excited to see it as I drove by…read more Very organized for a value village and they had quite a lot to see given that it's a larger location. Very spacious aisles and I can see staff constantly walking around keeping things tidy. Staff here are also way nicer and friendly than at other locations. They actually seem to enjoy talking to each other and making the best of a long shift. I will say, they should sweep more often because the dust on the floor is crazy. People sometimes drop the clothes and if you go to pick it up, it's got all the floor dust bunnies stuck to them. I guess it's hard to manage with all the clothing they have, but maybe more sweeps could help. Great donation area by the side too. I think maybe they should put up more lights. It's between the buildings and can get a bit dark. Great location though and can't wait to come back to do a little donating and browsing!

I was so happy when a Plato's Closet opened near my house. It meant I no longer had to carry my…read morethings into the city to sell to Common Sort or Kind Exchange (back when it was still opened). I have been selling my clothes there since it first opened. It's a great way to get some pocket money with clothes you want to offload. Of course, do not expect to be able to sell every time if you do not end up having trendy pieces they are looking for. However, you are able to sell items from Zara and other fast fashion brands since Common Sort normally does not take them. As a buyer, they have a good selection as well at very affordable prices. It's a good alternative to the Value Village nearby. I highly recommend if you live in the area!

I visit Platos on a regular basis and they have a good selection of gently used clothing in the…read morelatest styles. I also find their staff friendly and helpful. Although it tends to be geared towards the younger set; teens and millennials, 40 + can also find some treasures here if they are willing to dig a little.

On Instagram, Lafayette has several authentic cosigned luxurious designer items. I have been eyeing…read morethe small Gucci bucket bag from the retailer but came across it on their IG. They were very communicative throughout the process and sent photos of the bag from different angles. Once I confirmed that I wanted it, I e-transferred the money, and they provided a tracking code; the bag arrived four days later. The bag was in immaculate condition, and I am delighted with my purchase.

Buyers Beware: Lafayette Consignment appears to be a total sham…read more Tried to contact the store several times via phone, email, and instagram DM to inquire about an Hermes Birkin bag advertised on their website. After nil response, I decided to order the bag anyways. Completed the online checkout process and received an order confirmation from Lafayette directly. It is worth noting that after I purchased the bag, there was a "sold out" note on the advertisement. 16 hours later, Lafayette cancelled my order without explanation. I quickly attempted to contact them directly (again), without success. Clearly Lafayette did not have this bag in their stock. They have still not released the hold on my credit card and will not pick up their phone or answer any emails. This has been one of the most frustrating customer experiences and I would never consider shopping with them again.

A Great Thrift Store during inflation. I was not able to find any brand-new items. They do have a…read morehuge selection of male-female clothes/shoes. Plus, You will see kids' toys and items of luggage. The per lb price is 4.99 CND. Everything is very clean and organized. I felt safe with my family during the covid times. The parking lot is huge but busy all the time. No trial room so bring a measuring tape or know what you really want. Recommended mainly for people who like thrifting.

From the owner: Buy clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and children for $4.99 per pound at Toronto's…read morenewest thrift store! Shmata offers some of the best deals in town on used and new clothing every day from 10 AM to 6 PM. With brands you'll recognize at prices unlike anything you've ever seen, come by to 1959B Finch Avenue West in North York to find your own gems!