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.

Such a little gem of a thrift store. You can tell that the people who work here take pride in what…read morethey do (and I love that my cash goes back to the community). I can never seem to leave without buying something.

CASH ONLY. But there is a bank machine 30 seconds up the street or right across the street at the…read morepub. This store is very quaint, family-ran, and the prices (on almost everything) are waaay lower than at a "big name" second hand store. It's pretty crowded in the store, you do spend a good portion of your time either in someone's way or with someone in your way lol, but the adorable lady that runs it is soooo nice. There's usually a few FREE items outside on the sidewalk (weather permitting) as well. Not a huge selection of clothes, the majority of the clothes they have are either for toddlers or older generations, they've got a fairly extensive Linens/Fabric/Sewing Misc. section, and LOTS of household-y stuff, mostly Kitchen related. Big selection of picture frames as well.

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.

Always a Surprise at More Than a Fad. Treasures galore if you have the time to shop and browse. The…read moreManagement and Staff are amazing and very accommodating if you are searching for something in particular. If you are considering donating furniture, house ware or clothing, More Than a Fad is the perfect place to donate. Also, Monday's are Senior special price Days. Shop and have Fun.

Cute hidden gem ! Lots of variety, and random stuff. Personally, I feel like the clothes were too…read moreoutdated for my style and the furniture and other item were also outdated. I did however find a cute plant. They had all kinds of plans for sale which was a nice surprise I didn't walk out empty handed

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.

Goodwill really lives up to its name! It's such a fun place to explore, especially if you're…read morewilling to spend a little time digging for treasures. I do find it a bit concerning how often the prices seem to go up. I just hope we don't reach a point where folks start preferring new products over the amazing finds in the used items. thank you

So much fun! This place is for treasure hunters who don't mind sifting through used items in bins…read more If you love the thrill of the hunt, this place is for you! You definitely need time to kill and openness to see something you might like. My parents and I have been here a few times. At first my mom was skeptical but now she gets excited to go. We've gotten a variety of clothes, toys, stationary, and household items. With some persistence and luck, you can find some pretty awesome brand names. I've seen brands like Nike, Adidas, Bench, Helly Hansen, North Face, Victoria Secret, Zara, True Religion, as well as brands from Aritzia and Anthropologie. I've also found some great Paw Patrol, Fisher Price, Leap Frog and Disney toys here. Items vary in condition from like new to very worn out. In general I have found most of the items to be visibly clean and without any bad odors. The other thrifters can get quite focused and somewhat aggressive when it comes to being first to pick from the newly stocked bins. The staff roll the bins in from the stockroom and into these allotted "parking"' spaces in the main room. You can gather around the newly brought in bins but the staff will indicate when you are able to dig into the items. Until you hear the go ahead, you are definitely not allowed to touch. After the initial rush, most shoppers abandon the bins and you are free to go through the bins at your leisure. You learn quickly where the new bins are coming in. It's pretty obvious when you see a group of people gathered around an empty space or full bin ready to pounce. They have large metal shopping carts but you are to leave these at the perimeter of the store. You are not allowed to bring these alongside of the bins. It makes me nervous to leave my treasures unattended on the sides of the store. They also have smaller black plastic shopping baskets on wheels which you can bring with you to the bins. This is definitely a unique thrift shopping experience. I joke it's like one step above dumpster diving. It's also a lot cheaper than going to a regular Goodwill store. When it's time to pay you roll your cart over this scale that's built into the floor. You pay by the pound. The cashier will then tell you what you owe. Don't get nervous because it's really cheap. I've paid $17-$22 for an overflowing basket of items. You can definitely get a big bang for your buck if you know what to get. I recommend bringing a garbage bag or large reusable bag to carry your purchased items home.

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!