I actually checked out the Frock Shoppe for the first time today! Not sure how I missed this place…read moreconsidering what a vintage freak I am. Anyhow, I love it. Really nice vintage store. It's set up nicely, it's clean, and organized well. My favourite part though, is that they have lots of gorgeous older pieces. You can tell that each piece is hand picked for the shop. So glad I finally stopped by!

Community makes me believe in vintage and thrift again. Sound dramatic? Maybe you haven't been…read morethrifting in Vancouver as a plus size woman! Vancouver's vintage and consignment is already notoriously expensive and caters almost exclusively to a small dress size. Community, a Vintage and Consignment that is run by a non-profit Downtown Eastside housing and resource society not only engages with the neighbourhood it lives in, but also works to diversify its size range to engage with shoppers of many sizes. It hires women from the neighbourhood to work in the business and portions of the proceeds go back into the neighbourhood, which feels great while you shop! The space is small but well utilized and well decorated. Great jewelry by local designers is on display and the clothes have a very consistent and curated turnover rate. And the prices!! Compared to Vancouvers vintage scene, Community is absolutely the fairest price I've found yet. These days even Value Village is getting pricey so to go to a shop where the selection is so well picked out and find something affordable feels great. Again, I'm a plus size shopper who finds an amazing score here 90% of the time. Pieces from Community make up probably 50% of my wardrobe. See you there this weekend!

Cute little thrift shop. As expected, plenty of carrying cases for pets. Interesting treasures!read more

I always enjoyed looking through thrift stores to see what kind of stuffs they sell, this place do…read moresell tons of the typical used books, clothing, videos/DVDs and much more furnitures than the Salvation Army thrift store on Fell which happens to be a few blocks away. The prices on some of the items I've seen were a mix between fair and competitive, and the few employees I've bumped into there seems fairly nice. But the few things about it that I didn't dislike of anything but felt I should mention was that this place felt like a combination between your average grandparent's place and a warehouse. Basically this place, while had some nice things in stock, but felt a little bit run down. That and the front door and the front part of this place might make a few people unsure if this is even a store at all. I guess don't judge a book by its cover and all because they did have a few nice things. So if you have what I like to call " the thrifty fever" like me, someone who likes thrift stores, then this location seems like a pretty decent place to check out.

It seems strange to write a review on a thrift store but this is the best little thrift store…read moreanywhere. All proceeds are for the Health Centre in Madeira Park. The merchandise is great. Clothes are pressed and in great shape, the electronics all work, and stock changes regularly. If you are in Madeira Park, it is worth a stop.

Absolutely the best thrift store around. They have quality stuff and it's well displayed and very…read morereasonably priced.

Friendly and helpful volunteer staff and a well maintained and organized shop. The selections of…read morestyle and condition are very good quality and there are often sales with deep discounts on the items that are already very affordable. All proceeds from sales help out Lions Gate Hospital. I have found excellent deals at their new location.

My landlord found a handmade needlepoint throw pillow that is beyond gorgeous and unique! Obviously…read moresomebody's cherished possession! I am sooooo envious.

Been coming here for years and prices are still often too high for what it is. Hidden gems at a…read moregood price is still occasionally to be had here but they're far in between, it's a very common problem they won't admit to or has an excuse for. And as usual, they still play favourites with customers for no real reason and won't admit to it.... ‍ Also, lost count on how often the employees (usually the assistant manager), clearly don't have as much experience with customer service. I've seen worse but some is still really lacking. PS. Make sure you keep your eyes on your items. Had someone took something right from under me when I was looking at something for not even a 5 second. After I realized it, I tried to confront the guy myself but walked away after I realized he won't admit his wrong doing and might gotten the police involved if I continued. When I brought it up to security, they admitted they won't do anything about it. Granted, their safety is a priority but what is the point of having a security guard when you had an issue that is borderline theft and nobody will help you in this regards? This is the kind of store you guys are supporting here, folks.... Employees that might not want to right a wrong or help you if hits the fan unless if you're butt is injured and is a clear liability.

Learn to treat disabled people with respect and dignity! Your security guard kept following me in…read morethe store, and your assistant manager accused him of theft when he had done nothing wrong. She tried to prevent me from leaving so I very loudly told her so everyone in the store heard me no you do not get to search me, call the manager check the cameras if the manager says I took something ill call the cops, and they can search because they're not gonna find anything! Never used to have problems in your store! Is this how you treat disabled people both customers and disabled employees too?

What a fantastic secondhand store! 10 out of 10 would recommend. The gal working there was super…read morefriendly and made recommendations for other things for us to check out in the area. The pricing was so reasonable on everything. There were also a lot of fun details around the store to check out. They have such a huge variety of items. And give to a local charity with the proceeds that they make. What a wonderful place.

Ask any Squamish resident and you'll be directed to Pearl's to get kitchen items, furniture,…read moreclothing and even electronics at one time or another. If you have time to hunt and go through the extremely packed Pearl's, you will definitely come across a gem or two. Once, I got a pair of Nike running shorts in perfect condition for a fraction of the original price. Another time, I got some unused/new condition Starbucks double walled flasks for under $5, no jokes. Among the chaos, there is organization, but even then, be prepared to sift through the items. Enjoy this place whenever you're in Squamish, it's a great thrift shop that donates its proceeds to the Howe Sound Women's Shelter.

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!

When I hear the words "vintage store in Gastown owned by local fashion-savant", I think of one…read morething: overpriced second hand clothing that I would normally love but won't based on moral objections to the obscene prices. But something piqued my interest when I heard of Community Thrift and Vintage. I knew this one would be different then the rest. Man was I right. One part social enterprise, one part thrift store, all parts awesome, this pretty little boutique is retail-with-a-conscious to the highest order. A firm believer that the "thrift" in "thrift store" should be observed, I was beyond relieved to walk into an unpretentious, well-curated, and cheap(!!) vintage shop. Adhering to my "no uglies" policy, this not-for-profit opts for natural fibres when choosing their wares, and has a strict no polyester rule (thankthelawd). With its reclaimed wood and exposed brick walls, its well-curated wares, and its social advocacy and support of the DTES, Community Thrift could easily upsell cool to the masses. But they don't. And I love them so much more for it.

Stumbled upon this little gem while walking through the area. The store is nicely decorated with NO…read moremusty smell. The selection was very hip & trendy, even though they label themselves as vintage. The abundance selection of scarves were impressive. I scored an authentic Coach wool scarf for $14 (Canadian dollars). It was in immaculate condition. I almost walked away with another scarf, but I had to control myself. I think if you're looking for a good selection of gently used unique scarves, this is the place to check out.