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!

If you're in the hood, check it out. Lots of inventory so you have to hunt but they do a great job…read moresorting and presenting. Don't be afraid to haggle.

used to be great to visit when nearby but some insane and unfair prices last year or more, its not…read morea consignment store, they get stuff for free as far as I know

This is not only about I found insulated Northface jacket for $25 in a minutes, the store worker's…read moreattitude were so impressive. My cashier lady was so friendly. She liked what I found in the store and encouraged thrift hunting. Yes, it's charitable thrift store but the main purpose to be here is treasure hunting. I liked the honesty. Another worker was so brave to kick out a theft. Unfortunately we see those in such a store but this store workers make a good team to keep the safe. They didn't leave it to security like Value Village does. It was impressive to see. They just need more mirrors.

Very disappointed and will never shop here again, donate to the Salvation Army Thrift shop,…read moreChristmas kettle campaign, or any fundraiser. We were buying a number of items and they no longer have change rooms to try items on so we asked the cashier what their exchange policy was and she said no cash back, but you can exchange or have a store credit. We were happy with that so we purchased everything. When we got home we put batteries in a brand new kitchen scale that was still in sealed packaging and it does not work, so I took it back and they said absolutely no refunds on electronics. That you need to check it out to make sure it works before you leave (I guess you're expected to go shopping with batteries in your pockets! The cashier never said that to us or I would've never bought it - I'm not into buying things for the sake of just losing my money!

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.

Sad to hear they care closing this location at the end of June 2025! Visit ASAP for closing sale!…read moreFuture plans tbd apparently...stay tuned to their socials.

There is some cool stuff in here :-) got a really nice antique camera and the owner was very…read morehelpful. it was one of the only vintage or antique shops that I found in this area

In a city full of chain stores and Aritzia-clad lookalikes, Chinatown Vintage is a welcome addition…read moreto my shopping rotation. Completely donations-based, the shop is nicely curated and features a great selection of affordable clothing, both lower-end and designer. I've found everything from Mango and Forever 21 to trendy labels such as Keepsake, Vince, and Moschino. They also carry housewares, shoes, and accessories. Last time I was in, I found an awesome cut crystal glass for only $5! What a steal. The girl working also told me about how all profits from the shop go towards the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation and its revitalization efforts in the neighbourhood. Super cool initiative. They use Square processing systems so cash and credit only. I'll be back soon!

From the owner: Owned and operated by the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation, our shop offers a curated selection of…read morewomen's clothing, accessories, and housewares. All profits go towards the charity's ongoing projects and revitalization efforts in the neighbourhood.

I have been a fan of this high end consignment store for many years even though I don't live in…read moreDunbar. Last week I scored again. A Tommy Bahama 100% linen blouse for $59.00. It was brand new, the tags still on @ $169. Then a very nice young clerk patiently burrowed through a huge box of bras to find me a strapless. Love the staff, love the prices.

Dragon & Phoenix is a very special place. I have been a customer and account-holder for years…read more When I moved, I (very briefly) considered trying to find a new consignment store closer to me. However, after considerable research, including encountering, for example, exorbitant "cleaning fees" and other unfriendly contract terms at other stores, my search confirmed what I had really known all along: Dragon & Phoenix is a warm and friendly place full of warm and friendly people - people who want your side of the consignment relationship to be as rewarding as theirs. This store is a class act and a Kerrisdale gem.

i LOVE shopping here! my mother and i found turnabout while…read morestrolling the neighborhood around 7 years ago, and have been visiting them regularly since their selection of designer clothes are just superb! i have found gorgeous ann demeulemeester and rick owens pieces, as well as score well kept secondhand prada and balenciaga bags here. they often receive brand new pieces too-- ive bought an alexander wang dress with the original holt renfrew tags attached at a fraction of the original retail! like other reviewers said, theres always a sale happening. just check the tags-- markdowns are automatic and if youre lucky, you might be able to wait for a piece to go on sale ;)

It has been my go to store, bought, consigned and everything in between for over 20 years, and…read moreenjoyed shopping there with my pups every 3 weeks to this day. I came across that the men's store and luxe boutique had a very red carpet grand opening party, but a bit disappointed not to receive an invitation given I was told we will be invited, felt like a fool really, knowing we are a longstanding support of this store. It does not erase years of positive experiences, but with all social media buzz, we understand things can pivot, but being remembered as a loyal customer would have meant something. Looking at the insta post, Turnabout's grand opening was full of smiling customers. I understand it's optics and you have to put out a grand opening as the consignment game is saturated, but the old timers like myself who kept the doors open all these years weren't on the list. Come on, you guys can do better. Did we feel special? Nope! Thanks guys. I don't know what customer service is this! Disappointing.

When I think of vintage clothing stores I automatically think of overcrowded racks and mouldy…read morestores. Faulkner and Co has broken the mould. Sitting atop a coffee shop in East Hastings Faulkner and Co is a clean, spacious store which I was surprised to find had quality pieces. The store has pieces from the 1950's London to modern day Vancouver including a 1960's Canadian airforce trench coat, sheep skin leather jackets, colourful Hawaiian shirts and designer pieces from up and coming Vancouver based produces. If you are wanting to find a quality piece or hidden gem without having to sieve through mountains of smelly old garments, then Faulkner and Co is the place to go.

Allright everybody, listen up. If you want to get the full vintage shopping experience, go to…read moreFaulkner and Co. I met the owner of the shop (James) at my work and he told me to stop by his shop and I'm so glad I did! The store has a really cool vibe, excellent layout, $10 sift-through bins (holla!) and James is the friendliest dude and will actually shop WITH you (and if you like British accents as much as I do, you'll just never leave) and as another plus, it doesn't smell like mouldy armpit like most other second-hand stores. Do yourself a favour and go visit James, I promise you're in for a lovely time! :)