This place really needs to give its heads a shake ... went in today and all winter wear was 50% off…read moremen's women's kids except for babies ? Hummm how does this make sense ? Families with babies don't need discounts ? Very disappointed and when spoke to employee I got a big oh well that's the discount today ..I guess babies and young kids don't matter ?

In three visits here, I have bought one single sweater. The same review will go to all three…read morelocations I have been to so far. What I regularly see in all of these stores (Mississauga about 10 visits, Whitby one visit) are with rare exceptions noname brands/ripped tags, some super vintage stuff and then loads of George, Ardene, Old Navy, ancient (8-10y old stuff) H&M and Zara, Reitmanns, Le Chateau, Bluenotes, Streetwear society, Urban Planet/Heritage... same repertoire I regularly see at Salvation Army stores. Racks are sometimes so cramped that you just skip all the colour coded (not a fan!!!) black sections bc its a pain in the a$$ to check out every black item! coming from a person whose 50% wardrobe is black. I think people donate best stuff to Value villages bc they get best rewards and use them to get good merch which can be found at vv, my every visit confirms it. Other than that, Talize locations are rather clean and organized and staff is friendly. Too bad donations are what they are or I'd love to shop here. also men get slightly better stuff bc men don't care for thrifting (except those in need) or getting vv rewards to look for treasures so men will just donate what they want to get rid of so it depends on luck whether you'll find a good mens item at Talize.

Always a friendly face ready and willing to help me find what I am looking for. Great layout, clean…read morespace and always fresh for the season or upcoming holiday/event. Fair priced purchases and always amazing finds! Shop here before you head anywhere else!!!

Consider me impressed! I'd heard about this more 'upscale' thrift/vintage store opening and finally…read moregot to check it out. It's a loft-like space with lots of natural light and really well decorated. One thing that set it apart immediately, is it doesn't have that thrift store smell. They're true to their word that they're only selecting good quality items. Sure, some of the items are perhaps a bit plain, but you don't have to take too long to find a few things you'll like. It's certainly not the case of searching for a diamond in the rough. I imagine woman will like the place even more since about 80% of the floor space is for them. There were several shoppers there and they seemed to have no issue picking out great stuff too. Also, prices are GREAT! Anyone who's 'vintage' shopped in places like Kensington Market will know that things can still have relatively higher prices. My items were incredibly inexpensive, including a Banana Republic shirt which showed virtually no signs of wear for $10. I found out at the counter that this is actually a franchise as part of a fairly large chain (which I hadn't previously heard of). Regardless, they're a very unique and welcome edition to the city.

I recently had a great experience ! Tons of great Indian jewelry sets and suits and the manager…read morehelped me get a discount! Very friendly staff!!

Amazing selection of secondhand items and awesome perks for thrift shopping fans! It's ridiculously…read morefun to shop for wares at prices that are really low down at Value Village! The service is stellar! Shop at Value Village on any given day-they're open on all 7 days of the week!

First time today going here (ever) after couple of gov. imposed lockdowns since it opened around…read morethe same time last year My impression of this store was that it was quiet, organized, the people working there were nice and there were a lot of stuff to choose from. In the aisles, the items were organized based on what they were while the at the ends of the aisles (the side near the clothing) were organized by colour. The prices seemed to be lower than the couple of thrift stores I have been to. They don't calculate taxes on what you are getting so if you spend $5, you will pay $5 which was a shock to me (in a good way). I will probably here many more time in the future. I would totally recommend coming here.

*Rating only for the Donation Centre*…read more The Donation Centre at this Goodwill location is great! This plaza gets pretty busy and parking seemed to be packed but if you're looking for the Donation Centre, it is located on the right side, where there is additional parking. There is also a curbside area with signage directing you to pull up to for drop-offs, there's no need to park. At a glance, the Donation Centre looks to be very clean and organized. There is a large door open on the side of the building for donation drop-offs. We were told to leave our donations in the doorway, and the staff will later retrieve and sort through them. They operate with contactless donations - how convenient! Goodwill works with organizations that provide assistance to those with barriers seeking employment and upgrading their skills. What doesn't get sold in their stores, gets rotated to other locations, to Goodwill outlets, then sent to textile factories to be upcycled and repurposed. If you're looking to donate your items, please support non-profit places like Goodwill, rather than for-profit businesses in the area like Value Village and Talize.

​Mission Thrift is a top-tier choice for DIYers and people looking for housewares or unique vintage…read morefinds. It feels less "corporate" than Value Village or Salvation Army, but you have to time your visit right to catch the best volunteer-organized stock

Fabulous finds The people that with here are lovely and the…read morecharity helps fund the missions to improve quality of life to many

Positive experience reselling to Julia!…read more Previously, I didn't have such glowing experience from Plato's Closet. (Apparently, they're the same company, but Plato's Closet is geared towards tweens-early 20s whereas Style Encore for the older career woman.) With Plato's either they didn't take any of my items - fine, I understand, they made me wait a looong time, e.g. more than an hour, &/or they'd offer me pocket change. This was my first time at any Style Encore and I was surprised by not only the amount of items, but the brands that they carried! Behind the counter, they had designer handbags, shoes, SLGs - all authenticated by Entrupy. They had EVERYTHING. It was a bit overwhelming for me to browse, as some items were placed high up/racks packed, but this is just my personal preference. HOWEVER, Julia was soo personable, showing me some hidden gems, so if I had something in particular that I was looking for &/or a special event to go to, I think this would be a great place to head! Much better option than looking aimlessly through the mall. Prices were very fair! And looking at some items, in some cases, they were same prices or even cheaper than thrift stores now.

Such a small and really thing there but LOW END clothes and accessories! The store had a smell of…read moreused clothes once you entered. Never go and sell your HIGH END clothes and accessories. The lace looks so uninviting, will never go back there again!

This place is kind of a disaster…read more They have heaps and heaps of stuff. Problem is that there is SO much crap, and sorting through to find the gems isn't worth it to me. And when it's busy... oh hell. Personally, I have picked up a few books here. But otherwise the place isn't worth my time. If you like rummaging through dirty, used stuff and pushing through other bargain hunters, this could be a gold mine for you though.

2.5* Very little resellers at this location, but staff could've been nicer. Most of the items…read morewere priced, so that was a bonus. It's a Goodwill, of course things will be messy, fallin' off hangers, not in the proper place, etc. HOWEVER, if you don't mind this sort of thing, you may find that needle in this disorganised haystack! I find that this area is full of old people, devoid of dealers, so don't worry about getting into a thrift store fight at this location. PLEASE READ the deals posted right before you enter the store. For example, today was 50% off Housewares/Furniture which was perfect 'cause I was looking for a loaf pan! And I believe it was also 50% off Green Tagged Items. With that said, when I got to the cash with a vintage teapot, the cashier claimed it was "décor" and wouldn't give me the discount. So I just left it at the counter. Walked out with a pair of Lululemon shorts + Kaiser loaf pan for $3.75 total! Note: There are NO TAXES at Goodwill & Sally Ann.