This is a large thrift store right at the intersection of Warden and Eglinton in the same plaza as…read morethe Merchant's Flea Market. The parking lot was quite busy and a bit chaotic when I went. The donation area is on the south side and just to the right of the entrance. When dropping off items, the staff will ask if you want a 20% off coupon. The store is large with two main sections. Housewares, furniture, electronics, books, vinyl records, and CDs at the front. Then there is children's, men's, and women's clothing. Even further into the store, there is more women's clothing. Prices are very reasonable, and the items are generally in good condition. At the Kennedy store, the electronic section has power bars to test if the electronic items work. I didn't see it at this location. Glass display cases near the front have designer brand items like purses and high-heeled shoes.

I recently visited The Salvation Army Thrift Store at 1921 Eglinton Ave E (Unit 7) in Scarborough,…read moreand I was pleasantly surprised by the variety and organization of the store. The layout is easy to navigate, with clearly marked sections for clothing, housewares, books, and electronics. Inventory changes frequently, so it's worth checking back often. Ms. Zeta were courteous and helpful, though service can vary depending who is attending you at the store. Prices are generally fair, especially for clothing and small household items, though some customers might find certain items a bit overpriced compared to other thrift stores. I appreciated Zeta when I asked for a discount and she gave me a coupon that had a 20% discount for first time buyer. I was happy and appreciated her for this and it made my decision so much easier. Overall, Zeta should be recognized for her great customer service and for managing the sale appropriately making my decision to buy the two items easier with the discount. Robert N. Cell: (416) 505-1889

There's never a better time to rethink your money. If you're a student on a budget, an avid…read morethrifter, or a frugal spender like me, this store is for you. My first experience at Plato's was selling with them. Because of their established database, the process is quick & easy. Bring in your gently used clothing by bin or basket (no bags please!) and pick them up after they've assessed them. Salability is objective and depends on your item's condition and style. Their system will determine if your item's on trend, in demand and if it will sell well with them. With your consent, they will happily take your items and pay you instantly in cash. Then you're good to go! As for the payout, I don't have any expectations because I know I'm not there to make a profit. The clothes I bring will otherwise be donated to charity, so it's delighting to make a couple of bucks here first before I send them off. So far, I've sold with them x2 and made $14 for 3 items, and another $10 for two items. YMMV. If you're selling, all you need is a phone number and ID, just walk-in. Not limited to clothing; they also take footwear, bags & accessories (jewelry, phone cases, unopened make-up, sunglasses, etc!). For both guys & gals! The staff are friendly and will explain the process to you. They also offer the Five Stars loyalty rewards program. I walked around the store while waiting and saw some decent trendy items you can pick up for $6-7! You will find brand name items in good condition. As with any secondhand store, you just never know what you might find. Compared to other thriftier stores, I would trust Plato for better quality products because of their selectiveness. So the next time you clean out your closet, I hope that you'll remember this place. Help the earth out and give your gently used items a second chance :)

I like the idea of this place. You bring in your gently used items and they will buy things that…read moreare currently trending (which honestly always seems to be forever21 type clothing), and you get a few bucks in cash right back. Sometimes they take a few hours to go through your stuff depending on volume of people. You can leave or shop around while you wait. Shopping here is interesting. It really illustrates how sizes can differ between brands because there's stuff in large that fit a small person, and vice versa. The store itself is usually organized best they can. A few time though, I did want to purchase something and it had tears or rips in them. But they were being sold at the same or higher price than other pieces of similar style. While I understand the idea is that these are pre-owned, I think they need to maybe review the seams a lot closer before hanging up for sale. It's a bit disappointing to think you found something great at a good value, only to realize it's damaged and you can't really justify getting it.

Between Salvation Army and Cleansweep Goods Richmond Hill, sweepgoods.ca I don't understand why…read morepeople spend so much money buying brand new items. Save your money, browse what's on-hand online sweepgoods.ca pickup Yonge St. and Crosby Ave. or Just up Yonge a bit, the Salvation Army.

Pretty good Salvation Army. Found some good records, and art. My issue with Salvation army is the…read moreover pricing of items like media. some stuff is really good and others are over priced. But this store was clean

Good selection of items, some are brand new. Toys are packaged in bags for about $4.99 each. Items…read morewere well organized. They have a self check out so it's convenient. I was able to find a stack of pokemon cards for just $4.99.

Parking is always a nightmare here. Not sure why but cars are always parked on or across the lines…read more I don't fault value village for that of course but just wanna let you know the reality of visiting this location. The selections are just like any value village. It's random and you never know what you'll find. The reason I'm giving such a low score is because the service. I had staff walk into me, reach across me to stock shelves, etc during covid. Nevermind that, I found items not tagged that I wanted to buy. Lined up a while to pay because despite having a massive line up, they only open two cash and the other staff are wandering around the store. We get there and then she tells us we can't pay cause she can't price it. Frustrated would be an understatement. If you can't feely untagged items, why are there so many on your floor? There's like 2-3 staff constantly circling the sections checking the items and putting things back. Waste of time... And I've been here a few times now. Never a great experience considering your expectations for value village shouldn't be all that high to start.

I like to go there for the nostalgia. Especially the vintage home decor and the electronics…read moresection. Some items are "treasures" with character while others are chipped or missing parts. Prices vary. They do accept donations.

Extremely overpriced dirty location staff are absolutely rude and useless. Avoid at all costs they…read morerip you off

This store and the staff at Goodwill are wonderful ! The staff are always so pleasant, inclusive…read moreof, the management. Everything is so well organized by colour and size. The store is always very clean. With thankfulness for a great store Goodwill !

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.

Good prices. Friendly. We contribute and help the environment by diverging from landfill by both…read moredonating and purchasing. Like every thrift store, one needs to keep checking in to see the new stock. They take books! Which many thrift shops do not. No wheelchair access, as it is a very old building, each room is a different section - toys room, clothes room, furniture room - it was a great idea. They've done the best with what they have. A portion of the proceeds also goes to charity from how we understand it at the time of this post, which is a bonus.

Fair prices, it's like goodwill or Sally Ann, sometimes they have good items, sometimes they don't…read more Friendly staff.

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..

I was here before to give my set of clothes. Some from shein, garage, TNA, and others. They sent me…read morea text when clothes were ready for pick up, took about 1-1.5h. They didn't take any of my clothes, guess it's not what's "in", which is okay. I go around here from time to time to spot some nice deals on clothes from Aritzia / Lulu. I noticed quite a lot of poorly used clothes on the rack and even with holes and rips. You really have to ensure the clothes are in good enough condition to your liking before purchasing. They do offer refund anyway just in case within 7 days, clearance items are final though so make the right decision. I have purchased a few great deals from here. I think it's a nice place to get second hand or even brand new items when you get lucky. So many lightly used but you just have to be patient and go through stuff, eventually you'll find nice ones. Quick tip on white clothes - check collar area and underarms to ensure no discolouration. Darker colour clothes - I don't know about you but I dislike deodorant / lotion marks when I pick it up from the rack. Just a random thought! I will continue coming here once in a while just to snatch some good deals especially when they have promos!

I usually donate my clothing to Salvation Army but decided to give Plato's Closet a try. This is a…read moresuper convenient location as it's right off highway 404 and the plaza next to Costco. I didn't have time to browse but it is quite a large store filled with clothing both inside and with a couple clothing racks outside as well. I came with a small bin of clothing. There's a huge bottle of hand sanitizer right inside the first set of doors that they ask you use before entering. A sign by the counter indicates that bins be put there and staff will ask if you've been there before or not. Since I'd never been they took my cellphone number and I was texted a link to fill out a form. Once signed a reciept is printed and attached to your bin. The staff told me I'd be contacted in about an hour, once everything was sorted. I received a tex to see one of their staff. At the other counter I told them my name and she told me that unfortunately they would not be taking any of my items. I guess my clothing isn't current enough. Ah well.