Value Village

Vintage Depot has a nice atmosphere and is worth browsing, but it's more of a modern resale shop…read morethan a true vintage store. The selection leans heavily toward newer clothing and graphic T-shirts rather than classic vintage pieces. If you're specifically hunting for authentic vintage, you may want to set your expectations accordingly. If you're into contemporary streetwear and casual finds, though, it's still worth a visit.

I was walking around Kensington neighbourhood and saw this store. I walked in and was immediately…read moreimpressed by the variety of clothing and the abundance of each. I expected that they would only have a limited selection of each. The store is well organized and clean, though it could feel cramped in places. The service was good. There were many customers, but I avoided people in my pictures. After browsing around, I was told there is another floor! Impressive. Even more categories of clothing. There is no free WiFi. The store is not wheelchair accessible. There are no customer washrooms. There is paid and free neighbourhood street parking. Review 2023-227

12.3 km•St. Lawrence, Downtown Core, Waterfront Communities-The Island

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Wildlife Thrift Store

4.5(6 reviews)

Very nice store. Wide selection of things to buy. Prices seemed to vary. Some items seemed too high…read moreand some rather appropriate. The lady working the cash register was nice and helpful.

This second hand store in the downtown area near St. Lawrence Market in Toronto Ontario Canada…read moreoffers clothing, accessories, shoes, jewelry, books and home goods. They support local charities in the community like youth shelters and Covenant House. The boutique style store was very clean and organized. I purchased two shirts and a cosmetic bag for around $23. The staff were very nice. Open daily 10am to 8pm.

8.4 km•Bloordale Village, Brockton Village

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Ransack the Universe

4.6(12 reviews)

Great name! The staff was friendly, happy I came…read moreacross/stopped in. Having been in a lot of antique shops, this spot desperately needs an 'organiser', someone to help arrange the aisles, make sense of the stock. A lot of it gets lost, missed due to the clutter. A few people inside makes it difficult to navigate the very tight thin aisles. Looking forward to returning.

This is a wicked little store in the basement of 69 Vintage, a collective of tiny vintage shops in…read moreBloordale. The owners have seemingly 'ransacked the universe' to put together a sweet collection of new, old and reworked items. It's one of my favourite places to gift shop and occasionally pick up things for myself. My boyfriend hasn't taken off his up-cycled plaid handkerchief scarf since I gifted it to him for x-mas. Most of the things sold at Ransack are made by local artisans but there's quite a few solid vintage finds(old posters, records and some furnishings) as well. Very happily there are no old fur coats or stuffed dead animals at all to ruin my vintage shopping experience or create that narsty smell you find at some vintage stores (I'm looking at you Kensington market). This store is strictly awesome. You really need to discover this place for yourself though. There are so many things to regardez-vous I find myself circling the shop several times taking it all in before I can decide what I can't leave without.

10.4 km•Kensington Market

Vintage enamel 3-piece set

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Exile Vintage

4.3(31 reviews)

•$$$

Loved this shop! Great selection of unique vintage pieces, fair prices, and a fun atmosphere…read more Definitely worth stopping by if you're exploring Kensington Market.

Primo location for Kensington Mkt. Prices are on the HIGH…read moreside in comparison to other second hand shops on this area. Still a staple of the Mkt.

11.2 km•Queen Street West, Entertainment District, Downtown Core, Waterfront Communities-The Island

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Black Market Vintage Clothing

3.3(66 reviews)

I was walking on Queen st looking for Shortstack records and saw a sign pointing down a staircase…read more Along with it - Black Market Vintage Clothing. As you walk down the black and white staircase, music is pumping and there's an energy that seems to be sneaking out. Almost would feel like you've stumbled upon some hidden gem if it weren't for the fact the store is filled with people, who clearly make Black Market a go-to stop for shopping. After a brief pass through the store, my sense was that the selection is more or less what you would expect to find at a hip vintage store in a big city. There's a mix of old (once uncool, now cool), graphic tees, and some more out there costume/punk/fetish type selections. What I really appreciated was the juxtaposition of this store along side a space for a record shop and a barber shop in the back. Black Market is definitely the anchor, but having a couple other shops inside and sharing boundaries made the space that much better and interesting. So if you need some new (old) threads, records, or maybe a cut or shave, check out Black Market.

This vintage store is so awesome & so cheap. Super cute accessories , clothes , shoes , jeans…read more Great customer service super nice people. They have great patches & the music selection is fun. Can't wait to come back

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From the Black Market website

Just Thrift

3.4(14 reviews)

1.8 km

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Probably the most clean thrift store in Toronto. Their selection of items is also far more curated,…read moreso you won't have to dig through everything as much for a great find. Several dressing rooms available that are also kept in great condition. Make sure to sign up for their rewards program as you will earn discounts pretty quickly and get notifications of their upcoming sales. There are a few fake items here or there, so keep an eye out for that. Otherwise this is a great shop for anyone who loves to thrift!

This is the last bastion of affordable, still trendy, clean, thrifted clothes in Toronto. About the…read moresame pricing as VV or better, but newer and better quality. Many barely used or NWT items. I've gotten countless gems including a perfect new pair of Levis high waisted jeans for $19. Staff go out of their way to be helpful and friendly. Im on their SMS list so sometimes there's a sale alert.

Saw this on Facebook, woot!

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20,000 items to choose from. Our wide variety of women's, mens and children will make your shopping experience a fun one.

Value Village

3.1(35 reviews)

13.4 km•Leslieville

bedbug walking around on bedsheets at this location. Taken on November 15th 2024…read more I've been going to this value village for 15 years and it has become absolute trash: incredibly expensive (often more expensive than retail price), and now bedbugs.

This location on Queen St. East is hit and miss for great finds but today I found this Wendy's…read moreRestaurant staff t-shirt that I've always liked! Mostly because of what it says on the back of the shirt. Great deal $2.99 and in excellent condition.

Storefront at night and in rain

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Goodwill Community Store and Donation Centre

4.7(3 reviews)

16.2 km•Dixie

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.

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Plato's Closet

2.4(43 reviews)

18.3 km•Scarborough

Plato's Closet Scarborough is a lovely location and definitely one of the best in the GTA! You're…read moregreeted by some friendly workers who are always willing to help whenever needed. The selection of clothing is great from brands like Aritzia, Nike, Adidas, Lululemon & more!

First, I went to the Richmond Hill location, and they did not accept what I brought in. I tried…read morethis location and had no luck either. I asked what type of items they accept and was told items that young adults wear that's within 1.5 years. Anything older will likely not be accepted. They were busy when I arrived, so I was told their assessment of what I brought in would take 40 minutes to an hour. We wandered around, browsing and trying on things while we waited. I actually found a pair of leggings that I ended up purchasing.

Plato's Closet Scarborough exterior photos. Signage and window

Interior of Plato's Closet Scarborough

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Double Take

2.7(32 reviews)

11.7 km•Cabbagetown

We are really into reuse and thirfting to show our kids that clothes can be donated and bought…read moresecond hand to help the community and environment. This place is smaller than expected and had limited but some higher end brands. Good for my wife but limited selection for our kids and for me. I expected so much more for being in Toronto - but compared to Value Village in Durham this place lacked quantity.

Came to drop off some clothes and was a breeze -- rang the doorbell along the side of the building…read moreand had handed off the items I was donating less than a minute later.

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Susan S.

11 years ago

the worst customer service ..notwithstanding saying that she would put an item aside and hide it...and not doing it, nor tell the next counter clerk at jewelry to take care of that..ignored me when I asked, blatantly said they did not have time to keep an eye..and was rudely and disrespectfully spoken to by the temp manager ...when I returned not the same attitude as when I initially complained. I had to come back with more money for rest of the items and phoned to check on it and a clerk said she would double knot and put my name on. When I got there it was open, my jeans were not there and the promised percentage off for my inconvenience from the previous night was not honored by the same temp manager. I received attitude and the explanations were changing consistently in regards to the percentage discrepancy. She claimed she was told by the real manager that no more discounts were to be given to me..after she heard my complaint...don't see how when she left immediately after..she should have been informed that it was the remaining items that the temp manager had said I could continue with the percentage for that purchase because I was coming back for the rest. duh. I spoke to the first clerk who I had the disappointing experience with and she could not stay put for a decent conversation..maybe fear since they are not allowed to have a or brief supervised meeting with the customer who complains..not a good policy. If they are not allowed to put things away when there is a huge line up..then call for a supervisor...don't say you are going to do something and not do it. Tell the clerk when you are on break that the item is put away and don't sell it...don't go into a stash put aside for a customer with their name on it,,,do not remove their items from it, keep it for yourself or for any reason. PEOPLE..HAVE A MEDIATION EXPERIENCE...WE ARE HUMANS.. read more

Selda G.

12 years ago

"Warning...my 89 years old mother was robbed yesterday in that Vlue Village store on 1030 Wilson ave....She had her whole purse taken from her cart, even the purse was covered with her coat.....the store didnt even call the Cops for her...and when i called them today, they didnt even look at the security camera to see if this idiot is a regular customer who goes after customers belonging.....concerned son" read more

Jess S.

14 years ago

Just bought a spinet piano for $160. NO BIG DEAL.

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Value Village

3.4

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.

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3.1

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I found some dresses at this store. The selection was not bad…read more Service was good & helpful (as usual).

I love this Danforth and Woodbine location because I always find great stuff for men! Workers are…read moreall friendly. This leather Laptop Messenger Bag was an awesome thrift store find! And the first time I heard about this brand, Piquadro. Piquadro is an Italian luxury brand that specializes in the design and production of high-quality leather goods, including bags, backpacks, and briefcases. I got it for only $11 after using a 20% off coupon for donation items. It's valued between $300 to $400 CDN! Who else love thrift store shopping? 7 reasons why I love thrift store shopping: * Fun treasure hunt * Joy of a perfect find * Self-esteem boost * Amazing deals * Recycling helps the environment * Discover new brands or products I didn't know before * Provide a second life to discarded items

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I've dropped items off at this store a few times, but I've never actually gone inside until now…read more There's a shopping cart to drop off donated items as soon as you enter the store on the right or you can unload larger items at the back of the store. Then it's a wide, open space with racks upon racks of women's clothing. There's definitely a lot to go through, but I'm sure you'll find something for you. I saw a black, sequined BCBG Max Azria dress for only $19.99! I wasn't sure if it would fit, and I didn't see any fitting rooms. There's an electronics section with older electronics like VCRs, DVD players, boomboxes, CD players, stereos with cassette tapes, keyboards, speakers, countertop cookware, fans, printers, etc. There's even a power bar for you to test the electronics before making a purchase. Up the stairs, or the ramp, there's men's clothing, sports equipment (like baseball bats and skis), lots of books, vinyl records, furniture, mattresses (that I think are new and were donated to the store), housewares (drinking glasses, vases, bowls, and much, much more), and even artwork. By the cashiers, there are items in locked display cases. I saw jewellery, old telephones, and even a Nintendo Entertainment System. I didn't see any controllers to go with it, though. There's a seniors' discount for 10% off, and if you've donated items, you can get a 20% off coupon.

I loved this thrift store so much So cheap, like actually…read moreFor the books It was such a huge good selection, full of books I got 16 books just for $1.99, paperback=1.99 hardcovers=3.99, kids books=1.99 The workers were nice! Also mugs and cups were like 99 cent And my mom bought 2 baskets, and two other things for just $21

Value Village

3.4

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Came here on a weekday and it was actually quite busy. Shelves were pretty much filled with typical…read moreitems like shoes, toys, clothing and household products. You can actually find stuff brand new unused. Self check out is available.

Never expect too much at a Value Village. It's going to be dusty, it's going to be messy, and a lot…read moreof that is people coming to shop and dropping random items in random spots because they changed their minds. PLEASE - if you change your mind, bring it to the staff at the front. They'd much rather have it in their cart to put back than finding it all over the store. To the review - this donation center is great. The staff is always so helpful and cheerful. I like dropping off items here when I need to get rid of well conditioned items. Shopping here is a hit or miss, as always with thrifting. I do find that I am more likely to find something I like here than at other locations. I think it's because I find this store a bit more spacious, so I'm more willing to spend time looking through the aisles here. The pricing here leaves me kinda iffy about wanting to shop here sometimes. They keep bringing up prices so sometimes, things aren't even a good deal anymore. It's suppose to be for non-for-profit and environmentally friendly to thrift. But here, I've definitely found over priced items, broken items still being sold, and items priced higher than the original price tags attached. Be patient, spend some time... anytime you're thrifting, you need to be willing to spend time combing through each item if you want a chance to find something great.

Stretch Thrift Store

3.0

I've always had a pleasant experience shopping at this store. Until they stole from me. My father…read morehad recently passed away and my brain was still in a fog when one evening I was passing by Stretch and in a spur of the moment decision I went in. After some time. I found a number of items and paid for them. I did not have my buggy with me and the store was closing and there was no time to go home and return with my buggy to put my purchases in. The clerk behind the counter said I could leave my bagged purchases with them there and she would put them in a safe spot and I could return another time with my buggy to retrieve my purchased goods. I asked her to write my name and phone number on the receipt before taping it to the bags. I later ran into the same clerk on the street and spoke with her about me coming to pick up my purchases and explained that it's been hard for me and I was still processing my dad's death and apologized for my delay in coming to get my purchases. She immediately said to me, and to another store employee who was with her at the time, that she remembered me. Although, she said, the store was taken over by the owner's nephew and my purchases were no longer at the store. I asked how that could be, because my name and phone number were taped onto the receipt placed on the bags that contained the goods I had purchased. I asked why no one had bothered to call me? I explained that when the store took my money and then also took my purchases then the store was essentially stealing from me, their customer. She had no answers for me. The other employee took my name and phone number and said she would give it to the nephew who took over the store and he would call me and reimburse me the money I paid. Fast forward many months later and no phone call, and no reimbursement. What kind of business steals from their customers? There's no integrity. I will not walk through their doors and will not spend my money at a business that is dishonest and unscrupulous.

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The Salvation Army Thrift Store

3.0

It's easy to miss this Salvation Army Thrift Store, as it's tucked away in the corner of a small…read moreplaza off Queen. But despite its small frontage, it has ample room inside housing a decent selection of used clothes and other thrift store miscellany. The weird thing about this location is that they sell "brand new" mattresses (it's even advertised outside). At first I was suspicious; but sure enough, inside at the back were a number of mattresses of various sizes, looking fresh and sealed up in plastic. The prices (couple hundred bucks apiece) helped confirm that these weren't dodgy, "refurbished" mattresses. But I'm at a loss why anyone would come here for new mattresses if they're the same as at some regular store.

Oh-my-oh-my-oh-my... this place stinks, literally and figuratively. As a thrifter I'm accustomed…read moreto the distinct definitely-not-new-aroma, but this place scares me away like no other! The stench of mildew and mothballs is so strong I can barely spend a few minutes inside. Judging by how busy it always seems to be, there are plenty who just don't care. But if you value your health, seriously, go somewhere else. I think the air in here actually takes days off your life for every minute you spend within! Aside from the abundance of rank clothing, it also offers the usual dingy toys, early to mid 90s video games, old (likely non/mal-functioning) electronics, and the occasional bit of furniture. They also have lots of books. Really, it's like most Salvation Army Thrift Stores only thrice the stink. Finally, the staff seems mostly surly. Just no redeeming qualities to the place whatsoever... Avoid!

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