What happens when you get a car rental but didn't pay for Sirius, plus you're getting bored of…read moresongs from your Ipod and the radio? You hit up a thrift shop, hoping to find a decent CD or two...well, that's what we did anyway! The Attic is your typical small-town thrifty store. I gave 4 stars because the older lady gave good directions to other local thrift stores, I mean, giving sales to another potentially better store...but I think she just wanted to give good customer service. And she did! I also loved her "Fargo" accent! And yes, we did buy some souvenirs (and a couple of CD's) from her store as well... Worth a quick look...tell that older lady we said hi if you stop in!

This Value Village feels like one of the most genuinely queer‑friendly spaces in town. The crowd is…read morealways wonderfully diverse -- families, teens, elders, LGBTQ+ folks -- and everyone blends together in a way that feels easy and welcoming. I especially want to recognize the amazing cashier with the blonde‑and‑black hair. She brings the kind of warm, affirming energy you often find in our shared queer community spaces, and it means a lot to see staff who really understand and reflect the vibe of the customers they serve.

Not sure what is happening, but most of the temporary (?) floor staff don't make eye contact, move…read moreslowly and belligerently, don't speak English and are completely unhelpful while gathered in groups chatting/whispering amongst themselves in some other dialect. *The 'steady' local staff are working hard and usually converse with customers, smile, and get their jobs done. People working on the floor - should be approachable, clean, efficient & speak the language of the country they are fortunate to be living in. ( I don't care what colour your skin is, so don't go there. It's rude even if you were speaking a Germanic language with blonde hair and blue eyes.) No change rooms & self serve. BAD call. There is so much theft going on right before your eyes at the self serve - so the end of the change room is NOT because of this. Bring Cash and you'll never wait in the long lines! :)) Prices are getting WAY too high. You can find brand new, good quality, brand name clothes now for the same price - as some of the items on the shelves and hangers here. Makes being environmental more costly and a real chore now. But that was never the goal of this store any way. Kinda done with this place.

This store is one of this towns best Charity Shops. I've scored countless times, just with a quick…read morewalk through and something caught my eye. I've found high-end fitness wear, like-new jeans, brand new bikinis (tags and hygiene tape still in place), quality art supplies, even a classic Rocky Mountain bike, with new Conti tires! The volunteer staff is friendly - if you're a polite and respectful shopper. I'd avoid the Saturdays where they sell the Window Items. People get pushy in the line, are rather creepy and kind of manipulative. I had to do it for a friend one day - never again LOL! Other than that - GREAT place to find excellent stuff.

Everybody is treated with dignity here, you don't have high prices or intrusive discriminating…read moreemployees such as vastly displayed at our Courtenay Value Village .. we see often social workers, people who work downtown and families snagging deals with nearly new affordable items If you are ever in a crisis TGTBT is happy to help! years ago, I directed a woman freezing in the snow by tapping on their window after hours they gave her a coat, mittens, toque and you're treated with dignity, thank you TGTBT for the memories and hopefully your new building will bring even more!

Nice lady. Not sure she's ready to be a verified seller. Tried telling me my brockum group tag…read morefully completely tour shirt was made in the late 90s. The tour was 1992. That's when the shirt was made. She was going on about double stitch like that was the be all and end all of dating t shirts. Do your own research before you buy. Brockum tags are the best way to date those shirts. Mine says brockum group. It's silver. The shirt was made in 1992. No one's making a fake Fully Completely tour shirt in 1997 and selling it to a guy, who buy the way, showed me photos of him wearing the shirt at the show. The Hip didn't re release a tour shirt from the Fully Completely tour in the late 90s. They were making Trouble at the Hen House and Phantom Power shirts. I was unimpressed with her air of authority.

From the owner: We are a funky little vintage, gently loved and new clothing store, carrying mens, women's and…read moreunisex.... hawaiian shirts, band tour tees, graphic tees, denim, 90s streetwear, dresses, and more! Are you tired of wearing the same clothes as everyone else? Do you want to add a unique touch to your wardrobe? Then look no further! Welcome to our vintage clothing collection, where we offer one-of-a-kind pieces that are sure to make you stand out from the crowd. Our clothes have a story, a history, and a character that you won't find in mass-produced clothing. Plus together we are doing our part by keeping these cool pieces out of our landfills! So if you're ready to show your funky individuality and make a statement, check out our collection of vintage clothing.

super cute consignment store, i didn't think much of it when i went in and now it's one of the best…read morei've been to. super cute decoration and everything is on racks nicely and organized. they have two super spacious fitting rooms and the staff are so kind and helpful. i found some amazing deals on brand new clothes with their original tags still on and a few vintage items that no longer sell from their original companies. COVID precautions were pretty good and the store was very clean. i'm not sure if the clothing and items were cleaned prior to being stocked on the shelves, but they all looked like it. 10/10 great experience at this consignment :)

When I'm in the area I look forward to visiting the SOS to stock up on cheap clothing and household…read moregoods. Downstairs are kitchen goods, toys, some furniture and great collectibles. Upstairs is clothing, with retro separated and lots of retro stuff. Excellent prices. The best part is it's a charity and an active part of the Parksville community, all the money goes to local outreach programs and they aren't associated with any church. Best thrift shop on the island.

My mom goes here regularly, and always raves about the stuff she finds - lots of great stuff,…read morebarely used, and for next to nothing. Things are well organized and sorted, which is a bonus. She has taken me here more than once, and I have always found something. Make sure you have some time to spare when you make the trip here, because the place is huge. Not to mention it's a great charity to support. So if you don't need anything, consider donating something you no longer need to the store/organization.

They show seasonal fashions so there's always something to browse. I esp like the great purse and…read morejewelry selection and always check out the shoes. They also have plus sizes (which I am) as well as all the lovely smaller ones.