This place has been around for a while. It is small, however, they have great quality of unique…read moreitems in stock. Very $$$ but well kept items. I love walking by when it is closed and just window shop at some of the unique stuff. The staff are really awesome.

I am so grateful for this beautiful store, thankfully right in my neighbourhood! In this day and…read moreage when so many are just "clicking" a purchase online, ... it feels so wonderful to to be able to see it, touch it and treasure it immediately. I love to shop local and seeing so many Canadian products that the store promotes is refreshing to say the least. Having a small business in this day and age is extremely hard and I applaud this store for it's longevity in the village, they have been there since as long as I can remember. Obviously the owner has an amazing talent for choosing very unique items and I have purchased many gifts but usually also walk out with some beautiful clothing or jewelry for myself as well lol ... also always enjoy the friendly staff who have on many occasions steered me in the right direction and then to top it off, gift wrapped my selection too! Win Win all the way! PS the new Houston Llew tile selection is amazing.

It surprises me that more people don't know about little 'ol "Newport Village" in Port Moody. When…read moreit was in it's first phase in the late '90's it was dubbed a "Little Whistler." Wish On A Star fits in perfectly with the life of the village. Lots of great gifts for any occasion. Pet, guys, wedding, baby, bath, body and of course furnishings adorn this store. The best part is that all of the gifts are wrapped with lovely scented potpourri, tissue and ribbons. If you buy a gift from here, it will likely be the one on the gift table that's admired while the recipient carefully opens and saves the wrapping to use again. And if that wasn't enough, there's two love birds that live in a cage, chirping away while you admire all of the lovelies.

Who you choose to represent your Delta store, the two ladies, big mistake! Oh, but yes they…read moredefinitely fit right in with thrift. Assistant manager talked to me in full baby talk our whole conversation with greasy braids, very slovenly dressed, definitely not manager material. extremely hard to get passed the baby talk. Then out comes the manager, no customer service skills what so ever! Hard to take these two seriously, absolutely no care whatsoever in their appearance in the public eye. I found both extremely rude, very hard to believe that they represent your store. I also witnessed a brown lady, a supervisor I believe, scolding a girl right in front of all 3 of us customers, very inappropriate! These girls are worked to the bone! Saddens me horribly Signed, very concerned customer

Overall Impression Talize delivers a strong thrifting…read moreexperience built around clean organization, steady restocks, and better‑than‑average quality control. It's one of the more curated thrift chains, so the store feels less chaotic than some competitors while still offering the thrill of unexpected finds. What Talize Does Well - Organization and layout -- Sections are clearly labeled, racks are tidy, and the store is easy to sweep in a single loop. This makes it ideal for fast hunts or full‑store circuits. - Quality of items -- Clothing and home goods tend to be in better condition than typical thrift stores, with fewer damaged or unusable items on the shelves. - Electronics section -- Often smaller than Value Village, but the items that do appear are usually cleaner and tested more consistently. - Pricing consistency -- Prices are more predictable, especially for clothing and household items, which helps budget‑minded shoppers. - Frequent promotions -- Talize often runs color‑tag sales and seasonal discounts that make the hunt even more rewarding. Things to Keep in Mind - Electronics stock varies -- Some days the shelves are full; other days it's almost empty. Great for quick sweeps, but not always for deep hunts. - Higher baseline prices -- Certain categories (like jackets or décor) can be priced higher than expected, depending on brand and condition. - Less "wild chaos" -- If you enjoy the unpredictable madness of Value Village spawns, Talize can feel more curated and less chaotic. Who Talize Is Best For - Shoppers who want clean, organized thrifting without digging through piles. - People looking for quality clothing at reasonable prices. - Hunters who enjoy consistent restocks and predictable pricing. - Anyone doing a multi‑store circuit and wants a reliable mid‑stop between Value Village and Goodwill. Quick, Review‑Ready Summary Talize is a clean, well‑organized thrift store with reliable quality and steady restocks. Prices are consistent, the clothing selection is strong, and the store is easy to sweep quickly. Electronics can be hit‑or‑miss, but when they appear, they're usually in good condition. A great stop for curated thrifting and a solid anchor in any Surrey thrift‑store circuit.

This is a great shop. Coming from Hawaii, I don't have access to slabs, roughs, cabochons, or…read morespecimens at any kind of a reasonable price or selection. Or just slabs at all. Trying to order online from retailers is cost prohibitive without being able to really see the items first. Visiting Mountain Gems made my trip entirely worth it. I got some great deals on beautiful material and spent over an hour talking rocks with two great guys. They have a good selection of cabochons and faceted gems in really cool carousel display cases. I saw some things I've only ever seen online and learned about some material from BC. Unfortunately, I'm not an experienced enough metalsmith to justify buying some of the cabs I really wanted, but it's definitely on my list when I visit in the future. As an amateur lapidarist, I was ecstatic to look through their shelf of slabs. I bought probably an unhealthy amount, but hey, I need to transport it across the Pacific Ocean. I might as well make it worth it. They walked me through some of the things I picked out and showed me some things I missed that I ended up loving too. Plus they wrapped everything neatly because it was going to be travelling. The staff was incredibly helpful and knowledgable. Guys, if you're reading this, sorry, I completely forgot to get your names. I really appreciated the time you took to talk about everything I was interested in seeing and giving me pointers and ideas on the slabs I bought. It was really the highlight of my trip and I will be back when I visit in the future. Unfortunately, I didn't plan my visit to the shop ahead, or I would have tried to take a class too. But hey, maybe next time!

Great selection, fantastic service and quick shipping.I have used this company's services for many…read moreyears and highly recommend

What a great little store!! It's in a residential neighborhood on Victoria so it was a surprise to…read morehappen on it! Absolutely lovely home goods, body care, stationary and jewelry - so well curated!! And the staff are amazing and friendly! I could honestly spend hours in there because there's so much to see!!! Lovely place for spoiling yourself - or someone you care about! Prices are on par for the quality of the merchandise, but you have to check it out!!! Dare you to leave without buying something!!!

What a fabulous, cozy, amazing - albeit NOT cost- or wallet-friendly! - shop!…read more(In other words, be forewarned. You'll most likely find what you want here or the perfect gift for your friend, but it won't be cheap). Lately I've been inundated with FB ads for a specific made-in-Canada household cleaner and I was intrigued with the product, for many reasons. On the manufacturer's website, it showed that this Coast Goods store sold the products, so I decided to check it out IRL (as opposed to purchasing it blind on the web). This shop is quite small, right on Victoria Dr at the corner of Charles. There are lots of trees on both sides of the street and the area is very residential. Even with GPS, I drove right past the shop initially without seeing it (the canopy of trees obstructed the shop sign and street sign for Charles). FYI. (Granted, I'm not familiar with this particular area). Once you know where the shop is, there are ample free parking spots on Victoria proper. The store interior is small but jam-packed with incredibly well-curated items. I really like that all (or the vast majority) are Canadian-made, and many, artisanal. From jewelry to greeting cards to candles to pottery and dinnerware, from textiles and cocktail napkins to organic cleaning supplies... you'd be hard-pressed not to find something perfect here, for yourself or a gift for others. I like how they carried local artists' works but also a few other well-known companies' works (i.e., Jenny Bird jewelry, for example). The two women who worked here when I visited couldn't have been nicer. They opened up their own cleaners that I was interested in, so I could smell the different scents, and we chatted a bit about all the fun stuff in the store. Great place! I know I'll be back.

A real hipster store, this family owned hot-spot is already making it's mark and it just opened…read more The sisters are now running their mo-and-pop shop that used to be an antique store. They carry high-end labels as BA&SH, Free People, and accessories by Sailor Jerry, In God We Trust, and Illume. Zuriick sneakers look hot on the boys and Free Worn tees are so Main Street! Silk tanks by Graham and Spencer are a bit pricey ($300 and over), but the Cheap Denim jeans are not too heavy on the wallet. If you like Valley of the Dolls on Main or Misch on Granville, even Lilly and Jae, you'll love this store.

Beautiful clothes! Ones that you won't find just anywhere…read more I'm not even an "OMG shoes" person, however when I saw a pair of Jeffrey Campbell leopard print pony hair flats with mini tassels, I thought vehemently to myself "I wawnt that!!!" They were also on sale, which added tremendously to their appeal. I also really appreciate when sales people are actually honest, in providing a second opinion when asked what looks best on my body for instance. Here. they are truly helpful, which always makes for a positive shopping experience, bringing me back every season... though only to peruse the small sales section at the back of the store. If I were to by some miracle win the lottery, my entire new and improved wardrobe would be predominantly garments from Vincent Park.

In the Net Loft mall on Granville Island, (across from an entrance to the food market) lives a gift…read moreshop that is a cut above the rest. First Nations artwork reproduced and applied to hundreds of everyday items make this a great gift stop for tourists to the Island. I would definitely think of stopping in here to pick up some unusual items for our friends south of the border. Okay so these aren't "one of a kind" pieces as found elsewhere in the plethora of fine art galleries in and around the Island -that isn't an Island ;-), but they're certainly more affordable!

Though slightly underwhelmed by Granville Island, I was impressed with the Wickaninnish Gallery…read more Lots and lots of Native art, in the form of jewelry, clothing, wood, glass, silver and more. I picked up a gift for my niece or nephew. The salesperson was very helpful when I mentioned I was looking for a gift. From the website I learned this is a Native - owned shop opened in 1987. In fact the owner is a relative of Chief Wickaninnish! They also work with artists and are able to assist customers with ordering custom made items. I also thought this was an interesting tidbit: "The Wickaninnish Gallery is named after a powerful First Nations chief, Chief Wickaninnish of the Tla-o-qui-aht People from Clayoquot Sound on Vancouver Island. The name Wickaninnish translates to "having no one in front of him in the canoe". During the time of European contact, Chief Wickaninnish was a highly revered leader and was very influential in the fur trade." There is no shortage of NW Coast art in Vancouver, but this little gallery is affordable, Native - owned, and carries some nice pieces. May you have no one in front of you in the canoe!

My husband and I went into Consign-it this week. It is a charming little shop with lots of…read moreinteresting furniture, paintings, and small items. We were able to pick up a few pieces and will certainly visit again. I love shops like this, you never know what you will find. Great prices as well Giovanna D

The items in the stores were okay. I was quite turned off by the owner who wasn't wearing a mask…read more Left after seeing him.