Rostik and I have been doing business for 3 decades. He's always been very decent ans…read morestraightforward. He knows a lot about watches. Norbert Z.

Lots of cool products and kishe items. Staff are quite knowledgeable about the countless items for…read moresale.

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.

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

smartly and so as to invoke only pleasure, does Paradise Bound, pipe lovely tunes into the street…read morefor curious passersby to become enchanted. speakers attached to the outer building (which if youll permit me, fittingly resembles a large old-style jukebox), send out music to reel you in beyond their simple sandwich box out front. (the extravagant pleasure of this music reminds me of a similar time when i lived in nyc and awoke to sounds of a jazz band playing on the flatbed of a truck outside my first floor apartment window. people in the neighbourhood gathered around with lawn chairs, sitting on stoops, swaying the the melodies. it was lovely.) take a walk up a flight of stairs and slink into a corridor of a space which combines mostly vinyl records and books and then some cds, dvds and vhs as its wares. at the back of the store youll find a few shelves of books forming an arc around what visually appears to be the centrepiece of the the archives which is its turntable. it is at this turntable where you can, as has become the custom, listen to a record of your choosing before you buy it. i am a newcomer, of sorts, to records, in that i, like many other people of my age and older, left the cumbersome size of records for the more compact tape and its successors that came. so i grew up listening to records, damning a scratch on my favorite songs, terrorizing my mother when i was two to play the same sesame street fever record over and over and over again and probably discovering music in general through my parents collection. so it was with that history that i approached the guy at the front to ask him why people have stuck with and are slowly flocking back to the vinyl experience. though i still would have lots of research to do to fully understand the mechanics, he parlayed the fact that there is much more detail recorded onto records and the transferring of that original sound loses some of that detail along the way. it has sparked an itch in me to be sure. for the time being though, i enjoyed snapping photos of cool album covers that adorned the wall or the wooden cases of port that now held all the records for sale. i challenged myself with purchasing the largest compact book ive ever touched (the count of monte cristo). god help me for being so bold.

I have been attending and purchasing records for about 25 years and never felt uncomfortable in…read moreone. Until now. This is still a decent store. I guess the online ordering is the owners priority. ...everyone has douchenozzle days.

If you like getting creative, learning new skills and connecting to creative community Enabling…read moreArts is a lovely find, on a nice street with other trendy venues and shops to check out and bookmark for fun upcoming events. They also have unique journals, zines, and gifts to peruse.

This place is a hidden gem and a bright spot in the DTES. Helping local artisans sell their wares…read moreand make a living. They have various books, crafts and even artisanal ghee! It is worth the trek into this part of town to see this unique store.

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!

This place is truly the catch-all for gifts of all kind…read more Anytime I have a birthday, anniversary, holiday etc.. this is where I go for all my gifting needs. They have something for everyone on your list. Delicious food options that help elevate your friends cooking or baking obsession. Hot sauce for all spice lovers. Clothing aimed at vancourites. Books that focus on continued reconciliation and education of our history and communities. Soaps, candles, footwear... The list goes on and on and the owner is constantly bringing in new products. You will have a hard time not picking up something for yourself.

Fun little store full of local small businesses and lots of small businesses of products across…read moreNorth America. Many food items such as East Van Bees, Sriracha Revolver and Mungy just to name a few. Mike is an awesome owner and always finding new products. Always friendly and welcoming.

I had a happy consignment clothing shopping experience here…read more Why? A soft black cardigan sweater in the perfect fit. An adorable pinstriped pencil skirt with a sexy little ruffle at the back. A sheer purple blouse by Guess, in flawless condition. But wait, there's more! Kathleen, the proprietor, is funny and bubbly. You can browse shoes, sunglasses, jewelry and even lingerie, second hand and guilt-free. Prices are very reasonable considering the quality of the merchandise is like new. Some popular labels can be found (lots of Guess, Le Chateau and Gap), and although I didn't see a lot of luxury brands, the styles are current and arranged by size and colour. Conclusion: for second-hand fashionistas like me, Unique Boutique is truly worth the trip to Surrey.

My wife kinda forced me to come cause they had this promotion of you can fill a huge bag with…read moreanything you want for $100! (except accessories). I saw a lady walk out with $600 worth of stuff and she only paid $100. A lot of name brands and a nice and trendy store...... Too bad they don't have men clothes but was fun to watch a whole bunch of ladies in shop til you drop mode..... Kinda like Black Friday without the brawls.

I only heard about this place after seeing a Tic Tok video about it …read more It's geared towards small businesses and retail stores. I was super excited to check it out, after visiting the website. It's a little bit off the beaten track, but easy to find and in a nice clean safe area slightly off Main Street. You don't have to have a Business Licence to shop there , but they will set you up with an account. From what I read you can set up a Net 30 day credit account, but I just paid cash so not sure the specifics on that, but I'd assume for that a licence and or application would be required. So the store space is fairly large. It's very clean, spread out and well merchandised.a There is pretty much everything you could need ! And what a variety to choose from including: Hangers, tissue paper, bags, carts, baskets, Covid safely supplies, fixtures and more fixtures ! Boxes - all sorts! Jewelry displays, ring sizers, stamps, pricing & tagging guns, Bubble mailers, and my favorite part of the store - the mannequins and dress forms. ' I came in with specifics in mind, Bubble Mailers, Tagging Gun & Barbs, specifically. I got the gun there, but had to pick up the barbs the next day at the warehouse as they were out. Sadly the gun was cheaply made and mine was defective ( note to self - exchange ! ) They also had a great selection of mannequins and dress forms which was a wonderful surprise ! I've been needing these for a long time ! I bought both a male and female half handing one which is really helpful when listing lingerie & concert shirts on eBay ! If you have a small business- you definitely need to check it out !!

Great little shop in a pretty accessible spot, complete with a small (but rare, in that…read moreneighborhood) parking lot. Very knowledgeable staff, lots of wonderful retail display products.