Truly a thrift store for those who enjoy the process of thrifting. Clothes prices and some other prices run a bit high at times but are balanced out by great deals in other areas like books. Staff is always super nice and love that they have changing rooms :) read more

Ok never thought I'd have a complaint about this SPCA outlet on Broadway. Been going for years to this location. Went in today hoping to find a lamp shade.. Found one right away. Long story short I was being forced to buy it's mate. Or better yet to buy two lamps to go with them. The two women behind the counter were at odds at what I was being asked to do. So I left empty handed.. Will not be returning to this location.. read more

Sister shop to the SPCA Thrift Store next door. This is the shop that I donate my dated clothes to. The lady that accepts donations in the store is always so gracious everytime that I walk in to give her stuff. I don't buy from here, I only donate clean clothes. The store smells "old" and musty. Likely it is from the old beams and flooring of the store. read more

SPCA Thrift Store - Thrift Stores Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Incredibly, incredibly, rude, condescending staff, I cannot stress this enough. Don't even bother unless you want to be berated by staff with emotional issues. Shockingly dismissive behavior. Not even affiliated with the SPCA; they are independently owned and only donate a fraction of their proceeds. Staff feel free to skim for personal use and help themselves to first dibs. This should be exposed, they give the SPCA a bad name. Do not support this scam, steer clear. read more

I was visiting from LA. They were open later and I came from far away and I told her. Negative vibe from the start. I was surprised as everyone in Vancouver had been so nice all week. I walk towards the she came back and turned off the lights on me so I wasn't able to continue looking. There were still 20 minute until closing and many people were in the store. In short a lot of unnecessary attitude. I went to pay and that was the joke. She said we only take bank cards or something I definitely had. I really should have left and not given them my business. I love animals but when it's for the benefit of a "real animal" not humans which is the case here I think. Anyways she said "we take dollars but no change and straight no conversion & the price was 15 or something and I had a 20. There were people behind me so I said help them so maybe I can buy something else to total 20. She was not very accommodating AND she had the nerve to make it like she was doing me a favor. Strange and unpleasant! I'm sure I'm not the only one to have an experience here of this nature. She started yelling at me as I left. read more

I rarely invoke the "I wish they had a .5" card, but in the case of SPCA thrift, a 3.5 is apt. I think most of us think of a 3 as just what it states "A-OK"...but there is a legitimate space between that and "Yay! I'm a fan." Maybe 3.5 is "sometimes I'm a fan, sometimes I'm not", which is different than OK...don't you agree??? Philosophizing aside, this is a store for thrift veterans. No, I don't mean the proceeds go to Vets...you have to be seasoned to enjoy this place because it's old school filthy in here. This is the type of place you find dirty cutlery, etc...and then you find half eaten food because people get messy when they see mess. The caveat is, any veteran knows you find some of the best stuff with patient searching in a dive like SPCA. Prices are very fair, things are grouped decently to make hunting a little easier and as others have noted, the people here are super friendly. Be forewarned: this is a place for knick knacks, books, some furniture, household items...not so much for clothing. Considering all the consignment and other thrifts nearby, plus all the other great shopping and food in the area....you really should stop if you like "the hunt". Just make sure to pack your hand sanitizer! read more

A great thrift store with very friendly and helpful associates. The whole experience is interesting from the small vintage items, to the large somewhat modern furniture, to the unorganized and overflowing kitchen section, to the "find staff and ask the price of the day/hour/minute" pricing program. Entertaining. You could spend a lot of time in here, and the stuff really seems to move - there seems to be a steady stream of regulars and newbies walking out with their treasures. The first time I went here I didn't realize there were two stores in that vicinty, so I mistakenly went to the clothing store and thought that was the only one there. Luckily, this bigger (better one in my opinion) is just two doors down. I found the pricing very reasonable, some of the best thrift shopping prices I have seen in Vancouver. It is a little stinky and messy/dirty, and they could definitely use some new carpet in that back section - but whatever, I go there for the deals not the decor. 30-days of Yelp 2012 - Review 1/31 read more

This place is packed full of stuff. I was more envious of the woman at the front that found a brand new herb garden starter set than anything...how'd she find that??? No pricing, but just holler and they will give you a random low price. More things here to furnish your home, knick knacks and books. Nice buckets full of everything from cabinet handles to automotive parts. Don't count on getting help, just look for yourself. read more

Considering how much I've raved about the next-door-but-one SPCA furniture store, this clothing store ranks at the opposite end of the scale. There's a cramped, moldy feeling to the store and the items tend to represent a low quality. I will concede that the store size limits what can be displayed. The layout links a number of formerly residential rooms into a confusion of cloth. The staff members here are friendly and chatty. I've found that the prices often do not equate to the quality of the garment. Only if I'm in the most last minute of a hurry, say finding a Halloween costume on Oct. 31st, will I consider entering this place. Your dollars are better spent support the SPCA at the nearby furniture store. read more

I love the SPCA thrift store on Broadway! The staff are so nice and there is always good finds there. Way better finds then salvation army or any other thrift store I've been to. The clothes are colour coordinated and they have a changing room. This is the best thrift store in Vancouver, I recommend it for anyone who lives there or is visiting. Pretty clean and classy, and fits the kitsilano hippy kind of vibe read more

The store has long since been renovated ...ignore the current pics It's 100% cleaner and better organized now. Add to that the staff is very helpful and you have the best thrift store in Vancouver! read more

NOTHING IN THE STORE HAS A PRICE ON IT!! How does anyone running a business think that its okay to have to walk up and ask the price of each item? I was expected to wait in line and when they had time they could give me a price on an item I had found. I'm sorry. This is not how to do business, and when its like this the stock sits and gets old and they are just shelves full of junk. If I find something and its got a decent price, then I am motivated to buy. Prices need to be thought out ahead of time. too many of these thrift stores are asking too much for their junk. It should be cheap!, extra cheap!, its someone else's old junk!! Its getting so I don't want to bother any more. PLEASE TELL THEM!! ITS NOT THE WAY! Just because you have SPCA on your sign doesn't mean you don't need to operate properly and treat people with respect. I see there are many bad reviews for this store. As far as I am concerned, if items are not marked with prices, its a waste of my time!! read more

I have been shopping at the SPCA thrift in bdwy for many years I live 1.5 blocks away and have for 30 years. Over the last two years the staff have become surly and indifferent but I over looked some if he issues and several times walked out not purchasing an item because I find their prices have also increased then the tax tips it over the thrift store price I am looking for. I am not cheap and I love a bargain I have had many great buys there but not in two years. Then today I was in there and an gentleman asked me what I thought of a mask and how much I would pay. Knowing a little about these things, I told him I would not pay over 20 but probably 10 would be fair. It was then that he informed me he had paid 30 and was asked to come back to see if the owner thought that was expensive enough! A clerk o erheard came up told me off for speaking against store prices and I pointed out I had not "stuck my nose in" The man asked me and I gave him an honest answer. The man was clearly a pensioner so I said to him he should ask for his money back which they refused to do pointing to a no refunds no exchanges sign that I had not seen. It ended with the clerk barring me from the store calling me an old bag and nother unprintable under his breath the whole store heard him . I refused to leave and asked them to call the owner or police as I saw no reason why I should be kicked out of a store for having a conversation in which my input was enlisted! So rude. Neither if the clerk's called the owner or the police even though I waited 45 minutes. I have written the SPCA and asked if this store really is an SPCA sanctioned store as if they are the SPCA should deal with the owner and see that he is duly reprimanded for his outrageous bullying behaviour to a consumer. I purchased a mug and the clerk said a dollar it was chipped but I bought it anyway and the abusive clerk informed me the mug should have been 5 .00 ! an old chipped mug that was badly stained and not useful for anything like drinking!! I will frequent the Sally Ann and other private thrift stores as their prices are comparable and they have never been rude to me. I will not ship at this thrift store again even though it's so darn close. I should add I er he years I have donated bags of clothing an even an antique dining table and six chairs to help support them...not impressed . I will be lodging a formal complaint once I discover who the real boss is! He didn't bother to show up to speak with me today sadly. read more

Best thrift store on the west side of Vancouver. SPCA on West Broadway is great for a few reasons, 1) they add new stock constantly 2) their prices are ultra low AND negotiable 3) its never busy 4) the staff are friendly and they speak English read more

I went in there for the first time today and wasn't too impressed. It didn't have too much selection and I didn't like that there wasn't a price on anything. There is a price chart behind the counter but it's like 'purses-$7+'. Which I don't find to be a good deal. Especially when this place is really small. Won't be going out of my to visit this place again. May be a good place for those who are really into digging for something special.. but its not for me. read more

This is one of my favorite thrift stores in the city for finding kitchen goods. Some of my best finds were a couple of copper bottomed pans with lids as well as a spice rack with 16 bottles. Yes, you have to ask for prices but the prices are always good so don't worry about it. They even have some random hardware things in the back that can be very useful when fixing a small problem at your apartment. Have fun rummaging! read more

I have been here. I support the cause, however, I walk in there all the time and find very little actually worth adopting which is frustrating. I know that to donate is free, however, they need to make some effort in filtering the items to ensure that they are sell worthy. The clothing needs to be in better condition. On the flip side the staff are warm and welcoming. read more

Nothing is washed or cleaned. Poor organization means you have to dig through dust and grime to find what you want. Often overpriced because items are priced by type (shirt, dress etc) rather than taking into account quality or condition. read more

Donating here is easy and the staff are kind. Products do not have prices on them and this store is a little more chaotic than the usual thrift shop. Lots to look at! read more

Hard to know how to grade this store since the prices are great - much more 'thrifty' than the retail prices the local Salvation Army stores expect you to pay - but the place itself is a dark, damp and smelly dump. There are some great deals to be had but I rarely visit any more because it's so dank. That said, I always bring my bags of donations here because I absolutely support the SPCA and I respect this store for keeping its very reasonable thrift store pricing as opposed to the Sally Ann where you can literally buy brand new for the same price they're charging. read more

This clothing store has really friendly staff but I find it a bit grungy, especially the dressing rooms. I've found great clothes at affordable prices in the past but my luck seems to have run out. :( read more

I had to leave this store as it smelled really bad. I really like thrift store shopping but was turned off by the messy and dirty look of the place. read more

While the larger store is closed for (I believe for renovations), the thrift store is now operating at the back of the SPCA clothing store at 3606 West Broadway. Lots of neat things to be found at this thrift store! read more

best place in town to shop for funky and useful or not stuff - staff super friendly and helpful