I love thrift stores! You can usually find something you may , or not be looking for there within a…read moregood price range usually and the people are fair when you find something without a price and they will price it great! At least that was my first experience and also they hold items for you after payment to come get later which helped me when it didn't fit in the car that day- However some employees need to relax as last time I was there to pick up my purchase, I thought I'd go back in the store first to look around and did find some deals for decor but I didn't realize when I went to self checkout with three frames that only 1 went through By then I had just gotten off work tired and just wanted to go home plus I wasn't paying attention to the beeps and just paid and went to leave- I dropped a frame accidentally on my was out and a employee was great to ask if it was ok and then was eirther going to help me fix the broken frame or refund me - so I went to go to his register and this other older female employee yelled oh that wasn't payed for abd proceeded to ask me the amount of it and then yelled to - only right beside her- that I didn't ring it in like I was some criminal- I know you need to make your money and it was my mistake but wow I didn't enjoy her attitude and I just said oh ok- can you help me ring it in so I can pay- and she's just standing there beside me mumbling- I'm like uh it was an accident considering I paid for the other item in my hand but the frame was not salvageable anyway unfortunately but dam lady next time chill it can be resolved- Probly won't be back there because of that -

Great location and place the only sad thing is now changing rooms are now removed, GONE!!!…read more Is a disappointment!!!

Cute little consignment shop in a converted house, with mostly contemporary brands and a few luxury…read morebrands. Women's clothing and accessories only. No kids clothes or men's clothes. They do have a mix of business attire, athletic wear and a few more formal pieces. Prices aren't bargain basement, but not too outrageous. I always pop by when I'm in Halifax. A great place to poke around :)

Great store for shopping but terrible for consignors. Owner told me the Max Mara suit I brought her…read morewas 'pilled; but it was actually nubbly fabric and had only been worn 2-3 times. Another item was a lambskin jacket, bought on impulse and never worn, which cost me $1100 (yes, expensive impulse). She resold it for about $125. I felt like I had been robbed and when I expressed my feelings, she offered me $100- to spend in her store, not to redress my loss. I will never shop there again. Try Elsie's or Room 152 in Dartmouth but avoid this one. Owner Stacey is rude and defensive, has no idea about quality of clothing except for labels, and you will never get the percentage promised.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Cool consignment shop that recently…read morerelocated from another location. This space is bigger so much less cramped. The Long Version: Elsie's used to be in one of those colourful row homes along Queen St (it was at 1530 Queen St). That location was on multiple levels and was incredibly cramped. It had a bohemian feel and reminded me of all the vintage shops in Kensington Market (in Toronto) circa 1990s. I would go to that location every time I visited Halifax. On my most recent visit in September 2024, I went there to see the store was closed and all the colourful row homes along there had signs in the window warning of asbestos and only authorized personnel were allowed to enter. It looked like they were going to tear the buildings down for redevelopment. I was so disappointed, and took out my trusted phone to see when they closed. To my delight, I discovered they reopened on Grafton St and I immediately headed over. Their new location is inside the building that used to be St. Mary's School for Boys. It's much larger so the shop is actually spacious now and not cramped at all. The feel now is more contemporary consignment shop, similar to the ones in Westboro (in Ottawa) of the 2010s to present day. They have luxury brands now. I saw a Chanel purse for close to 10K. They had Gucci too. However, they have more accessible brands in the $40 range as well. I spoke with staff there and they told me they moved to this new location in April 2024. Still a fun shopping experience, but I walked away empty-handed this time. (183)

We had a bit of trouble locating Elsie's with Google maps, however I called and spoke with the…read moreowner who told us we were just around the block on the other side- but to call back if we got lost! Upon stepping into Elsie's was like going into another world...brilliant silk scarves billowing in the breeze, a gorgeous array of colors, eye catching shoes including John Fluevog and Louboutin, and an eclectic mix of jewelry. Vintage mixed with modern, many clothes new with tags and lots of designer pieces including Hermès. Incredibly soft cashmere sweaters. Elsie's has something for everyone and is a treasure in Halifax. I would highly recommend the store to anyone. Plus they welcomed our 4 Biewer terriers with open arms! A terrific spot

Always gracious when we are donating or purchasing. Great…read moreplace. North vans is the very best.

I have been a loyal customer of this thrift store for many years, donating regularly and shopping…read morethere often. Recently, after donating a bag of Christmas items and children's toys, I tried to use a 20% discount coupon. My purchase totaled $19.97, but I was denied the discount because it was not exactly $20. The supervisor refused to round it up, even though pennies are no longer used in Canada. For a store that relies on community donations, choosing two cents over customer goodwill is disappointing.

Im an actual resident of the area this shop is supposedly pictured at and its not the same…read morebuilding. Problem 1. Google street view it and see it is not even remotely close to the same location. Those here talking about how great it is to be in are not being honest and using reposts of the store front kind of shows anyone whos been here they're false reviews. Don't know why they're using false information here. You need to know the location has a store and has things in it, but by NO means is it anything like what you're told here. MY personal experiences are that its selection is sparce and cramped but it is still a used item store and might have what you need.

Great Things in Store is great for those on a budget, now a days that is just about anyone…read more Keep in mind though, they will also take your stuff. If you are upgrading, give your furniture to them, it is all for a great cause. The Parker Street Food Bank. Someone will buy your stuff. I went in, there was some great things, I saw this really cool mirror I might go back for. The people here are always great, most of them volunteer. Support this please.

After filling an Indian cuisine void, in my belly and in my soul, a precarious dash across the…read morestreet took me into a small Sally Anne. The store was adequately shelved with various wares and clothing for all occasions. Andrew and I perused the wracks, only to discover that inflation has taken hold of even the tiniest of thrift shops. Long sleeve cotton tees that once went for an irresistible $2.99 now wear tags demanding $4.99. I shall not participate! Okay, I probably will, but I don't want the Value Village fate of sky rocketing prices to be the new norm in used clothes shopping. I found a couple of pieces I so desired, but wasn't willing to cough up half a tenner for a simple shirt - call me cheap, but that's where I'm standing. The book / cassette / VHS area was pretty fun, with carts loaded with random junk and the odd treasure. In the end, no purchases were made, but a fun jaunt was had. I do like this location and endorse it as a reasonable place to shop. Just doesn't expect ample, libidinous deals from the days of yore.

Of all the Salvation Armies on the HRM, the Cole Harbour store is the smallest, yet still mighty. I…read morefind they often have good quality items, regardless of the cramped location. Solid selection of glass ware, dresses and jewelry. It might just be the neat freak in me, but it really bugs me that there is ALWAYS at least one cart full of items to be shelved just hanging out outside their sorting doors, against a rack of clothing, blocking it all. Drives me crazy. I always think this place should have a larger selection of frames and paintings/ prints, but alas, they don't. All that to say, I don't usually venture to this little location unless I'm in the area.

Excellent little consignment store! A range of prices, but I managed to find a beautiful dress…read more(that I've received lots of compliments on!) for $150 when I retails for well over $1000!!! The cashier was super personable and nice, and while the store does have small stock, I would absolutely visit again just to see what's new. Very happy to find a store that doesn't mark up vintage/high end pieces an exorbitant amount like a lot of other consignment stores in the Halifax area.

This store has been going down hill for at least several years. From high prices, chaotic messes,…read morerampant drug use outside of the building during work hours. Multiple workers complained about being underpaid and being poorly treated by management. I recently had a bad experience prompting me to voice my concern. I was outside the front door where a lady was yelling and screaming. She was smoking a pipe. Employees just stood by. The fact that this is just so normal to everyone there scares me. I am 78 years old. I will not be returning. Buyer beware!

This thrift store has the friendliest staff - they seem to genuinely be happy to be there and eager…read moreto chat to you. It makes a big difference when you're looking through the racks to have a friendly face telling you about the deals rather than feeling like you're in the way, which I've experienced at other thrift stores in the past. There are two floors to this shop - today the second floor was wedding themed, which was amazing. There were also formal dresses, jewellery, handbags and suits on display upstairs - anything you might need if you were going to or planning a wedding. It was fun poking through the wedding dresses and seeing right in front of you how much styles have changed throughout the decades! Downstairs there is a "front" that has racks of clothing and some jewellery and in the back, you'll find some homewares and yet even more clothing. Shoes, winter coats, and kids clothes are back there. The prices at Hand in Hand are amazing!! You won't find any almost-full-price goods here. If the item wasn't priced it was $4, and Friday's are student discount days! (Good to know!) We found an amazing hot pink pineapple print dress...definitely not for me, but one of our friends was so excited to be getting it. This is the kind of thrift store I enjoy being in - it really feels like you could find rare treasures here if you just had enough time.