I admit that I changed mind. I come here for buying nowadays. But mostly for having fun cause. read more

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They receive stuff for free and charge a huge mark up on some items! Nothing under 1.99 and that comes from corporate, the staff are great under paid but great always helpful especially at the till reminding you of coupons! read more

This one is always hit or miss. It's been quite some time since it was a hit.... It always seems dimly lit and grungy. My hands always need to be doused in sanitizer that is conveniently available at the cash. It's can be busy, so keep it in mind when donating. You may need to track down staff that are free to give you that 20% off coupon! The selection isn't great and many sections are disorganized and cluttered. One thing that sadly isn't lacking is the same Arabic middle aged dude who is ALWAYS there hitting on the ladies. Today was my lucky day! I had an appreciative audience as I tried on items overtop of my clothing . He circled around me like shark smelling blood . He offered commentary on my fashion choices and also tried to invite himself on a upcoming girls trip. Sadly he didn't seem to remember me from last time when he picked up a bouquet of fake flowers off the shelf then offer them to me. Also I had earlier observed him talking to another lady who commented how he was ALWAYS there...I guess I have competition! My husband will be happy to let her have him I would guess . read more

used to be good before Hastings burned but now massive quantities of junk to sift through, hard to push through carts, workers and racks and people standing in the back for hours and hours every day since opening wanting to grab stuff from new racks because they are unable to do sorting pricing etc in the basement/outhouse/some back area so this happens. sad. read more

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I once left my review here and somehow it got deleted before. Anyways I like going here to browse used goodies. I've purchased a dryer for $4-5 for a decent deal. Not the best quality, but very affordable for a used one. Don't underestimate VV you never know what you may find. I even bought unused rice bowls for $3 for 2. Fitting rooms were available before Covid19 occured and the return policy has changed because of that. They allow exchange only and no refunds. It's more like hit and miss finding your treasure here. I also bought 5 pairs of socks and unused Starbucks mug from Thailand. I liked browsing VV for DVD and games section until they cleared all these out. Not sure what happened to DVD/games section. Selections are okay. I have seen few clothes from Aritzia, Oak and Fort, Plenty and etc. read more

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I don't know if it's a corporate policy or not, but the Value Villages in the lower mainland seem to have all simultaneously removed their bicycle racks. Also, the selection is not what it used to be. Even just 5 years ago the selection of dresses were noticeably better than the selection these days. I don't know if they're diverting their selection elsewhere but something is sure up. Being a guy I look for dresses that are size 17 and up. VV used to be chock full of "plus" sizes, but now most of what they have is size 12 and below. And the prices. These stores used to be known for their deals, but the prices have been creeping up substantially over the last few years. It's nice that they've finally introduced self serve checkouts, but the sad thing is most of the general public doesn't seem to be able to program their alarm clock on their phone let alone run an self serve checkout. read more

As with most Value Village stores this one is in need of some cleaning... I get you're a thrift store but 4 inch dust balls in the change room are unacceptable. I have found some great deals here and scoffed at some exorbitant prices - you have to know your stuff in order to get a good deal. There is a large selection and it's pretty well laid out and easy to navigate. Two levels as others have mentioned - downstairs is bedding,kids clothes, kids toys and furniture. On weekends the inefficient parking lot can be sketchy - might be better off to park across the street and walk over. read more

Value Village - Please clean the change rooms once in a while so much dust! - Thrift Stores Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

It's a department store of used goods. Organized for browsing ease. Commendable to have this service outlet in Vancouver, for anyone looking to buy, or donate household items or clothing. read more

I had to add this here. I went to VV to buy coffee cups . While I didn't find what I was looking for exactly I passed by the " special goods cases " and HAD to take a photo . What the hell ?!! Update !::: now ( today!) May 10/2019 there is a jacket in the showcase they are asking just under $2,000.00 for and yes ... wait for it ... it's a Gucci copy! ( counterfeit ) Uhh value village are u even aware selling counterfeit is illegal ??? Add a $2,000 tag and it's also immoral . I'm done with this store . So gross ! read more

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The store is so disorganized and unclean. Not only that, but the prices are way too high for thrift, second-hand clothes. It looks like a teenage girl's bedroom. They have used Aritzia items, however, they are still overpriced with stains, tears, loose threads, etc. You can't even access a changeroom to try on the stuff, because they're still covid paranoid. This thrift store needs to step their game up, it's all crap filled, however with many gems that are buried underneath all the mess. I stopped shopping here. Lastly, you can't get refunds on their merch, you have to exchange it, therefore you owe them, not them owing you. Dissapointing. read more

Very disappointed with the pricing at this store. Prices are often double the prices of other locations. For example I saw a crappy plastic Crosley turntable for $119 they go new for around $70 and are often discounted. Another is a Michael Kors tie being sold for $34.99 when they go for $19.99 new. The store layout is nice though. Staff are decent. read more

Value Village - Thrift Stores Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

'I was at this Value Village today. It was absolutely filthy. The shelves were a mess, there was garbage (Starbucks, McDonalds paper cups on the shelves, real garbage) everywhere. The floors were filth. The cashier was nice, but the store smelled of garbage. I won't be back. I've been going to "Val's" for decades; this was the worst one I have ever seen. read more

This location has always been my favourite Value Village. I went on Friday and what a shock. The entire store had been re-arranged. For some insane reason they have decided to move most of the men's clothing items to the front of store even though 90% of the shoppers are women. The women's section was in bits and pieces everywhere. I couldn't find half the sections I was looking for. Walked out empty handed and very annoyed. read more

Of all the Value Village stores in the Vancouver area, I've probably had the best luck at this location! I've found some great vintage coats here, as well as tons of retro houseware & kitchen items. This store is huge and is bound to have something for everyone. Had to knock off one star though, as some of the items are way overpriced for a thrift store. read more

The absolute WORST thrift store ever! Despite being huge they have NO FITTING ROOMS which they don't bother to advertise or tell you anywhere, then do not offer/allow any returns! Imagine a thrift store where the item you wants come in only one size, you arent allowed to try it on OR return it! Ridiculous! The ONLY bags they have are PAID paper bags with NO HANDLES! So if you enjoy struggling to carry your purchases you couldnt even try on, this is the place for you! Just pray it doesn't rain and you dont have more than 2 bags because there is no possible way to carry them home except for balancing on your d*** head. The staff are also dumb and unhelpful and barely speak more than 5 words of english and just stare at you with a blank expression and mumble nonsense when you ask a question or say something. WORST THRIFT STORE EVER! DONT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY! read more

Never bought a thing here. I have, however, been donating a ton of stuff here. Clearing out my parents place has been a chore at best and these guys will take almost anything. Will not take beds or anything bed related though. You have to recycle the mattress. But I think the Salvation Army on 12th will take a bed frame, or two, donation! =) Maybe one day I'll look through the goods, one day. read more

You know how many times I've realized later that I've unwittingly purchased back some of the items that I donated here months ago ? More than 3. I'm not a smart man. read more

I used to love this location. I can't tell you what I look for lest you beat me to it, but gone are the days where I'd walk out with two carts full of stuff....sigh. Prices are generally high at this location. For instance, wool blankets tend to be $50 to $70. Be aware that there are 2 floors. The basement has books, housewares and kid stuff. This is a large store! I'm from out of town, so maybe locals will find this crazy, but I tend to stop over here when I cruise all the Main Street vintage stores. It's not super close - but ties well together. Happy Hunting! read more

Used to love this store - but now for some reason many of the items I find are either barely below, at, or occasionally even ABOVE the original value of the item! That being said, of course there is the occasional gem. read more

I went to the Value Village on Victoria Dr and 49th Ave and it was the largest Value Village I had ever seen. Two levels of thrifty goodness. Everything was soooo much cheaper compared to the one in Richmond but honestly, the selection was lacking. My advice for those of you who decide to check this place out: -Ignore the short sleeved top section because you'll be overwhelmed by hundreds upon hundreds of t-shirts. All of which are ugly and plain (which is no surprise). -The shoes section is promising up until the point when you look at the prices. I'm pretty sure I can find new unworn shoes of the same brands for 10-20 dollars cheaper. -DO spend time exploring the sleeveless tops area, the cardigans, the jackets and the handbags - there were a lot of hidden goodies. The wacky patterns and fabrics you find here are extraordinary and it's a shame that something so beautiful can make a person looks so lumpy and awkward. Another great thing about this place is the downstairs level that sells vintage books. I love classic hardbound books with frayed pages and coffee stained covers. Have a free afternoon and feel like adding some unique articles of clothing to your closet? Value Village Victoria Drive. read more

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This is hands down my favorite VV, because it's nice and spacious, it's got that whole downstairs, and it's far enough out where the items are less picked over by Commercial Drive and Main Street re-sellers, and it just feels less bed-buggy, if you follow me on that one. It's not so packed usually as well, I guess because it's not on a main transit route? Minus one star for raising prices to the point where the people who need retailers like VV most are priced out of the place :( read more

Some clothing is over priced. Most shoes cost over $20. Even ones that are in 2/5 condition. I did get an authentic Dooney & Bourke purse here for $10, so that was a good find. read more

I don't like Value Village because it smells funny, but I am definitely a fan of this one because it's the place to look for weird things on hallowe'en! They have lots of new stuff during that time like costumes and fake pirate knives, machetes, sickles and hammers. They also have lots of make-up that I'm too afraid to use, but not afraid enough to suggest you try out on that roommate you love to hate. Anyway, I've said too much. But I will say this again, go here for Hallowe'en costume shopping and don't breath in too deeply... read more

My favorite among various VV Boutiques in the lower mainland (two others I've visited are East Hastings and New West stores). It's big, there are lots of staff to help, the clothes are generally well organized, and the dressing rooms are the cleanest. I've found classics by established labels (like a white stretch dress shirt by Club Monaco- $4) and striking pieces by high-end/obscure designers (like an exquisitely tailored, deconstructed pirate jacket that I'd originally bought for Talk Like a Pirate Day, but now wear at least once a week -$6) Most used clothing stores in Vancouver are a crapshoot; you can visit one each month for six months and not find a thing. But in this store I always dig up a treasure. Oh, and don't visit this store between Oct 15-31 unless you're specifically going for Halloween stuff. It's a zoo. read more

while I find some of the prices have gone up over the last few years ($6 for most ladies tops) this is my place for cheap "Retail Therapy". I go with a mission in mind and usually only one hour or one can become overwhelmed. Today is tops only..something like that. Nothing like a bag of clothes for $30. Great place for household stuff downstairs and awesome book prices and selection. VV..you gotta go. read more

A large, packed to the gills thrift and close out emporium.. My first foray to VV was October 2007 and it was a bit of a nightmare even getting into the parking lot. Take my advice, look for street parking and skip the lot. VV carries a sh*t load of Halloween wares and decorations so October was sort of a bad month to visit since I was there to look for vintage tchockes and clothing, NOT a costume. I decided to go back this past week and was not disappointed. I scored among many fine pieces of clothing a semi naked lady 50's ashtray, a wooden "taxidermied" elk head and an adorable 60's era glazed circle shaped planter with a deer smack in the middle. All these treasures were to be had for a total of under $25 CAD which translated into about $18 USD, yay for me! Marcel did draw the line at one particulary fine find - a 60s vinyl elf playing a lute, he said it was WAY too creepy and $15 was overpriced... I think it was more fear than $$$ ;) You will need to dig for treasures and jostle against other not-so-nice customers. I had a hanger battle with another person who walked up next to me and keep pushing the hangers on the rack towards me abruptly to which I pushed back just as hard, discreetly of course... The store is a little musty but not horribly so... go and try your luck! read more

This review is for the service received during my donation visit: I've donated twice at this location and both times the clerk was very helpful and friendly. There is sometimes, not always, a person at the door directing where to place your items for donation (as the VV Customer Service rep said). The north parking lot is where the red bins are located. There is where you can pull your car up and drop off your unwanted items. I'm pretty sure this is not the suggested process of donation, but it works. The store itself is a larger location and the parking lot has a few spaces. A bus stop is location is located within a few step. read more

Good service, a lot of floor space, and a distance from the downtown consignment stores keep this store in stock with a lot of local treasures! A lot of East Van style fashion ends up here, a mix of interesting designs and colors mean you should be able to find something new. The changerooms are well kept, which is a stand out feature within this chain. Also, take a look downstairs. They have a very extensive fiction collection, and enough VHS's to burn out your VCR. The collection of ethnic dishware is astounding as well. Not promising that they will enhance your food, but at least the plates will appear cultured (at $1 a plate, too). read more

I have always preferred this location to the other ones (Hastings mainly) because for the prices, the items are nicer and way more unique (but this has to do with who is donating, not the store itself). The store is pretty much never clean and has that dirty feeling to it, and the workers (the young ones) have always been nice to me. My issue is with the manager. I would think that as a manager, she knows how to properly do a refund. I was wrong. It took 20 minutes to just refund me for the item I had JUST bought. I had the receipts obviously. I told her I paid part cash, part credit and that I would like the money back on my credit. She refunded me the credit part (makes no sense) and then blamed me for not telling her I had paid part cash... Even though I had told her 5 minutes ago. She was annoying and not knowledgable and then when she did do it, she blamed me and then made me stand there another 5 minutes while she looked over her own receipts even though everything was already done! I had written down my number so she could have just looked it all over and called me if there was an issue. Ugh! This is enough for me to deduct 2 stars. read more

Value Village - $20 aldo heels, what a steal! - Thrift Stores Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The prices here are exorbitant. Prices for picture frames are around $29.99. Found an IKEA cake stand priced at $19.99 here, when you can buy it new at IKEA for $14.99. Why buy second hand when you can get new things for the same price or even cheaper? Would've given this place a negative rating if I could. This is especially embarrassing because they got everything for free. A business scheme that takes advantage and then some. I'm not buying into that. read more

This is the best value village Vancouver has to offer, in my opinion. They have the biggest location in town and with a wide selection of items to choose from. Ranging from sports equipment, clothing, electronics, video games, and kitchenware, they got it all! I picked up a pair of roller blades for $20 and they were almost brand new. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the price tag, they were in very good condition. I come here often when looking for kitchen utensils. I bought my whole kitchen set here, ranging from bowls, plates, to frying pans and cooking pots. The only downside is that most of the clothes can be a little expensive but most other items other than clothing are fairly cheap. read more

In many respects this location is no different than most VVs. One thing I will say for Value Village is that as a store it tends to mold to the layout of the existing building rather than revamping every store to look identical. I suppose its all in the thrift mindset. For household treasures, venture into the basement where you'll find useless items you'll wish you could use. Hankering for some brass sherry glasses? Or more decorative plates to hang on your walls? Perhaps a glass stoppered perfume bottle? I thought not. But when you do need them, remember who told ya. read more

This huge thrift store has pretty much everything. Don't miss the basement full of cheap kids' clothes and housewares This location also has a small maternity section over by the sleepwear. read more

Was browsing for kids clothes and my oh my the prices are from $5-$10 per piece easy (I can order online for less than that with free shipping to my door?!) some toys are still reasonably priced...and passed by a clothes dryer rack type thing $14.99 plus tax. Think it might be this particular location tho the one on Hastings has reasonably priced kids clothes... read more

I like this location, can be a bit tricky to park. There is a good selection of higher quality items here, I've found many designer shoes and purses. Furniture section at this location is really not good, they heap it (literally) all in the basement and I find they ruin things storing this way. Not many change rooms, so if you're like me and impatient wear leggings or shorts and just try on over them haha. Sometimes things are a little outrageously priced here, I tried a sleeveless cape style rain coat and was shocked to see it priced at 39.99, not with new tags and only material girl brand (not designer or anything) some tagger is reaching a little here occasionally. One of the best book sections of all the locations, organised and with detailed sub categories. read more

VALUE VILLAGE. coquitlam is lucky enough to have 3 of these stores- barnet hwy, united blvd & north road (as well as competitors) if one makes the rounds and is very selective, there are can't live without them deals to be had...i've found good hardwood furniture (that I've refinished), casual, sport or work clothing & shoes, mens zany dress ties, electronic gear & gadgets, lamps, small appliances, artwork(I've aquired 2 Bateman prints), sporting goods, older but well built tools for the shop, home design magazines, beach towels, blankets & swimsuits, snow gear, the list goes on...if you don't love the fit, colour or condition-forget it, something else will come along soon enough...and don't forget value village's raison d'etre- Halloween! I bought an lightly used xl green lantern oufit for $15 that in spite of it being mostly spandex, I look awesome in! the staff are helpful as well at all locations. one doesn't need a ton of money to leave with a bargain and a smile...johnny k welsh read more

Value Village - in brightest light, in darkest night, no bargain shall escape my sight...johnny k welsh - Thrift Stores Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Funny how the people really do define the place. After finishing here (yay found a few of what I came for) I headed out to another VV (New Westminster). Yeah save your pennies, wear good walking shoes and take your brelly because that other location is way better. But back to here. Arrive via 20 Victoria bus almost just outside the door to front sliding doors. There's quite a few jewelry cases which I dreamingly peered into. Perhaps too longingly as the nice counter person asked me twice while I was just looking (I appreciated being asked cuz usually there's no one). I noted some purses behind the counter on the wall. What!? One is for sale $199!? I asked if there were any other purses and the counter person said no (which is wrong btw tons more diagonally across store on opposite wall). I don't think I've ever seen so many size large (yes I wear a large top - it's true) tops and in so many different categories. Still too much change room congestion though. Tons of shoes. Wow. Did you know their punch cards have short expiry dates? No me neither. Go here for some regular people sized clothes. You'll be oh so glad you did - but be sure to launder cause this VV kinda smells like forgetful granny's moth all closet. read more

The Value Village staff at the Hastings location were very rude to both myself and my partner. Last summer I went in there to try on walking shorts. I found two pair of shorts that I liked so I tried them on in one of their change rooms. Within seconds of leaving the change room to pay for the shorts, I noticed an employee go in my change room. I paid for the shorts, left the store and then literally seconds later, I turned around and went back, realizing that I had left my medication in the change room. When I went back to the change room, my medication was gone. I asked the woman that was tending to the change rooms about my medication and she asked me what kind of medication was it? Medication for anxiety, I said. What medication? Medicinal Cannabis. "Oh, that's gone." Gone? They had taken $120 of my medicinal cannabis within minutes of leaving it in the change room and kept it or confiscated it...no telling what they would have done with 3 labeled baggies of Indica and Sativa strains. Since then, the staff have been silent with me whenever shopping. Most times I feel like they treat me with disdain. That location is depressing, smelly and the staff are extremely unprofessional and rude. There's also an element of crime that is baffling. It would seem that Value Village staff allow junkies to steal DVDS and other so deemed unworthy items. Worst experience I have ever had in a store. This location is an example of why Amazon and online shopping is king: you can avoid the assholes. That store has lost my business for life. read more

I spotted a bed bug crawling through the men's tshirts. Just a head's up :/

You're right. I'm not dreaming! Value Village prices are absurdly high for a thrift store. Robbery for resale of donations! I'll stick to the reasonably priced Vancouver thrift stores from now on. read more