How is it that dollarama sells something for $1.25 and then vallue village doubles the price on the same thing? You guys need to stop and do things differently cause its getting out of hand what you charge things for.. plus no change rooms or returns only exchange, so thats a bit ridiculous.. I heard that you give the workers quotes for how much they need to price things at by the end of the day, so if its name brand you can double the cost? None of what your doing seems right. Donate your stuff to too good to be threw. They are reasonable and for a good cause!
Purple Ghost
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January 06, 2026
Like the other comments have mentioned, the pricing here nowadays is ridiculous. $16 for a long sleeve top? $10 for a SHEIN brand t shirt? Thrift store items should not be priced at near-retail prices.
Check out Too Good To Be Threw near Cliffe Ave. Their clothes are fairly and evenly priced AND good quality. They are also organized and have change rooms.
Julia Roel
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January 06, 2026
This location is my favourite. The reason being is because of how organized and clean the store is. They have tons of ladies clothes! Boy section isn’t that big. Again, they go above and beyond for organizing and keeping the clothes in order. A lot of times you go into value village and the clothes are all off the hangers, falling on the floor or shoes everywhere in the isle. I always leave with a good thrift. Only a few times I have noticed that they have overpriced an item on a cheap brand. They seem to keep things in the same price range between 7-10 bucks for clothing.
Sofia M
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January 15, 2026
Excellent board game section but I was dismayed at the number of puzzle pieces on the ground under the puzzle shelf. I hope the staff can find a system that keeps the boxes closed!
Should also be noted that this location does not offer changing rooms to try items on so come prepared.
Cliff Bortoletto
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November 27, 2025
I would love to give 5 stars, however.. Like every other thrift shop, this one has become an overpriced experience.. Once upon a time you could get a pair of jeans for $5.. now they are nearly retail.. sometimes more than. Gold? They tried passing off 14k nuggets as pure gold, subtly, by not showing the karat in the description.. I still love shopping here now and again, but forget about getting an amazing deal.
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How is it that dollarama sells something for $1.25 and then vallue village doubles the price on the same thing? You guys need to stop and do things differently cause its getting out of hand what you charge things for.. plus no change rooms or returns only exchange, so thats a bit ridiculous.. I heard that you give the workers quotes for how much they need to price things at by the end of the day, so if its name brand you can double the cost? None of what your doing seems right. Donate your stuff to too good to be threw. They are reasonable and for a good cause!
Like the other comments have mentioned, the pricing here nowadays is ridiculous. $16 for a long sleeve top? $10 for a SHEIN brand t shirt? Thrift store items should not be priced at near-retail prices. Check out Too Good To Be Threw near Cliffe Ave. Their clothes are fairly and evenly priced AND good quality. They are also organized and have change rooms.
This location is my favourite. The reason being is because of how organized and clean the store is. They have tons of ladies clothes! Boy section isn’t that big. Again, they go above and beyond for organizing and keeping the clothes in order. A lot of times you go into value village and the clothes are all off the hangers, falling on the floor or shoes everywhere in the isle. I always leave with a good thrift. Only a few times I have noticed that they have overpriced an item on a cheap brand. They seem to keep things in the same price range between 7-10 bucks for clothing.
Excellent board game section but I was dismayed at the number of puzzle pieces on the ground under the puzzle shelf. I hope the staff can find a system that keeps the boxes closed! Should also be noted that this location does not offer changing rooms to try items on so come prepared.
I would love to give 5 stars, however.. Like every other thrift shop, this one has become an overpriced experience.. Once upon a time you could get a pair of jeans for $5.. now they are nearly retail.. sometimes more than. Gold? They tried passing off 14k nuggets as pure gold, subtly, by not showing the karat in the description.. I still love shopping here now and again, but forget about getting an amazing deal.