Value Village

Really good place to find what your looking for… if your want it cheap and still functional… whatever it is… you will find it here!

Fantastic shop. I can’t begin to count how many work clothes, handbags and apartment utensils I’ve got here over the past year and a half.
I’ve found some serious bargains here — I’ve been stopped in the Eaton Centre wearing a pair of tailored office trousers by a woman demanding to know where I found such a lovely pair! She couldn’t believe I got them in Value Village for 12.99! I’ve found a stunning leather handbag, great quality, attractive snowboots, as well as gorgeous jewellery and fun things like board games and tennis rackets here. I furnished my entire kitchen with utensils and equipment from this location.
This place is also a godsend now that I’m leaving Toronto. I must have made ten runs up here over the last week with bags full of clothes and random household items that I no longer want. It feels good giving back to a charity shop, and even better knowing that there’s a free and convenient way for me to dispose of the huge number of items I no longer need.
I find it a bit weird that they sell certain items. I’m all for used designer work clothes, used books and even used shoes and kitchen items don’t bother me. But selling used gym clothes and pjs, underwear and intimidate apparel is a bit weird for me and I’m not sure why VV accept these items? Who wants second hand sweaty yoga pants?! To each their own…
Anyway, a fantastic chain and this location is particularly good. Definitely one of the many Canadian chains I will miss on a day-​to-​day basis when I leave the country.

The three stars I am giving to the people who work at this value village and to the aweaome donners who donate amazing stuff to thrift stores in general. This place is much smaller than most value village stores in Toronto, but don’t let the size fool you. You can find some great things to add to your home. Due to the size, the ilses are a bit tight and it can be hectic during the weekend or on sales day when its especially busy, but the staff who are worked to death and get paid min wage keep this place
going and managable.
I’ve gotten to know a few of the workers here and they are amazing people. It seems like the owners of value village are no longer concerned about providing affordable good quality second hand items to people who would otherwise not afford them firsthand. BUT are more concerned in making profit! They cut hours but still expect the same amount of prodactivity. This place has become unbarable for the staff and I can tell that they are no longer as happy as they were.
Yes I like a good bargain, and this place does have a lot to offer, but I am also not happy to hear that value village is not taking care of their own community of workers, its you don’t need to speak English much to work here, but does that mean they should be treated as some factory worker (even they get more hours and get paid somewhat ok) whose job is to just produce (things that are donated by people who hope to help the community by providing jobs and affordable good quality second hand items) and make a huge profit for a company that no longer cares… please look around when donating, bacause value village is not what it used to be 15yrs ago (when I discovered it)…they have become MONEY HUNGRY.

Dirty and expensive. A regular no name spring jacket with stains 30 bucks… seriously? That is just one example of how expensive this store has become. Was looking a pair of sneaker with holes in the soles…25 dollars. This place used to be great for bargains but not anymore. Don’t waste your time. I used to donate a lot to the organization because I believed that it was helping people who could not shop at a regular retail store. Now they have gone too far with over pricing. It is just plain arrogant and I will not donate again. I now take old clothes to places like the Scott Mission where they are actually used by people who need them, not to put money in the pocket of an organization that has gotten a bit too large and greedy.

Mark this as like… three and a half. I love the fact that a Value Village actually exists within walking distance from me.
Really, this is like a once a week thrifting thing for me.
That alone gets it to three stars (I’m won over easily, what can I say). And I’ve actually found some great stuff! (Add half a star)
However, it’s sorta small compared to the other ones I’ve been to. Which, don’t get me wrong — is totally reasonable considering the location. Also, the place gets picked over like crazy on the weekends and the home section is sparse, to say the least. I was also a little unimpressed with the organization the last two times I’ve been.
.I would imagine trying to park there is a bit of a nightmare (weekend). Maybe don’t do that. Or live dangerously, whatever. PaRK @ ur OWn R! sK.

This Value is actually kept really organized and has quite wonderful staff (I live around the corner so I’m there a lot). I always seem to be able to find at least one thing that I love when I’m there. My one negative comment would have to be about the change rooms, they’re quite small and could solve their line problem easily if they added a few more.

Positive:
Going through this Value Village is quick. The smaller location makes a quick browse — great for those just looking to drop in for look.
This location is also quite organized and clean.
I LOVE their blazer section for women — I always find fun pieces!
Negative:
This Value Village is smaller than other locations in Toronto. It is also in a neighbourhood where I find things can get picked over quite quickly!
It is not my favourite Value Village location in Toronto, but with that said, I have found some great find here! It is definitely worth a visit.
Their purse and jewelry section is not as robust as other Value Village’s.
Overall, it is on my rotation of thrift stores I visit, but not my fave!

The east side Value Village is the best in Toronto. I suspect the proximity to the fancy Beaches neighborhood has something to do with it! In comparison to their Landsdowne location on Bloor, the prices at 924 Queen are a lot more reasonable and the selection is greater because you’re not competing with every other vintage hipster shopper in downtown Toronto. Although it is a wee bit harder to get to, the travel is worth it for the finds and deals.

Enter at your own risk: increasing chance of contracting a contagious condition called Hipsterphilia with each minute spent at this VV. Oh, also, you might start developing respiratory tract irritations.
I like this location better than the Lansdowne one for its selection and prices. The store is very congested though, so you may want to opt for the other location if you have a severe case of claustrophobia. But if you are a digger, you shall be rewarded with a great selection of old grandpa sweaters and LMFAO-​looking metallic waistcoats.
Yeah… we knew it was time to book it out of there when I became convinced that the purple metallic coat was a real statement piece on my girlfriend. Walked away with a huge santa-​claus bag full of stuff for the cost of lunch money! Hipster win.

This certainly doesn’t look like a place where anyone would want to put a Value Village; the lot is a relatively small one wedged into the middle of a block in Leslieville. And yes, it is pretty tight: the racks of clothing are stacked vertically in much of the store, and the aisles are not very wide. I also haven’t found it to be as clean as other VV stores. That said, if you find a quiet moment to go in, it’s well worth a look.

I’m a fan of Value Village in general. This one looks pretty small from the street, but goes really far back when you’re inside. Everything is organized well too.
My recent visit was purely unplanned and i ended up buying some awesome french onion soup bowls for $ 3. The really cool old brown kind from the 70’s/80’s.
Cashing out isn’t the quickest, but who can complain when you’re spending so little money for wicked stuff.

Value Village is a reliable source of kitsch, bric-​à-​brac, used clothing and craft supplies. It’s better organized than you might think, and when I was scouring the racks for an orange polo shirt (I was a douche-​o-​lantern for Halloween) it was a pretty effortless experience. Everything is sorted by size and colour.
More recently I visited this location for Christmas accessories. I asked some staff members for help and they were very accomodating and helpful. It can sometimes be hard to flag someone down, but the cashiers are usually all-​too-​willing to help.
For those donating goods, you can do so at the back entrance during opening hours. It’s not a bad idea to call ahead to make sure what you have is a worthwhile donation.
Obligatory Title Pun: It takes a VILLAGE.
Menu Readability: Bweah?
Need to mention: There is a parking lot in the back.
What this place teaches me about myself: It’s hard for me to resist any place with «value» in its name.

My second favourite Value Village (#1 being the Blansdowne location)! There isn’t a huge selection of furniture and home accessories at this location, but what it lacks for in home décor it more than makes up for in scarves and sewing notions. I’ve purchased scads of NEW, never-​before-​opened sewing patterns from the 70s and 80s here as well as entire bags of buttons, zippers, and stitch witchery for mere pennies.
Today’s bargain find was CDs. YES — CDs! Once I scanned past the twenty copies of Backstreet Boys’ «Millennium» and Hilary Duff’s Greatest Hits (what?), I snagged these, in great condition and $ 2.99 each:
Koop — Waltz For Koop
The Pernice Brothers — Yours, Mine & Ours
Augie March — Strange Bird
Momus — Otto Spooky
Bran Van 3000 — Glee**
**one of the most underrated albums of all time. A backup copy.

Although I love value village, and this one is good
I would say that this particular location is not my favorite, it has some decent shirts and suit jackets but completely skimps out on the coats, pants and anything else for men., it is still worth a check but the value village at woodbine and on bloor west are much bigger with better selection.

value village is the new york city of used clothes stores. as you tread through the aisles, its hard not to marvel at the the fabric jungle that flanks you on either side in two story crests.
while at quick glance, because of its overwhelming presence, the racks may seem a bit riotous, but they are, indeed, organized by colour and style of cut. i dont think ive encountered any other used/​vintage store with more stock than vv.
they not only have lots of stuff, but they have the potential to have some great finds. i personally have donated a few garbage bags filled with some nice clothes that i stopped wearing. in addition to clothes youll find necessary items like cups, plates, furniture and so on. really, youll find just about anything you might use in your home and you should be prepared to spend some time there to really get the gold.
its great fun to be riding the wave of upcoming fashions, but when you want not to make those unnecessary expenditures, you can come here and do a little bit of got’m, got’m, need’m, got’m, not break the bank and still be gorgeous looker that you are.

There are few Value Villages in Toronto that aren’t picked over completely, but the one by Queen and Carlaw is usually a good bet for some hidden gems. They have a large selection of kids stuff and accessories as well, bigger than most. It’s right on the street car line and they don’t completely over price everything although they are wise to the labels. Ralph Lauren will always be more expensive than a generic brand, even if it’s not in the best condition, but the staff are super nice and informative (like they know where to direct you rather than being all glazed over) and I’ve never gone in without finding something that was worth making the trek for.