The Salvation Army

Definitely one of the best thrift stores in Van. Also, handy hint: they give you a $ 10 coupon for any donation, which you can use against any purchase over $ 25.
Really good for: athletic and general clothing, bags, linens, kitchen ware and wall hangings
Pricey for: shoes (generally $ 25 and up for a pair where most look ready to be thrown out), home electronics (speakers etc.) and, as one other Unilocaler noted, furniture. Best to go and figure out the money off days as those are the best. Have found brand new athletic wear for 6 bucks, a down filled winter coat for $ 25 ($ 15 after the coupon) and some great wine glasses.

This is my by far favourite second hand store. Staff work hard to keep everything organized — which can’t be easy with customers moving everything around.
Could you only find one of the two shoes that you liked? Fyi the extra awesome/​high-​end shoes are kept with one of the two shoes filed away in the back to reduce theft. Be sure to ask staff!
While it’s extra cool that they have sales and specials — those are days I personally avoid since shopping in a madhouse has no appeal.
Almost every time I visit I find something perfect — alas I can’t give all my tips & tricks away ;)

What a hidden gem! Did not expect to find a thrift store in such a high-​budget area with Urban Outfitters and American Apparel not too far. The store itself is great, lots of selection. There are only 3 fitting rooms so keep that in mind when shopping. I bought a blouse, a dress, a pullover and a plain athletic shirt. Everything was in practically perfect condition, with a few minor flaws. When I went, they were having a special where certain items were reduced to $ 2! What a steal! I will be back very soon to look for some Halloween items and home décor, which I didn’t get the chance to check out.

OK, well I checked it place out again, and I still think there are much better thrift stores, but it WAS a bit more interesting than last time. Even though everything is well organized, I can’t imagine buying any clothing here. I can be a bit picky with used clothing. I don’t like «old» until it hits vintage. I have found clothing at resale shops around here, and at resale and thrift shops out east, but this stuff seems a bit out of style to me. Not that you couldn’t find anything, it would just be iffy and a lot of work.
They had a couple entertaining things to look at this time including a Porky Pig mug and a Nickelback poster. I notice they move all paintings, no matter how poorly done, to the front as if they are valuable. They had a nice painting in the window, but the sun had faded it, which I thought was too bad. The is no furniture section, which according to other reviews is at the Salvation Army on W. Broadway. I actually considered purchasing a small household item, but I was in a bit of a rush and knew I was going to buy a lot at Whole Foods, so I decided against it. I changed my rating to reflect my most recent visit, though.

This place is beside the record store that I sometimes go to. I really want to like this place, however, have tried 5 — 6 times in hopes of finding a treasure, however, find duds. They do have a decent turn around of items, however, they’re rarely of quality and the condition is often poor. I understand that there is a bit of a charitable angle, therefore, they’re happy to get whatever they can as donations. There are other places with the same angle, however, they do filter the items properly that would sell properly. Another thing that tipped me off this time to write a review is that the prices have gone up. I understand that inflation is everywhere but this is a thrift store people. They’re treating this like a high end consignment store with the way they’re charging for a blouse that isn’t in that much of a favorable condition.

I love this sali ann. Almost don’t want to write this review because I love it so much and I don’t want all the best clothes to get snagged up! But it’s awesome and everyone should know. I found a new fleece jacket for 8 bucks! It wasn’t even used yet! And we found a sushi yet with the sushi wrapper things still with the paper thing that goes around it! I think that means no one used it? Or they were really good at taking it off and putting it back on like that. Anyways great finds! Thank you Salvation Army without you I’d be without clothing and running around naked!

This used to be my favorite thrift store. There were always great finds, at pretty incredible prices.
I walked in today after a couple of years and was shocked to see the prices have gone through the roof. Very disappointed. Cheap nasty looking furniture — which would have been fine for a refinishing project had the price been fair — and most pieces priced at $ 99.99 — ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS PEOPLE!, and already marked down because clearly nobody is buying!
I understand profits are for a good cause but come on. $ 4.00 for a used coffee mug?
Gone are the days where you could find an amazing deal in this little shop. Too bad.

Was really quite surprised by their selection and how cheap the clothes are. Before last year I had looked in thrift stores before but never saw anything that I’d actually want to wear. Live in east van but love looking through the selection of clothes, especially for the price.

Tuesday is senior’s discount day & almost every week you can see us there looking for «treasures»! There is nothing quite like going to a thrift store & browsing the donated books, clothing, household items, music, movies & more. Not only can you walk out with a great find or two, the money you spend helps a wonderful organization assist people in need. This store has lots of stuff on display & more coming in by the hour. The cheerful, hard working staff make each visit a good one.

I love cheap clothes, especially, when I’m only looking for clothes to go to work in. That’s the reason I went to the Salvation Army several months back. For less that $ 15, I got a pair of cacky pants and a white polo shirt. Not just that, I get to support an organization that helps people through unfortunate circumstances. The prices are okay and the staff are nice. I have noticed, though, that if you keep an eye out, they have special days when nearly everything is half off. EVEN BETTER!!! This location has several selections of just about anything you could want. I prefer the staff at this location then the one on Broadway due to that fact. So grab a friend and get to the Salvation Army for some deals and to help the world.
And as always, Have Fun!!!
(2÷30)

Where else can you buy 1 Farberware 2QT pot with a lid, 4 IKEA coffee mugs, 6 pairs of lacquered Japanese chopsticks, a set of wooden salad servers and a silver braided leather belt for $ 20? I sure do love me a good deal! The pot alone is at least $ 30 new and the one I got is in great condition.
I like to come here when I’m alone and not in a rush. I browse through everything. I’ve scored some gems here but it takes time. The store is packed! I’ve found everything from a pet carrier for my dog to a plush, cozy, hooded Ms. Santa outfit with matching candy-​striped stockings, bells and all!
My favourite section is housewares though. I love scouring for a great deal on cookware or beautiful dishes. Somehow having kids means things like cutlery go missing on a regular basis so I’ve given up on matching sets and just look for good, solid second hand cutlery. Our saucepans have also disappeared, likely the result of some burnt offering to the gods that nobody wanted to admit so the pan got thrown out and I’m faced with blank stares when asking if anyone’s seen the missing item. Hence the latest Farberware acquisition. Glasses and mugs get broken like we’re at a Greek wedding as well. This Sally Ann is just a few blocks from home and nearly always has what I need to replace.
Bring your own bags!
I’ve added a star after finding Riedel glasses for $ 3 each and an Anchor Hcoking Fire King vintage bowl for $ 4

I managed to find almost a half dozen CDs at their used CD section, and they of course had the standard assortment of clothing and stuff that I cannot browse because I Live Three Thousand Miles Away And Have To Carry The Damn Things Home With Me.
Many CDs were not in the right cases, though, and that made me sad.

This Sally Ann has a bunch of everything. Decent clothes — clean and well-​laid out — as well as furniture and even electronics (great prices on TVs). It’s fun to wander through looking for that find that pops out at you.

This is one of my favorite Salvation Army locations I’ve visited – but that’s not saying much. Well stocked and convenient, the store has alright prices, an extensive shoe selection, and a few shelves of records. The latter, however, require a lot of effort to find anything worth purchasing.
The staff has a rough edge to them in an awesome way. I’ve seen one clerk nearly tackle a guy who was allegedly shoplifting and then she accepted his request to «talk about this outside.» A tough cookie indeed.
This store lacks room for furniture (head up to West Broadway for a better selection furnishings) but its decent for clothes and there are an entertaining number of items in the miscellaneous category. Anticipate strange art and odd electronics.