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Turnabout Consignment
Category: Shopping Fashion Used, Vintage & Consignment Used, Vintage & Consignment [Edit]
3112 W BroadwayVancouver, BC V6K 2H1
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
(604) 731-7762
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
8 reviews for Turnabout Consignment
8 reviews in English
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Review from Roanna Z.
8/29/2010
This is by far my favourite consignment store. The selection is large, the prices are fair to moderate, and the quality of merchandise is high.
This is a pretty serious operation with regard to consigning. It's best to call, make an appointment and also do be warned, their standards are pretty high so, have patience too.
It's worth it.
I've been in a bunch of times and always find things I like. The store sells and consigns both men and woman's clothing, shoes and accessories.
*Just ignore the "Funny" points at the bottom.... it's a long story.Listed in: Retail therapy on a tight…, Shopping
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Review from Felicity D.
Vancouver, BC
2/17/2012
I used to shop here years ago, but I moved out of the area. Most of their selection was a little dated for me, but I always got attentive service and occasionally found something nice with the help of the staff. Over the last year or so I have only been in on a few occasions, but I found that the service has really deteriorated. There is so much mediocre stock (it's a fairly large store for a 2nd hand place) that a little help from the staff goes a long way... sadly, recently the ladies there seem more interested in talking to each other than assisting customers and I have left empty-handed.
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Review from Stephanie B.
Vancouver, BC
5/2/2009
The service here definitely merits a mention. The staff are friendly and helpful, and set me up promptly with a fitting room when they saw me carrying around an armful of clothes. They will also happily guide you around and help you find what you need, which might just be necessary - the layout can be a little confusing, with several different seasons' worth of tops organised by colour, making it hard to locate the spring top I was looking for.
There's a good selection of pretty dresses and skirts, quality handbags/purses and shoes, as well as the usual jeans and casualwear. On my last visit I spotted labels ranging from Chloe to Kenzie Girl, and from Topshop to Dolce & Gabbana. The 'look' seemed to be trendy, urban, and relatively young.
Prices are a little high, but the quality of merchandise seems consistently good, with well-selected and cared for pieces. In addition, there is a discount system for each item, with different colours indicating the percentage off. If you're a regular shopper, they also operate a point-card system. They sometimes have discount days - I popped in this Saturday and everything was 25% off, which was a great surprise.
I love Turnabout - I'll definitely be back! -
Review from Chloë E.
Vancouver, BC
11/14/2008 1 photo
I'm often amazed that the clothing here is previously owned. This location of Turnabout (there are three in total) focuses on the trendy vibe of Kits over the more expensive tastes at the South Granville location.
Everything in the store hangs neatly in displays and it's pretty easy to hunt out a cozy sweater or unique pair of boots.
The prices can raise a few eyebrows, though. Thankfully there is a color-coded system to denote sales of up to 40% off. On many a visit I've started chanting (silently) "be a blue, be a blue"-- the code for the full 40% discount.
Although I've visited this location a dozen times, I've never found anything I've loved enough to buy. Hence the only 3 stars. Consignment and thrift shopping, for me, is mostly about the find. And if there's no find on repeated visits, well I'm just looking through someone else's clothes. -
Review from Lucy T.
Victoria, BC
7/29/2011
This consignment store is overpriced for their clothing. This store is aimed at people 40 years old and up, or who have no clue about good consignment clothing. Much of the merchandise is tacky. So what if they have high-end labels? Look around Value Village for god sakes, you'll find something designer for under $20 I guarantee.
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Review from Alexandria M.
Vancouver, BC
1/31/2010
Pssst... I'm finally revealing my secret fashion weapon. Over half my wardrobe is from this store!
They carry wonderfully unique clothing by boutique names like Girl Candy Shop and Talula Babaton, as well as popular upscale brands like Banana Republic, Holt Renfrew, BCBG, and Kookai. I love that I can always find clothes in my elusive "tall and small" size.
The store is well organized and clean. Clothes are in excellent condition, and some even have their original tags on them. Dressing rooms are spacious with lots of big mirrors for preening and posing. There's also a good selection of shoes, funky purses, and jewelry. The men's section is small but has lots of basics like jackets, pants, and sweaters.
One star subtracted for two drawbacks:
-the manager only accepts first-time consignment by appointment, during "bankers' hours". So if you want to bring your clothes in but work Monday to Friday, you're out of luck.
- apart from the super friendly and helpful staff, there's one woman who is consistently unsmiling, curt, and seems to really dislike her job... such a pity in a fun store!
Otherwise, you'll find terrific service, amazing clothes, and great prices. -
Review from Troy S.
Vancouver, BC
3/29/2009
I was just strolling along West Broadway, when I came upon this store. I went in too see what they had to offer for the male clientel. Top of the line brand names Prada, Burberry, Versace and so on. Pricey for the big names, but I managed to find 2 shirts with 20% off that I liked, I even got an extra 10% off "sweet,"one of the buttons on the cuff was about to come off. Was given a $5 off next purchase coupon, and joined the points club. I will be back searching again soon!!! Cheers....
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Review from L M.
Vancouver, BC
9/18/2010
Nice stuff, prices can be okay if you watch for the markdowns.
They usually only take known high-end labels, don't accept drop-in visits with potential merchandise, and will only take merchandise if you have minimum value of - it was either $1200 or $1500, I forget which. Those are the parameters -- if they're a fit for what you've got, it should work out
