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Value Village
Category: Shopping Fashion Used, Vintage & Consignment Used, Vintage & Consignment [Edit]
10133 34 Avenue NWEdmonton, AB T6E 6J8
(780) 414-5859
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 9 am - 9 pm
Sun 10 am - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
9 reviews for Value Village
9 reviews in English
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Review from Jessica L.
Edmonton, AB
12/9/2011
I have been to Value Village a total of 3 times in my 10 years in the city. The reason I don't shop here is that honestly, I'm just not that creative. I need stores to put pretty outfits on maniquins because I have a really hard time putting "shapes" together, and thats essentially what clothing looks like to me - shapes, that you have to somehow fit over the shape of your body and pray that you achieve success. Basically, I find dressing myself difficult.
I went to Value Village to find a couple of sweaters for a sweater party. This was the first place I thought of as the last couple times I have been, everything seemed to be circa 1980. I found exactly what I was looking for, and even had someone at the party comment that she tried the same sweater on at a store in West Ed for a Christmas party in 1988!
This place makes me a bit sad. I understand the premise of it and realize it is based on donations. Most of the items I found were under 10$, but many were in poor condition and seemed like they had been heavily worn. The place is rather stale as well. Brightly lit, racks upon racks upon racks of clothing, no music and just the sound of hangers sliding back and forth. I walked out quite depressed, which prompted me to gather up some of my older clothing (older being 2-3 years) to donate. Mission accomplished Value Village. I walked out with an appropriate sweater, and am giving you three in return. -
Review from Brittany K.
Edmonton, AB
12/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
With an ugly sweater party coming up, where was a girl to turn to find a buffet of ugly sweaters for her favourite yelpers? Well, Value Village of course.
This place is pretty huge. It's sort of what you expect from the outside - flourescent lighting, kind of depressing, racks and racks and racks of clothes and household items. I have to give them points for the clothes being well-organized with nothing on the floor. A staff member was working on the womens' section when I was browsing through.
I found what I was looking for and paid for my huge stack of woolly hot mess. The cashier was really nice and explained the reward/coupon/something system.
It was good for what I was looking for, but I don't know if I would come back for any reason other than costumey clothes.Listed in: South Side, Family Friendly, On the cheap, Hipster Hangouts, DIY
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Review from Laini G.
10/16/2011
Not sure why everyone is so down on this location. My husband and I call it the Mothership.
We're big on buying books, because we almost always find something interesting (and you gotta love the buy 4, get 5th free deal!). I've found a couple of gorgeous jackets here, several sweaters that I'm complimented on constantly, and one weekend, we scored a coup of multiple books, a set of dessert glasses, several really cute shirts ad sweaters for me, and an Army of Darkness T-shirt for the hubby. He was practically squealing.
For those grumping about clothes smelling funky, that's what a washer and detergent are for. I'm not buying it for what it smells like before I buy it, I'm in search of bargains I think will look good on me. That's why I wash them and use fabric softener.
Initially I shopped here because we only had one income, but then I got addicted to the bargain hunting, and now I have a completely cute new wardrobe. I've also lost quite a bit of weight and am continuing to do so. I don't want to pay full price for anything until I'm at my goal weight. Even after I do though, I'll continue to shop here because I never know what I might find.Listed in: It's all about the books!
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Review from shawnna p.
Edmonton, AB
10/11/2011
All the clothes smell like cigarette smoke.
I was annoyed at the 82 ave location because everything smells like "Fabreze", but I think I prefer it. to smoke. You can wash clothes forever and NEVER get rid of smoke smell. NOT EVER.
I admit I had great luck finding things at this store. I found the shoe shelves to be better organized than other locations. Walked away with four pair of new looking shoes. The staff is always busy organizing clothing racks. I like the staff here better than other stores.
Only one cashier open. This bugs me.
Now that Hallowe'en is near, it tends to get very busy. The parking lot isn't that big. -
Review from Jessica D.
Edmonton, AB
6/3/2011 3 Check-ins Here
I don't know why everyone hates on this VV. It has to be my favorite out of all of them. Not picked over at all, I bought about 5 or 6 pieces last time I visited. I agree with a bit of it being outdated but I did find some pretty awesome shorts ! Plus, all the knick knacks/cookware is extremely plentiful. You can't miss this one if you're looking to buy some new housewares!
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Review from Erin R.
Edmonton, AB
4/7/2011
I do not recommend shopping here!
Everything here is overpriced (some things cost the same or more as if you were to buy it brand new) and alot of the stuff they put out has noticeable wear (stains, rips, holes, fading, stretched out clothing, etc) along with the toys that are always missing pieces or main parts.
Whenever I've gone here I've had to search through tons of stuff (hours) just to find one okay item.
There changing rooms always have long lines and are so small I can barely get into it and forget about turning around in it. Also I hate how anyone can see your legs almost up to your knee while changing and there is nowhere to set or hang your own clothes or purse, etc.
There return/exchange policy is so bad they my as well not have one at all. You have a week to bring anything back with receipt and tags still on for exchange only. That's ok I guess but to make it worse you have to exchange for the full amount right then. So if you cant find anything you want right then (for the whole amount of your returned item) or dont have time at the moment to shop around then your out of luck!
There lineups are almost always long and I've had some bad experiences with RUDE staff!!!
I wouldn't shop here! -
Review from Francesca K.
Edmonton, AB
4/30/2010
I really am not a fan of this Value Village. I went here in search of a table and all they had here was crap, crap, crap.
It looked as if I stepped into 1970 and everything that was worth more than fifty cents was gone gone gone.
I didn't bother looking through the clothes or anything else because I was so disappointed with the furniture selection.
Don't waste your time! -
Review from Nicole B.
Edmonton, AB
2/18/2010 1 photo
The only thing that I have found at Value Village is stuff for costume parties (like an ugly sweater party).
When you walk into Value Village, it looks like they have a lot of stuff - kind of like a Winners for consignment. But once you look closer, you will find that all of the clothing, shoes, accessories - pretty much everything - is outdated.
It's a shame because the concept behind Value Village is great. It takes used clothes and used items and sells them for cheap. So if you're on a budget, it has the potential to be a dream come true. Sadly, this location falls quite short of that.
I honestly don't think that the clothes they have are even worth the cheap price tags. Everything looks like it came from a garage sale in the 70s! -
Review from Lauren N.
11/18/2008 1 photo
It's slim pickings at this Value Village location. All the women's clothing seemed seriously outdated, and if I did happen to find something from the last five years, it wasn't in the greatest condition. Considering most items are used and not in pristine condition, some of them are overpriced. I saw toys in their original packaging that are about the same prices as normal retail stores. Isn't the point of going to Value Village to get a bargain deal on stuff, i.e. to get things for cheaper? They have lots of selection, but it's not worth browsing through for long. I was hoping to find a few Christmas ornaments for cheap, but all of their holiday items looked so used that it's just better to get things from the dollar store.
