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Value Village
Category: Shopping Thrift Stores Thrift Stores [Edit]
1810 Store StVictoria, BC V8T 4R4
(250) 380-9422
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2 reviews for Value Village
2 reviews in English
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Review from tracy n.
9/4/2009
I am the queen of buying second hand goods, and this place is simply a godsend. It's like a GOODWILL or SALVATION ARMY times 10. It's so big, I don't even think they keep inventory. Definitely not a place for the lazy shopper. You have to come here with no expectations, and a strong work ethic. You won't find what you're looking for if your request is too specific, but you will find quirky, unexpected separates...a sequined top here, a gold lame vest there. As long as you keep an open mind, and try things on in the aisles ( I can't emphasize that enough), you'll leave with a few special items. Whether it's a denim jumpsuit, or a over sized boyfriend trouser /blazer-with-massive-shoulder pads, I would suggest this cubic zirconium in the rough. Great for costumes or vintage gear, and there aren't any pretentious sales people trying to sell you overpriced hermes scarves.
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Review from Weirdie B.
Victoria, BC
11/20/2009 1 Check-in Here
Tsk Tsk, Value Village. I used to love visiting you at least once a week. Aisle upon aisle of great bargains, a fantastic selection of casual and work clothes, as well as quirky furniture. There was nary a visit when I would leave empty handed. Alas, this is no longer the case.
I don`t know who they`ve got in the back pricing everything these days, but it`s getting ridiculous. I was skimming through, looking for a new pair of work pants, and to my HORROR, nearly everything in the section was priced between $15 and $45. $45?! They do realize that these clothes are second hand, right? I shook my head and walked over to the jackets, hoping to find something suitable to replace my winter coat. $120 for an old wool jacket? Seriously? Unfortunately, this was not the first time that I've noticed an influx of overpriced items, and I don't think it'll be the last.
I used to always say, "Why would I shop in the mall when I can get the same items at Value Village for half the price?" Now the reverse is true and it makes me sad! I feel like such an old lady saying this, but I remember a time when you could walk in to the VV and leave with an entire outfit, shoes and all, for less than $30. I'm sure you could do the same now, but it wouldn't be with the quality of clothes that you could in the past.
