Second-Hand Treasures

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From designer consignment boutiques to dodgy thrift stores. A second-hand fashionista's favourite treasure troves.

 1. Unique Boutique

10206 152 Street
Surrey, BC V3R 6N7
(604) 589-6140

Category: Shopping

5.0 star rating
  4/30/2010 First to Review

I had a happy consignment clothing shopping experience here.

Why?

A soft black cardigan sweater in the perfect fit. An adorable pinstriped pencil skirt with a sexy little ruffle at the back. A sheer purple blouse by Guess, in flawless condition.

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 2. Value Village

5666 Glover Road
Langley, BC V3A 4H8
(604) 533-1663

Category: Thrift Stores

3.0 star rating
  6/24/2010 First to Review

This is my favorite Value Village in the Lower Mainland for the following reasons:

1. Low "yuck" factor
2. Lots of current styles and good brand names
3. Friendly employees
4. Good selection of athletic wear
5. Change rooms with sufficient hooks, that…More »

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 3. Caliente Fashion

1381 Marine Dr
West Vancouver, BC V7T 1B6
(604) 913-0990

Categories: Accessories, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: Ambleside

5.0 star rating
  4/20/2010

Six things that recently delighted me at Caliente:

1. A baby-pink BeBe sweater that fits as if it were made for me.
2. Adorable black and white Betsey Johnson pumps - too small for my size 8s, but delightful nonetheless.
3. Shoes arranged thoughtfully…More »

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 4. Turnabout

3109 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3K1
(604) 734-5313

Categories: Used, Vintage & Consignment, Accessories, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhoods: Shaughnessy, South Granville

5.0 star rating
  10/2/2009

Expensive? Yes. But consider the name brands you will find here (Chanel, Elie Tahari, Armani, St. John) plus the brand-new feeling of the merchandise and you will think you've died and gone to rich-people's-castoffs heaven.

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 5. Burcu's Angels

221 16th Ave E
Vancouver, BC V5T 2T5
(604) 874-1030

Category: Used, Vintage & Consignment

Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant, Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  9/22/2009

Walked in with curiosity and a sense of humour. Walked out with the cutest pair of Betsey Johnson pumps, wishing I could have bought everything I fell in love with.

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 6. My Favourite Thrift Shop

2765 4th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V6K 1P9
(604) 738-1688

Category: Thrift Stores

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

3.0 star rating
  6/25/2010

Arrive willing to rummage around among the various odds and ends here. Furniture, clothing, jewelry and appliances can all be found, if you're in the mood to search.
Fair prices and friendly staff.

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 7. Second Suit For Men & Women

2036 4th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M9
(604) 732-0338

Category: Used, Vintage & Consignment

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

4.0 star rating
  8/26/2010

Good quality consignment clothing for men and women, plus a few new sample items. Clothing is organized by color and size. Large selection of shoes and accessories.
I can often find items marked down considerably here: a teal-blue Le Chateau sweater…More »

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