Thrift and Second-Hand Shopping Guide
Tiger Direct
Various locations
New & refurbished bargain desktop computers, notebooks, computer parts,
components, laptop computer parts, and electronics.
Factory Direct
Various locations
New & refurbished bargain desktop computers, notebooks, computer parts,
components, laptop computer parts, and electronics.
www.tigerdirect.ca
www.factorydirect.ca
Black Market
256A Queen St. W. (at John St.)
416-599-5858
www.blackmarkettoronto.com
Kensington Market (Between
Spadina & Bathurst; Dundas & College
St)
Value Village
www.valuevillage.com
Orfus Rd/Cartwright Outlets
Between Dufferin St. & Caledonia Rd,
north of Lawrence Ave. W.
Various locations
This historic and fashionably-unique neighbourhood is filled with stores that
sell cool and funky vintage clothing and accessories. Walk through the
streets and spend a day of shopping for clothes and food, and then relax on
a street-corner café.
Large selection of vintage clothing, second-hand knickknacks
(ie. glassware, books, furniture, accessories). Check website for more
locations.
Various locations
Winners
Large selection of used jeans, cheap T-shirts and jackets for decent prices.
Daily deals
There are a number of discount retailers including Kitchen Stuff Plus,
Roots, Nine West, Snugabye Factory Outlet, Fairweather Outlet, Randy
River Outlet, and many more.
Stocks all makers and a variety of designer clothing at discount prices. Many
locations throughout the city.
www.winners.ca
Talize
www.talize.com
3100 Dixie Rd.,
Dixie & Dundas St. E.
Mississauga
905-273-5858
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Talize claims to fill the gap between discount stores and second-hand shops.
It offers vintage, new and nearly new merchandise all under one roof, such
as brand names and designer fashions for all ages as well as shoes,
housewares, linens, books, makeup, furniture, toys, games, sporting goods,
jewelry, and accessories.
In addition, Talize also features sales on items purchased in quantity like
hotel furniture, brand new household blinds, bridal gowns, stationery and
more. For seasonal items, they sell original Halloween costumes, holiday
season décor and more.
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Honest Ed’s
http://honesteds.sites.toronto.com
581 Bloor Street West
416-537-1574
Goodwill-Toronto
www.goodwill.on.ca
Donation Centre Toronto
231 Richmond St. E.
Tel: 416 363-3041
Dufferin
3302 Dufferin St.
416-782-3913
Runnymede
731 Runnymede Rd.
Tel: 416-479-0609
St. Clair
585 St. Clair Ave. W.
416-656-5550
Greenwin Square
Cheap housewares, groceries, hardwares, toiletries & clothing, all under the
same roof.
Goodwill is full of styling leather coats, sexy-frumpy dresses and low-hanging
army pants, all at low prices. This store has an array of kids’, men’s and women’s
clothing, books, retro kitchen gadgets, and used toasters and blenders. There is
a smattering of furniture and sports equipment.
Shopping is guilt-free at Goodwill, not just because the prices are so low, but
because the stores provide opportunities for people with barriers to employment
to gain real work experiences. Revenues from the sale of donated clothing goes
toward work training and employment services that help those people find paid
jobs in the community.
345 Bloor St. E.
Tel: 416-815-4749
Salvation Army
www.salvationarmy.ca
1219 Bloor St.
416-533-9553
1675 Jane St.
(at Lawrence Ave. W.)
416-247-0505
665 St. Clair Ave.W.
(east of Christie St.)
416-651-2825
345 Bloor St. E. (east of
Jarvis)Tel: 416-815-4749
1447 Queen Street West
(west of Lansdowne)
416 536-3361
Ikea
Various locations
A wide variety of recycled products, from the trendy to practical find to the
dishes you need or the sweater you crave. The revenue obtained from the sales
of the products help fund the Salvation Army’s many social and welfare
programs across Canada.
Pack & go furniture & home furnishings, housewares, etc. for the budget minded.
As is store available.
www.ikea.ca
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and advocacy on family matters for students, staff and faculty. This includes information on child
care options and funds, eldercare, and balancing work, study and family life.