Finding the perfect pair of jorts at the thrift can be a blissful moment, making up for all the time spent rummaging through the racks on an early morning weekend. From the funky array of studded jewelry located at Kerrisdale’s Salvation Army to the endless selection of baby-tees and vintage sweaters at UBC’s “Get Thrifty”; the possibility to discover your next go-to piece is within minutes reach. Ranging from leather jackets to faux furs, there’s truth to Macklemore’s catchy song “Thrift Shop” and you can absolutely get a piece of that action too! Keeping price ranges, variety of style, and convenience from UBC campus in mind, here are some of the best places to shop for all of your thrifting necessities.
1. Get Thrifty UBC
6138 Student Union Blvd Basement Level, Room 0014
Located in the UBC life building–situated next to the ARC gym and bike kitchen–Get Thrifty provides itself as the most convenient place to thrift whenever you feel the urge to do some shopping. With very affordable pricing, the only downside may be its smaller selection of goods in contrast to the bigger shops in Metro-Vancouver. However, it is always a good place to stop by when you’re on campus.
Variety of Clothing: ⭐⭐
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2. Kerrisdale Salvation Army Thrift Store
Only a 30 minute bus ride from UBC (which can be accessed using the 049, 041, or R4), Kerrisdale’s Salvation Army provides a great range of styles and sizes fit for every occasion. The shops’ budget-friendly prices and variation of home-goods to vintage wear could make for a very successful thrifting day.
Variety of Clothing: ⭐⭐⭐
Price Range: 💲💲💲
Convenience from Campus: 🚌🚌🚌🚌
3. Victoria Drive Value Village
While the store can get quite busy at peak shopping hours, there’s a reason why it generates so much buzz! Being situated in a busier area of Vancouver, the shop has a relatively wider and more trendy selection of styles that is always fairly priced. About an hour out from campus using the 033 bus route, the store is situated near other consignment stores like the S.P.C.A. which can make the longer trip worth your time.
Variety of Clothing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Price Range: 💲💲💲
Convenience from Campus: 🚌
4. Value Village Boutique
1062 Granville St, Vancouver, BC
With two Value Village Boutiques in Metro Vancouver, the Boutique in Granville calls for more of an adventurous and ‘night out’ selection of garments that could be used to accentuate your wardrobe. As a boutique however, items may be placed at a more expensive price range, given that the clothes are curated. A 50 minute trek to the shop (014 or 044), the Value Boutique and its sleek variety of pieces deserves your attention.
Variety of Clothing: ⭐⭐⭐
Price Range: 💲💲💲💲
Convenience from Campus: 🚌🚌
