Discover Top Thrift Stores in Port Coquitlam

Value Village is one of those places that really tests your thrift shopping patience. The massive store has decent organization and wide aisles, but lately their prices have gotten pretty wild - sometimes higher than retail! Their board games and puzzle section is surprisingly solid, and you can occasionally snag some great kitchen items if you're willing to dig. The self-checkout is handy, but watch out for inconsistent pricing and some questionable management practices. Not my first choice for thrifting anymore, but worth checking out during their sales events if you join their points program. Just don't expect those magical thrift store bargains of yesteryear.

This Salvation Army spot has a bit of a strange energy - it's clean and spacious but weirdly sterile, like a department store that got zapped into an alternate dimension. You'll find decent clothing deals (mostly women's wear) and a reliable selection of board games and household items. The prices are refreshingly reasonable compared to Value Village, and the organization is decent enough to find what you need. While not exactly a treasure hunter's paradise, it works for basics and seasonal items (they run good holiday sales). Just watch your belongings - I've heard some sketchy stories about lost items here. The huge parking lot is a plus if you're doing a big haul.