There are many sweet finds at second-hand stores in Toronto, especially those that offer amazing bargain deals at super low prices. Thrift stores tend to have less curated items than vintage clothing shops, but they offer a great selection of inexpensive stuff.

By choosing to buy secondhand clothing instead of brand new, you reduce waste and help the planet. Shopping at a local thrift store is a simple and easy way to go green!

Here are a few thrift stores that are open in Toronto right now!

Market “By The Pound”

Designer deals can be found at Market “By The Pound.” At this thrift store there are tons of brands playing hide and seek through the bargain bins you just need to search. Customers can shop till they drop without feeling guilty due this thrift store inexpensive pricing for only $3.99/ a pound! Talk about a steal!

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St. John’s Thrift Store

Along Danforth Avenue is this St. John’s vintage thrift store which is run by St. John’s Mission on Broadview (they also own St. John’s Bakery.) This community thrift shop is dedicated to helping you find what you are looking for, and surprising treasures you weren’t looking for, in our wonderful community thrift shop. All proceeds from the store goes towards supporting St. John Compassionate Mission and its programs.

Double Take

In addition to providing an affordable selection of clothing and home merchandise, Double Take thrift store also offers a selection of steam-pressed clothing, fresh linens and some laundered linens. Right now, you can shop for clothes, furniture, housewares items in-store shopping Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10am to 4pm!

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Pegasus Thrift Store

You’ll find cheap clothes like jeans and shoes donated by community members at this thrift shop in Upper Beaches, organized by the Pegasus. This is a nonprofit organization that serves adults with developmental disabilities. All proceeds benefit the community centre.

Plato’s Closet

Customers can count on Plato’s Closet to find good deals and brand name stuff for really good prices. Additionally, customers can choose to buy or sell gently used clothing and accessories for teens and twentysomethings, paying cash on the spot for those items Plato’s Closet wishes to buy. They look for items in good to excellent condition that have been in the stores for a year or more and a half.

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Talize

Shop in-store at Talize for unique items at unbeatable prices. Sure to be a special shopping experience, Talize offers new, like-new and vintage items all under one roof. There are fantastic deals on brand names and designer fashions as well as accessories, leather goods, footwear, housewares, books, toys and more. Thousands of new items are arriving daily on the floor of Talize stores, so stop by to find your #talizetreasures!