Alright thrifters, here’s a list of online thrift stores in Canada for those who want to score second hand deals without leaving the house. While the line between thrift store, consignment store and vintage reseller is somewhat obvious in person, the line is blurry when it comes to online thrift stores. Online thrift stores by necessity have more curation than in-person thrift stores. For items to make it onto the internet, they have to be photographed, inventoried, measured, packaged and shipped (at the very least!). The math just doesn’t math when it comes to selling 50 cent trinkets on the world wide web.
For this reason, I am far more lenient on my definition of a “thrift store” when it comes to online shopping. The qualifications here are: second hand shopping (of course), perhaps a bit of a jumble to sort through listings (the best kind of jumble) and the potential for decent deals. Certainly not as good of deals as your community church thrift store but probably better deals than the trendy, curated vintage shop downtown. Bonus points for a social cause, but this is not a necessity.
P.S. I’m happy to be proved wrong if this is in fact *not* a complete list. By all means, send me your suggestions for other online thrift stores in Canada!
Poshmark
Poshmark may be an obvious one for avid thrifters but if you are new to online thrifting then you’ve gotta check it out. Anyone can sell on Poshmark so it is a mash up of resellers and individuals just trying to declutter their wardrobe. There are pages and pages of items to sort through but enough filters that you can sift through the chaos with some careful strategy.
Tip: Use my referral code (WEARETHRIFTERS) when signing up to save C$15 on your first order.
Depop
Depop is another option for online thrift stores in Canada. It’s made up of individual sellers (some reselling as a business) and tends to skew more young and trendy. You can follow sellers and “like” items you’re interested in. It’s a mix of everyday second-hand clothing and cool vintage finds.
Thredup
Thredup is an American company but offers shipping to Canadians. You can find a mix of everyday brands and higher-end pieces. You don’t have to deal with sellers directly, which makes it really simple to shop. Unfortunately as Canadians we don’t get free shipping or returns buuuuut that’s kind of the way thrift stores work anyways.
Tip: You can filter by material! Cashmere, cotton, linen, silk, wool and more!
Etsy
Etsy is another go to website for online thrift stores in Canada. Though Etsy truly does skew more ‘vintage reseller’ so expect more premium pricing (but with that, more quality assurance and attention to detail).
Tip: Filter for Canadian sellers if you want to keep it local
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Facebook Marketplace
Does Facebook Marketplace count as a thrift store? Not reaaaaaaally but it’s definitely second hand shopping and absolutely a treasure hunt with potential for big deals! The Facebook Marketplace algorithm is top notch so if you don’t find exactly what you are looking for while searching, you should at least click around on a few relevant listings. You will be rewarded with custom recommendations each time you browse. I know it’s not exactly advisable to ship and request shipping I have shipped with success (vet the sellers and assume the risk).
I feel silly linking you to Facebook but uhhh, here ya go!
Ebay
Ebay is the OG website for online thrift stores in Canada. But admittedly I’ve never really gotten the hang of it as a Canadian. Shipping costs always seem absurd – and I’m the kind of person who will absolutely still make an online purchase even if there are surprise shipping costs. Maybe I’m just not using it right?
The Real Real
The Real Real is more of a luxury online thrift store. If you are looking for bargains on second hand designer clothes then this is your spot. Designer clothing doesn’t always equal quality so it’s important to be diligent with purchases to make sure you aren’t overspending on a dud (but let’s face it, that happens anyways!). While not based in Canada, it is available for Canadian online thrift shoppers. Not without import duties though so be sure to factor that into the cost when purchasing.
Goodwill
This is basically an online platform for various US based Goodwill locations to post their stuff for sale. It is up to the individual seller whether they will ship their items to Canada. While a lot of the listings are not available to Canadians, you can use the “advanced” search settings to filter by just the items that can be shipped up here.
It’s a Deal
It’s a Deal is a family-run online thrift store based in Kelowna (though with no brick and mortar location). Although based in the Okanagan, they ship both across Canada and to the United States. The online website is well-stocked with reasonable prices for a second hand online retailer.
Location: Kelowna but ships across Canada and the US
Bissel Thrift
Bissel Thrift is an in-person thrift store based in Edmonton that also has an online shop. The shop on their website has items only available for in-store pickup but they also operate an Etsy shop that ships nationwide. The Bissel Thrift supports Bissell Centre, an Edmonton organization raising funds to support community programs for people who are experiencing poverty and homelessness..
Location: Edmonton (in store pickup only unless shopping on Etsy)
Double Take YSM
Double Take YSM is an in-person second hand store in Toronto that also operates an online shop that offers nationwide shipping (and beyond!). The curation is top notch but the prices remain quite reasonable. All proceeds go towards Yonge Street Mission community programs.
Location: Toronto, ships internationally
Love to Thrift
Love to Thrift is the online shop operated by the Kildonan MCC Thrift Shop in Winnipeg. If you are lucky enough to live in Winnipeg, you can choose local pickup but they also ship nationwide. The shop is fairly well stocked with clothing and even has some housewares available for sale. MCC Thrift supports relief, development, and peace efforts worldwide
Location: Winnipeg, ships across Canada
Community Thrift and Vintage
Community Thrift and Vintage has a few brick and mortar locations around Vancouver but also operates as an online thrift store. Garments that make it to their website tend to be more niche vintage items so if that’s what you’re after then definitely check them out. Community Thrift & Vintage is a not for profit, social enterprise and all profits are donated to the PHS Community Services Society
Location: Vancouver but ships worldwide
New Life Clothing
New Life Clothing is veering hard into the curated vintage category, but that’s ok! The curation is vintage and quirky and the pricing is not bad. If you are local to Edmonton you can even book a private shopping appointment so you can try things on before purchasing.
Location: Edmonton, ships worldwide
Fabrick Collective
Fabrick Collective is an online thrift store in Canada for baby and kids clothing. Not just for baby clothing but also for gear, books and toys. A one stop shop for all your second hand kid stuff! If you are based in Ottawa they offer free local pickup and delivery with flat rate shipping to the rest of Canada (and the US!)
Location: Ottawa but ships across Canada and in the US
Koop
Koop is a Canadian online thrift store that operates sort of similar to ThredUp. Users can ship in clothes to be resold by Koop. The good news for shoppers is you deal with Koop for shipping and returns (yes, returns!). The clothing for sale on Koop tends to be more modern brands with less curation. Browsing is simple with filters for size, colour, brand and material.
That’s the list! Now you’ve got plenty of places to shop secondhand without leaving your house. You can find some great deals, but don’t expect everything to be as cheap as your local thrift store.
If you know any other online thrift shops in Canada, let me know! I’m always looking to add more. Happy shopping!
