Salvation Army (Bathurst and St. Clair)

Birks Goldtone Victorian French 1890s Coffee Spoons

 

Salvation Army (Bathurst and St. Clair) 665 St Clair West

Walking in this location is very  clean. Walking through the housewares isles I was amused at the Hello Kitty phone in the box. Other items that caught my eye were the new buckets of paint selling for $19.99 each (if you buy 3 you can get them for $17.99) and the new-in-box light fixtures for $5.00. Upon closer inspection of the light fixtures they had were track lighting kits and sconces, none of which I needed but are definitely an amazing deal!

There wasn't as much clothing and was a little overpriced but overall not bad. They did have sets of satin Oriental style robes and pyjamas new in packages for $1.00. There was an entire bin filled with them!

This location also had some pretty vintage furniture but what caught my eye was these set of spoon in the glass display case. They were $5.99 and I thought they were beautiful and in new condition! They had no markings but decided to get them anyways.

Example from : madcowtownskin.com

After some online research I found out the spoons were French Victorian from the 1890s and ones in worst condition sold on ebay for $20 each. I'm not sure yet if I will keep them or sell them but great deal none the less.

Foxy lusted after a real hide patch work rug in another customer's hand similar to this one, but he ended up purchasing it for $29.99 but not without us letting him know that it was gorgeous and how we wish we had found it first!

Overall Impression:
Amazing for housewares and furniture. New buckets of paint and New light fixtures. Clothing was clean and a little overpriced but store was clean and organized and staff was friendly!



Goodwill (Bathurst and St. Clair)

Our first day of our Thrifting Spree and me and my buddy Foxy are pumped to find treasures! Our planned first stop was the Goodwill on Jane and Runnymede. But due to my great navigation skills (reminding Foxy why she doesn't trust me to make plans as I'm somewhat directionally challenged!) we ended up near Bathurst and St. Clair.

Goodwill Toronto (Bathurst and St. Clair) 585 St Clair Ave W



Foxey black quilted leather bag. Made in Italy

Now I'm not saying we're princesses but sometimes the thought of the Thrift store makes our skin crawl! So we stick to basics: Outerwear, Jewellery and Handbag. This location was a decent sized store but wasn't very organised and tidy. As soon as we came in there was a glass display case. The only thing that caught my attention was a gold necklace with a round green pendent wrapped with a gold filigree design. It was very beautiful but for $15.99 I think I'll pass.We turned our attention to a lady digging into 2 carts we walked over and realized they were filled with purses and after looking around to see if they belonged to anyone we dig in with her. Now this will sound like a "princess" statement, but I hate faux leather bags! The plastic just turns me off and too many times I've purchased beautiful and expensive bags only for they to start peeling and cracking! So I stick to leather! Immediately I find this Chanel-like treasure! An Italian, black leather quilted bag with a cute tassel and a long and short handle ($10.00). I love it! Foxy found an equally beautiful bucket style leather bag with multicolored suede patches ($12.00).

Overall Impression:
and cluttered location. Contains items you would think of when you think thrift store: outdated polyester suits, moldy looking sweaters and yellowing appliances. Definitely found the only gems at this location.

Don't think I'll be returning. 

On to the next one down the road...Salvation Army (Bathurst and St. Clair)