One of the most recognized buildings in Vancouver is the long red barn-like building on Terminal Avenue. A landmark in the city since the early 1900s, the building was once rumoured to be a hanger for building aircraft during WWII. In 1984 it was converted into the Vancouver Flea Market and quickly became a favourite [...]
Posts Tagged ‘British Columbia’
Vancouver Flea Market – Something for everyone!
Posted in Flea Markets, tagged Antiques, British Columbia, Flea Market, Secondhand, Vancouver on April 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
New Consignment Store in Kitsilano – Green Goddess Consignment
Posted in Consignment, Local Stores, tagged British Columbia, Consignment, Vancouver on February 1, 2010 | 5 Comments »
UPDATE: This store is no longer in business. Only open for two months, Green Goddess Consignmentis Vancouver’s newest consignment store in the trendy neighbourhood known to locals at “Kitsilano” or “Kits”. This is a new venture for Carol, the owner, but she has done her homework and created a store that is friendly and inviting, [...]
Secondhand Safari Rides Again – Except This Time it FLIES..to London’s Amazing Markets
Posted in Events, Secondhand Safari, tagged British Columbia, Secondhand, Secondhand Safari, Shopping, Vancouver on January 23, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Several years ago I used to offer secondhand shopping tours called Secondhand Safaris all across Metro Vancouver. In tour buses, supplied by the late great Dan Tapp at Explore BC, we would venture to consignment stores, thrift shops, antique shows and so much more. In groups, sometimes as big as 75 and mostly women, we [...]
Get Your Tree On and Celebrate Main Street’s Newest Holiday Tradition
Posted in Consignment, Events, Local Stores, Secondhand, Vintage, tagged British Columbia, Consignment, Secondhand, Shopping, Vancouver, Vintage on December 11, 2009 | 8 Comments »
Main Street Vancouver has gone tree crazy. As one of Vancouver’s most eclectic and vibrant shopping districts it is not surprising that they have launched a colourful new holiday tradition called “Get Your Tree On.” Forty merchants along Main Street have joined forces to decorate Christmas trees and are inviting shoppers to vote on their [...]
Frenzy and Fervour at the 21st Century Flea Market
Posted in Flea Markets, Shows Events Markets, Thrift, tagged Antiques, Appraisals, British Columbia, Flea Market, Vancouver, Vintage on November 5, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Hong stands proud with his catch of the day. Around him, a small crowd has gathered to hear the story and to regale in his find; a rather large floral Chinese Cloisonné vase. He is thrilled to boast that he purchased this prize possession for only $140. The scuttlebutt among the dealers and admirers is [...]
Free Ski and Snowboard Boots at Cheapskates
Posted in Consignment, Local Stores, tagged British Columbia, Consignment, Secondhand, Shopping, Used, Vancouver on October 8, 2009 | 12 Comments »
**Quick update on Cheapskates: The storefront at 19th and Dunbar will be closing in October 2009. The building has been sold. As a result they will operate only one store, the one at 3644 West 16th Ave, and this will affect what they are able to consign. Call them directly for more information: 604-222-1125 I [...]
Bohemia Gallery and ODP Designs Fall Fashion Launch
Posted in Consignment, Local Stores, Shows Events Markets, Vintage, tagged British Columbia, Consignment, Secondhand, Vancouver, Vintage on September 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Bohemia Gallery (3243 Main Street @ 16th), one of Vancouver’s best kept consignment store secrets, welcomes local designer Karen Green, from ODP Designs, to The Loft. Jann Purcell, Bohemia’s owner, is thrilled to showcase ODP Designs and passionately believes that Karen’s designs are a perfect fit with her belief and life philosophy that “fashion is [...]
Delta Hospital Auxillary Thrift Store in Ladner
Posted in Local Stores, Thrift, tagged British Columbia, Ladner Village, Shopping, Thrift, thrift stores on September 14, 2009 | 3 Comments »
The Delta Hospital Auxillary Thrift Store in Ladner (4816 Delta Ave., Ladner, BC) is definitely old school when it comes to how they do business. And it shows, their shop is always busy. Located in the quaint fishing village known as Ladner, this thrift store (located in two separate store fronts side by side) has [...]
Quick Update on West Point Grey Church Sale and Ladner Market
Posted in Rummage Sales, Thrift, tagged British Columbia, Rummage Sale, Second Hand, Secondhand, Thrift, Vancouver on September 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Just thought I would let folks know that at the West Point Grey Rummage Sale tomorrow – Sunday 2pm to 4pm – they will be selling everything at terrific prices. I also heard that they will sell bags for $5 and then you get to stuff as much of what you can into that bag. [...]
West Point Grey United Church Thrift Sale
Posted in Rummage Sales, Thrift, tagged British Columbia, Rummage Sale, sales, Shopping, Thrift, thrift stores, Vancouver on September 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Rummage sale season has arrived….and I couldn’t be happier. There is something to be said for the old fashioned church rummage sales with bits of everything on sale for prices as low as 25 cents. Mind you, there is not much that you can get for a quarter these days, but that the possibility exists [...]
