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Value Village in Hamilton
So a few people have told me to check out the thrift shops for some cheap furniture.
I'm moving in on Wednesday but I have the option of either shopping at the Value Village in Whitby or Hamilton.
How big is the one in Hamilton? And is there a lot of selection in terms of furniture?
Are there any other good cheap thrift furniture stores in Hamilton?
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08-31-2009 at 07:11 PM
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The shop is fairly big.
I didn't buy furniture there. I'd say that Hamilton would have more stuff simply because there are more people, but I haven't actually been to the Whitby store.
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08-31-2009 at 07:13 PM
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The shop is fairly big.
I didn't buy furniture there. I'd say that Hamilton would have more stuff simply because there are more people, but I haven't actually been to the Whitby store.
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Yea, I haven't been to either and I also assumed that the Hamilton one would be bigger. I just don't wanna make two shopping trips. Bleh, shopping. D:<
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Yea, I haven't been to either and I also assumed that the Hamilton one would be bigger. I just don't wanna make two shopping trips. Bleh, shopping. D:<
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I've only ever been to 2 Value Villages. 1 in Toronto when I lived there, and the one in Peterborough when it opened. The Peterborough one is actually bigger. So you never can tell.
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Also....what do you need?
I'm throwing a bunch of stuff out when I move on Thursday. And by a bunch, I mean 60% of what i own.
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The one in Hamilton is pretty big. There's also a good one in Burlington that's not too far. I've never looked for furniture at either one, but I've made some good clothing/costume finds
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08-31-2009 at 07:52 PM
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Also....what do you need?
I'm throwing a bunch of stuff out when I move on Thursday. And by a bunch, I mean 60% of what i own.
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I'm looking for a computer desk, a dresser with a mirror attached to it, or a dresser/armoire and a full length mirror.
I also don't have a closet so some type of rack would be good.
Maybe some night stands too. And maybe a small bookshelf.
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08-31-2009 at 07:54 PM
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I'm looking for a computer desk, a dresser with a mirror attached to it, or a dresser/armoire and a full length mirror.
I also don't have a closet so some type of rack would be good.
Maybe some night stands too. And maybe a small bookshelf.
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I used to have a rack, when i had a place with NO closets. I'll have a look when I get home. Can't help you with the rest though. I have it, but thats the stuff I'm keeping lol
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I used to have a rack, when i had a place with NO closets. I'll have a look when I get home. Can't help you with the rest though. I have it, but thats the stuff I'm keeping lol
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Eheh. Thanks. XD
I can't wait to paint my stuff sick colours. XD Probably gonna sponge paint it, or just like dip a paint brush into paint and like, whip it at the furniture. 
Kinda sad that that's gonna be the highlight of my week. XD
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Eheh. Thanks. XD
I can't wait to paint my stuff sick colours. XD Probably gonna sponge paint it, or just like dip a paint brush into paint and like, whip it at the furniture.
Kinda sad that that's gonna be the highlight of my week. XD |
That sounds like a fun paint job though. I envy you XD
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Eheh. Thanks. XD
I can't wait to paint my stuff sick colours. XD Probably gonna sponge paint it, or just like dip a paint brush into paint and like, whip it at the furniture.
Kinda sad that that's gonna be the highlight of my week. XD |
BACK IN THE DAY, we left out furniture the colour it came :|
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BACK IN THE DAY, we left out furniture the colour it came :|
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Really? Not even staining?
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BACK IN THE DAY, we left out furniture the colour it came :|
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Well yea probably, cuz back in the 70s it already came in neon green. 
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Well yea probably, cuz back in the 70s it already came in neon green.
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... LOL! That was pretty funny XD
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09-01-2009 at 12:13 AM
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There are lots of thrift/consignment shops in Hamilton - and Value Village really isn't very good for furniture. You might get lucky, but it's really hit and miss as to what's there. 90% of the store is clothing. One good place specifically for furniture is Mr. Macs on Ottawa Street. The downtown Goodwill Amity used to be a good place for that too, but I'm not sure if it exists anymore as they had some issues that closed a bunch of the stores down. They still have a store on Upper James though. I highly recommend doing a websearch for used furniture in Hamilton and see some of the stores that pop up as there are too many for me to describe them all.
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