St. Barnabas Thrift Store - New Westminster, British Columbia

Lucky B.

A diamond in the rough.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 star....Visiting Vancouver and stumbled across this amazing thrift store with lots of great stuff. They had a 50% off sale green tags and it was roughly $2.50 a piece. Shirts shorts . In these times it's worth to have a look. A few of the items were brand new. Come clean them out. They are fully stocked. Sometimes I wish I was a woman so I could stop the women's section. The variety is mind boggling. God bless.

Amanda L.

Kind of tricky to find the entrance but it really is a gem! Books, clothes, household items, clothes all at rock bottom prices! The women’s clothes section wasn’t super big but you might find some treasures in there. Love it!

Ryan T.

The woman running the shop is very unpleasant. Whatever you do, do not even think about questioning any price. She will have a fit. You can just read through the reviews and watch her be combative toward any and all negative feedback.

She doesn't seem interested in running a thrift store anymore, Good luck with everything, but it's the last time I walk in to that unholy place.

Samantha B.

I came in today to check the place out and ended up finding one of my childhood stuffies. I know it was my exact one because of a certain stain. I was going to buy him back today but the owner(?) immediately with no hesitation told me that I could have him back. Today was a very special day for me. A part of my inner child has been healed. Thank you so much for what you did for me today.

Tatyana C. S.

I’ve been coming here for years and the lady who took over for the past few treats everyone like criminals. She talks to you like you’ve already stolen from her when in fact I’ve spent a lot of money here over the years on Christmas decorations and bedding for people who need it. Last time when I came to the counter she got stern telling me not to touch anything else and what did I put in my pocket, it was my own wallet. This time I walked in and she said in a rude voice to leave my bag with her, when in honesty I don’t trust my wallet behind her counter, I decided I’ll just never go back. This is a charity shop not a high end jewelry store, stop treating everyone like a criminal. I like supporting the cause but can’t stand the poor service and manic behaviour.

Maybe you profile and treat only some
Of us with incredibly rude behaviour? Since I’m not the only one who feels this way obviously. Maybe stop treating certain people with such vitriol when they try to spend money at the store? You work there it’s not all your stuff that belongs to you lady.
Protocol is not the problem, it’s your awful attitude and treating some people worse than others. I leave my bag at other stores without an issue because I’m not being barked at, it’s YOU not the protocol.

Spleenshore _.

Very nice little shop. I’ve gone here every once in a while and I always find amazing things here. Everything is very well priced.

The lady at the front desk has always been quite respectful and offers me reusable/drawstring bags to hold my purchase.

Do keep in mind that she will ask you to have your bag behind the counter as it is to prevent shoplifting.

Thank you for a great experience, I’ll be back soon! <3

mariya J.

The lady working in that store is VERY rude with hot temperature.she is not pation,very bossy, and not respectful.
Increasing her voice for nothing.
If you have a hard job or you are tired or anything else,you shouldn't increase your voice and act like a crazy person.I was shocked by her attitude, and I just left.
It's not good for church repetition.she shouldn't work here.
I don't recommend it here to anyone.
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I answer you here.
You not a kids to anyone say to you how you should do you job,it's obvious you think about it how should answer me because is showing on the review.
If some one giving their opinion,don't have meaning, that saying how you should do your job.
I said, " It was nice if any sessions had different jewelry.And you started to scream at me.
I'm still a customer. What the hell do you think you have right to scream at me?
What is wrong with you?
You have a self-control issues,don't put it on someone else.I don't care if you had a bad day or a your job is not your favorite,those are not my problem,act professionally.
It wasn't my first time in that shop,I saw you have the same reaction with someone else the first time I saw you there.
If you are looking at the reviews, it exactly shows your behaviors and your personality.
I don't need to say more.

Cameron L.

I love this little neighborhood thrift shop! It's great, the staff is always friendly and it's just very nifty. Also, being in a basement, it is physically quite cool, and a good place to stop for a quick browse and shop on a hot day. I picked up a murder mystery game here for like, $2.