Crossway Community Thrift - Canmore, Alberta

Amy M.

I came here yesterday, spent about $40 on Christmas decorations. Everything is pretty over priced here so I took my time to find things within my budget.
When I go to pay for my items, the worker Nancy takes a $3 Christmas tree skirt and tells me the price is wrong. I said that’s not fair to change the price once I’m already about to pay for it. She says “somebody changed the sticker price.”

So basically, if they think an item is priced too low they will change their mind last minute on the price AND accuse you of changing the sticker. Greedy.

Reading through some other reviews it seems this is a common practice of theirs. I’ve donated to this store many times but never again!!! Shady business

Oleksandr Y.

Way overpriced. Some items cost an unreasonable amount. For certain products, it would make more sense to purchase new items rather than buy donated ones at prices that are almost the same as new. This was a pretty good store before, but unfortunately not anymore.

Michaël T.

I am a big fan of thrift stores, but not this one. It is not a real thrift store, it should be renamed Crossway Community Theft. The one in Banff, Rundle United Thrift Shop, is way better and is where I normally donate/buy my stuff when I need to.

I go in once in a while to look around, but always leave empty handed because of the prices.

I normally get my books from thrift stores but this one is the worst I have ever seen, books are very expensive and the price doesn't reflect the condition. Books have a standard price unless they decide it is more expensive. For example, a 10 year old book that looks like it was found floating in the sea after 2 year costs 5$, a 5 year old book of the same series in pristine condition is also 5$ and the latest one in the series, which is 2 years old and worth 15$ new in any airports is marked up to 10$.

Stop donating and buying from this place. Either donate to the one in Banff or give it away on marketplace.

Craig C.

I always have a hope that I might be able to find something which is of used but of good quality and cheaper than buying new but this is all but a pipe dream.

The staff have always been polite, so my rating is purely based on the the shops pricing. Beware, finding a bargain isn't realistic but getting ripped off is.

Samofc

Used to be great, pretty average now. Prices are way too high on clothing and anything that isn't basic household goods you can find at the Dollarama, and they take advantage of the fact that they are one of the few places in the Bow Valley where people can find affordable items. Pretty sad tbh. You can still find a good deal or two sometimes, but the majority of stuff they sell they look up online and on eBay and price accordingly. I stop by occasionally but I never expect much. 😂

Yes, they help charities, but I believe you can still do that without taking advantage of Bow Valley residents.

Carolina S.

I make a call to all people in town: STOP DONATING HERE! If you are giving your stuff for free to this store, maybe you want to try Facebook Marketplace or Pass it On first, and see if someone will take it. This store will charge unreasonable prices for the items. This store should be grateful with the customers and not the other way around. Low the prices, or at least stop calling it "thrift store".

tavis T.

In use to love coming here but now I’m starting to hate the store. Overpriced clothing and furniture, the tables they have are scuffed dented.
the owner should look into the store because I think the employees are overpricing items.
80 dollars for a winter coat?

Rachel D.

Everything is very overpriced! Went in to look at their clothing and shoes. I looked at 2 items before giving up and leaving. First item was $28 for a pair of ankle boots. Second item was $48 for a pair of scuffed loafers. Waste of time, just order new online for the same price.