Salvation Army

It’s always amusing to see people working somewhere when they work so hard making sure everyone knows they hate working there.
This was my experience for years when this branch of the Salvation Army Store was located on Carling avenue near Merivale. Since the move the staff has changed drastically and, thank goodness, they no longer seem mired in misery.
The new management is polite, helpful, kind and hard working. The store looks fabulous inside (I mean, it is full of used items!). It is clean, and well organized, and doesn’t have things piled all over the floor, which makes it easier to wander around a look at things that you didn’t know you wanted, and suddenly discover you need.
My recent trip was brought about because of a previous trip. It was such a good experience that I wanted to go back. I ended up handing out the coupons I had been collecting for years (if you donate material they will give you a discount coupon of $ 5 off $ 20 purchase or the new one $ 10 off $ 25, I believe, Not sure now cause as soon as the nice lady gave me the coupon I used it.) I had hoarded the coupons cause I was uncomfortable with the staff that was there previously. Snarly and snapping at me has never encouraged me to shop somewhere.
Anyway, found the perfect jacket, and a couple of other things that I didn’t know I needed/​wanted, thanks to a staff member and a very nice fellow shopper. That was also a great day.
Thank you Merivale Salvation Army Store staff!!!

One of the nicer thrift stores that I have seen so far. The great window display always caught my eye from the street.
The store is small and dim, but clean and easy to navigate around. I was not jumping over furniture or moving things out of the way just to get down the aisle.
They do have the more valuable items at the front cash that are part of the auction. I have never been to one so I cannot tell you much about that. But, if you are looking for more information here it is:
I did enjoy the display work in the store. They were very nice, and appealing to the eye.
The shelves were not as full when I visited, but since this store relies on donations, they may be having a slow period.
The cashiers were friendly and were willing to answer questions.
I see myself returning in the future. :)