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Where to sell clothes and textiles in Calgary

6 businesses in and around Calgary that buy used clothes from the public — what each takes, and whether you are offered a purchase, a consignment or a loan.

Verified 2026-09-24 from each organization's own website. We are not affiliated with anyone listed here, nobody pays to be included, and we receive nothing if you sell to them.

How to tell what you have got

Before you call anyone, two minutes with the object settles most of it. None of this needs an expert — it needs a flashlight and a look at the back.

  • Teen and young-adult mall brands from the last 12 to 18 monthsIt buys all seasons year-round, takes walk-ins with no appointment, and requires items freshly laundered and free of odours. Sizes are adult only and the ranges are set per store: the London page gives girls 0 to 30 and up to 6X and guys XS to 4X and 28 to 44 inch waist, while the chain's national sell-to-us page gives girls 0 to 6X and guys 28 to 3X. Check your own store's page rather than assuming. No kids or youth sizes anywhere.
  • Premium outerwear and technical kit in near-new conditionBring it in June, not in October. VSP publishes its calendar: "Spring-Summer intake begins in December and Fall-Winter intake begins in June." By the time the weather turns, a shop is already full of parkas and will decline yours whatever the label.
  • Unworn items with the original tags still onKeep them separate and still tagged. Do not launder them or remove the tags to make them look tidy.

Rarely worth anything

Not a rule, and not a reason to bin something without asking. These are the things people most often expect to be worth money and find are not.

  • Mid-market and fast-fashion labels, at a luxury consignor
  • Clothing with stains, balling, repairs or odours
  • Household linens in bulk: towels, sheets, duvet covers, curtains
  • Single socks, single shoes, rags and fabric scraps
  • Underwear and worn-out basics
  • The whole-house pile, taken as a pile
Second-hand textiles are exempt from federal fibre-content labelling if labelled as second-hand Federal (Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1551, s. 9, under the Textile Labelling Act)

Section 9: "A prescribed consumer textile article that is clearly identified by means of a label as a second-hand article is exempt from the application of section 3 of the Act." The regulations do not define "second-hand", and the exemption is conditional on the article carrying that label. Relevant if you are reselling a quantity of clothing as a business rather than giving it away.

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6 places in Calgary that take clothes

Canada Gold Calgary (north-west)

Quote first Bring it to them
BuysGold jewellery, bullion, coins and dental gold, Silver bullion, coins and silverware, Platinum, Diamonds and gemstones, Luxury watches, Historic coins and paper money
The dealA fixed-premises buyer on the main floor of a professional office building, not a pop-up. They evaluate on site and make an offer. The site states "A numismatic expert is typically available Monday through Friday, while a diamond grader is generally available Tuesday through Saturday to evaluate natural (non-coloured) diamonds up to three carats", and recommends calling ahead because schedules change. A "Best Price Guarantee" is referenced but its terms are not set out on the page. No payout percentage is published.
Where1717 10th St. NW #102, Calgary, AB T2M 0P4
The page notes a pending relocation, so call first. If you are selling diamonds or coins, go on a day the relevant specialist is in or you risk being quoted on metal weight alone. No payout percentage is published by this or any other Calgary gold buyer reviewed — ask for the offer broken down into weight, purity and price per gram, and you are free to leave and get a second quote. A toll-free number, 1-888-219-7001, is also listed. Hours listed Mon–Fri 9:30–6, Sat 10–5, Sun 10–5.
Visit their site →(403) 282-8877

Cash Canada (Forest Lawn)

Buys or lends Not stated — ask
BuysGold and jewellery, Diamonds, Electronics
The dealThe branch page lists "Pawn Loans" and "Retail Sales" as separate services and separately advertises "We Pay More To Buy Gold & Diamonds", so both a loan and an outright purchase are available. The only loan detail published is that "pay-by-the-day extensions on pawn loans" are offered. No term length, interest rate, fee or redemption period appears on the page.
Where3233 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2A 0R1
Nothing on the branch page states the loan term, the rate, or what ID you need. "Pay-by-the-day extensions" means the cost of borrowing accrues daily; ask for the redemption amount in dollars on the date you expect to come back. Hours listed Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, weekends and holidays 10am–5pm.
Visit their site →(403) 235-3412

Great Western Pawn

Buys or lends Not stated — ask
BuysGold and diamond jewellery, Luxury watches, Professional-grade power tools, Smartphones and laptops, Gaming consoles, Musical instruments, Sporting goods, Collectibles
The dealThey state they "provide quick and secure collateral loans" and separately that they carry "a constantly changing inventory of pre-owned and unclaimed items", so they both lend and buy. On the loan: the standard term stated is 30 days, and "You can choose to pay the interest and fees at the end of the term to extend your loan for an additional 30 days." No interest rate is disclosed. A collateral loan is credit — if it is not repaid the item stays with the shop. Selling outright is the other, final, transaction.
Where1413 17th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2T 0C6
The clearest site in the city on identification: it states "All customers must be at least 18 years of age" and requires "Valid Canadian Government issued photo identification and one other valid form of identification", naming an Alberta driver's licence, provincial ID card or Canadian passport. It still publishes no interest rate, so ask for the dollar cost to redeem at 30 and 60 days. Hours listed Mon–Fri 10–6, Sat 10–5, closed Sunday.
Visit their site →403-228-1119

Pawnshop Superstore

Buys or lends Not stated — ask
BuysGold and jewellery, Designer watches, Designer handbags, Electronics including smartphones and video game consoles, Musical instruments, Power tools and compressors, Bicycles
The dealTwo different transactions, and you should know which one you are being offered. A PAWN LOAN is secured credit against your item: the site states you have "30 days to repay your loan and reclaim your item", that you "automatically get an additional 7-day grace period", that extensions are available on request, and that there are "no credit checks required". The site describes pawning as a way to "access quick cash using valuable items you already own—without selling them outright". If the loan is not repaid within the term, the item is not returned to you. An OUTRIGHT SALE is separate — they also run a "Cash for Gold" service, and in that transaction the item is gone permanently. No interest rate or fee schedule is published anywhere on the site.
WhereThree shops listed on their own site: #1, 3520 17 Avenue SE (403-248-4547); #125, 6404 Bowness Road NW (587-391-4364); and Quik Cash, 726 16 Avenue NW (403-233-7845 ext 1).
Their pawn-loan page states you need one government-issued photo ID (driver's licence, passport) plus one supporting ID such as a health card, birth certificate, or a credit or debit card in your name. Because no rate or fee is published, the cost of the loan is only knowable at the counter — ask for the dollar figure required to redeem the item and the date it is due, in writing.
Visit their site →403-248-4547

Prestige Pawnbrokers

Buys or lends Not stated — ask
BuysGold and jewellery, Luxury watches (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, Cartier, Hublot named), Cell phones and tablets, Computers and electronics, Power tools, Musical instruments, Collectibles and art
Won't takeItems not in good condition or not well maintained — the site states it buys goods "in good condition and well maintained"
The dealThe site states they "deal with various goods for purchase, sale, and collateral" — so both a pawn loan and an outright purchase are on offer. On the loan side the site says "Don't sell it, just pawn it" and "Our layaway plan gives you a virtually unlimited amount of time to repay your loans." It also states: "If you choose not to repay the money or pick up your item, it will not affect your credit score." That is another way of saying the item itself is the security — no credit consequence, but you lose the item. Interest is described only as a "competitive interest rate"; no rate, fee or term length is published.
Where410 16 Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T2E 3L8
A second number, 403-255-3335, is also listed on their site. No interest rate, fee schedule, term length or ID requirement is published. "Virtually unlimited time to repay" describes the deadline, not the cost — ask what the redemption figure will be in dollars at 30, 60 and 90 days and get it in writing. Hours listed Mon–Fri 9:30am–6:30pm, Sat 10:30am–6:30pm, Sunday by appointment; the hours block also carries a dated closure notice from March 2025, so phone before travelling.
Visit their site →403-264-5009

Wilder's Consignment House

Consignment May collect — ask
BuysDesigner and luxury handbags, wallets and small leather goods, Scarves, belts and jewellery, Dresses, blouses, shirts, jeans, coats, jackets, pants, skirts, Footwear, Named brands including Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Prada and Fendi, among 50+ listed
Won't takeWorkout wear, Business suits, Fast fashion brands including Gap, H&M and Zara, Items from smoking households, Apparel outside sizes 4–14 and footwear outside sizes 6–10, Anything not in perfect condition or not current within the last 3 years
The dealYou are not paid at drop-off — you are paid after the item sells. The splits published on their consign page are "40% on Accessories and Apparel and 50% on handbags and small leather goods when priced below $1000", and "between 60-70%" on items priced over $1,000. The consignment period is stated as "90 days for items priced below $500 and 180 days for items priced above $500". Items are "typically priced 20-70% below retail" depending on age, condition and popularity, and go on sale if unsold after 45 days. Payout is by e-transfer or cheque pickup.
Where7702 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2V 1K2
Complimentary home pickup is offered for 15 or more items. The site states a 15% fee may apply if you pull an item back before the 90-day period ends. Note the arithmetic: the percentage you receive is a share of a price already set below retail and marked down further after 45 days, and the money arrives only when and if the item sells.
Visit their site →403-454-7836
We could not verify this city’s municipal rules for second-hand dealers and pawnbrokers from an official source, so we state none. Check with the City or the province before relying on anything you read about them elsewhere.

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