clothes · Ontario

Where to sell clothes and textiles in Ottawa

9 businesses in and around Ottawa 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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9 places in Ottawa that take clothes

Arley's Pawn Shop

Buys or lends Not stated — ask
Buysgold jewellery, silver, electronics, designer pieces, general items of value
The dealTheir site offers two different transactions. One is an outright purchase: they state they "purchase your items outright" and "Purchase Almost Anything Of Value". The other is a collateral loan, which is secured borrowing rather than a sale: the shop holds the item and their site states you are "not obligated to pay one cent until the end of the loan." No interest rate is published on the site. Under the Pawnbrokers Act the pawnticket must state the rate of interest charged and the sum lent, so the rate is on the ticket even when it is not on the website. They publish per-gram buying prices for 9k through 24k gold and for sterling silver; those move with the metal market, so check the figure on the day. Their site also advertises a 0% interest layaway plan, which is a separate thing again.
Where326 Montreal Rd, Ottawa, ON
An outright sale and a collateral loan are different transactions with different paperwork. Confirm which one you are signing. The site publishes no interest rate; the pawnticket is required to state it.
Visit their site →613-742-7533

BuyTown BuyBack

Buys or lends Not stated — ask
Buysgold, silver, video games, brand-name power tools, musical instruments, electronics, cellphones, tablets, laptops, select watches, collectables
The dealTheir site runs two modes. They "buy many different pre-owned items" outright, and they separately offer "fast & easy collateral loans", which is secured borrowing: the shop holds the item as security and returns it when the loan is repaid on the agreed terms. No interest rate, fee or payout percentage is published on the site. Nearest of the pawn options to Ottawa's west end.
Where2066 Robertson Rd, Nepean, ON K2H 9R6
A "buy-back" or collateral loan is secured credit, not a sale. The site publishes no rate or cost figure.
Visit their site →613-829-9797

CFT Group (scrap metal recycling)

Paid by weight Not stated — ask
Buyscopper wire and tubing, aluminum cans, siding and extrusions, steel beams, rebar and structural steel, stainless steel appliances and fixtures, brass valves, fittings and plumbing, lead batteries and sheet lead, cast iron, zinc, nickel and specialty alloys, end-of-life vehicles, industrial equipment, demolition scrap
The dealYou bring material to the yard and are paid on weight and grade. Their site states you will "receive a competitive payout based on current market prices - same-day payment guaranteed." The payment method (cash versus cheque) is not stated. Prices per pound or tonne are not published and move with commodity markets, so phone for the day's price before loading a truck. For large quantities their site says they "can arrange container drop-off and pickup at your location."
Where6682 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K0A 2P0
Scrap is paid by weight and grade, not by what the item cost new. Appliances containing refrigerant are handled differently from plain steel, so confirm acceptance before hauling one in.
Visit their site →1-800-263-2344

Canada Gold (Ottawa)

Buys outright Bring it to them
Buysgold, silver, platinum and palladium bullion, gold and silver jewellery, luxury watches, diamonds, collectible coins, old Canadian paper money, scrap precious metal
The dealA walk-in precious metals buyer with two Ottawa locations. Their site states no appointment is necessary, though you can call ahead to arrange a consultation. They refer to current market rates but publish no percentage of spot and no fixed payout figure.
WhereTheir site refers to an east and a west Ottawa location with separate numbers: east 613-422-0909, west 613-979-4653, toll-free 1-888-219-7001. Street addresses and hours are not set out on the pages checked, so confirm the address of the branch you intend to visit when you call.
Their site states: "A valid government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's licence, passport, or provincial ID card) is required by law to complete any transaction." Turning up without one means no sale. Payout depends on purity and weight, which is why they test in store.
Visit their site →613-979-4653

Gold Lobby

Buys outright Bring it to them
Buysgold jewellery, sterling silver, platinum, luxury watches
The dealA fixed-premises buyer on Wellington West. Their site states items are tested in store with XRF equipment (a Niton DXL analyzer) without scratching or filing, that "There is no commitment on your part," and that "If you decide to accept our offer, we will pay you immediately with cash or a cheque." They publish live per-karat buying rates on their site with a last-updated date; those move with the metal market, so read the figure on the day you go rather than relying on one quoted anywhere else.
Where1283-A Wellington Street West, Ottawa, ON
Scrap gold is paid on metal weight and purity, not on what the piece cost or on any antique or design value. Testing here is described as free and non-binding, so a second opinion elsewhere costs only time.
Visit their site →613-789-9090

Howard's Pawn Shop

Buys or lends Not stated — ask
Buysgold and jewellery, tools, phones, gaming consoles, televisions, electronics
The dealTheir site describes "Buying, Selling, and Trading of New and Used" goods, and separately offers "30-day CA$H loans on your items", which is a loan secured on the item rather than a sale. They also do gold repair and sizing. Payment methods listed on their site: "Cash, Debit, Credit, E-Transfer, Apple Pay, PayPal". No interest rate, fee schedule or loan-to-value figure is published.
Where1052 St. Laurent Blvd, Unit 1, Ottawa, ON K1K 3B4
The same premises also advertises payday loans, a separate credit product with its own requirements (their site lists 90 days of banking history, recent pay stubs and a pre-authorized debit authorization). Selling an item outright, taking a 30-day loan against it, and taking a payday loan are three distinct transactions. Nothing about walking in to sell goods obliges you to discuss credit.
Visit their site →613-744-0446

Ottawa Antique Market

Quote first May collect — ask
Buysantiques, collectibles, jewellery, silverware, early Canadiana, fine art, art deco, art nouveau, mid-century modern, Victorian and Georgian, folk art, Indigenous art, Persian rugs, vintage posters, records, classic toys and memorabilia, vintage clothing and textiles
The dealTheir site states: "Whether it is one item or an entire estate you can bring your items to the Market or give us a call at 613-730-6000 so we can arrange to view your items at your home." Whether a given item is bought outright or taken on some other basis is not stated on the site, so establish which before anything leaves the house. Useful when you are clearing a whole house and cannot sort it yourself.
Where1179A Bank Street, Ottawa, ON
For a house visit, establish in advance whether the visit is free, and whether you are being made a single offer for the lot or item-by-item prices.
Visit their site →613-730-6000

The Recollective

Consignment Bring it to them
Buysluxury handbags and clothing (Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermes, Gucci, Prada, Dior, Fendi, Givenchy, Burberry, Balenciaga, Saint Laurent, Acne Studios, Isabel Marant), contemporary brands (Aritzia, Zara, H&M, COS, & Other Stories, Arket, Free People, Mango, Madewell, Sezane, Ralph Lauren, Levi's, Everlane, Smythe, All Saints, Anine Bing, Zadig & Voltaire, Gap, Banana Republic), accessories
Won't takeReitmans, SHEIN, Amazon brands, Forever 21, Michael Kors handbags, Nine West, Suzy Shier, items with wear, holes, pilling or stains
The dealOne of the few Ottawa consignors that publishes its split. Their consign page states: "For items SOLD for less than $200, you earn 30% cash or 40% store credit. Sold for $200-$500, you earn 50%. Sold for $500-$700, you earn 60%. Sold for $700+, you earn 70%." Separately they offer a "bag buyout" on contemporary pieces at roughly 20% of resale price, paid in cash at drop-off, which is an outright sale rather than consignment. Items must arrive washed and folded in a bag, with your name and email labelled inside and outside.
Where455 Churchill Avenue North, Ottawa, ON
Their site states it may take up to 60 days after drop-off to receive pricing, and that unsold items are automatically donated to their charity partner 60 days after pricing. If you want unsold items back, those are the dates to diarise.
Visit their site →

Valamode

Buys or lends Not stated — ask
Buysdesigner handbags, accessories, shoes, jewellery, sunglasses, home accessories
The dealAn Ottawa luxury resale business offering, per its own site, consignment, buyouts (outright purchase), a "closet cleanse" service and estate management. No commission, split or payout percentage is published on the site. The showroom is "BY APPOINTMENT ONLY" and contact is by email to info@valamode.com to book.
WhereTheir site describes an Ottawa showroom by appointment only. No street address and no phone number are published on the site; contact is by email to arrange an appointment.
No public premises listed. We could not find a street address or phone on their site.
A buyout and a consignment are different transactions and produce different numbers for the same item. No address is published on their site, so confirm where you are going before travelling with valuables.
Visit their site →
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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