2024-2025 Student Resource Handbook

33 WAYS TOSHOPCHEAPOR FREE IN TORONTO Living in major metropolitan regions can become quite expensive. While Toronto continues to see major retailers flock to our city to set up shop, many of these new stores have forgotten about the frugal shopper. Here is a list of ways and places to spend your shopping dollar on the cheap. WAREHOUSE AND SAMPLE SALES Shopping at a warehouse sale, is one of the most convenient ways to score great deals on branded product. Warehouse sales are often primarily held by one major brand, and if you’re a fan of that brand you can often find deals as good as 90% off on a full product line including: Shoes, clothing and accessories. CRAIGSLIST AND KIJIJI If you’re looking for great deals on everything from clothing to a refrigerator, free classified listing are a great option for you. If you’re looking for something highly desirable you can often find it on Craigslist or Kijiji. Deals on designer handbags, and fast fashion collaborations (like H&M X Maison Martin Margiela) are plentiful on websites like this. Plus, there are tons of people giving away stuff for Free on these websites. Just hit your city search and then type in free. You’d be surprised what’s on there! Also, make sure you are buying something from someone in public spaces (Try a Mall or a busy Starbucks, never your home) or bring a friend. If you feel uncomfortable don’t do it. TIP: Sellers know they will probably have to take a hit on their product, so don’t be afraid to do a little negotiating. Asking for a cheaper deal doesn’t hurt anyone. FREECYCLE.ORG For those of you who are reading this article for the word free in the title,here you go. If you’ve never heard of FreeCycle, it’s an online site that connects users to other users who are looking to trade, take in or giveaway something for free. You never know what you might find so it’s always good to keep an eye out. SHOPMYCLOTHES.COM Is a free online marketplace that allows you to post, sell and buy fashion related products. Here you can find pretty much anything you would want. Louis Vuitton bags to Chuck Taylor shoes, Hi fashion, Low Fashion – it’s all here at a great price. 90% of items are used, but with things like bags and coats it doesn’t really matter. EXTOGGERY.COM If you have a kings tastes, but a peasant’s budget then ExToggery is for you. Hosting a wide selection of upscale designer brand names, this is the place you go if you want a YSL jean jacket regularly priced at $899 for $150.00. Located uptown, it’s been a North Toronto secret. www.nobetterdeal.com www.sitejabber.com 245 Augusta Avenue (Kensington Market) Phone:416-977-0056 www.jumboempanadas.ca VAUGHAN MILLS SHOPPING CENTRE 1 Bass Pro Mills Drive Vaughan, ON. L4K 5W4 Tel: 905-879-2110 Web: www.vaughanmills.com www.theshops.ca - www.wycli eproperties.com 1485WhitehorseRoad DownsviewOntario -M3J2Z2 T -416.635.2910 F -416.635.7869 2900SteelesAvenueEast -Suite204 ThornhillOntario -L3T4X1 T -905.881.7422 F -905.881.1224 Perscription Glasses starting at $89 Lenses starting at $49 FREE CLEANINGKIT (value$25) we accept most insurance plans... use it or loose it! 6923 Steeles Ave. W. Etobicoke ON. M9W 6T6 Web: www.glazeopticals.ca Email: [email protected] Call 416-213-0077 G laze O pticals Never compromise on your vision