Clothing racks at Raba Thrift Store in Chilliwack

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Used Clothing in Chilliwack

Raba Thrift Store sells used clothing in Chilliwack at 46191 Yale Rd — men's, women's, and children's sizes, plus shoes, jackets, and accessories. Racks are worked and restocked daily, and the store is open 10 AM to 7 PM, seven days a week.

46191 Yale Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2P 4X5, Canada

Open 10 AM – 7 PM, 7 days a week

(778) 551-2023

What clothing does Raba Thrift Store carry?

Raba Thrift Store stocks the following in our clothing section. Everything arrives as a donation, so what is on the floor today is not what was on the floor last week.

Men's, women's, and children's clothing in a wide range of sizes
Denim — jeans, jackets, and skirts
Jackets, coats, fleece, and rain shells
Shoes and boots, sold in pairs
Accessories — scarves, belts, hats, and bags
Brand-name and designer pieces when they come through the door
Retro and vintage garments (the older finds also sit in our vintage section)

Clothing racks at Raba Thrift Store in Chilliwack

How do you check clothing before you buy it?

Secondhand stock is sold as-is, so a two-minute inspection is the difference between a good buy and a regret. These are the checks worth doing on clothing before you take it to the counter at Raba Thrift Store.

1Check the armpits and inner thighs first — those wear out long before the rest of a garment does, and they are the two spots most people forget to look at.
2Run a zipper all the way up and down and do every button. A stuck zipper on a $6 jacket is a $20 repair at a tailor.
3Hold thin fabric up to the store lights. Pin-sized holes in cotton tees and thinning at the elbows show up instantly that way.
4Read the fibre content tag, not just the brand. Wool, leather, denim, and heavy cotton are what survive being secondhand; thin polyester blends usually arrive already tired.
5Ignore the size on the label and check the actual measurements against something you own. Sizing has drifted for decades, and older garments run noticeably smaller.
6Smell it. Smoke and mildew are the two odours that do not wash out reliably, and a musty coat will stay musty.
7For shoes, look at the tread wear pattern and press on the midsole. Uneven wear means the shoe has already moulded to somebody else's stride.
8Check that the sleeve and hem cuffs still have stretch. Blown-out ribbing is the fastest tell that a sweater is at the end of its life.

How often does the clothing change?

Every day. Clothing is the fastest-moving thing in the store because it arrives constantly — walk-in drop-offs during our 10 AM to 7 PM hours, plus everything our free pickup truck brings back from Chilliwack, Sardis, Yarrow, Cultus Lake, and Abbotsford. That means the racks you walked past on Tuesday are not the racks that are out on Friday. Regulars treat it like a habit rather than a trip: a quick pass through the sections they care about, often enough that they catch the good pieces on the day those pieces land.

What Chilliwack shoppers actually come in looking for

Fraser Valley weather sets the demand. Rain shells, fleece, and waterproof outerwear move fastest from about October through March, and anyone working outdoors — trades, farms, landscaping — comes in for hard-wearing work pants, flannel, and boots year-round. Families use us for kids' clothing for the obvious reason: children outgrow a size in months, and paying full retail for something with a three-month shelf life stops making sense after the first child. Students at UFV and new arrivals furnishing a first apartment tend to shop clothing and housewares in the same visit.

Selling or donating clothes in Chilliwack

Raba Thrift Store both buys and accepts clothing. If you want cash, we pay by weight and the rate depends on the quality of what you bring, so we can't quote a price before we see the items — walk in during store hours, no appointment needed, and our staff will sort and weigh while you wait. Really good pieces (brand-name, designer, or like-new) can be bought individually instead, negotiated on condition. If you'd rather donate, every donor gets a 30% off coupon. Raba is a for-profit store, so we cannot issue charitable tax receipts — if a receipt is what you need, a registered charity is the better fit.

Drop off in person

46191 Yale Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2P 4X5, Canada. Open 10 AM – 7 PM, 7 days a week — no appointment needed. Park out front, or pull around to the back lot if the front is full. Either entrance works — come in whichever way is easier for you. Our staff will help you unload.

Drop-off details

Or book a free pickup

Can't haul it? We pick up free, 7 days a week, with no minimum — Chilliwack, Sardis, Yarrow, Cultus Lake, Sumas, Matsqui, and Abbotsford.

Book a free pickup

Clothing in Chilliwack — Common Questions

Does Raba Thrift Store sell used clothing in Chilliwack?▼

Yes. Raba Thrift Store carries secondhand men's, women's, and children's clothing at 46191 Yale Rd, Chilliwack, along with shoes, jackets, and accessories. The store is open 10 AM to 7 PM, seven days a week, and the racks are restocked daily.

How often is the clothing restocked?▼

Daily. Clothing arrives from walk-in drop-offs during store hours and from our free pickup route across Chilliwack, Sardis, Yarrow, Cultus Lake, Sumas, Matsqui, and Abbotsford, so the selection changes from one visit to the next.

Does Raba Thrift buy used clothes for cash?▼

Yes. Raba Thrift Store pays cash for clothing by weight, and the rate depends on the quality of what you bring — which is why we can't quote a price before we see the items. Standout pieces such as brand-name, designer, or like-new items can be bought individually instead, priced on condition. Walk in during store hours; no appointment is needed.

Why won't you tell me the price per pound before I come in?▼

Because two bags of the same weight can be worth very different amounts depending on brand, condition, and season. Quoting a flat rate up front would mean underpaying good clothes to cover the bad ones. We'd rather look first and pay what your clothes are actually worth.

Do you have children's and baby clothing?▼

Yes. Raba Thrift Store carries children's clothing across a range of sizes, and it is one of the categories that turns over fastest — kids outgrow sizes in months, so the section is restocked constantly.

Can I donate clothes instead of selling them?▼

Yes, and most people do. Drop off at 46191 Yale Rd any day between 10 AM and 7 PM — no appointment needed — or book a free pickup if you'd rather not haul it. Every donor receives a 30% off coupon. Raba is a for-profit store and cannot issue charitable tax receipts.

Also worth a look on the same trip

Vintage Items

Retro clothing, collectibles & one-of-a-kind finds

Housewares

Dishes, cookware, glassware, decor & linens

Books

Fiction, kids' books, cookbooks, vinyl & DVDs

All shop categories See clothing on our what-we-carry overview →