Trendybucks

Trendybucks is a go-​to neighbourhood place for us. It is NOT your average variety store. It’s both surprising and basic. On the surprising side: you never know what you will find: a mature houseplant, a mini disco ball, an artisan notepad. On the basic side: you know you can find that one household thing you need right now: a coffee press, party supply, printer paper, phone charger, umbrella. It’s friendly, too: the owner is usually in and she appreciates getting to know the customers

You can basically get everything here. It doesn’t look like it from the outside but it’s a deluxe dollar store. You can get birthday cards, thank you cards, house stuff like candles and incense, and lottery tickets. The lady who owns the store is really nice and helpful so don’t be afraid to ask questions if you have something you’re looking for. Located on the corner of Main and King Ed.

I just did all my Halloween shopping in one day. This included ready to wear costumes and there was enough things in the store to get all the supplies for some the DIY stuff for the kids.
It’s a big store and it can get time consuming to find stuff but believe it not it’s there.
Prices are reasonable too, which is good since after Christmas, I think I spend the most on Halloween now. It’s moving up in the special day ladder!
Cheers

It’s not really a dollar store, however, there are things that are a buck and more. Some prices are unfairly gouged on items that you could buy at the dollar store that are charged retail prices. I am smart enough to just skip those (even if the lawn Flamingo looks awesome). It’s a few blocks away from the record store I visit. I came here ’cause my best friend and I were working on a U2 Pop Mart themed party and needed a disco ball. We probably paid a little too much for it given that it was a prop, however, it was the only place that had it (that wasn’t a DJ shop). I like to browse here when I am bored or waiting for my best friend. Some trinkets make me smile. It is good as a prop store.

Will not ever be buying anything from this store ever again. Came in with my three boys, one who wanted to buy a plastic toy gun which I thought would only be $ 2 so he went up to pay at the cash register with a toonie and the cashier actually says to him… «We’re NOT a dollar store». I was shocked!
NOT cool at all. I was in too much shock to think of a response to that but now that I think about it, I should have said «Well, it looks like a dollar store in here!» It certainly is laid out like a dollar store with dollar store quality items but priced more.
NOT stroller friendly either.
Won’t be sad to see this store close down eventually and be replaced with a friendlier, good karma store.

When I have those mornings where I wake up thinking, «Today, I need a disco ball, vintage replica birdcage and some noodle soup…» I look no further then Trendy Bucks. For a lady who quite often needs a laundry list of props, this dollar store hybrid is a one stop shop.
They carry your usual dollar store finds — cheap mugs, cheap socks, cheap craft supplies but also stock an interesting collection of bizarre & unique items. My most recent finds include an ornate mailbox, a charming lantern with a wrought iron humming bird and a giant, refillable confetti bomb… because everyone should own a giant, refillable confetti bomb. Obviously.
They are also a great destination for costume items with the exception of their oddly expensive array of fake mustaches. $ 18 for a handlebar? Really Trendy Bucks? For shame!
Should you be looking for a disco ball — this place IS the stop for you. They carry disco balls in at least 4 different colors and 8 different sizes. Whatever your mirror ball needs, the Buck will provide. And nothing screams one-​stop shop quite like buying toilet paper and a disco ball at the same place.
Quality… eh… but what can you expect? It IS a discount store after all, so be prepared for your loot to fall apart after a few weeks. All in all, a handy little place to have in my hood and I’ll continue to pop in every week to see what new eccentric new treasures await.

If you’re looking for a disco ball, wire replica of the Eiffel Tower, or 99 cent hawaiian capri pants, look no further! Seriously this place is SO RANDOM. You can get everything from candies, to Sterilite containers, to batteries, to party supplies here. If you’ve moved into a new place in the neighbourhood and you realize you need something random (a hammer? a garbage can?), there is a 95% chance that Trendy Bucks will have it. They don’t have lawn gnomes though, which I found to be a surprising omission. A step up (or maybe half a step up) from a typical dollar store, super convenient, and super odd!