Y's Buys

What is it?

Y's Buys is the YWCA's successful second hand store, featuring fashions and accessories for the entire family plus small household items and collectibles.

Y's Buys was created by the YWCA of Peterborough, Victoria and Haliburton Board of Directors in 1973.

Y's Buys is operated by Manager Valerie West, three part time staff, and over forty dedicated volunteers. Our volunteers are essential to our success.

What happens to the clothing or items donated to the YWCA?

Donations of clothing are always needed by the YWCA. Many items go directly to Crossroads Shelters for abused women and children. Some donations go to Y's Buys to be sold to help fund Crossroad's and other YWCA programs.

How does the consignment system work?

Our consignment system is a great way to make extra money!

We invite people to phone Y's Buys to book an appointment to bring in your consignables.Staff will determine prices for your items and welcome your input. Items for consignment should be clean, fairly current and in good condition. You are asked to limit your weekly consignment volume to two garbage bags or two boxes or 25 hung items.  If a consignment article has not been sold in four weeks, the price is reduced by 25%. If it does not sell in the next four weeks, it will automatically be donated (to be sold at a reduced rate), or if the value of the item exeeds $25, it is offered back to the owner who can choose to take it home or donate it to Y's Buys.

To book a consignment appointment with Y's Buys staff, please call (705) 742-8271, Monday to Saturday. Appointments are available Tuesday through Saturday.

Please note: Y's Buys is not wheelchair accessible.