Good Things Consignments on Oak Bay Avenue has been putting antique goods in the spotlight for 27 years.

Born from its predecessor, the Old Vogue Shop, Good Things strives to offer beautiful, high-quality items at reasonable prices while setting itself apart from second-hand stores and auction houses. Over time, the business expanded threefold at 1841 Oak Bay Ave., taking space both right and left with the departure of Edward Jones and Barking Lot Grooming.

Owner Junice Da Costa Reis and her team of family and friends work quickly and efficiently to accommodate the dozens of visitors constantly flowing through the shop, some of whom come from as far as Sooke, Courtenay, Campbell River, Vancouver and the U.S.

Everything from kitchenware to books, toys, fine china, furniture and art can be found at Good Things and, according to Da Costa Reis, new customers are often drawn to the business.

She estimated they stock between 300 and 500 new items per day, aiming to be about 60 per cent contemporary in their product selection. If an item doesnB次元官网网址檛 sell, itB次元官网网址檚 marked down and grouped in a small section called the last dance corner and if that doesnB次元官网网址檛 get it out the door, the consignor then has the choice to donate the item to charity at the end of its allotted shelf time.

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According to Da Costa ReisB次元官网网址� son, Gita Da Costa Reis, their philosophy is to B次元官网网址渇ind new homes for things to give them a new life and create new connections in the community,B次元官网网址� as well as connections with different eras.

B次元官网网址淚tB次元官网网址檚 like a museum,B次元官网网址� he remarked.

Good Things operates on a 50/50 basis, where half an itemB次元官网网址檚 price goes to the consignor and half goes to the store. Prices are determined based on the research and past experience of staff but the business maintains a high level of respect and appreciation for its consignors.

All jewelry accepted by Good Things goes through high-end appraisals, as do many other items. The business only accepts items that meet its standards, as each product must be antique, rigorously cleaned and inoffensive.

B次元官网网址淓ven if itB次元官网网址檚 just a tea cosy or a little jar, we like to maintain high quality,B次元官网网址� said staff member Terry Battersby.

Initially a customer before coming to work at Good Things 11 years ago, Battersby deemed it the most interesting place she has ever worked and loves seeing customers discovering the true value of their items.

B次元官网网址淲e get to be part of that joy and excitement,B次元官网网址� said Gita, calling this recycling at its finest.

Battersby recalled one customer bringing in a handful of what they thought was cheap jewelry, breaking down in tears after learning that one particular piece was worth more than $1,000. Another customer had once mistaken an item they brought in made of fine art glass for plastic.

B次元官网网址淲e have so many people who keep coming back here because they love it,B次元官网网址� Battersby said, adding shamelessly that she does all her Christmas and birthday shopping at Good Things.

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