The Good Swap + Ollie Quinn

We are teaming up with Canada's spectacles glasses supplier, Ollie Quinn, for a clothing and accessories swap at their downtown location, 387 Queen Street West!
TGS is supported by the City of Toronto through and the program.

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Have glasses you no longer wear? Bring them to the swap! All unswapped glasses will be donated to the Canadian Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centre (CLERC).

• Bring 10 clothing items or fewer. Please respect our item limit. (Accessories and glasses are unlimited!)
• Check your items. No holes, stains, missing parts, or broken pieces. Everything should be clean, folded, in useable condition, and ready to be loved again.
• Use scent-free soap. Wash items before bringing them
  

• Be kind. Treat everyone with respect and give each other space.
• Don’t hoard. Try things on as you go and return anything you decide not to keep so others can browse it.
• Don’t hover. Keep the drop-off table clear and let volunteers put items out before looking through them.
• Bring things someone else can enjoy. The swap isn’t a place to dispose of worn-out or damaged items.
• Take to wear, not to sell. Choose items you or someone you know will use, and aim to take home about as many as you brought.
• Keep it joyful. Don’t do stuff that makes us write more rules. It’s just clothes!

Read the Agenda & FAQ below for more information!

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Beyond eyewear, we believe in giving back. We host community events in our boutiques, bringing people together to celebrate creativity, connection, and independent spirit. Because supporting local isn’t just a tagline—it’s who we are.

Ollie Quinn on Queen is at the ground level and is accessible to mobility devices, please note the bathroom is only accessibly by a set of stairs.

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Swap at your own risk
The swap is a high-traffic event, which increases the chance of germs or pests spreading. We ask that all swappers wash items in scent-free soap before bringing them, and only attend if they are in good health. Please note that we cannot guarantee the condition of items or the outcomes of any swap. Take precautions: wear a mask if you wish, use hand sanitizer, and wash your items once you get home.

Lost or stolen items
We cannot take responsibility for garments donated or swapped, and accept no liability for any claim or loss resulting from transactions at the event.

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Info: Give your name at the check-in area and get signed in. No printed ticket required. (But registration is!)

Info: Drop your items at the welcome desk. Keep everything folded and help our volunteers sort into tops, bottoms, etc.

Info: We encourage you to keep your haul to about the same number of items you brought. It’s not about quantity, it’s about finding pieces you’ll actually wear.

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