this is how we swap it.

Steps

1. Check-In

A volunteer will welcome you at the entrance and check your name off the registration list. No need to print or show your phone, just give your name.

2. Drop Off
Bring up to 10 items (or 2 grocery bags) of preloved clothing, footwear, jewelry, or accessories. Items must be clean, folded, and in good condition.

3. Swap
Browse the racks and find pieces you love. Note: we don’t organize by size or gender. If it feels good, wear it.

4. Keep
Take home what works for you. 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.

5. Share
Show off your finds! Tag @the.good.swap and sign up for our mailing list to find out when the next swap is!

COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

  • Be kind. Treat everyone with respect and give each other space.

  • Bring 10 items or fewer. No holes, stains, missing parts, or broken pieces. Everything should be clean, folded, and ready to be loved again.

  • Keep it scent-free. Wash clothing before bringing it, using fragrance-free detergent.

  • 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!

RSVP FOR OUR NEXT SWAP

Fine print: *We don’t take responsibility for garments donated and swapped and accept no liability for any claim or loss resulting from any transaction taking place at the event.*

Swap at your own risk: The swap is a high traffic event, and the opportunity for germs and pests to spread is elevated. We ask that swappers always wash their clothing in scent-free soap before a swap and only attend if they are in good health, but please be advised that we cannot guarantee the conditions of items at - or outcomes of - the swap. Take precautions: wear a face mask, use hand sanitizer, and wash your items when you get home!

FAQS

  • Yes, please register through the event’s Eventbrite page before attending. Spaces are limited. At check-in, just give us the name on your booking.

  • Check the individual event listing for ticket prices and available options. Contributions help cover storage, supplies, transport, and meals for our volunteers. Thank you for helping keep the swaps going!

  • Bring up to 10 items of clothing, footwear, jewelry, or accessories. Children’s clothing is welcome too!

    Everything should be clean, wearable, and in good condition, with no stains, holes, missing parts, or broken pieces. Please wash clothing with fragrance-free detergent and fold it before bringing it.

    We don’t accept household items or worn-out apparel. Visit our Resources page for ideas on repairing, repurposing, or recycling those items.

  • Aim to take home about as many items as you brought. There’s no need to match each item exactly, but please be thoughtful and leave plenty for others. It’s about finding things you’ll wear!

  • Every swap is different because the selection comes from the people attending. We welcome all genders, bodies, and ages, but can’t guarantee particular sizes, styles, or types of clothing.

    Bring pieces you’d be happy to find yourself, and invite friends to help broaden the selection.

  • Yes, we encourage it! Changing arrangements vary by venue, so check the event listing for details. Wearing something you can easily try clothes over can help.

    Please return anything you decide not to keep so someone else can find it.

  • No. Please only take items that you or someone you know will wear. Our swaps are about sharing clothing for personal use.

  • Yes! You’re welcome to contribute items without taking anything home. The same item limit and condition guidelines apply.

    If you need to arrange a separate drop-off, email hello@goodswap.ca first. Please wait for confirmation before bringing anything.

  • If they’re still available and you can find them! Once you drop them off, other swappers can take them, and we can’t reserve or retrieve them for you.

  • Items that aren’t swapped or reclaimed may be kept for a future swap or donated. Please only bring items you’re comfortable leaving with us.

  • Accessibility varies by location. Check the individual event listing for entrance, washroom, seating, and other venue details.

    If you have a question or access need that isn’t covered, email hello@goodswap.ca before registering so we can help you plan your visit.

  • A waitlist place isn’t a confirmed ticket. Please wait until you receive confirmation that a space is available before coming.

    If you have a ticket and can no longer attend, please cancel it through Eventbrite so someone else can join.

  • Join our mailing list and check our Eventbrite listings for upcoming dates.

  • Email hello@goodswap.ca. Please check the event listing and these FAQs first, as you may find your answer right away!