In the Boston area, you will find many thrift stores, and they are getting more popular. Few people can resist the thrill of finding that special treasure among the many ordinary items. The hope to find that dusty old Picasso forgotten in a remote corner just never fades.
Thrift stores offer a wide variety of goods, including clothing, furniture, electronics, books, home decor, and more. Amazingly, thrift stores are a popular destination for those who enjoy fashion and style. Many items in thrift stores had previous lives in the closets of high-ffashion ladies.
Many of the items are donated, so the prices can be very low. Even better, many thrift stores are operated by nonprofit organizations, and the revenue generated from sales often goes towards charitable causes or supporting local communities. Thrift stores have become almost a lifestyle, and giving a second life to pre-owned items appeals to many. So there it is—finally, a guilt-free way of shopping has been invented.
So I wish you good hunting and don’t be surprised if you bump into my wife on the way and possibly me trying to find her impatiently.
Best Thrift Stores in Boston
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Other Great Thrift Stores in Boston
| Christ Church Thrift Shops The thrift shop is entirely run and staffed by volunteers. It offers inexpensive clothing and household items to students and anyone who is looking for a bargain. Cambridge 17 Farwell Pl, Cambridge, MA 02138 617 - 492-3335 |
Consignment Stores in Boston
| Aigo Consignment store for men and women specializing in brand-name apparel. Newbury Street 119 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116 617-942-2672 |
| Belmont Consignment Furniture consignment store with well-curated selection of furniture and decorative items. 432 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478 617 - 484-1895 |
| Buffalo Exchange Well established affordable consignment store in Brookline with large following. Offers customers 25% in cash or 50% in trade on-the-spot for current trends, designer, everyday styles, vintage and one-of-a-kind fashion finds. Coolidge Corner Brookline 312 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446 -617-779-7901 |
| Castanet Upscale women's consignment store with High Fashion designer merchandise Newbury Street 175 Newbury Street, 2nd Floor Boston, MA 02116 617-536-1919 |
| Covet Women's consignment clothing boutique with luxury brands. Charles Street 109 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114 617-530-1111 |
| Diversity Consignment Community and Arts oriented consignment store featuring men's, women's and unisex clothing and local artisan pieces. Jamaica Plain 713 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-942-2672 |
| Growing Up Consignment Store for Children's Clothing and Toys. Belmont 443 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478 617 - 489-1321 |
| My Sisters Closet Consignment store for luxury sustainable consignment. Stocks over 3000 top notch clothing, handbags and accessories. 233 Main St, Charlestown, MA 02129 617 - 398-6152 |
| On Again Consignment Consignment Shop specializing in upscale clothing. Charlestown 233 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129 617-942-2672 |
| Revolve Consignment Revolve is the largest, independent, locally-owned consignment network in New England. Newbury Street 262 Newbury Street 617-262-0720 |
| Vintage Taste Luxury consignment boutique for men and women Charles Street 100 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114 617-367-9191 |
