Seattle Thrift Stores: Five Best Places to Thrift Shop on Seattle's East Side
Seattle thrift stores and consignment shops offer a chance to ease budget strain and be ecologically-conscious, as well as find unexpected treasures. Here's five best bets on the East Side for those who like to thrift shop but who don't want to trek into Seattle.
Children's Hospital Thrift Store
Small but select, this thrift shop features a series of rotating color tags that gets shoppers deeper discounts on older items. Some mid- to upper-scale clothing, and a small but select furniture and china/glassware selection.
Billing itself as an "upscale flea market", this recently established selling ground occupies a section of Totem Lake Mall, providing what seems like acres of stalls that range from antique furniture to new handicrafts, sometimes with a heavy emphasis on unintentional kitsch. Open only on weekends.
The largest and best of the East Side Goodwills, this Goodwill is worth the trouble you'll find if trying to approach it from the east on 24th Street and the often overly crowded parking lot. The large store holds an array of clothing, furniture and appliances as well as a healthy book section.
More upscale than some of the others on the list, Ragamoffyns specializes in women's consignment clothing with a focus on designer apparel, including Gucci, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana. Friendly and fashion-savvy clerks are happy to advise and suggest.
Of the several area Value Villages, this is the best, particularly in the area of books, often featuring brand new best sellers. A rapid turnover in merchandise means weekly new and interesting merchandise. Parking in the shopping center's small lot is sometimes problematic; check the back to find additional lots.
HelloSeattle Tip: Seniors are eligible for additional discounts at both Goodwill and Value Village.
Posted on Apr 1, 2011 by Cat Rambo
