Thrift stores in Hamilton not going out of style
With affordability front of mind, perusing thrift stores is a way to find gently used or preloved items at lower prices. Thrifting can also be a way to buy or donate second-hand items to reduce the perils of fast fashion.
Here are some thrift stores operating in Hamilton:
505 Rymal Rd. E.
Not only can you buy clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories here, Plato's Closet also purchases these items - gently used - from customers in all seasons throughout the year.
The Salvation Army Thrift Store
250 King St. E., 879 Upper James St., 2500 Barton St. E.
The Salvation Army operates three thrift stores in Hamilton, each of which carry a range of preloved items. And the stores offer a senior discount (10 per cent)
Value Village
530 Fennell Ave., 840 Queenston Rd. (Stoney Creek), 120 Portia Dr. (Ancaster)
Value Village sells and accepts donations for clothing, shoes, housewares, small appliances, small furniture, exercise goods, sporting goods, games, toys, electronics, books, media, backpacks, purses and bed and bath items.
Mission Thrift Store
33 King St. E. (Dundas), 601 Upper Gage Ave.
These two locations are part of a Canada-wide chain run by a Christian non-profit. The stores sell clothing and household items. Furniture, books, movies, toys, and many other preloved items are also on sale at their locations.
Drop n' Shop
37 Kilbride Rd.
This location is operated by Community Living Hamilton and its website states money from sales go back to that organization.
Talize
1400 Upper James St.
The Hamilton location offers designer fashions, accessories, leather goods, footwear, housewares, books and toys. Students and seniors get a 10 per cent discount. As an incentive for people to donate, Talize offers a $5 coupon - but check online to see what it will, and will not, accept as donations.
re-Source Thrift Shop
1050 Upper Gage Ave.
With one location in Hamilton, re-Source is a volunteer-run operation raising money in support of Christian education and various other local causes." Its fun finds" include housewares, clothing, sporting equipment, appliances and furniture.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
285 Nash Rd. N.
This location offers both online shopping as well as in-store purchases. Its revenue helps fund Habitat Hamilton's administrative and operational costs.
Want more? Here are a few other thrifting and vintage options in Hamilton:
The Giving Closet Thrift Shop
1162 Barton St. E.
Deja vu Used And New Clothing Accessories
262 King St. W.
St. Vincent de Paul Next To New Store
200 Parkdale Ave. N.
989 Fennell Ave. E.
168 Ottawa St. N.
1550 Upper James St.
Middle Child Vintage
On Instagram at @middlechild_vintage
279 King St. E.
226 James St. N.
New New Vintage
On Instagram at @new_new_vintage
Third Eye Vintage
On Instagram at @thirdeyevintage3
Broke N Grown-Up Vintage
On Instagram at @broke.n.grownupvintage
Daytrip Vintage
223 Ottawa St. N. (third floor)
895 King St. W.
413 Barton St. E.
Out of the Past
308 Ottawa St. N.
197 James St. N., 223 Ottawa St. N. (booths WS1, WS2)
550 Barton St. E.
64 Hatt St. (Dundas)
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