Thrift Stores in Escondido, CA

9 locations found near Escondido

“This review is only for the donation center, as I did not go inside of the store. How cool to have a drive - thru donation center! You pull up and a person comes with a large cart to collect all of your items you want to donate! It was fast and such an easy process! I was in and out in seconds! They also seem to take almost everything. If you don't have a lot of time to spare this drive thru donation center is the way to go!”

3.9 Good123 Reviews

“Always pay it forward.

This store has a great staff. They are friendly and welcoming.

The place is clean and very organized.

Sometimes you'll find a needle in the haystack. Just need to be patient.

The donation area is a bit tight and does get busy.”

3.9 Good98 Reviews

“What a fantastic Goodwill Outlet! When I travel for work I love visiting the outlets in the area, and this one did not disappoint. The best part are the employees. They are so nice and very helpful.

You definitely want to get there early to secure parking, as it gets full quickly.

There is no need to get in line for entrance. About 10 minutes before opening they pass out raffle tickets to everyone. At opening, they draw the tickets and that's the order you are let in.

If you are one of the first in, head left, grab a cart and go into that room by the carts with big boxes and bins. Try to secure a large tall plastic bin or large cardboard box because the first customers to get to those can dig through, while no one else is allowed until they're done. They toss their unwanted items into a shallower/lower bin that anyone can go through, though really only one, max two people can fit to look through.

If you love spending a few hours looking for treasures, you'll absolutely find them here. This is a great store and I can't wait to return.”

3.8 Good123 Reviews

“The people are always nice & ?. You sometimes have to go several times to get the things you need. But when you go always get great awesome things with great $$.”

4.2 Good60 Reviews

“Treasure hunting here is an experience.

It seems most of their customers are resellers and work in teams.

Be patient. You'll find something you'll like here for sure.

Friendly staff and security on site.

I've been inside when they had to stop shoplifters... very interesting and entertaining.

Worth the drive and wait.”

3.6 Good240 Reviews

“This place mostly sells furniture, but they sell a few trinkets, mops, brooms, shirts, backpacks, and suit cases, too. They have great prices compared to everywhere else! The employees or owners are friendly, too. I bought a white chair and pillow for only $95. Normally, that same chair costs $300! How awesome! I also bought a large suitcase for $55, and curtains for $14.”

4.5 Superb39 Reviews

“I love the selection at Plato's Closet Escondido. They have a great variety of both men’s and women’s clothing and it feels like a true used clothing outlet. The racks are constantly refreshed so I always find something new and affordable. Friendly staff and great prices make it my go‑to thrift store. Excited to return for my next shopping trip.”

3.4 Good242 Reviews

“The prices have gotten out of control! These items are donated, correct? With prices so high, no one buys it and then the items just sit there forever because they are not properly priced to move! It’s being ran more like an antique store or a consignment shop? I used to go in at least once a week or so! However , I don’t go but maybe once a month or every other month, because not much has changed when I go in, lots of the same stuff is still there at the same price! Maybe have sales on the things that have been there for awhile? You’ll make some money at least and the stuff will move out making room for the new stuff! The ladies there are nice though!”

3.3 Good47 Reviews

“First of all, take cash. Because its cash only. This place is super fun. You might freak out when you walk through the door, because there is usually a lot of people in long lines. But they are well staffed and move the lines quickly. New stuff is constantly being put out as you shop. They have great discounts according to the daily tag color, which they post on a plasma screen so you can see it. You can find some good deals. I've found lots of great stuff. It's thrift shop Disneyland. Remember THAT when you are driving around in their large parking lot for a spot. Its WORTH it!”

1 Poor85 Reviews