“I walk by Tags quite often and noticed they have very stylish clothes. I went by to donate some clothes today and met Lynn, the founder. The place is very well organized, clean, and nicely decorated. The shop feel very cozy. I like that Lynn took the time to go through each item I donated to ensure the clothes were in good condition. It is nice to know that my gently used clothes are going benefit the younger generation. Tags is truly a very stylish thrift store where you can find treasures.”
10:30AM - 4PM
1031 Cotton St, Oakland
Thrift Stores
“Here to share another wonderful experience! I truly enjoy artsy activities and Mannequin Madness offers these amazing headdresses workshops. Whether you are getting festive for a holiday or themed party or carnival. Judi will help you build the best head accessory. It’s fun, easy, and a great bonding activity with friends. Can’t wait to participate in a workshop soon ??”
“Perfume! The real deal! Like omg the skin care products up in here!!! ? Ladies and gents run fast! Im talkin gems. I won't share too much cause listennnnn!!! This is now my best kept secret. Sadly I had my kids with me so j couldn't linger but 45 minutes! Lol but I can say we ALL got something and absolutely loved our visit. They put up with our loud family lol I spent like 250 in here and was worth EVERY PENNY!!”
“Recently discovered this place and they helped my husband clean up his hair right before a short trip! Clean place with awesome workers! Totally would recommend this to anyone five stars!”
“Many hidden gems here. Get there early, so much to see and all proceeds support the Oakland museum of California. You do need to really take your time though. So plan for a half a day at least. No junk, great finds.”
“Very personable and friendly staff, a lot of great valued finds- clothing, household items, baby clothes, food items. Thank you for providing this service. ❤️❤️❤️❤️”
“If you are over 50, or a "real senior", the Mastick Senior Center is a great place for a variety of activities. I, personally, love Line Dancing, Zumba and Yoga. Come and make friends while staying healthy.”
“What a wonderful store with a powerful mission! They’ve got a $5 rack of clothing outside and all sorts of lovely things inside like furniture, clothes, jewelry, etc… they’re donation based so your purchase is for a very good cause. And the workers in there are great!”
“A magical thing happened...
I ran here as fast as I could Saturday night before they closed at 6pm. I found it on Google maps and saw from the pictures that they had a much better jewelry selection than most other second hand stores, and I had been looking for a necklace with big black beads for my kpop demon hunters bird costume for weeks. I didn't make it. I was standing outside the closed door at 6:04ish and saw through the glass two necklaces with giant beads. Yay! I thought I'd come back on Sunday but they didn't open again until Thursday, so I mime-begged the owner to open the door (soooo bad, I know, but the necklace was perfect, I had looked in local shops and stores for the last month, and I wasn't gonna be able to make it back on Thursday). She did a VERY kind thing by opening the door and letting me come in and buy the necklace! The price was really reasonable. I was so elated! I still am just thinking about it. It meant a lot to me that she opened the door when she absolutely did not need to. Will try to remember to post a picture of the costume with the necklace here later.”
“(Translated by Google) Very nice place with a good base to help children and adolescents.(Original)Muy bonito lugar a parte buena basa para ayudar a los niños y adolescentes.”
“I love this shop. Great clothes for great prices. The pieces I have gotten from there are high quality, clean, and stylish. Their homewares section is also decent. I try to stop by when I am on Piedmont Ave.”
9AM - 7PM
601 Webster St, Oakland
Thrift Stores
“Been here 2 times now and it was pretty tidy, better than a lot of retail stores nowadays only issue is some things were packed so tight it was hard to flip through items. The cashier who was working this past Friday and Monday with the cute braids and absolutely sparkling personality needs a raise, she absolutely lights up the checkout counter if not the whole store with her energy! I hope she stays blessed too!”
“This is a very cool place for the community. There is a plethora of random freebies outside, and inside is a curated shop of hidden vintage treasures and beautiful plants for sale. I love the concept of both inside and out! Outside you have to dig and that is so fun, and I especially like finding bits and bobs for my many art projects. Inside I have found beautiful plants and some really nice decor at a reasonable price. I always enjoy chatting with the owner and she will give you good tips on how to care for your plant.”
“It's a store full of used items, but the kind staff and reasonable prices make it a gem.
I occasionally find a treasure and it makes the hunting fun.”
“My favorite thrift store in the east bay. The selection is truly unbeatable and the volunteer staff are kind and dedicated. However, the new(ish) layout is totally inferior to the way it used to be. I’ve given it some time and an open mind, but I really just hate the way things are laid out now! I loved when the clothing racks and regular/vintage home goods were all on the left hand side and the fancier ceramics and home items were on the right. It’s hard to say why, but the flow of the new space is just really unpleasant. I’ve been back fewer times since the remodel because of the layout, it’s just no longer as relaxing of a shopping experience and is now much more crammed and stressful. I miss the old Bambino. While I’ll remain a loyal customer, I can’t say I’ll be seeking out trips to the shop as regularly. Hopefully they come to their senses and bring back the old layout. ?❤️”
“Came here on a crazy 50 percent off everything day and am so grateful for Carlos . He really went above and beyond to help me sort out all my items. Give this man a raise !!”
“Such amazing and kind people! Nice clothing and beautiful place. I left a shirt in the changing room while visiting from Philadelphia, I only realised once I was at the airport and they said they would send it back if I gave my address, 5 months later my shirt has returned home!”
“Donating my clothes is easy, and I always find something to take home with me. Compared to your more typical chain thrift store, I appreciate how well layed-out the store is. Items are organized by size and color, racks aren't overpacked, and backround music is quiet. It makes for a much more pleasant experience. I also enjoy that they always have tag sales on their items that have been around a bit longer, as it ensures you can always find a good deal!”
“Love having this in the neighborhood. I appreciate the extended hours. The staff is always so friendly! We’ve bought many items for Halloween costumes, sun hats for my kids and other items as needed over the years. One star knocked off as some days it’s not very clean/tidy. Generally they do a great job moving high volumes of donations around the store.”
“Dress Best For Less is my favorite place to thrift in the East Bay. Great prices and a really varied selection of designer along with great everyday pieces . A plus is that it is a non Profit benefiting kids in the community. Thank you Dress Best For Less”
“This was a great shop for thrifting! The clothing selection is small, but it’s all well gone through because the clothing is quality for a really great price. Shirts were $3 and jackets were $5. There are also furniture pieces, pretty large and brand new! The cashier was really kind too!”
“I love this shop!! Its a great way to start your charity shopping morning. There are great unique finds from artwork to shoes to jewelry. The pricing is a little high but I guess their rent must be too here. The staff is always warm and inviting. They host different events for vintage jewelry or shoes and handbags once in a while so be sure to get on their messaging list.”
“No return call; couldn't speak with anyone Despite that they've always been an incredible organization. I'll definitely deliver my precious goods to them myself, sometime in the near future”
9AM - 5PM
9235 San Leandro St, Oakland
Thrift Stores
“We came in last week just to look for furniture ideas for our new home,we ended up finding really good furniture.The place is big and has a lot of options to look forward too has a variety of options they have a lot of good quality items.Employees were very helpful and made the purchasing very clear and easy.We were helped out by Daniel, he was very helpful made everything quick and fast definitely coming back.”
“This 4 star rating probably isn't fair...the store itself is really big and has a large quantity of items to choose from. However the end result of my visit is that the electronic item I purchased did NOT WORK AT ALL. $21.00 down the drain. And no refunds of course. I really can't blame Eco-Thrift. I blame myself. The store has many self check-out stations and might be one of the better thrift left.”
“My favorite East Bay Goodwill store. They seem to get good stuff more frequently than other stores.
Update: All the Goodwill stores have changed as the market has changed. It's getting harder and harder to find good non-clothing stuff.”
“Sweet workers, the prices r really good and they have a changing room to try on clothes. Plus the stuff they have are usually pretty good, always left with more than I intended to buy ??”