“Excellent store!! Such wonderful people! Lots of different cool items. I always think of these people instead of dropping things off at Savers. If you have any great condition items, I would probably bring them to these people I like to support the little stores. If you’re looking for something specific chances are they might have it. I can’t say enough about how friendly they are. These new owners are wonderful.!!”
“So, so glad this is an option here in Lynn! Amazing mission and Wednesdays are 20% off your entire purchase! Love it! They have $5 racks as well as clearance at $1 per clothing article. They have gorgeous selection of evening wear and even wedding dresses! The wedding dresses I saw were about $100 each but again, they have discount days. They have some hand selected items that cost a little more at $10-20 depending on brand. They also have furniture, lots of book, and some media selection. Affordable and very friendly staff, already went twice and plan to add into my rotation of places to visit when in the mood to shop.”
10AM - 6PM
332 Main St, Wakefield
Thrift Stores
“I had such a wonderful experience with the owner of the shop. She’s absolutely incredible. I first found her on TikTok and I followed her. She was so friendly and made it very easy to shop. I chose a wonderful bag that I’m very happy and excited to receive I definitely recommend 10 out of 10.”
“My favorite hometown thrift store. I love shopping here, the selection is so fun and the staff are kind and welcoming. Donations are easy to drop off; parking is tight and space inside is limited, but they do a nice job with filling the space they have with great finds. I love how their cause supports our canine friends. They also have a punch card system for savings over time; I’ve found everything is consistently and reasonably priced. Check them out!”
“I needed some bigger clothes for the end of my pregnancy and did not want to spend a ton. This store has by far the best prices after going to many other thrift shops (salvation army, savers, goodwill, etc.). The place was well organized and they had employees going through regularly to hang up items others drop. I had a very nice experience here! I got 6 large, comfy sweaters for under $30 ??”
“Dorchester Art Project has been serving the community for years. This is the best place for local artists! Rent their theater out for cool underground music shows or check out their awesome studio spaces Make sure to go to a gallery show or see a local band play and support local artists!”
“Cute; small place(so it is very manageable and not overwhelming for a shorter trip); it seems like they are choosy with what they accept so what I got was all great quality and fashionable.”
“Great Vintage clothes and you can find just about Anything there at a HUGE Discount!! Not to Mention the Awesome People they have working there also!! Definitely have to go if you haven't been there already!”
“Recently the clothes they have are new and beautiful. Prices are awesomeGlad to see they have better options now. Staff ok not super friendly but doing there job.”
“First time going... Not my last! Definitely like "Grandma' s. Attic " Really nice. Wish I had more time.. Staff was awesome.. reasonable prices.. Look forward to My next visit..”
“Growing Up is a wonderful shop with a great selection of gently used, pre-owned brands for kids. The owner is kind and always helpful. They buy directly from customers and they are very selective, which I love as a customer. When I'm clearing out my kids closets and sell to them, I try to bring brands and styles that are current, in season, and high quality. I often carry a credit so shopping there is extra affordable.”
“Absolutely amazing! Everything is pretty much $1. Came here with a friend when we’d just moved here from the UK, and picked up a brand new wardrobe. Staff are super lovely, tons of different things to buy from shoes to books, bags to tvs. Highly recommend, couldn’t improve what so ever. Open every other saturday 11-1pm and wednesdays 3-6pm, I make sure to go every week you never know what you’ll find! Tons of new stuff everytime, ive had designer brands and fully new labelled items.”
“Gem of a thrift store! Lots of great treasures, incredible prices, and lovely staff. Big selection of clothing as well as home decor/housewares, jewelery, vintage and new things- lots to look through! This sign shows updated hours - short windows of time but so worth it!”
“Now this is what I call a thrift store! It has vintage items and you have to look for some great finds! The prices are affordable and the quantity/quality of clothes is abundant. They have trinkets as well along with a free table of stuff. The staff is also sweet and helpful. Get lost in the options!!!”
“Every time I've been to Goodwill they've been very helpful to me! Cashiers are very friendly very helpful if you need something? And cheerful attitude! This is the kind of thing I would love to see for every business! But the Goodwill where I've gone to in Boston definitely is all that and a bag of chips! ??”
“The salvation army in Central square in Cambridge on Massachusetts avenue health helped a lot of people throughout the long years that they have been there in that location. I have never stayed there overnight but I have occasionally had need of a shower which they were able to accommodate and a meal from time and time and a couple times during my laundry when I didn't have any money to do them,, don't let your pride get in the way of getting some help from a place like salvation army!! You need to call at 6:00 a.m. the same day to reserve a bed if they have any if you need a place to sleep for the night. If you're going to be staying there I recommend trying to get a bed as close as possible to staff as possible, do not have any loose belongings on you when you go there as they might get stolen, if we have something of value keep it under your shirt or coat or sweater and tie it to you securely before you go to sleep..”
“A rather well organized store… The toys/books section is quite huge compared to other locations I had visited. I have to say some jackets are quite expensive like $30 a piece which isn’t really justified - they look like 1950s jackets but were in fact made in the 70s or later…”
“The second best used/ vintage thrift store in JP next to Boomerangs. This thrift store is huge. Clothing, furniture, housewares. Its all good. Some not so good. Dig deep, there is a lot here. Most of the workers do not speak English, but its all part of the charm. I have found some cool shirts here for nearly nothing. It is for a great cause: The Pine Street Inn charity.”
“I love this location! I always walk out with some fun goodies and they have such a great collection of vintage ceramics/plates. The employees are nice considering all the craziness they have to put up with but Richard is my fave guy. Def take a look if you’re ever nearby!”
10AM - 5PM
334 Pleasant St, Belmont
Thrift Stores
“Lots of super interesting things. The clothes do move very slowly but if you’re not going frequently it’s fine. The prices (at least for casual clothing and jewelry) are great.”
“I’ve been to a number of goodwills across the country, and this is BY FAR the best inventory. I got almost my entire wardrobe here, plus my Christmas tree. Also, the clothes turn over almost daily, so if you don’t find what you need, just come back tomorrow.
They don’t have dressing rooms, so I’d advise wearing something you can layer try-on clothes over.
Be sure not to miss the puzzles on the lower level :)”
9AM - 5PM
487 Broadway, Somerville
Thrift Stores
“My sister and i started thrifting there to donate cloths for homeless and refugees. They have great selection of quality warm clothes at a decent price. The best part of it is the staff, manager Leslie is so kind and professional. the 2 other girls that work there (sorry i dont recall their name) are so lovely. I am grateful that the Salvation Army and their staff of helping us help others. Thank you, Leslie and team. You guys are the BEST :)”
“*disclaimer: this is not a photo of myself but the featured outfit is something that deserves to be recognized and respected for the way it is able to withstand even the most toughest of situations.
Ladies and gentlemen they just don't make quality clothing like this anymore. These days you spend $45 on a pair of jeans and the first time you wash them your washing machine is dyed blue on the inside forever and God forbid you don't have a thigh gap, your crotch is ripping after the 3rd time wearing them. But this amazing onesie featured in this photo shows you that when life gives you lemons, you make the best damn lemonade you can because it will pay off. Have you ever seen someone wearing a onesie like this that looks like Picasso came over and painted it on before she left the house? The fact that she made it from wherever point A was all the way to point B (and possibly other places as well) and this amazing piece of fabric has not a single tear in it. Just the fact that it was able to withstand the pressure of holding on for dear life to those lips below the belt alone makes this clothing item deserve a gold medal. Just to add some context to this review, the woman featured wore this out in public while she went on a shoplifting spree for as many ingredients for making meth as possible. So you know she was in those stores moving fast and really putting that thing to the test because even though it looks like it's ready to explode into shreds with the slightest wrong move, it didn't and it looks like it has endured many days, possibly even weeks on that body. It even seems to give some support to those girls up top who definitely haven't seen a bra since the 7th grade. This is why I will always go to thrift stores for my clothing and other products. What one person sees as old rags, another person can get years of use out of, ultimately saving them from spending money that they can use for more important things, like bail money.
Don't think I didn't peep the sandals either. They deserve just as much, if not more recognition as the onesie but I'll save them for another day.”
“The store has a good selection, especially for smaller sizes. However, the inability to try on clothes properly is a downside, you can only try them on over your own clothes, which isn’t ideal. Most items are hung up with hangers, unlike other Goodwill locations. Unfortunately, the cashier was not pleasant.”
9AM - 9PM
1160 Broadway, Saugus
Thrift Stores
“You can find good dishes. I can only be in there for about 30 minutes before my face starts breaking out in hives. That’s when I know it’s time to go very dusty.”
“LOVE this store. Always my go to for affordable clothes and they often take my items when I go to sell! Trinity <3 especially is a lovely person to chat with during the selling process and I can say the same about every employee I’ve ever worked with. Truly a gem of a place, thanks to everyone who makes this store a fun and joyful experience every single time I’m in.”
“Ive been donating here and shopping here on a regular basis for at least 2 years now, quick donations process and easy to shop here! Staff don’t bother you. Have thrifted an entire professional wardrobe here and also a number of great personal pieces that I absolutely cherish. Pricewise, about 8 items will run you $40+. You can decide if this is good for you. I go for the size, it makes this trip worthwhile.”
11AM - 8PM
238 Elm St, Somerville
Thrift Stores
“The best buffalo exchange I’ve been to - great selection, unbeatable prices, and really kind staff. I heard they are getting troll reviews that are hurting their rating - it’s a shame because this was one of my best thrifting hauls in a minute!!”
“Closet Connection is one of my favorite places to shop. The owner is absolutely amazing and has helped me find several incredible gifts for my wife through her personal shopping recommendations. Every single time I come in, I walk out with something she loves, it never fails.
The selection is fantastic, with beautiful, unique pieces you don’t find anywhere else, and everything is in great condition. What really sets this store apart is the personalized service. The owner genuinely takes the time to understand what you’re looking for and makes shopping easy and enjoyable.
I can’t recommend Closet Connection enough if you’re looking for great finds and exceptional customer service.”