“The staff are friendly and helpful. Drop off area is clean and organized. The store it self is a mini mall that’s full of surprises. If you enjoy treasure hunting, old records, antiques, repurposing furniture… and giving back to community unconditionally then it is a great place to visit!
Do bring you own bag, no return, no hold , no bathroom.”
“Fairly good stuff but I've purchased things that have said to work and ended up not working. All in all I would say it's good just text electronics before you purchase them!”
“Olivia helped me find the perfect ski jacket when it arrived in the store. I tried on a couple at the time of shopping and she was able to help me decide which one was best.”
“I'm a big thrifter and I try to visit thrift stores and consignment shops when I'm traveling. I stopped by while visiting Boston. I appreciated seeing this sign as I entered.
It's cash only, which isn't always convenient when traveling. I didn't really find much, but I may look again when in the area.”
“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!”
“I am grateful to be able to use the Wellspring food pantry during a time of low income. The people who run it are thoughtful and kind. It is great to get a ride there on Mondays.”
“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!”
“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.”
“I bought several items from Polished Treasures for my new business and have been thrilled with my purchases. I even got one piece custom refinished by them and it looks absolutely beautiful. I will be back!”
“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!”
“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..”
“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 :)”
“Packed with so much stuff, found some great items here, feels cramped but it’s worth it to scour the aisles.Unlike most thrifts, the sale colors are easy to find and plentiful, it’s worth it to shop the sales and you’ll find some gems.Clothes here are NOT organized by size, and quite frankly even style. There’s tops, pants, and pajamas and dresses. You need to give yourself 1-2 hours to really get a good search of the place.Home goods are pretty lacking, this isn’t the place to come shopping for a new apartment.”
“*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.”
“Although Wellspring is relatively small, they are packed with amazing items at amazing prices where most other places would charge more. It's clean, well organized and has every category of items you can think of. The staff was kind and helpful. My wife still regrets not getting that large square, Italy-made, flowered platter by the window. Can you mail it to us? ?? This is one place we will revisit when staying in Hull.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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!!”
“My sister and I took six bags and two boxes of items to drop off. Three bags were "poundage," torn, stained, or well-worn clothing that they take to sell per pound to textile recycling. The process was quick and easy and they provide you with a receipt for tax purposes. I like that the proceeds benefit the Interfaith Social Services' food pantry, mental health counseling center, and homelessness prevention program.”