Thrift Stores near Saugus, MA

“I was on a trip to Saugus for a bit and decided to stop by this Savers location. Unlike a Value Village, this Savers actually had restrooms. I appreciate the customer service for letting me know over the phone. The inside was also nice and checkout was quick and simple. Would recommend going here again.”

“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.”

“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.”

“We were visiting from out of town and happened upon this thrift store. To me, this store is everything I love about thrifting. It's small enough to not be overwhelming, they stock a great variety of items, the prices are incredibly cheap which keeps inventory moving, the staff are friendly and an extra bonus that my toddlers could play in the toy section without me feeling like that was discouraged. I can't wait to visit again!”

“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.”

“An eclectic wonderland! Witch City Consignment is such great mix of antiques and kitschy/witchy finds. I love scouring through the aisles and bins for unique finds and great deals! They definitely embrace the Salem energy with creepy decor, which makes it such a fun addition to any trip to town. The staff and service are also super friendly and welcoming- definitely worth a trip!”

“This is an awesome spot to visit on the weekend. Cheap prices, funky items, something for everyone. Cash/venmo only. I think on Saturdays they do a fiber arts circle of some sort, which is really cool. I've found some of my favorite pieces here over the past couple of years.”

“Open since 1978 with only 9 reviews? They deserve more! I can't believe I haven't visited sooner. This is a HUGE church thrift store with super affordable prices. They were having a half-off clothing sale so shirts that were already only $4 were $2! Some t-shirts were 50 cents. I got some blank t-shirts, wool vest, wool Eddie Bauer sweater, some LL Bean button downs, and a couple nice pewter candlesticks for only $40 total. I passed on a couple beautiful things there like a long wool Calvin Klein coat and Coach purse that were a steal. They have lots of housewares and craft items but unfortunately not many books or records. Their hours are limited but it's a must-stop if you're into thrifting. Such a better experience (and better prices) and Goodwill or Salvation Army plus all proceeds benefit the church.”

“I love this place, the staff is great, the clothing is organized by sizing, color.
I will have one complaint: if you’ll open the bathroom for the public some will spend more time and more money in the store.”

“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…”

“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! ??”

“I called them today, because I wanted to find out how I can donate some clothes and etc to them. Very nice woman on the phone explained the process. I showed up with my donations a few hours later. Very nice people at donation drop off as well.”

“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 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!”

“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 :)”

“Is this the best Goodwill in the country? It very well might. Come for the wide selection of clothes and comfortable shopping experience, stay for the rainbow colored organization.”

“In short:

Purely for the thrift selection- probably 3/5.

The staff- more than 5/5 above and beyond. I’m writing this in the parking lot because I’m really that impressed.

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Their staff to me is reason enough to come back. I was greeted quickly even though it was clear they were busy between stocking, phones, customers etc.

Their mission benefits those in need in Salem (sort if it’s no just Salem!). This clearly includes people with sustance use issues and chronic mental heath conditions, and many clients without housing. In the ~hour I was there I saw several people who were getting items for free which would make me feel great about donating here.

An older woman who was working saw me looking at scarves and let me know where others were. I later saw her helping a woman (who was not being very friendly to her) find items in her size. She did this while going back and forth stocking the racks.

MICHAEL at the front desk is pretty amazing. He clearly has experience dealing with people with the aforementioned issues. I was super impressed with both his patience and kindness- but also with his ability to be firm and keep the situation in control with difficult clients. At one point he was ringing my items up, helping a client who was very erratic get her things together, and picking up items a different customer dropped. It is a very unique skill to try to serve both clients that have needs face to face and aren’t necessarily friendly or compliant, while also dealing with the general customer. He also explained how Lifebridge works and what your donations benefit. He is a real asset to the organization.

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There’s definitely some good items and some gems, but personally I think the pricing is a little out of touch on some items. They have the “boutique” where items are sold by tag $, then the general selection is by set price ie $10 for dresses.

There were a lot of boutique items I thought were crazy high for what they were- ie $18 for a pilled sweater, Primark dress for $12, which has to be pretty much what it cost new, $20 for Calvin jeans. I’d probably bring the set prices down a little bit ie $8 for dresses or $3 for bin items ($5 now) to balance it out- but I very much understand they need to make money and have competition from places like Goodwill that are grossly overpriced.

They have very well priced dishes, books, etc. Nice artwork. I scored today as they have a $5 sale on winter coats- got 3. They seem to get a good bit of donations from older people I’d guess- more vintage than a lot of spots I’ve been to lately which is great.”

“I love the store they've got two floors of great stuff I've been in there three times once with two other people and someone and then with me and one other gentleman they have a great selection they take their time to explain the items and they should stay in business as a very long time.”

“I love this thrift store! I’m a big fan of thrifting but so many of the thrift stores I once went to have gotten way to expensive. However, this goodwill still has standardized pricing across each type of item which makes a world of a difference. If you have donations, bring them here! The staff is kind and I’ve gotten some great finds. (Shout out to the woman who listened to my rant about how expensive savers has gotten)”

“I just love this store...
And let me tell ya this place is hoppin on most days ..
I like it because you can come across some really fantastic finds , great prices,
And ...they also have these bins in the back of the store where u can go through them and buy things for even cheaper but it's not in the store it's like down and around the building a little.. ask for the Warehouse with the bins.
Thank you to the staff to...
Definitely check it out...”

“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.”

“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!!”

“I think this is my favorite Savers. All Savers have high prices (4 stars) - some stuff at TJ Maxx/Marshalls brand new is cheaper, but if you're looking for things to up cycle (I sew) or older things (my kids want old clothes) it's great. This is the most well stocked and organized Savers I've ever been to. Staff were really nice!”