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Let's Go Thrifting/Vintage Hunting in Portland, Maine!
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items One of my hobbies since childhood is to go thrifting for goodies. Does anything beat the feeling of finding that special something for an amazing price? That pastime has matured into a health appreciation for true vintage clothing. Whenever I need so...
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Thrifting Like it's Hot
Vintage Forever
Thrifting Like it's Hot
Because you know exactly what you want and you want it for a great price.
Everyone knows that the best place to get real deals on thrifted goodies is at the bins. The bins in Gorham (about 10-15 mins outside of Portland) are relatively tame compared with some of the Goodwill bins locations in more populated areas. That sai...
Goodwill Buy the Pound Store & Recycling Center
Goodwill is the gold standard for thrifting, and there are locations in Falmouth (linked/pictured here), Westbrook, and South Portland (and Topsham, Windham….). All just a stones throw from Portland. They all have strengths and weaknesses, but if you...
Goodwill Store & Donation Center
Another OG thrift store is the local Salvation Army. This is my favorite spot for a quick fix because they're a bit more reasonable with their prices than Goodwill. If you need a deeper discount, Wednesday is specials day with half price tag colors/p...
Salvation Army Portland ME
Maybe wading through Grandpa's old work shirts isn't your thing and you just want to see some good stuff. Check out Fashion Gods in Falmouth for a more curated selection of used clothing. The store is dominated by women's fashion (with some men's stu...
The Fashion Gods
This place is such a dark horse winner. Right around the corner from the hub bub of downtown Freeport, this little shop is packed with goodies from vintage LLBean to high end outdoor gear. Another good spot to follow on socials, they regularly host s...
Thrift Shop
Right across the parking lot from The Fashion Gods (and across the street from Goodwill) is this welcoming little spot. The staff here is always friendly and there are a ton of great clothing options. Not quite as high fashion as the shop across the ...
Forget-Me-Nots
Does your fashion sense skew younger? Plato's Closet is the favorite thrifting spot for teens and twentysomethings (and okay, in my forties and usually find something fun, too).
Plato's Closet
Thrifting for littles? This is your spot. In the same shopping center as Fashion Gods and Forget-Me-Nots, you can easily spend an afternoon collecting goodies for the whole family.
Lots For Tots
Though it's a good 45-minute drive from Portland, I'd be remiss not to mention this absolute winner of a thrifting spot. If you're up for a short drive, you won't regret stopping in!
An Angel's Wing Inc.
Yes, there's a Habitat for Humanity Restore in Portland, but the real ones know that the best place to shop for used home goods is the Restore in Kennebunk, about 45 minutes south of Portland. Definitely follow these guys on socials. They post weekly...
Kennebunk Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Vintage Forever
All the best stuff has already been made, just need to find it.
Right across from Longfellow Square in the center of Portland is this wonderful vintage shop with a decidedly 80s/90s vibe. If that's your spirit era, look no further. They even have vintage electronics/media/etc. to wax nostalgic about while you per...
Weekend Vintage
This particular store is a nice mixture of traditional thrift/consignment with a healthy focus on fun vintage pieces. Definitely worth a drop in when you're shopping downtown Portland.
Material Objects
If you only have time for one vintage shop in Portland, this one is my recommendation! Such a fun and funky vibe at Little Ghost. They frequently have fun themes (Valentine's Day, graphic tees, Maine related are some that come quickly to mind).
Little Ghost
If you're in Freeport, you must stop at Mothertree Vintage. This shop showcases a well curated selection of vintage in a variety of styles/eras. Possibly one of my favorite vintage shops in the area, I would try to make a plan to hit both the thrift ...
Mothertree
Flea-for-All is a Portland institution and a favorite if you're looking for vintage furniture. Probably not the spot if you're focused on serious bargain hunting, but if you need a chair to fit perfectly with your mid-century modern living room, this...
Portland Flea-for-All
If you're in the mood for vintage home goods, there's no better shop than Sunday Town in South Portland. The shop owner is wonderful, and the pieces are thoughtfully curated, so you're not wading through nonsense.
Sunday Town | South Portland ME
Curated vintage and antiques in the heart of Biddeford, Maine. Super spot to spend an hour or so while you decide which local foodie spot to check out (I highly recommend Fish & Whistle for lunch/dinner, or Rover Bagel for breakfast.)
Biddeford Vintage Market