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Thrifting in Tacoma, no gatekeeping!
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items I’ve lived in Tacoma for years and I thrift whatever I can. Especially fabric and craft supplies! I always try to buy secondhand first whenever I need or want something new. Here’s some of the shops I frequent.
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Thrift Stores
Antique Malls & Shops
Re-use/Recycle Stores
Local Markets
Thrift Stores
Your standard thrift stores. Most of these are chain stores with locations all over Tacoma.
Everybody I have brought thrifting to this Goodwill in Tacoma says it’s the most organized and clean Goodwill they have ever seen! Tip: they don’t typically carry a lot of furniture items.
Tacoma Goodwill - 38th Street
This thrift store is a good place to find furniture and all sorts of odds and ends in Tacoma. I love combing through their walls of pre-bagged craft supplies to find a bargain.
Value Village
This is a ‘bins’ Goodwill Outlet where you dig through unorganized bins for treasures and then buy them by the pound. People take their thrifting very seriously at this Tacoma location. Be sure to arrive when they open to get parking. And bring glove...
Tacoma Goodwill Outlet
If you need affordable, gently used furniture in Tacoma this is the place to go thrifting! Tip: they post a lot of stuff on their OfferUp, so you can browse ahead of time.
Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity Stores
Antique Malls & Shops
Stores where you can find hidden treasures!
This antique mall in South Tacoma has ‘stalls’ that it rents out to individuals where they can sell their stuff on consignment. Each stall is unique. Definitely dedicate a half day to go thrifting at this place. Tip: get there early on a weekend, par...
South Tacoma Antique Mall
This mall operates on consignment, so there’s lots of different vendors to check out when you go thrifting. They also buy and sell things like Magic and Pokémon cards! There’s truly a little bit of everything for everybody at this Tacoma antique mall...
Pacific Antiques Mall
Sanford and Sons has been in Tacoma for years. It’s really easy to get lost thrifting in this massive antique store and forget you’re in the city! It’s located on ‘Antique Row’ in Tacoma, so if you have energy when you’re done browsing you can visit ...
Sanford & Son Antiques - Visit Tacoma-Pierce County
Re-use/Recycle Stores
These shops are dedicated to reducing waste by recycling crafting and household items.
Tinkertopia is a longtime favorite of mine in Tacoma. They sell salvaged art supplies, craft kits, antiques, and unique materials to keep them from going to the landfill. Every time I go they have new materials. Tip: this is usually a good place to f...
Tinkertopia , LLC.
Another good option to thrift new and partially used craft supplies so they don’t go to the landfill. Tip: this is actually located IN the Tacoma Library. Make sure you check their hours ahead of time.
Remakery
Local Markets
These aren’t open 24/7 like stores but they always have a cool mixture of items!
This newer Tacoma market has a lot of unique vintage and handmade items. Be sure to check their Instagram for their upcoming schedule!
The Tacoma Flea
Thrifting, food, music? The Tacoma Sunday Market has it all! Check out their Instagram for their schedule and other upcoming events they host.
Tacoma Sunday Market