Are you ready to have a kick-ass wardrobe or have your house looking fabulous without spending a fortune!?
Or perhaps you are one of those folks who gets the willies from just the simple thought of wearing some hand-me-downs. Well, there’s a thing call a washing machine, not all thrift stores carry worn clothes and not all used items are useless.
There are ton of thrift and vintage shops located throughout the 5 boroughs of New York City for you to splurge on, and believe it or not Queens holds a few of those terrific gems.
So the next time you’re shopping around and are in the lookout for some throwback finds, do yourself a favor and keep this list in mind.
Now grab a friend, free up some time and save big in these 6 awesome thrift shops in Queens.
1. Loveday 31 (33-06 31st Avenue)
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Loveday 31 located in Astoria has a pretty neat rack of vintage and designer wear. So if you are looking to stand out with one-of-a-kind pieces this season, Loveday 31 is your best bet!
It’s a small store, but you are bound to find something cute. Prepare to fill your closet with polka dots, stripes, floral, minimalist and printed designs.
They have unique and worthy apparel from the late sixties, seventies and eighties era. The inventory is constantly always being updated, but you can find belts, handbags, accessories, shoes and so much more!
2. Sunnyside Thrift Shop (45-14 Greenpoint Avenue)
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Once you’ve entered Sunnyside Thrift Shop, you’ve particularly entered into the paradise of all thrift shops in Queens. We’re not kidding, there’s ample room to hunt around and they have a little bit of just about anything.
This thrift store features an assortment of goods and a lot of the times in mint condition. You can find designer labels from Armani, Marc Jacobs, and Ann Taylor.
They also have an impressive collection of books and seasonal novelties. As well as DVDs, CDs, and furniture sets.
3. Stray Vintage (4809 Skillman Avenue)
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Stray Vintage offers a dope trip down memory lane. For the music enthusiasts, you can go back in time with their eclectic selection of quality vinyl records.
Definitely let your eyes wander about as you marvel at the Victorian mirrors and frames hanging from their walls. They are aesthetically pleasing and ideal for any home.
In addition, you can buy or discover vintage cameras, antique furniture, art work, typewriters and musical instruments. If you are searching for a special gift for a loved one, Stray Vintage might be just the perfect place.
,4. Salvation Army Family Store (34-02 Steinway Street)
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The Salvation Army Family Store carries a wide selection of clothing and household equipment.
You can stock up on your favorite seasonal footwear or holiday adornments. And if you are lucky enough you can also end up with high-end quality items for a very low price.
Make sure to explore thoroughly each rack of clothes, sometimes you may even find clothes that could still have tags on them. Also, they offer sales certain days of the week, primarily Wednesdays, so keep a lookout for the color tags.
5. Goodwill Store (47-47 Van Dam Street)
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At the Goodwill Store located in Long Island City you will be able to find fantastic garments. Go ahead and go on a shopping spree because the pieces here are charged by the pound and for cheap!
You can also acquire certain treasures such as books, ornaments and other essentials -- suitable for your time of leisure or household.
One thing is for sure, it takes patience and diligence in order to to snag up some really cool stuff, but in the end you’ll find tons of trendy designer wear or classic items.
6. Unique Boutique (2588 Steinway Street)
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Unique Boutique is a nice little shop located in Astoria and although it is relatively small you will have the opportunity to explore and browse through tons of merchandise.
At Unique Boutique you can end up with some fine attire for a reasonable price. Besides garnering some of the best articles you will be able to find books, homeware objects, jewelry and even video games.
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