Thrifting Hot Spots

Bethany’s Thrift Store

Thrifting is a game for the bargain hunter. One day you’ll score big time and the next day you’ll leave empty handed, but the thrill of the hunt keeps us coming back for more. Local thrift store sales often support humanitarian efforts locally and worldwide. Use this list to see where your dollars go when you thrift at these spots in the city.

Bethany’s Thrift Store | 2820 29th St SE, Grand Rapids A clean store with friendly sta and wonderful finds, including new and used furniture and a large selection of dinnerware sets. Supports: Bethany Christian Services

Rustic Market | 389 68th St SE, Grand Rapids Many treasures to discover with amusing sales like the “9 AM Temperature Sale," where they discount items based on the temperature at 9 AM that day. (50 degrees at 9 AM? It's 50% o day!) Supports: Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Patient Assistance Fund

Salvation Army Family Store - Multiple Locations With multiple locations including a massive two story store on Division, find a huge variety to choose from. Supports: The Salvation Army

New to You | 2929 29th St SE, Grand Rapids Super clean aisles + friendly sta = a well organized, easy to shop store. A fantastic dishware section and curated boutique section with name brand items are highlights. Supports: Grand Rapids Christian Schools

Bibles for Missions Thrift Center | Multiple Locations Well organized stores with quality furniture, a broad assortment of books and much more. Supports: International Christian ministries that supply Bibles in native languages

Nice Twice | 2852 28th St SW, Grandville Well organized, gently used items with weekly sales and a lovely boutique section. Supports: Calvin Christian Schools

St. Vincent De Paul Resale Store | 1314 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids Three stories of second hand finds with a vast furniture section on the top floor. Supports: St. Vincent De Paul

Goodwill - Multiple Locations With locations all over the city and items added throughout the day, Goodwill is always a place to find a bargain. Check out www.shopgoodwill.com to thrift from home. Supports: Goodwill Industries

The One Stop Thrift Market | 3482 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids Gently used items at great prices in a clean and orderly store. Supports: Christian ministries in Africa

New Life Thrift Store | 4339 Division Ave S, Wyoming Find a boutique section of name brand clothing, a wide selection of furniture and a basement with all sorts of treasures. Supports: South Suburban Christian Schools

Bethany’s Thrift Store

Tips for Successful Thrifting

- Shop out of season. Check out the winter coats in the summer and browse sleeveless dresses in the winter.

- Never look for one specific thing. The fun is in browsing! Looking for a specific thing will often leave you empty-handed.

- Buy ahead for children. Kids grow fast. When you find a quality piece, buy a few sizes up and store them.

- Shop all sizes. Shopping many different brands and styles at once means that in one brand you might be a small, and in another a large.

- Know your style. Knowing what shapes, styles and colors work for you will save you tons of time. Same goes for household goods.

- Give back. Remember to donate unused items and gently used clothing to your local thrift store.