The 9 best thrift and secondhand stores in San Antonio - lonestarlive.com

San Antonio, Texas, is know for many things – its rich history, the River Walk, mouth-watering tacos and barbecue, to name a few. What you may not know is the Alamo City also has a vibrant thrift scene.

From discounted designer and luxury brands, warehouses full of deals under $5, vintage furniture or trendy accessories, San Antonio’s thrift and secondhand stores have it all.

Whether you’re looking for unique finds that mainstream stores can’t offer or simply save money, secondhand shopping also helps the environment by keeping countless items out of landfills.

In no particular order, here are some of San Antonio’s best thrift and secondhand stores. And if you’re looking for thrift stores in other parts of the state, check out our handy guide.

All items at Buffalo Outlet are under $8. (Giavanni Alves | LoneStarLive.com)Giavanni Alves

Every item at this trendy store is $8 or less. Buffalo Outlet, which is part of popular thrift chain Buffalo Exchange, features new and recycled clothing, shoes and accessories. Whether you’re looking for vintage styles, everyday staples or designer, they have a little bit of everything. Buffalo Exchange has a buy-sell-trade model, but the outlet location is only for shopping customers.

Address: 145 W. Olmos Drive, San Antonio.

Great for: Finds under $8

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Uptown Cheapskate offers a variety of trendy clothes and funky accessories. (Giavanni Alves | LoneStarLive.com)Giavanni Alves

This trendy store has the vibe of a mainstream retailer with a large stock of various styles of clothing, shoes and some funky jewelry. There’s a mix of casual items with some name brands. Staff are friendly and attentive.

Uptown Cheapskate has a buy-sell-trade model, where you can sell clothes for instant cash or receive store credit at 25% more than cash value. They also have an insider rewards club with exclusive monthly deals for members.

Address: 11255 Huebner Road, Suite 205, San Antonio.

Great for: Trendy clothing and accessory finds; Selling clothes

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Contrary to the name, Junk Depot is not full of junk but instead a maze of unique finds – from handcrafted furniture to electronics, hardware tools, prom dresses and more. (Giavanni Alves | LoneStarLive.com)Giavanni Alves

Venture into Junk Depot, a maze of what looks like the contents of an estate sale. Contrary to the name, there are plenty of unique finds in this store. There’s a stunning variety of items ranging from stacks of CDs to hardware tools, motorcycle helmets, casual clothing, sculptures, leather horse saddles and hand-crafted vintage furniture. You never know what cool things you may stumble upon here.

Address: 2608 S. Presa St., San Antonio.

Great for: Quality unique finds

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Second Looks specializes in men's clothing , offering a range of professional, formal and casual attire. (Giavanni Alves | LoneStarLive.com)Giavanni Alves

This unique store, which specializes in men’s clothing, looks like a Men’s Wearhouse, if there were a Texas edition. In between racks of suits, dress shirts, polos, casual pants, fun Hawaiian shirts and a variety of dress shoes and cowboy boots, western-themed collectibles line the shelves and walls of Second Looks. This consignment store offers a wide range of name brand formal, professional and casual attire.

Address: 1804 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio.

Great for: Men’s formal wear; cowboy boots

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Assistance League of San Antonio Thrift House proceeds support the nonprofit organization's community programs for children and adults. (Giavanni Alves | LoneStarLive.com)Giavanni Alves

This nonprofit, volunteer-based store sells gently used donated items ranging from clothing to toys, sporting equipment, furniture, art, books, small appliances and more. There are several household name brands such as Ninja and La-Z-Boy with items for sale at a fraction of their retail prices.

Sales from Assistance League’s thrift store and eBay store support their various community programs for children and adults.

Address: 2611 West Ave., San Antonio.

Great for: Furniture and name brand home goods; Shopping for a cause

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Thrift @ The Warehouse has an array of clothing, books, furniture, accessories and much more. (Giavanni Alves | LoneStarLive.com)Giavanni Alves

This warehouse, just a few blocks from the San Antonio International Airport, is brimming with an array of vintage and modern items. Behind rows of clothes there are nooks with furniture, DVDs and CDs, books, stuffed animals, hats, vinyl records and more. Thrift @ The Warehouse prides itself on having a constant flow of new merchandise every week and daily sales. Their stock includes donations as well as buy-sell-trade items.

Address: 9809 McCullough Ave., San Antonio.

Great for: ‘90s and 2000s fashion

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Thrift City is a great place for families, with clothing for all age groups, home goods, books and more. (Giavanni Alves | LoneStarLive.com)Giavanni Alves

Thrift City is a no-frills store with a wide range of clothing for all age groups, as well as books and home goods. Item tags are color-coded for different daily sales on top of the unbeatably low prices.

Not only will you save money at Thrift City, you can also earn through the store’s rewards program. Members receive exclusive deals and points for each purchase, which they can later redeem for more Thrift City shopping.

Address: 6804 Huebner Road, San Antonio.

Great for: Frequent sales, discounts and rewards

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Too Good To Be Threw is an upscale consignment shop with brand name furniture and designer fashion at a fraction of their retail prices. (Giavanni Alves | LoneStarLive.com)Giavanni Alves

If you like luxury brands, but only want to pay a fraction of retail value, look no further than Too Good To Be Threw. Upon entering this upscale consignment store with its fully staged seemingly brand new furniture areas and trendy chandeliers, you would not guess that its items are secondhand. The store has an inviting feel with equally friendly staff.

Too Good To Be Threw also features a wide selection of designer men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, jewelry and handbags in mint condition.

Address: 13413 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio.

Great for: Designer/luxury brands; Trendy furniture

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Texas Thrift Store has several locations throughout San Antonio with seemingly endless rows of clothing for all age groups. (Giavanni Alves | LoneStarLive.com)Giavanni Alves

This no-frills store, with several locations around the city, has a large selection of clothing for men, women and children; home goods; shoes and other accessories. Seemingly endless rows of items, many of which are below $10, fill the warehouse. On top of their affordable pricing, Texas Thrift Store has frequent sales and weekly 30% off discounted days for military members (active and retired) and seniors.

Address: Multiple locations

Great for: Families; Senior and military discounts

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