I discovered thrift stores when I was in college, a newlywed, and broke. Thrift stores are fun and save you a bunch of money. Our Reno / Tahoe thrift stores are a motley lot, but that's part of the fun. Poke around and you are guaranteed to find something useful. Another plus; stores run by non-profit organizations do not charge sales tax.
Easter Seals Thrift Store
Photo © Stan White
The Easter Seals store is the one I'm most familiar with. It's big and has a ton of stuff, particularly clothes. I found a virtually unused Carhartt shirt for $5 that would have been at least $50 retail.
1270 E. Plumb Ln., Reno, NV 89502 - (775) 825-7774
Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
1270 E. Plumb Ln., Reno, NV 89502 - (775) 825-7774
Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Assistance League of Reno-Sparks Thrift Shop
Photo © Stan White
From the website: "Racks of clothing in good condition, shelves of household items, furniture, books, children's toys, jewelry, and collectibles are all offered at the Thrift Shop at bargain prices.".
1701 Vassar St., Reno, NV 89502 - (775) 329-6658
Monday: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
1701 Vassar St., Reno, NV 89502 - (775) 329-6658
Monday: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
SPCA Thrift Store
Photo © Stan White
Every day is senior day at the SPCA Thrift Store. If you're over 50, get 20% off except on special sale days. This store supports the SPCA no-kill shelter and other animal programs in the community.
903 E. 4th St., Reno, NV 89512 - (775) 324-7776
903 E. 4th St., Reno, NV 89512 - (775) 324-7776
Thrift Depot: Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission
Photo © Stan White
Multiple locations mean there is probably a Thrift Depot near you. The Gentry Way location is big enough to have a good selection of furniture..
575 E. 4th St., Reno, NV 89512 - (775) 786-4499.
630 Gentry Way, Reno, NV 89502 - (775) 825-4424
640 Greenbrae Dr., Sparks, NV 89431 - (775) 331-5020
1075 North Hills Blvd., Reno, NV 89506 - (775) 677-2266.
North Hills, Monday - Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Other locations, Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
575 E. 4th St., Reno, NV 89512 - (775) 786-4499.
630 Gentry Way, Reno, NV 89502 - (775) 825-4424
640 Greenbrae Dr., Sparks, NV 89431 - (775) 331-5020
1075 North Hills Blvd., Reno, NV 89506 - (775) 677-2266.
North Hills, Monday - Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Other locations, Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Salvation Army Thrift Stores
Photo © Stan White
Lots of goodies and a very friendly staff. They've always been helpful, even suggesting another shop if they didn't have what I was looking for.
341 S. Wells Ave., Reno, NV 89502 - (775) 689-2240
1925 Sutro St. Reno, NV - (775) 688-4588
2300 Valley Road Reno, NV - (775) 688-4559
125 Gentry Way Reno, NV - (775) 4702
180 Winnie Lane Carson City, NV - (775) 885-1898
341 S. Wells Ave., Reno, NV 89502 - (775) 689-2240
1925 Sutro St. Reno, NV - (775) 688-4588
2300 Valley Road Reno, NV - (775) 688-4559
125 Gentry Way Reno, NV - (775) 4702
180 Winnie Lane Carson City, NV - (775) 885-1898
St. Vincent's Thrift Shop
Photo © Stan White
The store is big and roomy. With this much space, they've got an amazing selection of stuff, including lots of furniture. The shop is part of a complex housing Catholic Community Services of Northern Nevada..
500 E. 4th St., Reno, NV 89513 - (775) 322-9824
500 E. 4th St., Reno, NV 89513 - (775) 322-9824
Washoe Arc Thrift Stores
Photo © Stan White
From the website: "Washoe Arc will provide employment, learning, recreation and social opportunities, in addition to advocacy, for persons with disabilities, so that they may realize their dreams, make their own decisions and reach their own potential as contributing members of the community." To donate items, call (775) 333-9272.
790 Sutro Street, Reno, NV 89512
201 Keystone Avenue, Reno, NV 89503
560 Gentry Way, Reno, NV 89502
1575 Wells Ave., Reno, NV 89502
580 E. Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89431
790 Sutro Street, Reno, NV 89512
201 Keystone Avenue, Reno, NV 89503
560 Gentry Way, Reno, NV 89502
1575 Wells Ave., Reno, NV 89502
580 E. Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89431
Savers
Photo © Stan White
Savers is a retail thrift store, but still a thrift store. You'll find things a bit more organized and spiffy, but saving money is still the name of the game. The company supports local charities, so you will too when you shop here..
3800 - 250 Kietzke Ln., Reno, NV 89502 - (775) 284-4350.
Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m..
2350 Oddie Blvd, Sparks, NV 89431 - (775) 359-4244.
Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
3800 - 250 Kietzke Ln., Reno, NV 89502 - (775) 284-4350.
Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m..
2350 Oddie Blvd, Sparks, NV 89431 - (775) 359-4244.
Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Patagonia Outlet Reno
Photo © Stan White
OK, this isn't a real thrift store, but you can save lots of money on cool outdoor clothing. Patagonia supports numerous environmental causes, including acquiring products from environmentally responsible suppliers.
8550 White Fir St., Reno, NV 89523 - (775) 746-6878
Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
8550 White Fir St., Reno, NV 89523 - (775) 746-6878
Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Junkee Clothing Exchange
Junkee is a used, or recycled, clothing and decorating store set up in a recycled building in the funky shopping area along Virginia Street, just south of downtown Reno. Since this is a second hand store, you never know what you'll find. If you have clothing to sell, Junkee's buys stuff Monday through Saturday from 12 noon to 4 p.m.960 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89502 - (775) 322-5865
Monday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
