If you have time to search, you will truly find hidden gems. I have gone early in the morning, late at night, and on Tuesdays (25% off for members), and I have found lots of good things. I have spent 20 minutes while waiting for food and up to an hour and a half looking here. The longer you look, the more goodies you will find in the store. I have found vintage depression glass, very good vintage Kate Spade and Coach purses, and very nice vintage dresses; but as I said, you do have to take the time to look for the items, as they will not always just pop out at you. If you go looking for a specific item, you will most likely find it. I love the selection of sweaters in the fall and the men's T-shirts; I have found a lot of cool concert T-shirts. Prices sometimes are hit or miss on what you are looking for but if you go on tuesdays when it is twenty five percent off, that would probably be the best deal that you can get items for. read more

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I went to 2nd Avenue for the first time last week. This is a huge thrift store, with a lot of merchandise. The coat section alone had at least 100 coats in size small. Everything is pretty clearly labeled and I found the pricing to be fair. As always I find it interesting which brands they price higher, while some designer or vintage labels are fairly inexpensive. They could use more mirrors around the store. I found it to be clean and well organized. If out for a thrifting trip you could also hit up the Goodwill on Telegraph which is hit or miss in my opinion. Worth a trip! read more

Looking for a thrift store that has everything you need? Well this is the place, prices here are the Best!! I'm hosting a tea party in August and I found almost all the decorations I need. The store is clean and smells good, the customer service here is great, each employee was able to assist me. Bring the entire family and find everything you need!!!! read more

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Your selection is great, but with no heat in the Alexandria store its very hard to shop there. The store is very cold why can't they fix the heat its been broken for the last 2 weeks. Elaine read more

Totally hit the jackpot when I was here! I am always looking for Pittsburgh items(university and sports teams)and found several items in my size here. I also found a nice Ann Taylor summer dress. 2T girl selection was disappointing. I thought an adidas skort was cute...until I realized the stains. The kid book selection is overwhelming -lots of good stuff. Value was very good and I'll return in the future. This might be my preferred location over Unique Merrifield. read more

I used to be a very regular customer of 2nd Avenue in Laurel, but they've done so many things to turn me off, I'm shopping there far less frequently. Frankly, I'm surprised they're staying in business. FIRST, they've raised their prices gradually to ridiculous levels in some cases, considering that it's all donated so they're not spending any money on wholesale stock.b. Then, a year ago, they closed down the fitting rooms, so one can't try anything on. I'm DONE !!! read more

I am a regular here. Love it. I especially love 50% off days. Staff is nice too. Varied selection.

Updating my review... wish I could still give this place 5 stars but I just can't. I was told recently that the store is under new management. The prices have really skyrocketed. I mean really badly raised. No longer feels like a steal. They still have quality items but I was told by an employee that new management has really changed things. I will say, as I feared, this place is always busy now. Lines when they open. Never enough carts. They must be doing well because they changed to self checkout but they hardly ever have enough open. Wait times are not good. Lines extending through the store. The part that bothers me is they are ALWAYS clearing the shelves of the color of the day tags as someone mentioned before. Half the employees are bringing new stuff out while the other half is clearing the color tag of the day! It's very frustrating since the prices are so high now. Finally- I've come out "burned" too many times recently. Small tears or broken items that never happened before. That may be my fault for not looking over something better but quality wasn't an issue in the past. Hope this store is sold again and brought back to what it once was!!! read more

The store was very nicely organized. The floors were clean, the organization in the items were great. The prices were very fair.

Best thrift megastore! This wide and spacious 'megastore' has almost anything you could need for your family and friends. Racks and racks of cheap stuff.. T shirts, pants, games, hats, belts, shoes they all have yards-long displays of them arranged nice and clean. The megastore itself is the size of half a football field with plenty of open registers. No waits. All fun. Great place! Review: 5 read more

I've been here a few times and today was no different than the other times I've been here; it's messy, cluttered, loud, and super overpriced. The shelves and racks are packed too full to be able to comfortably look through their items. Their home goods section is okay in size, but 75% of the items are chipped, cracked, or broken and should literally be thrown away, but they are somehow priced like they are in an antique store. No one wants broken merchandise. Make it make sense. Parents let their kids run freely here like it is a playground and I'm surprised there wasn't a kidnapping today, as they are completely unattended, leaving toys in the walkways that get kicked and stepped on, and don't get picked up. Sketchy men roam around here, spending a lot of time looking at the small bags of little items, many of which have been ripped open and appear to be missing items. Women don't respect personal space and get way too close for comfort, putting their hands in your face, shoving their cart in front of you, making rude remarks to others, etc. Between the high prices and the overall negative sensory experience, I think today's visit will be my last! good luck y'al! read more

New management is horrible, not only did they shut down fitting rooms, they changed from three discount colors a day to 1 discount color, but you literally can search for hours and not find a SINGLE tag in that color for the day. They used to have two 33% discount colors for the day and one 50%. They now only do one 50% color off a day and you will never find a single item of clothing in the rack in that color that day. They also raised prices like crazy, can't find a single sweater for under 10 now. I go into this store and it's so slow now compared to previous years. It's only busy around holidays, but not even as busy as it used to be. They raised prices in an area where people can't afford to pay for even the previous prices you had let alone the new ones. It's a thrift store, not a Macy's. read more

Compared to the thrift store in Mt Vernon this place has a great selection of items, is very organized and cheap prices.

I have frequented this location for 3+ years for a reason! -nice brands, lots brand new and very organized! -furniture/decor + -lingerie + -jewelry is ok imo (compared to Woodbridge location!) -shoe selection is better than Woodbridge too Recently I noticed this location has fairer pricing on clothes/shoes than Woodbridge. read more

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Cute stuff. Potty it smells bad and pity the greed of manager Steph. Often items have double stickers and she will chose the largest one.

I was scouring thrift stores for months looking for tea sets for a tea party baby shower I hosted. I found 2nd Ave while driving down route 1 on my way to a patient's house. It was calling my name so I made a pit stop after work. This place was humongous, super clean, organize and had very reasonable prices. I love that it didn't smell like someone's old musty basement. I was there close to two hours rummaging through shelves after shelves of cool stuff and didn't sneeze once. I filled my cart in no time, I found so many treasures and the following items; 3 tea pots, vases, platters, teas sets, candle holders, fake greens, candles, sugar bowls, table runners and a very cool wood and metal candelabra for 3 dollars and bone China service for 4... ALL for a whopping 124.00. I don't think I've spend that much at a thrift store ever. I spent a day with my glue gun repurposing most of the preloved items I bought. I love how the candelabra and DIY tiered platter turned out. My only regret is not coming on days they have discounts which is on Mondays and Thursdays I think. I'm definitely coming back now that I've started collecting tea sets. I can't wait for another treasure hunt trip at this awesome store. read more

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Use to love this store but now the prices are way too high you can get things cheaper at Walmart! They get everything for free and have less employees, you have to check yourself out at registers that rarely work! They have dressing rooms but they will not let you use them to try things on! They want you to go home try something on they exchange (not a refund) it if it doesn't work! Ridiculous! I've heard it's new management, please go back to the old way, people are broke and don't have time to exchange! read more

Dressing rooms are closed, how can a person try things on without being indecent? Two mirrors in the whole super store, ridiculous!

You can tell the manager (Erica) of this location just sits and collects her check. wait time at the register was +25mins. Erica just walked back and forth folding the same damn shirt. The family in front of me (Latino) had an item that did not have a price tag. Erica was called to the front by the associate to give a price to them. She first just looked at the brand and charged them $6.99 for a non name brand exercise shirt that probably would've been cheaper. As soon as I came up with my items I realized one of the items did not have the tag. I asked could she price it for me as well. I was denied a price and told they do not sell items without a price tag. ( That was written in BOLD letters in the front of the store; I understand) I was just under the impression maybe if a manager was there they could price it. I genuinely feel she charged them any price because their English is not as great and they can't detest the price if they wanted to. I know for a fact she was discriminating against them. Sad especially for a women of color as well.... read more

This is my favorite place to hang out! I get clothes for me and my kids, toys, games, records- you name it! Very well organized, great selection, with good quality used items! read more

Used to love this store, they no longer have big sales anymore. They used to have 50 off of everything like twice a month. It's been like a year and nothing like it again. I've noticed it's become a fashion trendy store which is fine but I'm guessing that's why no more sales. It should be a store for those in need not for those who wanna show off for social media... not an affordable thrift store anymore read more

I found this gem and the Woodbridge store in 2019 before Covid while visiting from Newport News. Been taking the train and driving for the holiday sales ever since. Absolutely love it. Found excellent new items and designer purses for half off. Better than all the thrift read more

I was a fan of 2A Thrift Store. I no longer am. I shopped there yesterday and was extremely disappointed that ALL check-outs are now SELF Checkout... I am not a fan of SELF checkout most of the time, especially when I do not have a choice. Thankfully there are several thrift stores nearby. Goodbye 2A. read more

A large variety, although many of the prices appear to be inflated. It can appear crowded at times, but as I said, nice variety and number of employees working at once! Nice seasonal selections and small kids area. read more

It's pretty pathetic when the managers and staff of this store don't consider COVID precautions- your masks are supposed to be covering your mouths and nose. You look ridiculous with your nose hanging out. read more

This place is massive. They have so much stuff it's impossible to leave without something. Their game section is awesome. Got both halves of the Harry Potter Scene It games for like $5 each when they go for upwards of $100 new online. Found some great shirts, jackets, and fun boxes in the home good area. I got every few months to check out new arrivals. Give it a shot!! You won't be disappointed read more

Sales person Brigette thought yelling to her co-worker was more important than completing my order. She never told me she was done ringing me up so I continued to stand there. She abruptly turned and said, you done. Then said I don't have to say when I'm done with you nor hand you the bag that was clearly behind the plexiglass partition. I asked and spoke with Brenda the manager and she dismissed me, saying OKAYYY.. I looked forward to good service but the employees are rude and making the experience horrible each time. This is the 3ed time. Shop Goodwill at least they cater to people with disabilities. read more

I love second ave but sometimes they make it hard to do so. Huge variety. Quality is mostly good by there are some things that get through that should not have. Prices used to be really good but lately the prices have been hiked up... so much so it makes it hard for me to buy things. Example: kids used vans slip on shoes. They were noticeably worn and I would probably have to scrub them. They wanted $14.99. Absolutely not, the shoes were in play condition (meaning my kid would wear them only to play in so she doesn't mess up her other shoes). Lately the jackets are incredibly over priced. $35 for a used puffer coat?! Pyrex prices have gone up as well. A bowl that used to be $5 is now $10-$12. Worth going on a sale day, but non sale days makes it hard to shop there. Organization is a huge bonus. This review is more of a 3.75 stars, almost 4. Not a 3. read more

I lost a lot of weight this past year and our WW coach told me about 2nd Avenue. Amazing! Dresses, pants, jeans, nearly new shoes -- I have totally been able to replenish my closet through three size changes. The items and the store are very clean, some with tags. Since I mostly stick with classic clothing, I don't much worry if things are "in style." Every day, two tag colors are on sale for 50% off. On major holiday weekends, they have 50% off sale on all clothing and shoes. read more

This is one of the best thrift stores in the area I have been going here for many years and every time I go I always find amazing items. The only concern that we had is that they don't have many plus size items however they do have lots of namebrand clothing options and I love when they do their half off on holidays and special deals throughout the week. read more

Ok WOW. I've been a hardcore goodwill thrifter for years, but I stumbled upon this place because the Goodwill along Richmond Highway is still closed due to the pandemic. I was in need of some new shoes, and I was pleasantly surprised! This thrift store is HUGE, there's obviously an extensive clothing section, but I was most pleased by the bags and shoes sections. I found a brand new Anne Klein bag and many pairs of affordable sandals that look almost new! There are plenty of fitting rooms that they sanitize and clean out for each person, and the entire store is well organized as well. Overall, this is a great thrift store! read more

Honestly the most organized thrift store I've ever been too! I found and bought cute children's books that look brand new, a white ceramic piggy bank, a vintage spider man magazine cover art frame, and two cute slippers to wear at home. Will most def come back on their discount days. read more

2nd Ave - Thrift Stores Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

One of my favorite thrift stores! They always have a great selection of any item you can think of. The prices are a little high on items, but bargains are there if you really search for them. The staff does a great job in pushing items to the floor. read more

It used to be a great thrift store, the selection was good and the prices were reasonable, unfortunately it has changed. They have fake advertising during the sale days, I've noticed that employees pull out of the sales floor the items that are supposed to be on sale, I've seen that not just one time, but many times. The store is well maintained and very organized. read more

One of the most organized and well maintained thrift stores I have ever visitors in the area. The prices are a bit higher than I would like them but I have found quality items there during my visits. They have 50% off days which help offset that cost but it's worth a trip every time to check it out. I was interested to hear how the store acquires it's clothing and found out it is not from public donations like Goodwill and Salvo. Interesting concept, but it is working for them! read more

For a thrift store - four stars. Imagine the poor relation to Ross or TJ-Maxx, The poor relation get's their rich relatives clothes after it's been worn once or twice. It's an accurate summary of this place. The place is huge, has an impressive variety of items, and is clean and well organized. They have kids, women's, men's, toys, household items, shoes, and valuables (jewelry, purses, etc). The staff does a decent job of organizing displays throughout the store (giving it the TJ-Maxx feel), and pointing you in the right directing if needed. read more

Very clean and organized as far as thrift stores go. You always see many employees on the floor putting items away and organizing. Also, checkout is pretty efficient. Employees seem to always be on the lookout for long lines. If so, they jump on a register. read more

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Great value but if you arrive between 9 am and 10 am, you will see the employees removing clothes with the 50% color from the racks. I asked a manager to explain and she said the store needed to make room for a new color. In response, I suggested that the store pull another color instead of the featured 50% off color of the day to avoid being perceived as a bait and switch store. read more

I'm seconding the other poster who said it was the cleanest thrift store they've ever been to. What a pleasant shopping experience! It's a huge, bright, clean store with tons of things to look at. The prices are pretty good - much better than any Salvation Army I've been to in the area. I'd say probably on par with Goodwill. I ended up spending a little over an hour there today, and picked up some great finds for me and my sister. Dresses, shirts, and even a funky 90s blazer that I loved. I also bought my first-ever pair of shoes from a thrift store here! I have big feet (size 11 women's) and I found SEVERAL pairs of shoes in my size, which doesn't even happen at a TJ Maxx. And the shoes are either new or hardly used, in my opinion. I didn't really check out their housewares that much, but they have a LOT of shelves of it! And their electronics section isn't more than ~15 years old. There was actually a suuuuper nice espresso machine that I eyed for a while. All in all, my new favorite thrift store in the area! I'll definitely be going back in a couple weeks, and they'll hopefully have new stock in for me to browse through. So glad I found this place! read more

Haven't really found any good clothing pieces. It is a very organized thrift store and it is definitely a huge one! They have many workers running the store. The lines can be a bit long. Overall neat thing store. read more