Better this time.. get in early definitely…read more The line is long early too Couple hours wait for sure

My partner and I popped into Village Merchants on a whim -- and honestly, it turned out to be a…read moregreat little adventure. From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by how much stuff there was to look at. It's a big, sprawling thrift/consignment shop full of clothes, home stuff, accessories, shoes, random knick-knacks -- all sort of jumbled together in a way that makes browsing feel like treasure-hunting. We found ourselves drifting between aisles, poking through racks and shelves, and laughing at the weird, random stuff -- exactly the kind of spontaneous outing you want when you're with a partner and feeling casual. One review on Yelp summed it up perfectly: "This place has so much cool stuff, I had to really stop myself from buying everything lol." That's exactly how it felt -- part treasure-hunt, part nostalgia-trip, part bargain-hunting spree. What I loved about Village Merchants: * Variety: Clothes, jewelry, home goods, even old/outdoor items -- you never know what you'll find. * Budget-friendly: There were a lot of items at reasonable prices (or even "steals"), which made it fun to browse without worrying about overspending. * Good for pairs: Because there's so much to see and hunt through, it's a fun, low-pressure activity to do together. No rush, no expectations -- just exploring and chatting. Downsides / what to know: * It's easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of stuff. Half the fun is digging; half the challenge is picking what you actually want. * Not everything is "dupe-worthy": some items are random, mismatched, or just "meh." You need patience to sift through. My Verdict: Village Merchants is a surprisingly fun little escape for a budget-conscious couple who doesn't need fancy restaurants or parties -- just something chill, slightly quirky, and with a chance you'll score something cool. I'd totally go back again.

Lots of cool lamps and furniture. I particularly liked the…read moreguy at the counter he was friendly and was not pushy about making me buy anything. The photos I took don't show the different colors of the lights very well

I am so excited to learn about this place. It's got some really fun pieces (art, seating, case…read moregoods, portable lamps, hard-wired lighting, kitchenware, and a few odds + ends), a few lower priced items that you can take home to give a little love, mid-range affordable delights, and higher end gorgeous finds to make your heart sing. What I'm most excited about is that they make custom furniture and lamps. This yellow beauty is a vase made by Katie, a friendly artist and Lounge Lizard associate.

Neat place to spend some time. Oddities, antiques, vintage…read morewear, records, furniture, & taxidermy. I enjoyed browsing the large eclectic selection of goods. Something for everyone & a great place to find a unique gift. The person working was friendly, the store has street parking. I'll definitely be back!

I wish we would have found this place a couple years ago, really fun and delightful thrift/second…read morehand store with so many cool relics from our youth. That lady who we think owns the place was real fun to get to know and we all share the same common memories of Portland in the 90s. As with any shop like this i would think the selection of stuff is subjective and changes often. Today we were impressed by good amount of records, fun cassettes and some great old clothing with some advertising places long gone like the city nightclub. Looking forward to future visits here to waste a few hours.

Offensive signage on the windows. Not sure what their mission has to do with it. I find it…read moreobjectionable and false.

Find the best things for incredible prices! In a world where thrifting has gotten so popular that…read moreprices have raised, I can still find so many good deals on items. Plus even when it's fairly busy you can still get in and out pretty quick!

I celebrated my birthday this year by taking the day off from work and visiting several local…read morebusinesses that I've wanted to check out for a long time. I love thrifting and estate sale shopping, so Community Warehouse was an excellent choice for me on this special day. I love Community Warehouse's mission! It's a nonprofit furniture bank that collects home goods and redistributes them to those in need. The warehouse space in the back accepts furniture donations, and houses a large collection of pieces for their program. There is also a retail space in the front of the building where visitors can peruse estate sale home goods like furniture and decor. There is a wide variety of products to choose from, and everything I saw was in excellent condition. The store is pleasantly curated, and prices are fair and well-marked. I purchased a nightstand, and found many other items that may draw me back to the store sooner than later. I'm pleased to add Community Warehouse to my regular rotation of home goods stores I frequent.

It's ok. Definitely not a "thrift store". They get some really good things, but holy cow, their…read moreonline prices are astronomical. Prices in the store tend to be slightly more reasonable, but they are creeping up as well. I understand that they use the funds for community services, which I love, but unfortunately, my friends and I can no longer afford to spend money there. Sadly, I think my days of shopping here are over. Bums me out because I loved being able to find good, affordable items while contributing to a great cause. Now it's just no longer affordable. The volunteers I've encountered are really lovely people, and they do good things for the community. I will definitely miss it.

My friend and I were heading out of town after a four-day vacation in Portland but wanted to check…read moreout Rerun a 10,000 sq ft consignment store~ we were so glad we did! We spent over two hours shopping and found many fabulous bargains in great condition. The variety of goods is exciting with the entire downstairs devoted to clothing, shoes, purses and hats. Definitely a not-to-be-missed shopping experience when in Portland!

I have been shopping with rerun for many years starting at their old location on Fremont. I'm glad…read morethey are in our neighborhood now and I can walk there regularly. Staff are very friendly and I believe the prices are affordable. They have incredible selection and the inventory is frequently changing! I'm also a long-term consigner with them and very happy with the arrangement. Parking can be tight so plan accordingly.

I visited the Goodwill bins with the intention of finding some cute house decor and clothing…read more Initially, I was a little overwhelmed by the sheer amount of STUFF! This place was packed with bins, and the workers added new bins every so often. I went around 10am, but the store was already fairly busy, and people definitely crowded the new bins as they came out. If you're visiting the bins for the first time, I would recommend going in with a plan. What type of items do you want? Will you stick with your friends or branch out? Are you going to race to the new bins, or wait for the rush of people to die down and then pick through? I have heard some gross stories about people finding used underwear or other sketchy items in the bins, but I did not experience this. Most of the items were super clean. Some were a little broken (for example, a broken appliance), but nothing absolute trash-worthy was in there. Rating 3 stars because most of the clothing was for children or grandmas, and I wished there had been more cute adult clothing.

Wow... this is the Goodwill of Goodwills: a Goodwill Outlet Store. I'm in awe…read more Sold by the pound, you dig through bins of unsorted junk discarded by strangers. I found a funeral program (RIP Jim) next to a gorgeous high end basket with leather straps next to a broken toy. One step up from dumpster diving, you can find some gems next to literal trash, but at least there are no raccoons. My super cute Pac-Man lamp was $1.62.

The staff are so polite and pleasant! We walked in and were immediately greeted and offered…read moreassistance. Stopped by on a whim to check out some knickknacks. They had a ton of cool goods to look through from books, toys, clothes, etc. the prices were also priced fair.

Visit often! Love to support small business. As others have mentioned, Carla is the best! Top notch…read morecustomer service. I wish she had more room to spread out all the great priced items!

Steve and I just stumbled across the building for this vintage mall that is located right in…read moredowntown Tigard while waking to a brewery. This place is really cool as yes... it is highly vintage oriented merchandise but we noticed more artsy and crafty items that were for sale too that were amazingly cool. So that added a further unique spin to this place. Also there was a plant vendor too that sold lots of different kind of little cactuses in various colored shades which further enhanced this place. I saw things of a vintage nature I liked... which were mainly old action figures... that was a lot of fun to browse through checking out all of those!

This Mall has it all. From furniture to paintings, glassware, novelties, tools, lamps, clothes,…read morerecords and more. My wife and I were traveling in Portland and South Washington state and always go antique shopping where ever we happen to be visiting. Curiosities Vintage Mall was very welcoming and had great deals on everything in the store. The staff was quick to answer our questions and help us with looking for similar items. There are lots of pictures of this shop here on Yelp and you can get an idea of what is available for you to find. Curiosities Vintage Mall is an excellent place to spend time looking for just the right gift.

Great little clothing recycler with vintage finds for men and women helping to reduce waste and…read moreimprove your style! I traveled from Seattle forgetting to pack a belt. Found an amazing horse hair belt for $12 and Van Heusen shirt about the same that actually fits my 6'5" frame perfectly! This is a non-profit and can always use you donations and business.

Shopping here I felt good about finding a new home for the amazing pieces but felt even better…read moreknowing I was contributing to a reputable non-profit with an amazing mission. The owner Tara is so personable and passionate and it shows throughout The Shopp. I was just visiting Portland but will absolutely make this a necessary stop anytime I'm in the area!