They have a huge variety of items at great prices. On Fridays from 4pm to 8pm they have Happy Hour where they have most of the store 50% off. read more

The store was very messy and disorganized. I will not go back or recommend to friends.

I love that it's color coordinated, and there's a good variety of things. My only issues are with pricing and just that a lot of younger resellers go and snatch a lot of things up :(. I don't think anything in the store should be more than $15 with the exception of jackets (which should be $25 max). After all, this is meant to be a thrift store and all the items for sale are donated. It just feels like a bummer finding pants that fit you and flipping the tag over to see it's $32 despite having dog hairs on it and having a stain. I also thing it's jut over the top to include a 25¢ transaction fee too, no matter if you're paying with cash or card as if the clothes aren't already marked up. I do like that there's 50% off on certain days, and I will say probably 75% of the clothing feels appropriately marked but the GOOD clothing can be costly. Don't think i'd really visit again moving forward, but if you have a good budget range and are lookin for jackets, shoes, scarfs, homeware, etc. this is your spot! read more

American Thrift Stores - $20 sleeveless vest (smelled a little weird) - Thrift Stores Near Me - Baldwin, New York

See all

This place is huge, with a ton of clothing options! They have a full section for men, a wide variety of styles and really cheap! I bought about 11 shirts for only $50! That's pretty cheap when you compare it to name brand stores that charge $50 for 1 shirt. I will say however the line at checkout moves super slow. So if it's crowded then prepare to wait awhile. And depending on your size it might be hard to find clothes you like because the sizes are random. Other than that though, if you're looking to buy more clothes for cheap then this should be your goto place! read more

See all

This place used to be a gem before the resellers came in. You can't hope to find anything after the same mac demarco guy is there everyday going through each fresh rack not allowing anyone else to find clothes. The amount of resellers that hobbit this place is despicable. Carts overflowing of items that they will never wear, only for their own profits. read more

My son's go-to for thrifting ... and it doesn't hurt that I usually find SOMETHING to buy. American Thrift has a great selection of clothes. My only complaint is that the clothes are arranged by color, not by size -which can be pretty annoying when I find something I like but it's not my size. I love how they have 50% off sales everyday on select ticket colors. Can't wait to return! read more

I love this store and have recommended it to many of my friends. I always seem to find a few things every time I go. Being a dancer, I load up on twirly skirts, and when people ask where I get my skirts, I am happy to tell them about American. The only problem I find is that when I go on seniors day, and seniors are supposed to get a great percentage off of certain color price tags, it is impossible to find a single item with that discount color tag. read more

Selection is wide and prices are affordable for most. Can find name brands I prefer (after looking thoroughly).

This is one of my go-to treasure hunt spots! I'm an avid thrifter, and I find my best deals on art, books, and clothing here. I also love the random baggies - I'm always looking for bags of candles and note pads and there are baggies of them here on the regular. A dressing room and bathroom are also a huge plus. One critique? I also collect vintage art glass and glassware/dishware and find the hard goods shelves to be almost bare too often. If this store could increase space to carry more furniture it would be heaven! read more

Yesterday was the first time I went to American Thrift in Baldwin, and I enjoyed my shopping time there. The store is well organized and you can find many things you might be looking for, if you are looking for a specific item. There are sections for books, cds, dvds, shoes (tons of different style boots), toys, jewelery, blankets & sheets, dishes, and knickknacks, and, of course, clothing. I bought two cds. Each cd was $1.99, which is a fair price. I know some thrift stores charge much more for a cd. I didn't find any clothing I wanted, but I did find the prices to be excellent on clothes, even if they were not on sale. When you walk into the store, there is a big electric sign displaying the sales for that day. I also discovered that Wednesday is senior discount day, which is helpful to know. The cashier, who rang up my purchases, was friendly and helpful. She signed me up for frequent customer rewards, explained how it worked, and she also told me that the senior discount begins at 50! There is also a bathroom available, which helps when one has to go when shopping. There are two dressing rooms, so one might have to wait a while to try on clothing. The store is in a shopping center, so parking is easy to find. It is a nice store to shop in, especially for clothes, and I will be back to shop. read more

See all

When visiting this establishment, I realized that there's an employee taking pictures of me and other customers using her cellphone. I went after her and asked why she was taking pictures of me and then she denied she wasn't, okay I was not satisfied with her reply, so I asked a cashier named Zaya, who is that lady? she said she is the "production manager". Here is the thing if you think I am stealing something and taking pictures of customer is the right thing you are very wrong, this is against the law, there's no proof in pictures so if the store has cameras and they can check people in and out what they are wearing why is that lady taking pictures? so I requested to talk to that production manager, and I said I am calling the cops and then she became pale and she said I am just taking orders from the owner and I asked can I talk to the owner? she said he is not around and I asked what is his name? she said Nick. So apparently this owner gaslight these poor employees in order to not get blamed by his erratically behavior! The store has cameras why all this? they can check customers in and out what they are wearing! As a psychologist student from Nassau Community College, I will be writing an essay about this matter! I think this owner has some sort of mental illness, totally mentally unstable. if you are reading my review and have faced the same situation in this store, please get in touch with me, I would like to hear from you! thanks Deborah. read more

You have to pay a monthly Membership $12.99. To buy used clothing. Wtf. Ridiculous All they said. Was , I wasn't aware of a monthly fee. Nor , I saw a sign or told ........ Never heard a thrift store charging. To buy used. Stuff Come on. Not going back anymore..... read more

The experience could've been better but the moment you walk inside the store they watch you like a hawk. They watch you like you are stealing something, I've never ever felt so uncomfortable. I told the cashier the named Dinora, this is very unprofessional to treat the customers like they were a thieft, "she said I am just following the owner's guidelines". Just left the place without buying anything. I hope this place improve its customer service, I am leaving 2 stars instead of 1 because I believe in improvements. read more

The owner Nick sold me a fake Rolex and refused to take it back! I filed the police report and I hope justice is served accordingly against this well-known crook. I paid $950 for it and he asked me to sign a paper, how sick is that! I don't think this is a honest practice. read more

The prices are literally insane. They do not know how to price merchandise. People are going to your store for secondhand clothing, they should not be paying nearly the same total retail price for donated and mostly used items. Some items I saw priced higher or the same- I thrift all over the US and these were some of the worst/greediest prices I've seen in awhile. read more

recently went to the Baldwin location, even donated books . Was surprised to see the sign about the supply fee .25 cents per transaction. Seriously, you get most of your goods to be sold from donations, you have a charge bag fee, you have a surcharge for cc transcations ( those I understand) but can't see the "supply fee" as you call it. there are plenty of other donation shops to go to, where they don't charge extra, appreciate the customers, friendlier staff & they give you a coupon for donating . I won't be back any time soon. read more

variety of amazing selection . Great price and even gets cheaper paid with cash. Lots of new items with tags.

Went for the first time! This place is very organized and the clothes are nice quality. Prices are so fair for what you're getting. It's organized by color but you have to look to find your size. I don't mind it! Friendly staff and will be coming back!! read more

Very organized and spacious. They have dressing rooms to try clothes on. Just a nice place with nice atmosphere.

Unprofessional, nasty and racist employees... harassed us the entire time we were trying to try on clothes... will not be coming back.

Ridiculous place. Abnormally high prices, rude workers, sketchy clientele, almost everything is torn, stained, etc. But the straw that broke the camel was when I tried to buy a Guess sweater marked $2.99. Lady at the register said "oh no, this isn't the price. This is Guess. This'll be at least 5.99" So, i left my stuff- you can't change prices at the register. It's the epitome of dishonest. read more

I honestly thought I had already given this place 5 stars! So here's the good and the bad. This place is well stocked, always getting in new inventory, and reasonably priced, for the most part. They do mark up some pieces and sometimes it seems there's no rhyme or reason to that. There are still great pieces to find for good prices, and some that you're like 'Why did they price a super damaged Laura Merkin for $40?'. This place is so, so, so much better than every thrift store I have been to in Nassau (sad that we have such a pitiful thrift store selection). I don't really ever leave empty handed and it's super close to me. So...all good things.. why 3 stars? Today I went in to donate and took a peek behind the counter. I noticed 3 Louis Vuitton bags for around $150 each. They all had major damages, so I thought that's why they were priced in the lower end. After having the employee take them down, 2/3 were fake. The real one was in such bad condition that the price was about what you could get it for online, but the issue is 2 blatantly fake bags being sold for $150. When I gave the bags back, I told the girl working that only one was real and she kinda giggled like 'we know that.' Selling fakes is illegal and I know it's a gray area for thrift stores (still illegal, but you can get away with it), but selling them for $150, knowingly, is incredibly unethical. I haven't been to this thrift store in months, so I'm not sure if it's under new management, but that is bad enough for me to take off 2 stars. I was also shocked to see that because in the past, fake bags have been on the main rack (not behind the counter) for like $5. I saw they had Chanel espadrilles for $250, but knowing that they were selling fakes and I'm not as familiar with fakes of those shoes..I didn't even ask to see them. I will proceed with extreme caution on paying up for items here. With that said, they do have mostly real items behind the counter, there are great deals to be had in this store, and I will continue to shop there (even though that really left a bad taste in my mouth), just make sure you know your stuff if you're planning on splurging because it would really suck to spend $150 on a bag worth $1, and it's really not right that they're doing this. read more

When they first opened a few years ago - their prices were FAIR enough for a small upstart thrift store. I had not shopped there in a year or so and today - no surprise - their prices JUMPED way up to levels of pure RIP OFF a la Savers and Goodwill . Of note: Oversized art & coffee table books marked $24.95 ! And on and on and on. To make my butt even MORE SORE: it was "half off ticket day". Purple, White & Green tickets: half off . Which WOULD have been a great deal HOWEVER - every damn ticket in the store was RED. Like every single ticket!! The people who work here were probably just fired from their former job: texting and smoking pot. I bought about $10.00 worth of used CDs and felt ripped off when I left . Not coming back here. P.S. for people who are thinking about coming here on SUNDAYS : Don't. Just drive 15 minutes East of here on Sunrise Highway and go to the Bellmore Train Station flea market for bargains GALORE . TML (Thank me later) . read more

BEWARE. It's always overwhelming and panic nervous going here and I felt extremely uncomfortable I've went during sept Oct and nov And it's usually the same experience . it's always so packed and the employee's are SO rude. My first time was a disaster. I fully understand and speak spanish despite "looking white" and while shopping i got told by an employee that i was just leaving clothes everywhere and that she couldn't wait for the store to close so all my clothes can just be left behind and I would end up with nothing. she was telling everyone I was not putting them in right places even though it was my first time there and I didn't know where to put them since there is only racks for clothes and not a "not buying rack" unless u are at the checkout to leave the clothes u don't want. And i can speak for a lot of people it gets overwhelming keeping track of what u want and don't want Especially if u plan to buy over 10 things. The employee even pointed me out to her co worker Thinking I didn't understand what she was saying Even though I fully did. And even pointed at me For everyone to see. Very Threatening. Also, if you don't speak Spanish forget about even asking for help with an anything at all Unless it's for checking out items. As for fitting rooms my first time, I was Refused to a fitting room because it was " closed " even though it was 6pm and the store closes at 8pm and I saw an an employee helping out other people in the fitting room at the same time I asked but only denying me. Also while you are shopping there is always a million of people on top of you and the bathroom is always full. The employees are always watching closely what u are doing hovering over u constantly to make sure u put clothes in the right area and u can't shop and look at clothes in peace without feeling panic. Other than that I go sometimes just because it's so close and affordable. Sometimes I find some good stuff but it's really a hit or miss The selection isn't bad. Especially for gym clothes and pj's ect but if you are looking for true vintage clothes search elsewhere. There is only modern brands which is ok if that is what you are looking for.Im being generous and giving this place 2 stars since the prices are good and affordable and you can sometimes find some good things. read more

went today to shop,upon check out i noticed a 25 cent surcharge when i asked about it.i was told we charge every customer that! Its like when u use a charge card i said im paying cash though!!!! well it helps keep our prices low,WTF who does that ????? I know its just a quarter but its the principle! when i shop ar SAVERS and ISLAND THRIFT on rt 112 they dont do that!!!! I mean after all you got the stuff for free so your making plenty .GIVE ME A BRAKE !!!Its not that great anyway Dont bother going stick with the other stores i mentioned they have halh off colors too and on top of there sales you get an additional 30 off for being a senior! 6 colors on sundays and wednesdays and some are 75 oercent off too!! read more

Female workers all seem to have a nasty attitude. I had to use the bathroom very badly, and I politely asked to use it but the worker insisted she had to "clean it" first which only consisted of her changing the garbage bag and sweeping a few pieces of tissues off of the floor, which could've waited. She was rude and then rushed me out. read more

Loved shopping there. Only down side was items are displayed by color not size. I will definitely be back.

Disgusting stained and torn, I found a gross bandaid in one of the pockets of a coat. Overpriced - the money they make goes right into the owners pocket, no charity. No customer service- you would think they would want to unload the crap they sell. You can't open the plastic bag crap because someone might steal something..give me a break, ..I asked to speak to the manager and the " female manager came over and shook her head to the cashier no. Didn't even bother to talk to me. ..but I get it it's low paid employees so the owner makes more money. I WILL NEVER GO BACK THERE AGAIN. Salvation Army in Hempstead is a palace compared to that dump and the money goes to a good cause. Plenty of other respectable thrift stores and thrift churches on Long Island...I'll pass on American Gross Thrift. P.S - And I had a laugh when the said the store cleaned and sanitized for your safety. read more

Cute and clean, lines went fast. The only thing, the store is COLOR coordinated??? Like I'm trying to find a dress in my size and it's impossible! I see something cute? Not my size, it's just yellow. Order your clothes by size please, as pretty as it makes things look, you're slowing us down and crashing our hopes as soon as we look at the size tag read more

i 've been going to the shop since opening day, i lost 110 lbs and was able to buy a complete new wardrobe at reasonable price and with barely worn clothes, if not new. i told numerous people to shop there. my son and husband buy many items there. today i found a jacket from syms with original ticket on itthe jacket was marked $119.00, the thrift store was selling the jacket for $149.00, meiko told me she would sell me the jacket from syms for $119.00. since syms went out of business four years ago, the jacket is at least that old. ebay authenticates their product and accepts returns. it appears that the store looks up prices on ebay and prices articles based on ebay's listing price. when prices are similar, it is safer to buy on ebay. the help is nice, but does not have any concept of selling. the lady in charge of the registers, meiko, is very rude. this is a sad moment for me since i have donated a new high char, $500 dress from nordstrom among other things, i hope the store gets its act together with a more rational pricing policy, especially with reguard to high end items. the reason i am taking all this trouble to write this review is because i really beleive in the cause and i want it to succeed. read more

Everything was fine till it comes time to pay, they're very rude and have no experience with customer service. All they do is talk bunch of nonsense right front of their customers. New staff is not the same like when the store opened. They have no clue what they're doing but they're arguing. The new manager is rude, she's arguing alongside her workers. All I asked is if they can wrap some glass products in paper and put it in a bag, fragile products like that need to be wrapped and put away properly so they don't chip. They were saying they "don't give bags to customers or wrap their glass" but then after some bickering they were wrapping the glass. Not only that but the worker kept leaving snarky remarks. I don't recommend coming here. read more

Things r the the same they have a few employees working there speaking Spanish very loud. Customer were not happy I when in the store twice in one week I am Hispanic and professional women . They r not nice I feel u should know thank u and good luck. read more

The selection is very good and so are the prices. They have very good jewelry (silver/gold), housewares (expensive companies most days) and a lot of designer if you dig. Clothing, shoes and purses are good some days, bad others. The layout and cleanliness leaves something to be desired, but overall highly recommend. read more

Best thrift store I've been too. Prices are very reasonable. Cheaper than Savers. You can find nice finds, if you look around. Will def come back! read more

I'm honestly shocked at these other reviews.. which are all borderline racist mind you. This is definitely one of the best thrift stores in Nassau county. The prices are good and the selection is always interesting. My girlfriend has found multiple designer bags for 80% off retail, which she's been very happy with. It really depends on the day, but I've found boat shoes, a huge stack of PS2 games, Soccer Jerseys and lots of vintage clothes. Every time I came since they opened I've found something cool, and I always enjoy coming in. Please don't listen to these racists complaining about the employees, who are typically minding their own business or willing to help if asked. read more

Don't waste your time at American Thrift. The prices are outrageous! Found an off-brand purse priced at $24.99, used Adidas also $24.99 and a handful of used CDs were priced at $3.99 while the sign says all are $1.50. Some people shop thrift to find a deal or find something vintage, but there is a large majority that need to shop thrift and those people are being gouged. In addition to the insane pricing, many garments were torn or had obvious stains. One shirt had two bleach stains on the front and priced at $4.99. If you must put everything on the floor, price it at 99¢ but honestly, it should've been recycled. read more

Good selection and great prices- however my only issue is the cleanliness especially in a time like this. Multiple people, including myself, bought from this location have found used tissues in their sweaters and hoodies that they've bought from here. Trust me, i'm not even exaggerating. This left an uncomfortable feeling in the pit of my stomach. Almost like they're having a buy a sweatshirt - get a free used tissue sale . I know it's busy and all, but this makes me question if the clothes are even examined in the first place. Has super super potential to be 5 starts though! read more

Won't be going back to this place anytime soon, I spent over $40 and gladly supplied my own shopping bags but most of the items I bought were fragile crystal and ceramic pieces and they couldn't offer newspaper to individually wrap them which I would have done. Not one piece of paper if any kind. read more

Nice thrift store. Prices are good. Got 4 frames for $1.99. Good selection of clothes with thrift store prices.

actually found some good items here. it's very clean but oddly organized by color instead of size. while aesthetically pleasing, it's kinda hard to find stuff in your size. only giving it 3 stars because many of the items were waaaay too overpriced i was shocked. the staff was friendly & i'm happy with my purchases. i'll probably come back again if i'm ever in the area. read more