Dropped off more clothing and belts today at Goodwill Boutique aka Chimney Corners. Over the last…read moretwo weeks I have combing through my closet to see if there were more items that I donate...found more items. I also parted ways with a floral arrangement I made about 20 years ago. Yes, I know, it was time to separate myself from the floral arrangement. There is something to be said about emotional attachment to items that you made by hand. Hopefully, it will find itself in a good home.

Not really worth a trip. Goodwill prices have been going up, but I was going to check out this…read moreboutique in the hopes that they had a better selection for the price. Not one thing I was remotely interested in buying Didn't see anything boutique about it at all, except for the fact that it was small.

This was a great vintage shop with a curated items from 60s, 70s, and 80s it seems. It's not your…read moreaverage thrift store, but more of a vintage place with a specific type of clothing. The staff were very friendly and asked us if we needed help if you're looking for a specific item from that era or enjoy dressing in retro type of clothing. This is your spot.

This place has some gems. And they have a $5 bib store next door. Check them both out…read more We got matching vintage purple rain shirts for $5 each. They got shirts from every era. Super old REAL Nirvana. I think they are worth something. Just not to me. Love the register set up.

This is a cute little vintage store with artisan wares in the same mall as Asahi and Birdhouse…read moreBooks. I wandered in one day and was charmed by the selection of clothes as well as the person behind the counter, who was chatty and nice. The shorts I found fit perfectly (there is a small fitting room available) so I bought them and they are the most comfortable shorts I own. A steal at the clearance section! I'll definitely be back.

Can't say enough about how wonderful this store is. A collection of carefully selected and…read morearranged vintage clothing, housewares, art and cards with Japanese stylishness and influence. The owner and staff are welcoming, warm, knowledgeable and a true pleasure to interact with. If you have the opportunity I would highly recommend discovering all of the uniqueness and delight of Okasan and all it has to offer.

Wonderful curation of china, vintage furniture, and groovy clothes. Would visit again!read more

As someone who goes thrifting every weekend, Next-to-New is one of my regular stops. It's a…read moreconsignment shop rather than a traditional thrift store, so the initial prices are set by the consignors, not the shop. What keeps me coming back, though, is the pricing system. Every tag shows when the item will be marked down next, so if something is a little too expensive for my bargain-hunting budget today, I can either look for older tags that have already been discounted or make a note to come back after the next markdown. It's such a smart system, and it makes shopping here a lot more fun. I also love that the store is staffed by volunteers and that the proceeds benefit local charities. It's nice knowing that my purchases are helping support good causes. For me, though, the biggest draw is the selection. They consistently have a great assortment of vintage glassware, including Early American Prescut (EAPC) and other beautiful older pieces. Since my goal when thrifting is to find things I couldn't otherwise afford, Next-to-New gives me a real chance to do exactly that. Their clothing section is another reason I keep coming back. They always seem to have quality pieces at fair prices, often from really good brands. I especially appreciate that everything is organized by size instead of just by type of clothing, so I'm only looking through items that might actually fit instead of wasting time digging through everything. If you enjoy the hunt and don't mind waiting for markdowns, this is one of the best places in Austin to shop for secondhand treasures.

too expensive new mangers keep increasing items. It use to be fun just browsing around here. But…read morethe strict stern looks on employees with outragious prices for used items! unfreindly has changed.

Probably the most overpriced goodwill I have ever been to! Everything was $8.99 and up. Even shoes…read morethat were in bad condition started at $10.99! /:

Andy the manager on duty was very helpful and attentive. Store was clean and organized. Staff…read moredid a great job!!

Texas thrift is large and chaotic. They had plenty of things I decided I could use. Their wall of…read morebagged items has some hidden treasures. The selection of clothing is large, but not always of good quality - you'll want to consider the price as you make selections. Their is a display cabinet with some extra toys; if you are looking for lego building blocks, they have many bags of random assortments. Checkout is self service, employees are pulled in many directions at once as they assist customers, no dressing rooms to check clothing fit.

For those who seem to be monitoring when and how often I post reviews...please note that I'm still…read moreworking through a pile of drafts that I have. I post at my own pace. K, thanks. Anyway, I love Room Service and have been coming here for years. Long before I relocated to Austin from the East Coast. It's part of my North Loop Jaunt where I hit up all my fave places in the neighborhood every few months or so. Prior to relocating, I'd visit Austin twice a year and always made time to stop in. This is one of the most inspiring and well laid out vintage stores ever. You can just get lost for hours. So many ideas for home decor and styling. They've always got a grand selection of MCM (Mid-Century Modern) furniture and accessories. My house is 99% MCM. They've really just got the best collection of everything. Trinkets, knickknacks, patches, light fixtures, dishes, mirrors, art, clothing, records, jewelry...you get my drift. Service is so super friendly and welcoming. I am particularly fond of the pro-trans sign in the entrance window!! Everything they carry is in very good to pristine condition and pricing is reflective. With that said, the prices are extremely fair. I can't recommend Room Service enough. Support local. Support small business. Sustainability. Be creative.

4 stars As someone…read morewho loves thrifting and old stuff, I'd driven past Room Service Vintage countless times and finally decided to stop in. I had a feeling it probably wasn't going to be my kind of shop, and I turned out to be right--but that's not a knock on the store. This is a really cool place filled with things you won't find just anywhere. If you're looking for unique vintage, antique, mid-century modern, or just plain unusual pieces, you'll probably have a great time browsing. Just don't go expecting thrift store prices. Everything is priced much closer to full market value, so this is more of a vintage boutique than a thrift store. I originally stopped in because I'd seen photos online of some beautiful vintage glassware and hoped to find something to add to my collection. Unfortunately, they didn't have anything I was looking for, and what did catch my eye was more than I was willing to spend. I left empty-handed, and it's probably not a store I'll visit again simply because I'm more of a bargain hunter. But if you're looking for distinctive vintage pieces and don't mind paying market prices, Room Service Vintage is definitely worth a visit.

Blue Velvet is part of my North Loop Jaunt (every few months I head over to the neighborhood and…read morehit up my favorite places). It's also been sitting in my draft reviews for quite awhile (for those of you tracking). Started coming here a couple of years ago, around 2023 and just love it. It's a smaller store but they have lots of well-curated pieces and a really good selection of formal wear, dresses, skirts, jewelry, etc. I was prompted to take care of this draft review and a few others today because of a dress in the window here. A friend was recently in town visiting and asked that I go back and get a picture of the dress in the window. She is thinking about purchasing it (or having me purchase it and send it to her lol). Anyway, here's something to know: items displayed in the window have waitlists for folks intersting in purchasing. Anytime I have been in the shop, including today, service is friendly and helpful. The store is clean and the vintage pieces they carry are in pristine condition. You know what I like to say at this point-shop local, support small businesses!

Blue Velvet vintage is a cool, quirky and eclectic vintage store! The store good variety of both…read moremen's and women's vintage clothing, spanning multiple decades (notably mid‑20th century through late 20th century). Interestingly, the store combines vintage items with some modern items. For example, socks, some jewelry and sunglasses are non-vintage. While the store is small, it is easy to browse. In addition, clothing and shoe items are spaced apart where you can easily view them and ferret through the racks. The value of items are reasonably priced and some items as low as $5. I did not find anything I could not live without, however, I will definitely pop in from time to time. Also, there is a fair amount of free parking. The store manager was super helpful and personable.