Very limited parking, the entrance on 3rd st is no longer a car entrance but an exit only. Large…read moreboxes outside stacked 3 high so it seemed the staff was very busy and no one greeted me or offered to help. They accepted clean outdoor furniture.

We took the SMART train for the first time from Windsor to to San Rafael for lunch and shopping. We…read morewere prepared to have to walk whatever distance necessary to reach Goodwill, however, we were very pleased to see the Goodwill just steps away from the train station. Inside, we discovered that all yellow tag items were 50% off, something that is unheard of at Sonoma County Goodwill locations. Hot Tip: We learned that he entire Goodwill store is 50% off every other Saturday!

Treasures abound for the thrifter willing to look, look, and look again! My favorite find was a…read moresuper soft Anthropologie Moth (if you know, you know) cream peplum cardigan sweater made with angora for $8.00. When all my shopping was done, I spent around $30.00 and went home with six treasures. Are you a student of any kind? Mention it! Although I didn't have my student ID on me, the cashier kindly gave me a 10% discount.

Adjusting my review as I'm truly disappointed in the prices here. Yes! It's a great cause ( which…read moreis verbatim what staff will say should you express your discomfort) but it's still a thrift store and the prices lately are antique store esq. I find it insulting and a discredit to the very definition of what a thrift store should be: appealing to all especially those who truly cannot afford to shop elsewhere. This is absolutely no longer the case. What should be a fun "find" At a great price is now sorrily a researched item priced at retail or above. Example is a Zadig and Voltair Suede jacket at 200$. Jackie is the manager, she's a bit off... I've been a client for years yet she's always a bit cold. Who knows what the deal is... maybe she's pressured to make quota? Some lovely woman work here and the volunteers are wonderful.

If you want secondhand clothes that are cheap that's a good place to come check out. Seems like a…read morelot of people that normally buy these clothes will come here maybe for a Halloween costume etc. I have been donating clothes and towels, etc. to this location for years.

I've always enjoyed going on treasure hunts to thrift stores, but since I've been cleaning out…read moreclosets and taking bags of clothing to drop off, I haven't shopped for months. Yesterday, I was passing the Salvation Army in San Rafael and I decided to go in just to look at records. It was the most revolting time I've ever had anywhere. Even the "dump" store in Petaluma is far cleaner. This was a Wednesday afternoon, not a weekend after a hurricane from a mobscene of shoppers. I'm not sure I EVER want to go into that store again and risk buying something that has spent an unknown amount of time on the floor. Also, I won't be bringing donations to them either because they already have more going on than they can handle.

I've only ever written a few reviews in my lifetime, and after unexpectedly arriving in San Rafael…read moretoday and finding ARTT, I just had to do it! They had a really impressive, quality, and fun assortment of art supply this and that in their funky and cool shop, and In no time I had a basket full of amazing treasures, and a head filled with new ideas and inspiration!! I also had the pleasure of chatting it up with the very welcoming, charismatic and fun owners! I sincerely look forward to my next visit there! They make art supplies accessible, affordable, fun, and non intimidating. It's important we support their mission, because they're doing great work! I'll definitely be back to donate and to shop!

A fun little creative reuse shop selling various art supplies, old magazines, sewing supplies, old…read morecostumes jewelry, old photos etc. Probably not worse the drive from San Francisco like we did but if you're in that area and like creative reuse, definitely worth a look.

There it is: a near-perfect specimen of the Crank Review, written on September 13 of this year. It…read morehas wounded pride,it has leverage of circumstances for gain, it has justifications, it is a hot mess of logical fallacies including Aesop's rationalization of the impossibility of getting the grapes because they were probably sour anyway. An in-depth examination of this post would likely run to several pages, not enough room in a review column. Suffice to say, the people at the thrift shop don't deserve this and rather than hold the writer up for ridicule, it is this review-reviewer's view that the original reviewer might be more pitied than scorned.

I went over and thought maybe i would see puppies and kitties. But no animals. All of the proceeds…read morego to the puppies and kitties at the Humane Society in Novato, so it's a very wonderful store. It wasn't very big but they had lots of cute little antiques and very good prices. Found some fun things to buy just to help the kitties and puppies at the Humane Society will go again soon!

These sales happen often and they are fun to swing by and see what they have. The sales are Friday…read morethru Sunday and everything is half off the last day. If you like women's vintage clothes and shoes and purses this is a good place to look. They have a lot of jewelry and furniture and paintings as well. As all these things are, it is hit or miss but over the years I have made some good scores here.

Claaasssy ass place. My goodness they have the goods. You got to bring some real dough or credit…read morecard or a windfall cuz they're not planning on games on them prices but those pieces are absolutely all worth it!

Happy Earth Day 2026!…read more If you're a data driven person like me, you know or will look up the tons of clothing that are polluting the planet. Solution? Resell or donate the things you no longer find useful, no longer want, and/or no longer bring you joy. The beauty of being a stylish woman? Someone out there wants the things I don't. They really REALLY do. Create space in your wardrobe and jewelry box, get some cash in your bank account, it's all good. Reaching out to The RealReal to start your consignment has never been easier. Once you contact a representative, they can send someone to you home, send a truck to do a front door pickup, or email you a label to ship the items you want to sell. So convenient! Once they receive the items, you will receive notification. They will have their experts review the items authenticity, photograph them, and list them. You will get a link to watch your items as they launch and sell. The cash lands in the account of your choice. Your beautiful things are now someone elses beautiful things with renewed positive energy. It's all so very wonderful and you saved those things from clogging the landfills and littering the planet. It's a win win, my favorite!

I had an excellent experience at the Marin location of The RealReal. The store is beautifully…read moreorganized, the selection is impressive, and the staff was welcoming, knowledgeable, and never pushy. They took the time to answer my questions and made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. Whether you're shopping for luxury items or consigning pieces, this location provides outstanding customer service and a professional atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this store to anyone looking for authentic luxury at great value.

A wonderful little gem tucked into a short side street off Sir Francis Drake…read more Dave prices his antiques very fairly. I've bought some well-crafted card catalogues, a very unique and gorgeous stained glass front door and another stained glass window from him and he's always treated me so well. An absolute must stop on your Marin antique-hunting travels. One caveat. . . You might want to call before heading over because he's not always open.

This antiques place is almost hidden at the end of the street before heading to a residential…read moreneighborhood. If it wasn't for a man sitting on a mission style rocking chair with other folksy furniture outside- we may have just passed this one by. The proprietor (Mr. Farey) was friendly and cordially answered my questions regarding history of the quaint local store. Having lived in the area all his life- he acquainted us about the other stores to visit and suggested places regarding our specific interests. If you're into stained glass window art- there were a lot to choose from starting with simple acorn styles to fine mosaic style and Tiffany rose window style. There were simple art deco lamps, tables, chairs mostly wood, and old mirrors ( I love OLD mirrors). PS- I would definitely put this store in one of the must visits when you go antiquing in this area! Very pleasant and accommodating!