What a hidden gem! Don't let the name fool you -- this place is full of good quality vintage finds and a fun, lively vibe. There was karaoke happening when we walked in, and everyone seemed friendly. I'll definitely be back. Honestly, a name change could make a big difference, since we almost didn't stop because the name gave off the wrong impression. Other than that it was all good. read more

Selection: Pretty Good for vintage and quirky Cost: bordering on ridiculous The "vintage" Doors tshirts were $100-$150 each. And they were from the 90s. The Doors are a band from the 60s. Service: Mean Girl Energy I used to shop here as a young adult in the 90s. It is a totally different place now. Great vintage selection, tho. read more

Dumpster Values - Cute crop top tank. Median cost for one item $35. - Thrift Stores Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Amazing finds, good atmosphere, chill vibes. Good for beginners in thrifting. Overall good experience, pricing wise maybe a little bit much for certain things but thats my only complaint read more

Great looking and finds! This is not your typical thrift store! I wish I was in my 20s and had the same size as I did then. I cannot wait for my daughter to visit because she will fit the sizes from the 50s, 60s and 70s-90s that I adore so much. I still managed to find several things to purchase and wear as a staple in my eclectic closet. The purple jumper/overalls have received multiple compliments. Treasures are awaiting you here... very friendly staff that gives you space to do your thing! read more

Pretty cute little aesthetic shop I really like the skating aisle, but other than that the rest of the store is okay pretty cute place overall read more

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A lot of cool stuff you can't find anywhere else original designs very cool staff and a great location. Easy to find.

I am fortunate enough to have worked in a thrift store in my high school years. I know how to make the most of my time. I can quickly find treasures hidden in the racks or literally hidden in the wrong section. Nothing can hide from me. While my brother was distracted with some lady and my family at the museum, I got my thrift on. And with a name like "Dumpster Values", I knew I had found the right place for me. Thrifting was a pretty common hobby for me in my NW days. NY is a little harder to find super cheap good deals. It's mainly buy-sell-trade shops but I have found some thrifty spots I like but are harder to get to from my neighborhood. Dumpster Values is still a better version of a thriftstore. Items aren't as cheap as a Goodwill. With that being said, the items felt more curated. I found a very cool straw hat but my head was way too large for it. I weeded through the dresses and found a gorgeous black and white heart pattern dress with a matching blazer! It fit perfectly. I then found a super luscious velvet dress which fits a little big but with the belt, can be pulled into the fall perfection. It also has pockets which I am a huge fan of. Total success. It's almost like a thrifstore HIGH you get when you are able to find these treasures. I couldn't wait to get these items washed when I get home and take them out on the town. There are also a great selection of shoes, jewelry and men's wear. And I spotted an attached skateboard shop and record section. Unfortunately the record section was closed that day. The place is large and I think with a nice amount of time, you can find a little something to take home. Definitely my kinda souvenir! read more

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We loved our time in this awesome little shop! Everything is well laid out, clean and very easy to shop! Appreciated the safety protocols for condo they have in place (quarantine anything that's been tried on). Selection was great, atmosphere was lovely, and the staff were friendly and kind! My wife found a number of treasures, and we'll be back again! read more

I didn't end up buying anything when I came here, it was just a quick stop to check out what they had and what their prices were like. They actually have a really good selection of stuff and most wasn't terribly expensive which is a plus especially for this area. I regularly go to Goodwill and Value Village, which is fun but takes at least twice as long because you have to search for the good items, the plus being the cheaper prices. But sometimes I want to look at clothing without taking 3 hours, and not pay an arm and a leg. This place is a good alternative to that. My only complaint is that no one greeting me when I came in, didn't ask me if I needed help, or say goodbye when I left. Good guest service is an asset and will keep people coming back more and more! Just a thought. read more

We always find a couple great items here! Their prices are more than you'd expect for used clothing, but they seem to curate out most of the crap clothing. read more

Best thrift in Olympia. Better then the other places overpriced in the area. They have a great selection to and have some incredible finds here. If you're in town, check it out. read more

This place gives dumpster diving a run for its money. They've got a great selection of old vinyl and it's even organized. It's almost as if it was a used record shop at one time. It's your usual thrift store with the usual used clothing though some of the clothes had a little bit more funky to them which is always welcome. Their politics are also right out there for you to take it or leave it. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/NAsetBqQyypmssyquEY82g?select=uwsUYWsG_DrHxoF793JhRA#uwsUYWsG_DrHxoF793JhRA I took it and I liked it. Occupy Dumpster Values! read more

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Not a bad thrift store at all. They have merchandise and clothes that would actually make you look good by buying their products. They don't accept debit or credit cards however do when you come here you need to make sure that you have cash. If you are lucky you will be greeted by a congenial black Pug. Interesting place but I spent most of my time petting the dog. I did make an effort to find something I might have liked buy found nothing that I couldn't live without. read more

The gals who run this place want to believe that their store is in Portland or Seattle so that they can ditch the down to earth Olympia style of doing business and be rude. I routinely stop in with a box of quality clothing but the last time I was told off. If they want to make it inconvenient for me to bring in nice hand picked clothes then that's their loss but not mine because I can find another shop elsewhere. I must say, it seems pretty dumb as a used clothing shop to have an uptight, rigid policy when it comes to easy to acquire inventory brought right to your face. read more

LOVE! This place! Super fun cute well sized shop with friendly staff. Open dressing rooms despite covid, YES! VERY fair priced clothings items. Located in the perfect spot great parking right out front of store and surrounded my tons of other really interesting/quirky little shops. Every time I come in here I definitely leave with a few items and that's saying a lot coming from someone who's highly selective! For sure one of my favorite places to visit now without a doubt read more

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you may now call me Master Squinka. that's right, bitches, I gradumacated. no, I still can't use commas or capitalize properly, but I can dress for less and be a hypertranny redhot gothwild, and somehow sorta elegant mess at the pomp n stance paper hand-out. you did not think that after toiling under those facultassholes for three years, I was going to rent some shapeless shroud and flat headbox, DID YOU? No, they tore down my ass, class by class, so I built it back, store by store. I began at Wasteland on Haight Street with a vintage dress, had the lovely Yaeko at Laku remake it into an ass-hugging skirt with a twisted sideways train, bought one of Yaeko's fantastical velvet conical whimsy hats, but something was missing. and that was it- I needed some BUTT-SOMETHING! I WANTED THE DRESS THAT COULD SAY FUCK YOU, KISS MY ASS WITHOUT HAVING to say a word. I needed a bustle, a tiny high whimsical ass, so that the tail-like fabric that dangled from the low waist could hang from it, daring worship. I would, after obtaining the makings, need to visit the magic Jessica Rabbit at Dark Garden for assvisement. but ohhh where to for the ass-makins, the bustle-bacons? you know, the cloth. I was scheduled to fly to Olympia midway through the ASScension of my dress and on the plane, I knew I would have to dive, not off the plane, well-wisher. not muff. not yet. not trash. values. within moments of arriving in Olympia, Washington, I am always a held breath away from dropping my bags in my hotel and heading like a skeeter to a bloodbath to feed my fashion frenzy to DUMPSTER VALUES! WHERE ALMOST EVERYTHING - check it people- is- 4 Dollars 6 Buckers or on the highside maybe even 8 Big Ones. not since my last high grade math test have I been able to successfully score something without countin past fingers and toes (watch out, I WILL use you to count!) I FOUND- gorgeous shredded-look designer black chiffon blouse - COST: two feet minus two toes (no, no chopping, jus SHOPPING) for textured tailfeatherin and to wash away their jealous tears- ghosty voluminous black sheer chiffon fabric - CASH DAMAGE: one hand plus thumb. It only cost me fourteen dollars, three years, my anal elasticity (passes for dignity in my world), my sexlife, desire to ever read again, and my eyesight to have the opportunity to tell that whole school to KISS MY FABULOUS BUSTLE. thank you dumpster values. I took the cash out of the shiny soft black eelskin wallet I bought there last time, using more fingers than the dollars I paid for the cash-carrier, I handed over the ticket to lording it over those sorry-ass mothafuckers once I got home. gradumacate THIS. dumpster divin nevah been so good. read more

Dumpster Values - kiss my bustle - Thrift Stores Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Cool, eclectic, 2nd hand goods, but over priced & uncomfortable atmosphere. Panhandling outside & And friendly employees that felt more like security guards. read more

Not sure why it's such an "inconvenience to use the changing room" or to "ask for clothing to be sorted for donation". Usually never had had issues and the staff is great but the girl who has been working lately is a trip read more

You can find some decent items on rare occasions. Staff seem to get grumpier and snobbier as time goes on. Don't even bother to try and sell your clothes there. They either won't buy anything or offer like $.15 for it. read more

I love my thrift. I hadn't shopped there since I left olympia years and years ago...but I think I still have credit there...and I bet it's still good. some great purchases? my gray leather member's only jacket. amazing. 10 bucks. totally worth every penny. I've worn it maybe....8 years now? still one of my favorite pieces of clothing. silk blouses--I started working for the legislature while I was still a student at Evergreen...living off a stipend and having to buy a whole separate business wardrobe, I found many great pieces here. I spent 16 bucks on four blouses. all silk. amazing. all still in my regular wardrobe. thrift advice? wash wash wash. I always triple wash in hot water and dry hot. sure there may be shrinkage, but it's better than bedbugs, crabs, or scabies. dumpster values is pretty good about picking things and cleaning things, but it's just a thrift savvy thing to do. things you can't wash hot in a machine, I always handwash several times in cold leaving it in water for a while. I bleach pen and heavy wash pit areas and crotch areas to be safe. check for stains, threads, and run the zippers a couple times. buttons and holes can be fixed...zippers are not as easy. don't buy too many delicate things. vintage lace and silks are great, but I'm always thinking about longevity, cleanability, and durability. dumpster values is an olympia staple. happy thrifting! read more

Punk rock and coffee shop meets what value village wishes it could be. Super cool vintage tshirts, hats, dresses and a skateboard shop all in one! No hipster pretense ! Very cool and will be shopping here often ! read more

Unfortunately I didn't get to search the racks and shelves...but I did find what I was looking for!!! Upon entering the shop I asked the sales person if she knew if they had a shirt with a pig on the front, and she immediately went to a rack, pulled out a t-shirt with a pig on the front!!! Voila!! Better yet , the tag was $12- she sold it to me for $5!!! I can't wait to go back, next trip to Olympia! P.S. The t-shirt I wearing to my first "pig roast"! read more

I love this place. Minus the fact they are cash only and I never have cash on me. I guess that saves me from buying too much! There is a $1 bin, defiantly hit and miss, but always worth a look. The clothes are slightly vintage slightly hipster. I was pleased I was looking for something for a costume party and defiantly found something, which is hip enough I have worn it other times. One of my favorite vintage shops in in Boise, Idaho. I haven't been there for years, I'm sure it isn't around anymore. The point is I loved it because the tag had along with the price the era the article of clothing came from and a short antidote about the article of clothing. So Dumpster Values, I encourage you to adopt this practice. It will help when most of the young employees are confused about eras of clothing. Over all they have a great selection and are only slightly more expensive than Goodwill. read more

I used to come here during college on a weekly basis. Why? Well it seems digging for treasure in piles of crap is a favorite Olympia past time. I stopped in last week after a 4 year absence and saw nothing had changed, lucky me. Most of the wares sold at Dumpster Values belong in the dumpster however there are always a few gems, specifically boots or a rare Pendleton wool coat. This store would be amazing if I were REALLY into kitchy dresses and trousers that look like they belong at a 1960's Tupperware party. They also have a great record store in the back and some extremely cheap bargains in the books to prisoners section ($1). The best part of my Dumpster Values shopping experience is always heading to the register where after I've paid for my items the hipster girl behind the counter will shoot me an blank stare to let me know the transaction is over to which I always respond "have a nice day" and then am regarded as even weirder than before. Olympia, the land where nobody smiles. read more

I visited Dumpster Values in November 2014 and February 2015. Both times I was greeted when I came in. The shop was clean, well-organized, & easy to navigate. Lots of character too! The staff was friendly both times, prices were totally reasonable. The sales girl clearly adored vintage clothing and wants everyone to feel good with their clothing selections. It's a must visit if you are going to be in downtown Olympia! read more

I always go here when I'm in Oly. Deals! They also don't shy away from clothing that's not in absolutely immaculate condition, which is good for those of us who don't have a lot of money but do know how to stitch up a tiny hole. It's like the perfect midpoint between Goodwill and some overpriced bullshit like Red Light. read more

Every time I'm in the area, I just HAVE to stop by here. I always introduce this place to friends and they love it as much as I do. If you dig around, you will find the coolest vintage clothes. I found the cutest denim shirt for $1 in the dollar bin in the back. I still wear it all the time, it's amazing. Love it here! read more

Dumpster Values - The wall - Thrift Stores Near Me - Olympia, Washington

This is exactly what you would hope for in a vintage/consignment shop. The clothes are unique, in good condition, and so, so affordable!! I bought a pair of boots here that are simply amazing. This place is super fun. Lots of great stuff. Don't skip this place when you come through town. read more

I thought the place was really cool. I loved the concept of thrifting anyway, but I'm not so good at it. I did find a really awesome 80s green formal dress which is super exciting. It fits me so well and I can't wait to rock it. I also got some bell-bottom high waisted blue pants which I'm also excited to wear. The prices weren't too bad either. The employees were pretty nice and approachable. I did love the fitting room. read more

Well let's see: Had a great time at first. Had a couple things in my hand. Decided to walk into the dollar bins to see if there were any last minute treasures to be discovered. Someone told me they could hold my items up front because I wasn't allowed to take my items into the dollar bin section. Since I was already close to leaving and my friend was fed up with me shopping I declined to go into the bins and just kept carrying my stuff around as I made my way to the register. That's when the sales person said out loud, too my face, "you're being really sketchy right now'," while her other co worker, who I at first assumed was a meth addict, said to me, "you're ain't gonna find Calvin Klein in here if that's what you're looking to steal." I don't know if it was the shoes I found or the buffalo plaid red shirt I needed to have but I decided to stay and purchase my items even after being accused of being sketchy and the from the corner of my eye, noticing being watched by the same frizzy haired, badly dressed associate while giving me a dirty look. I realize this is Olympia but these workers have never heard the term "customer service" and wouldn't know what the fuck it was if it bit them in the ass. I enjoyed the product but to hell with this place. read more

I stopped going to Dumpster Values years ago. While the prices are a bit high for a thrift store (I don't really consider them vintage), it's the attitude of the staff that keeps me out. Like so many stores in Oly, they seem to only hire people for the sole purpose of glaring at you when you enter and acting aloof. Any questions that you ask are treated as inconveniences and god help you if you want to use the fitting room. My mom has even stopped trading in her clothing for cash or credit, despite going for almost 10 years. Their unfriendly attitude and the temperamental style preferences means that trying to trade in clothes is a bigger hassle than its worth. read more

Really cool place. found an awesome dress & pair of sunglasses for cheap. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars? They only accept cash & in the age of square & PayPal it's not really acceptable to not take credit cards. read more

A good selection of clothing at a reasonable price. You'll find anything from basic wardrobe staples to eccentric statement pieces. They also have great customer service! The cashier was very friendly and accommodating. read more

I went here once, not to buy or sell anything, but because I was with my friend who was getting rid of some clothes. This. Place. Was. Gross. I can see why they called it "DUMPSTER Values". We flipped through racks while we waited for the salesperson to look at my friend's clothes. The clothes looked VERY well-worn, outdated (NOT vintage), some of them were raggedy, and none of it was clothing you could get away with wearing (except possibly in Olympia). I don't want to sound snobby, but I would never have bought anything from there. If that's your thing, then maybe you have better talent turning rags to riches than I do, or maybe I'm just not as creative with my style. Still, I probably wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. read more

Went with my friend to grab a hat she put on hold. Besides the hat not being available anymore, sales lady was not very concerned about it. I suggested she calls other employee and ask where she put the hat, but she said " Its her day off , I am not doing that". ?!?! Are you kidding me? Retail customer service- zero! I was totally put off by her nonchalance and will absolutely not come back. No matter the kind of a place or prices you pay, customer service comes first. read more

I am not so great at digging through crap for the gem but that said I did get a great dress. Sweet little shop and I liked the attached record shop! Cash only. read more

This is one of those wonderful places that even if you have 5 minutes you have to stop in because SOMETHING is going to catch your eye. Last time I was here I ended up purchasing a victorian-esque wedding dress...for $12! Love this store! read more

Fun little store. However, why do you accept checks and not credit cards? So you're telling me I could bounce a $140 check, but you can't take a legit $10 purchase on credit card? C'mon NAW! Vintage clothes are cool, but not vintage payment methods. Checks? CHECKS??? read more

Nice location in downtown Olympia. I entered and there were a bunch of people smoking outside. Store smelled like cigarettes. Ick. Found a good tank top for $18 ugh read more

Awesome thrift store with an even more awesome staff. Always make a point to pop in whenever rompin' around DT Oly.