Free to Thrift

This is a FOR Profit business. You buy it you own it no returns. Many things are sold as working…read morebut are worthless and overpriced.

I found a really great armchair at this Salvation Army. I love it. Also got a great CD player. And…read moreother stuff. Nice people, too. I like stopping in here.

Rewind Kingston

4.9

(9 reviews)

5 stars for this adorable vintage shop in Kingston! I'd give 10 stars if I could…read more If you're feeling drab and tired of dressing like everyone else, I implore you to shop here. You will emerge as a style ICON. This place has a curated selection of clothing, lots of vintage pieces, and AFFORDABLE PRICES! (we love an affordable price!) Rewind also features clothing and art pieces with in-house, hand crafted designs that cannot be found anywhere else. Karli's handmade work is a treasure trove of unique pieces. This place is family owned by the warmest, most welcoming people on the planet, and stepping into this shop feels like a god damn hug. If you're in the area, Rewind is a must-visit!

The cutest vintage store run by the sweetest family. In addition to their vintage options they also…read morehave a variety of clothes that fit the current styles and trends! Great price point too!

Fairly New Thrift Shop

Great selection of clothes! Great prices! Women clothes were half off and the service was…read moreoustanding. Big smiles!

Thrift Shop Northern Dutchess Hospital

(3 reviews)

Although it's far for to travel to I have gone at least once a year for the past 10 yrs. I love it…read moreand always find lovely items to bring home. the prices are also affordable.

The Northern Dutchess Hospital's Thrift Shop is one of the better thrift shop I could ever visit…read more The floors are generally clean, and it's well maintained, and although they rarely have shoes to fit me(yes, on occasion, they do have mens shoes), there are some things they do commonly carry in my size. Their products are well tagged with prices, and service is good. Check this place out, before deciding on purchasing elsewhere(to make sure you've exhausted your search). Even for those who end up in Northern Dutchess Hospital and who have lost most of their clothes from car accidents or whatever, this store might even have some type of product to get you back on your feet at good prices, until you can get back on your feet again). No inside hallway connection between the hospital and this thrift shop exists, so walking between these two seems to be unconvincing. A person will either get hypothermic walking here, or become scorched from the hot sun walking here from the hospital). From the name, however, I wonder what percentage of the sales price the hospital takes in on money? This place doesn't look like it's been ever improved in a dozen or so years.

Ulster County Habitat For Humanity ReStore

3.2

(16 reviews)

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I've never been embarrassed to write about my love for thrift shopping. I've purchased wooden…read morechairs, chest of drawers, rustic end tables, funky lamp bases, metal home accessories, etc with no end in sight. And all it takes is a bucket of warm soapy water, a good cotton small towel to clean these hard surfaces. Now, where I seriously and I mean- seriously draw the line are sofas, mattresses, cushions, pillows, etc. and that to me, is just gross. No offense to anyone. Hubs and I noticed a gently-used $2300+ Pottery Barn dining table at this Kingston, NY ReStore for a flat $700. The poundage on this 8' monstrosity of a dinner table had me sold. Except, it was 2' too big for my dining room. But the price was killer. This ReStore is spacious with furniture gathered into groups. For instance, chest of drawers are grouped together, coffee tables in another group, lamps together, etc. There's leven a back room filled construction items like kitchen/bathroom tiles, hammers, etc ridiculously inexpensive. This is one of the best choices if you are looking for second-hand furniture.

the items especially furniture on the sales floor are overpriced for what they are, narrow window…read moreof time to pick up items. Staff and volunteers are not responsive to messages left on voicemail, and are rude

House For Dogmanity

So I went back this time with my pooch and snagged two coats. One for $2 and one for $5. My pooch…read moregot so excited he pissed on the rug. Of course I cleaned it up. A different woman there this time and also very very nice and helpful. I do wish they were open on Saturdays but the hours are good for Monday through Friday so I'll simply be grateful that this resource even exists.

Simon Says Thrift & Consignment

Great people, and lots of really neat things. I have brought stuff there and also picked out a few…read morethings. Easy parking and convenient.

From the owner: Here at Simon Says Thrift & Consignment, we pride ourselves with our customer service and low…read moreprices. We also do accept donations. So please stop in and check us out. 1050 Morton blvd. Kingston NY. Our hours are Wednesday- Monday 10-6 Sunday 10-4. Simon Says get out there and do some thrifting!!

Aid Tibet Thrift Store

2.7

(7 reviews)

My experience was great, very different from the 1-star reviews. I bought two very nice table lamps…read morewith very interesting lamp shades, and a floor lamp with another nice lamp shade. Unique items compared to a Target, Home Goods, Lowes, etc. The man behind the counter was very nice and was willing to drop the prices a bit. All of these items cost $97, Didn't seem overpriced at all. I'd say visit the store and decide for yourself.

Tried to donate some really good clothes and the arrogant woman working there said, "Oh no, we…read moredon't take any clothes". Nice to be able to pick and choose! NEVER AGAIN.

Lovefield Vintage

4.9

(10 reviews)

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Amazing store...great customer service highly recommended. Great selection. Clean & neat. Parking…read moreis available.

I forgot to add to my review that I did buy some socks! They're black and white gingham. Very very…read morecute and comfortable. And I just found out that they ship items so I was able to order more socks for myself.

Coolcat Alterations Shoe and Leather Repair

4.5

(24 reviews)

The lovely folks at Coolcat are honest, hard-working, very experienced and highly skilled. I'm…read moreconvinced there's nothing they can't repair or alter, bringing new life to well-loved items. Excellent communication, fair pricing, honest-to-the-bone.

Sent a message on here. The person responded next day with call this other person, she can help you…read moreout. That other person didn't speak much English and didn't know what i was talking about. Please, if you need an alterations place, dont use them.

Like Water

(2 reviews)

Absolutely top notch service. I called and was scheduled…read morefor spa pool water and in just a few days all was completed. I'm impressed with the quality of customer service, very knowledgeable about my new pool, the price was very reasonable as well.

Responsive and fast. I received a return call the next day (not like some others i wont mention…read morehere), and he showed up when he said he would. Nice clear, clean & affordable water. Thank you!

Continental Cars

I used Continental Cars twice and was happy with both the price and service. I sold my mothers used…read morecar and they picked it up for free in Woodstock and they also picked up my junk car in Kingston, NY. Highly recommend Continental Cars.

From the owner: At Continental Cars, Inc., since 1967 we've purchased thousands of vehicles and are always seeking…read morequality pre-owned cars at Fair Market Value. Whether you're looking to sell or trade in your car-whether it's paid off or you still owe-we make the process simple and pressure-free, unlike traditional car dealerships. We buy cars that you or your family member can no longer drive, and work with attorneys and executors handling estate and trust liquidations involving vehicles. We also purchase older, non-running, or problem vehicles, including those you might consider junk.

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Madeline M.

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2 months ago

I worked at Free to Thrift in Kingston for about six weeks in January. I waited months to write because I did not want this to come from immediate hurt. I applied because I believed the image: abundance, sustainability, free goods, fair wages, and community care. In my experience, the issue begins with Christina Kravig, the owner, and the unchecked power she held over pricing, workers, the free section, and the store's moral image. This is not an attack on staff; many seemed reliant on Christina or the job. I asked if Free to Thrift was a nonprofit because the language sounded like mutual aid. Christina told me no, and the reason given was that nonprofits can be exploitative. But a private business built on free donations can also become exploitative when pricing, access, labor, sanitation, and decisions stay under one person's control. It seemed to want to be a socialist utopia, but from what I experienced, it became more controlling than ordinary retail. Pricing was a contradiction. I saw prices change at Christina's discretion: higher-value donations priced differently, items reinterpreted at the register, a used Labubu around $20, $10 light bulbs, $5-$10 empty gift boxes, used/opened hygiene products, and questionable items sold. Public reviews describe the same pattern: overpriced items, register price changes, and free items later treated as "incorrectly marked." As an employee, I saw the inside version of that. The markdown system sounds generous because items can become free. In practice, people with money get first access while people without money keep returning and hoping something remains. The wealthy shop. The poor scavenge. I know donations were not washed before going to the floor. I worked in the back room. Donations were piled on a filthy floor, often from trash bags, and could go directly into the store. I saw stains and what appeared to be blood or bodily fluids. The free section had no clear written policy; access seemed to depend on Christina's judgment. Two young Black customers regularly came in for free items. Christina treated them as if they were stealing, and I was asked to watch them. From what I witnessed, they were limited while others could take more. Christina used spiritual language tied to power. She talked about energy, called people bad energy, and represented herself as psychic or intuitive. I am not criticizing spirituality. The issue is when one person's "read" affects who is trusted, suspected, fairly priced, or worthy of abundance. I was told I had bad energy. In my experience, the culture lacked empathy; judgment was often dressed up as intuition. The worker culture reflected hierarchy and silence. I was told not to speak to Christina during shifts and had to use a chain of command. Some people had access; others were watched and corrected. Her own children warned me I would probably cry one day. The fair-pay image is complicated: $25/hour sounds radical, but 32 hours with four unpaid breaks is 28 paid hours, or $700/week before taxes. In weekly income, that can be less than full-time McDonald's, the cliché pinnacle of capitalist exploitation. I was reprimanded for basic kindness, including helping a customer and being friendly to disabled students. Cameras were monitored, breaks were tracked, and I was followed. Christina yelled until I cried and brought up personal health information in a way that felt weaponized. Customers noticed. My employment ended after I used my personal charger to help a customer pay with Apple Pay at a coworker's request. The store sold it. When I asked for reimbursement, I was treated like a nuisance and offered random cords instead of repayment. When I said I considered that theft, I was fired. A community that gives donations, trust, reputation, and care deserves transparency and accountability. Abundance is not abundance if only one person decides who deserves it. Values mean little if they disappear when they are supposed to be practiced. read more

Smarty M.

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3 months ago

this place is overpriced, messy, and owner is an absolute nightmare. thrift elsewhere

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Although it's far for to travel to I have gone at least once a year for the past 10 yrs. I love it…read moreand always find lovely items to bring home. the prices are also affordable.

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