I regret to report that this Goodwill has now gone the way of all East Bay Goodwills. Clothing…read moreracks are packed so full they can't be perused and workers roam the aisles, elbowing past you to cram even more shirts onto already over-capacity racks. Customers have to remove clothing from the racks to be able to browse so everything is chaotic and disorganized. You'll go home with your hands reeking of fabuloso. RIP to the last decent goodwill.

Dropping off small quantities of clothes, small furniture, appliances at the University Ave…read morelocation in Berkeley is easy especially if you can access the street front drop off spot on University.

Crossroads Trading on Shattuck is a great place to shop. I haven't been here in a while, but they…read morehave great designer clothes, jeans,handbags and accessories for hipster's and other fashion forward folks. A must for people that want to buy and sell high quality stuff. Check it out. Right near Berkeley University.

That's funny how they'll pay so little for your clothes (if you're lucky enough to sell anything),…read morebut everything they sell is expensive. Anyways, don't go there if you don't want to waste your time, this place is a complete joke. They will treat you like if you're selling them trashy clothes, such a snobby place.

They POSITIVELY need to Double Bag " Beadable Items " !!!…read more I love this li'l THRIFT STORE, and Especially the " Charitable Causes ' they Support ' !!! Have been shopping wiith them since the Mid '90's in SF !!! Also am not too crazy about the Goodwill in El Cerrito which leaves this Store to browse, Re-use & Re-Cycle !!!!!! Luckily the Cashier warned me to be Extra Careful as I exited the Store having bought 2 Ceramic Plates and 2 Bowls... Maybe Taller Grocery type Handled " Paper Bagd would be Ideal.... From what I've been hearing from merchants locally ' Berkeley has Banned PLASTIC Shopping Bags !!! Their Wares and the Selection are Awesome although ' QUITE STEEP PRICES ' on Used Crockery I thought. Selections are Always Quite Charming & I do hope the Store remains in Business !!!!!! Am a Senior with a DISABILITY, and arriving home the Paper Bag Tore Badly even as I went to retrieve it from the Floorboard of My Car !!! Was a Chore tryin' to " Ascend a Flight of about 12 wooden risers and Guarding the Contents !!! He was kind and thoughtful enough to ask if I'd like the " Crockery " wrapped in Newspaper !!! The 10% Senior Discount helps a lot !!!!! Five Stars for "" SELECTION & 3 for Packagong Breakables = 4 STARS !!! Workers are " Always Polite " !!!!!!

I was in the area and wanted to thrift a bit, I looked up open stores near me and found this spot…read more We were greeted upon entering which I appreciate and there were several people working around the store available for questions. We got there maybe 20 minutes before closing so I didn't get to explore the way I would like, but I really dug the book section. Hard covers are two dollars and soft covers are one dollar. They're arranged by color which I thought was very visually appealing. It was easier to look through the titles that way. I'll be going back soon to check out the store a bit more and I'll update my review accordingly. I'm totally happy with my book purchases.

Terrible customer service. I came in with my mom as a way to relax because I was having a very…read moreemotional day and the staff absolutely made it worse. First they snapped at me about checking in my bag. Then they snapped at me for looking at a clothes rack that was apparently not for sale. Then they refused to sell me the clothes that I found. I found the most beautiful and unique item I was so excited to buy, I waited in like admiring the piece and talking about how special it was just for them to refuse to sell it to me because the tag fell off in the dressing room. I saw the tag as soon as I picked up the item, which said $16, and there was a $16 tag on the floor of the dressing room I tried it on in and they still refused to sell it to me. All three of the employees at the front were very rude about it, didn't show any sympathy at all, just told me no. I even asked if there was a way I could keep it on hold until someone could price it and they still said no. Very disappointed, not going back

We were in the area and decided to stop by here. It's a pretty busy g store. There's two sections…read morenew and used. The store is very well organized by brand and I love that. There's a pretty good selection of items. The price is pretty reasonable for each brand. The quality of the clothes was pretty good. The customer service was also very good the girl who rang us up took her time to explain the purses. I purchased $50 and i thought I got a great deal for the amount of clothes.

Help fund a much-needed new building for Berkeley Humane (5/5 Green Stars)…read moreIn early November, the Berkeley Humane opened a second thrift store - right here in the Elmwood! I was already a fan of the Solano store - I think it's one of the nicest thrift shops in Berkeley. This branch is smaller but it's really focused on the nicest things, arranged beautifully. If you've never wandered into a thrift store and have reservations about going in, then start right here. Many items are brand new, with tags still attached, and I think the prices are reasonable, considering this. A large portion of the clothes are women's (although that hasn't stopped me shopping for a winter jacket) but there is also a small men's section behind the changing room. Check out the cool collection of Christmas ornaments, right now! 100% of proceeds benefit the Berkeley Humane nonprofit - particularly to help fund a new building that they need after a fire in 2010 destroyed a large part of their building on 9th and Carlton. As you may know, back in the 1970s, the BH made a commitment that no healthy or treatable shelter animals in the Society's care would be euthanized. It's amazing that the BH got started almost 120 years ago - in 1905, the Berkeley branch of the SPCA was set up with a mission to improve conditions at the "pound" (which were reportedly not good at the time). The current facility on 9th and Carlton was acquired all the way back in 1933. The new building will be named the Bay Area Animal Resource Center (BAARC), and will include a veterinary medical hospital and adoption center and will include more services for people with pets who might be in need of a little extra support. It will feature significantly enlarged space for cat adoptions, including several "catios" that will provide felines with natural light and fresh air. Berkeley Humane is a private non-profit organization that does not receive government funding, so community support is essential to its mission. I'm giving the Berkeley Humane Thrift shop 5/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact. This takes very little explaining. Buying clothes and other items from thrift shops is one of the best ways to reduce your environmental footprint and improve your social impact. You are avoiding the production of new materials, with all problems of the fast-fashion-driven textile industry. At the same time you are supporting a nonprofit that has taken care of local neglected or abandoned animals for more than a century. This year, Berkeley Humane will have over $400,000 in expenses to medically prepare over 1,000 animals for adoption. Your support will save lives.

Wonderful collection with something for everyone. I love browsing here and nearly always find a…read morefew nice things for myself or a gift for a friend.

I finally got the opportunity to check out this cute place. I was very excited to find so many…read moredifferent and cool items. There was necklaces, rings, commemorative spoons, stones, key chains, and even lighters. Definitely going back to find more fun trinkets. The pace is tiny and parking is pretty decent.

TikTok blew up this place. Everything is cute and fairly priced. You need a lot of time and…read morepatience to look through their items. I was interested in the Italian charms to make my own bracelet, very nostalgic and at $1/piece it was basically a steal! Such a good price! However it was mostly letters and not much designs. And this station is located right by the door with high foot traffic so I couldn't really peacefully look through. Definitely best to go when there's no crowd (but idk when their least busiest hour is) since the place is tiny! No space to walk through. I went at 5pm on a Saturday evening and it was packed. All the jewelry and accessories were inside and photos, stickers, stationery items were outside. Patches and spoons (my fav part. Wish I knew how to turn them into rings because they had really unique designs) were located at the back of the store. Overall, got some turquoise rings and a bangle for $15 total. Not bad. They had a good range of sizes. My ring finger size is 8 and they had that size as well as bigger sizes of 9-10. Pretty cool it wasn't just small sizes.

Love this place. It doesn't smell like a regular thrift store--it smelled hella clean lol. I came…read moreup on an Ed Hardy hat that was priced really well and the guy at the register said he just got it a couple days ago. I couldn't help but think it was meant for me! I also got 2 baby tees. One was a vintage West Coast Choppers tee, and the other one was a long sleeve Spitfire shirt. My boyfriend got a Harley Davidson shirt that fit really well, despite it being a XL. We'll be coming back to find more hidden gems!!

Stopped by after enjoying margaritas nearby and stumbled upon their $5 rack & bin! The person at…read morethe register was super friendly, big shoutout to him!!! and they have a diverse selection of vintage items like posters, plushies, game consoles, shoes, and hats. Definitely worth a visit to support local small businesses!

Any business that supports the health care, education welfare and safety of animals is a go to for…read moreme. Not only do I shop here...all my donations go directly to this Animal Charity Shop as well. As I am told...the thrift store in Albany and (the Elmwood, Berkeley store) are run by a few paid staff members and the rest of the work is by an incredible team of volunteers. The stores always look great, are very well organized, and the staff and volunteers are all very nice! Thank you all who support these stores for helping the animals.

My husband had a few bags of men's dress shirt, casual button down shirts, jackets, and slacks…read more They were very appreciative to receive the donation and said they were in need of more men's clothing. In the meantime, I was able to look at the women's clothing. I have purchased women's tops from this business before. They have a limited but great selection of women's clothing.

Service is hit or miss. Sometimes the staff are too involved in personal conversations to greet…read moreyou, or will frequently be eating lunch at the cash wrap. But on a good day, the staff will compliment your outfit, and items you've found. Decent selection, but I'm not sure how frequently they are restocking. I've not yet sold with this location but see people doing so, and the buyers seem to have a discerning eye. The Wardrobe Project also hosts a monthly Rockridge flea "The Wardrobe Project Flea" which hosts over 100 vendors, where you're sure to find something from all local sellers and some who travel in from LA. Plus, handmade products as well. This College Ave location is the everyday stop when you need to grab anything from vintage starter jackets, I've gotten retro J.Crew pieces here in additions to Y2K Nike pieces. Try them out if you're on the block. Parking can be busy, but there are 2hr free spots on the nearest block where the store is. It's also independently owned by a young cool duo. So, that's always nice.

You can find unique pieces at this consignment store. Some of the items are a little pricey but if…read moreyou find that piece you better grab it. Their pieces are different and in great condition. Check them out you won't be disappointed

Fun place, amazing shoe selection! Prices are fine for resale, just a bit above goodwill.read more

From the owner: We sell high-end, stylish fashion items for both men and women. We pride ourselves on the…read moreuniqueness of our selection and the quality of our clothing. Come check us out!