I was visiting the Northern Virginia area and had a thrifting mission to gather plates and…read moreglassware for a party. I visited five different thrift stores and the Clock Tower Thrift Shop was by far my favorite. In a relatively tight space they have organized a lot of merchandise. Their prices are very reasonable, especially their discounted clearance items. The staff was extremely helpful. Plus it all goes to good cause! I really can't say enough good things about this little treasure of a shop!

This thrift shop has very easy, friendly staff handling donation drop off at the side of the store…read more I dropped of 8 bags of high quality items in just 2 minutes. And I know they'll handle my donations well to get a good amount from them -- to raise money for a great local cause.

My favorite little vintage studio/shop!…read more Tucked away in an office building on the 3rd is this hidden gem of vintage amd homegood items that will make your heart sing. The owner, Amanda, is so passionate about her work and kind-hearted. She will greet you warmly and make you feel like you walked into a safe space. While you'll probably visit for all the amazing pieces, Amanda is also focused on community. She almost always invites other creators to come sale their items or provide their services. For example, she had an event with a local coffee pop-up, one with a local seamstress doing on-site alterations, a nail art specialist, and many times other vintage sellers. She's open on most Saturdays from 11am-3pm, but definitely check out her website and instagram for the most up-to-date information. Check out KALEIDOS!1

The employees are super nice here but it's gone from being a drop off location and large store to…read morebeing a drop off center with a small book/CD/vinyl/DVD/art and yes VHS area. They have a decent selection and prices are cheap but know before you go so you aren't expecting a full store.

This location is a drop off donation point as well as books, music/dvds, artwork & some toys only…read more If you want the one with clothes & etc... go to the one at Seven Corners: 6136 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22044 (Willston Shopping Center). Its in the same strip mall as 5 Guys, Safeway, Chick-fil-a... Anyway, this location has softcover books & cds for around $0.99 & hardcover books $1.99. They also have sale items depending on color price sticker if you are a member (sign up free). Although the selects are hit and miss, you can't beat the prices for music and books. Much cheaper than other thrift stores. Some cds are still in plastic. I see a lot of younger people browse for vinyl records and there is also a good selection. Most are from people's personal collections. Can't be the prices. Getting in and out can be tricky depending on traffic. And if you feel generous, round up to the next dollar cause you definitely save a lot shopping for your music and reading needs!

I wasn't too thrilled with this store. I love the cause and wanted to support. However, it was…read morepretty messy and disorganized. It was difficult to walk around because of how the racks were organized. Some items weren't in great shape. There was a selection with a few items and the prices were fair, but there were a lot of empty shelves too.

This store has some pretty damn grumpy ppl running the store. A while back, I went on a Tuesday and…read morementioned the senior discount - which the store touts - and the guy checking me out said no, "I'm not gonna bother with that right now." And this week, when checking out, the cashier gruffly said, "The purse discount doesn't apply to white tags." Maybe the store sign mentioning the purse discount could mention that so I know when shopping? So damn negative. I'm planning to skip this place, despite its important cause. There are other more pleasant resale shops - many with worthwhile causes - to go instead.

It's been over five years and I am still loving Lemon Lane!…read more Shopping here allows me to support a locally-owned business, shop more sustainably, AND save some dough in the process. And their selection? Cute, cute, cute! I still have not gotten into the consignment game myself since that takes a little bit of organizing but I have had friends who are able to build their children's wardrobes from here every season with their buy backs and absolutely love it.

This is a sweet little clothing and accessories store in the heart of Falls Church City. The…read moreselection is thoughtfully curated with popular premium brands, like Hannah Andersson. It's definitely a place to find nice, gently used clothes, especially for a young girl in your life. I'm a big believer in reducing waste and reusing items, so I'm glad to shop secondhand. Thrift stores can be super hit or miss when it comes to finding what you want. That's the upside of a store like this--instead of hunting through tons of random things, they've already vetted the selections.

This is a nice Goodwill. Not a huge store or selection but they pack in as many items as they can…read more Everything is organized by size and item type with one price for each category. They have a few changing rooms which were nice and roomy. I liked how they had the accessories organized and found a great belt! Note that Goodwill has sales on a specific tag color each week, but you need to be a member of their loyalty program to get the discount.

1. Note the signage of the week saying the yellow is half off refers to the plastic string not the…read morepaper tag color. 2. I recommend checking one's receipt to see whether it had been rounded up involuntarily or not. The store is still an OK value for the money but I felt tricked by the signage and the practice of rounding up without my consent.

I like to shop here bec they get done really fine donations. I picked up a large painting for $60…read moreand a velvet chair for $5. But it's really especially hard to shop for clothes here- I would suggest the clothes be sorted by size rather than color as it is now. And getting rid of the dozens of men's company/school logo tshirts that don't sell for many months but clog up so much of the garment racks.

This thrift store is quaint and small. The staff were ok, they weren't super friendly. I love how…read morethey organize the space, and the price point was fairly affordable. I will go back again.

I really enjoyed shopping Urban Farmhouse! It is a pleasant little shop with some nice pieces of…read morevintage furniture! Plus all of their gift items were lovely. It is a bit out of the way - but only a BIT. Right on Wilson blvd across from a Liberty gas station. So Cute. ALSO, the upstairs gift store COVET is packed with great gifts! Inexpensive jewelry, baby items, greeting cards AND she will gift wrap gifts!!!

A charming little shop with the unique decorative things. I am sure you can find a nice decorative…read morepiece here.

I absolutely love this consignment store!! I both shop and consign here, and it's truly the best of…read moreboth worlds. As a shopper, the prices are fantastic. So many consignment stores are wildly overpriced, but this one hits the perfect sweet spot between quality and affordability. It's also never overcrowded with merchandise, which makes shopping actually enjoyable so no digging through overstuffed racks or wasting hours trying to find one good item. The manager does an amazing job keeping inventory fresh, too. I stop in about once a week and always find something new. My most recent finds were a madewell beanie and north face parka. My style leans trendy rather than purely name-brand, but i love when I score Frame jeans for around $50, Veronica Beard dresses for about the same, or a like-new Lululemon Scuba hoodie for around $40. At most other consignment shops, those pieces would easily be well over $100. As a consigner, I really appreciate how fair and knowledgeable they are. At the end of the day, we only get paid when items actually sell--and they truly know what sells. If they pass on something, I don't take it personally. I'd rather donate it than have it sit. Using the Frame jeans example, if they sell for $50, I make $25. Could I maybe sell for more on eBay? Sure, but that hassle isn't for me, and the convenience here is absolutely worth it. One important note for new consigners: please review the website before bringing items in. It clearly explains what they accept and how to prepare items, and the process is insanely efficient as I'm usually in and out in under 10 minutes. There's even a helpful video that walks you through everything. It's frustrating (and honestly awkward) when people come in unprepared it slows things down for everyone. I love this shop, and I truly think you will, too! Whether you're looking to shop, consign, or both, this is hands-down one of the best consignment stores in the Arlington area.

Tiny shop with mostly garbage - occasionally alt you'll find a hidden gem but it's not marked down…read moreby much if so. Owner is a truly unpleasant person but somehow manages to hire well - most of the staff are friendly, just hope to avoid her. I have literally bought something here one day and changed my mind, brought it back to rescinding that week and been told it didn't meet their standards - weird bc I just bought it from you and haven't worn it. No rhyme or reason to what they accept or reject, and owner is extremely snooty when going through your items, rejecting things for imagined imperfections. She also 100% treats people differently based on their appearance - if I come in after work and am dressed up, she is more likely to take my items. If I come in clean and stylish workout clothes instead, my items get rejected. Definitely preferences things like lilly pulitzer and tory burch so if that's your style, maybe you'll be happy. I personally don't appreciate being made to feel as if i've stolen items off the back of a truck and talked down to.