I am in Alaska for vacation and since most of my vacations incorporate some thrifting/antiquing…read moreshopping I decided to Yelp some nearby locations. This store popped up and we decided to stop by. FYI there is a coffee/soda shop next door (another review for that place also done). This store was in a plaza, plenty of parking spots. At first entrance once inside, it looks tiny and the way things are set up, I was thinking that prices were going to be expensive. Don't be fooled, it may look small but there are a lot of great finds. This particular store is focused on women clothing, accessories and some home knick knacks. There is also another FashionPact that is HUGE and has kids and mens clothing, books, home goods, etc... But back to this location...everything is organized by sizes, they are inclusive and also have a plus section. FashionPact has a section by the front door that features items that they have posted on their social media accounts. If you fell in love with the item, you can come into the store and purchase or also they can ship the item to you. Check out their accounts to get details. At first, you think this is like all other thrift stores but two cool things that make their store stand out. They have dynamic pricing. You see the price of the item listed at the top of the tag, then if the item is not sold by the date listed, the price is reduced. If the item is still not sold, then the third price listed is the final purchase price. Such a simple concept, but it made me realize that their purpose is to sell merchandise and leave space available for new donations. Plus, in selling then money could be donated which brings me to the second cool thing about this store. As a buyer, you can pick which local organization gets a percentage of your total purchase. If you donate clothes, you also get to choose. Shopping and choosing where to donate makes you feel good. They have a screen at the top of the register that shows the local organizations, but if you want to know more about the groups, they have an iPad next to the register so you can read more about the groups. They have the organizations divided by categories such as, animals, arts, education, etc. There are so many choices and all groups are local! How awesome is this! If you are not too busy shopping, all throughout the store, you can spot the thank you cards/letters/drawings from these organizations for the donations. I went twice, back to back to this location and got so many good deals. Scratch that, steals. Good clothing and accessories for under $10, but most were under $5. My brag from this store was a Columbia pink fleece zip up jacket with tags for $5, wow!!!!!! The other items that I also purchased were used but in excellent condition or with tags. The sales associate was sorting through donations and when I came back the next day, there was a lot of new items in my size section. SOOOOOOO sad that there is not a store like this in the Bay Area. I did tell them they should open one up and they said that they have friends in SF that have told them the same thing. Sadly, rent would be a killer around here. Staff was so nice. I know this place is not touristy but for sure this is a dream store for any thrift store lover. I joked that I could come to Anchorage with an empty luggage and challenge my self to only use clothes bought from any of the FashionPact locations. If you live in the area, lucky you. Stop and donate or shop, you will be helping the local community.

**July 2024: Saturday Afternoon Visit**…read more I almost don't want to review so that I can keep this gem all to myself; however the mission of this thrift shop is so heart warming that it would be a crime not to share. It's a nice boutique and everything is sorted by garment type and size. There is a fitting room for patrons to try on outfits and good music to keep you in a good mood. Pricing is very fair and there's two prices listed on each tag. After a certain date the price cuts to half. On my visit my mom and I were able to snag a couple of half priced items and two full priced ones, which was still a steal. My coat was $10, blouse $5, and I think my mom got two wrap dresses, and a blazer with everything being under $50. Now if that doesn't make you feel great the proceeds go towards a charity in Alaska and you can pick which one your purchases goes towards. We chose the zoo and hope everyone will go support this little shop when visiting Anchorage.

I was surprised that I could post a review on this although these are private residences conducting…read morebusiness on personal belongings that they don't need or have an excess amount to unload. Once again, summertime is here and that means garage sales citywide for anyone looking for bargains at a fraction of the cost by regular retailers or treasure-hunting for a rare, hard-to-find item just sitting in someone's attic or storage room. I look forward to these events every weekend just to take advantage of the warm, sunny weather and of course, the thrill of the hunt for that rare vinyl record hidden in a stack of milk crates or cardboard boxes. I find that the shopping experience is a lot more laid-back when meeting the people holding the garage sales despite the fact that you may not find what you need or want from time to time. Some are decent families who go out of their way to welcome visitors by having their kids make fresh lemonade or homemade cookies for only 25 cents making it that much more enjoyable personally. As far as items go, anything can be found that could be worth more than what the asking price is. Clothing, furniture, antiques, household goods, electronics, books, tools, sporting goods, and DVDs among others are some good finds that are still like new or never been used. When shopping for vinyl records, I save as much as $10 or $20 on a stack that can also be negotiable for a lower price as the weekend draws to a close. Certain garage sales will do this on every single item for as much as 50 to 75% off after 2PM on Sundays. In certain cases, you may be lucky to get that item for free rather than the sellers wanting to put it back in storage. Some good resources to find a garage sale close to you or one that carries a particular item you're looking for are the classifieds on the Anchorage Daily News's website, Craiglist, or Marketplace on Facebook. This is one of the more enjoyable weekend activities you can take advantage of outside instead of going to the mall or watching a movie in the theater during the middle of the day.

I have only been in the store a couple of times and each time it was to buy a young family member a…read moregift card. This is the place they want to shop for all kinds of gear and outerwear ! When I walked in I was impressed by how easy it is to find what you are looking for ... At least to find where it would be if they have it . It seems like they do have a lot of good things . I browsed thru their outerwear and saw some nice name brand jackets I would like to have . I think they were selling the ones in good shape for about 70% off . The staff was helpful and friendly . When I checked out their website I was also impressed by their online presence . The hoarding Marmot is centrally located and plays an important role in our outdoor lifestyle .

Great winter and ski consignment store! I was able to grab a long Marmont jacket for $75!…read moreDefinitely pop in here if you are looking to unload winter gear or are in need of some

I frequently visit this thrift store and found incredible deals. However, because they have changed…read moretheir mission. It is only free items for people in need. I'm posting a review because you can still donate and give money to this amazing charity.

I ventured here on my last day in Alaska. They had a special where yellow tag items were $1.00. I…read moreknew I didn't have much room in the suitcase for my return trip home. I found a Noah's Ark framed photo of Arc Encounter in Williamsburg, KY. Where I have been. It was $1.00. Also found a rhinestone barrette for a $1. The prices were cheap on household but kinda spendy on clothes and shoes. The proceeds support charity.

My favorite place to shop in Anchorage. Friendly staff and lots of unique items from furniture to…read morenapkins. Bonus: local artist creations! Love this store!

LOVE this place. Been a fan for years. No matter where they were - we'd find 'em. Very friendly…read morestaff, beautiful displays, unique gift things for gifts, .... just all over a very nice. HIGHLY recommend a visit or three :)

Ive been wanting to check out this place again as it's been several years…read more Very heavy perfume smell throughout the store so the clothes would need a few washes. I however didn't find anything that I wanted to pay 35-70$ for a used shirt. I don't really wear high end clothing I guess. Small kids section up stairs as well, lowest prices I saw was $10 for clothing but they don't do cheap brand names that I could see. Saw a few pieces with stains on them which I was surprised they would buy/sell stained clothes. Some cute earrings and no black flats in my size. I would come back during their sales but other than that it's a pass.

I brought some nice clothes there and they only consigned like 2 things and gave me very little for…read morethem. A lot of their stuff is quite expensive for second hand. It's nice clothing, but I won't consign there again. Probably won't shop there much because it's expensive.

Terrible lady running the place ! HALF of what she has is her personal collection, her assistant is…read morea little bit nicer ! My wife rented a booth from this place and it was nothing but a losing proposition! Nobody knows about this place because you would never suggest it to a friend !! Total waste of time. ! I shopped, but anything I was interested in, they acted like it was a pain to get it out of there cases to let me inspect. I had picked out a mink coat for my wife for Christmas , but after I though about it , I went to David Green Furriers!

I came down here a short time ago after hearing from a customer at Lazy Dog Antiques that they had…read morea collection of vinyl records available. Rethink Home is a family-owned business located on W. Fireweed across from the VFW Post between Arctic and Spenard. The display floor is filled with an interesting mix of antique furniture, novelty items like 80's icon shirt button pins (Pac-Man, Mr. T, Galaga, Max Headroom, He-Man, and Q-Bert among others), a large detailed oil-style painting of Audrey Hepburn from the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's displayed on the rear wall in the back room, Alaskan memorabilia, and crafts from local artists. Like all of my other reviews on antique stores, my main focus is the vinyl they have in wooden crates set up by the front register. The collection here is relatively small and like the secondhand thrift stores, they will arrive randomly without notice. There was an array of albums from the 40's and 50's up to the more modern artists from the 70's and 80's. I saw a few that caught my attention but unfortunately had to pass on because of the condition of some of the records. Some jazz albums I considered buying had visible surface scratches and split seams on either the top or bottom of the album covers. At $5 to $8 on some of these, these were priced relatively high by their condition alone. However, they did have a separate crate of records that were marked down to $2 or 50% from their original selling price, but again the condition was a concern. The nearby secondhand thrift stores had vinyl in better shape at only $1 apiece or .60 at the lowest with minimal surface scratches or fully intact album covers with the original inner sleeve available. However, the people running this store are very friendly and this place is a good option for anyone looking to purchase some paintings or a detailed wood-carved piece of vintage furniture.