I was under the impression that this organization follows through on commitments…read more I called to book a pickup and was originally told I was "out of the area" and probably wouldn't happen. I am in the same zip code!!! Finally talked to an "informed person" and got this scheduled. In the mean time another volunteer called to schedule (which was already done). Apparently lack of communication is a real problem amongst these volunteers. I worked very hard to make it simplier to take my items and don't appreciate the efforts I've made to be wasted, I don't have the luxury of free time, I need to move ASAP! On the day of the pick up (scheduled between 9-12), no one arrived. Then the call came it would be 1:30-2:00. That also didn't happen. Again, Dave called and cancelled completely too much stuff already in the store. Why didn't they notice that before agreeing to take my stuff in the first place. Unprofessional and rude to say the least! Suggestion: Don't accept assignments if you don't have the time or space to follow through. I rather doubt homeowners are calling and scheduling unless there is a real need for your services! Very disappointed in this organization and highly recommend if you need the services in a timely manner, best to look elsewhere.

I was really impressed on the selections at this location! Happy! Happy! Happy! Found several…read moretreasures! Really appreciated they were NOT on the main street and that prices were VERY reasonable! Thank you for being open on Tuesdays! The staff was very helpful. I hope you NEVER close!

This is a quaint thrifty shop located in downtown Anacortes. There are plenty of free street…read moreparking available in front of this store. Portion of the proceeds are used to support cat rescue. The prices are reasonable and the donated items are surprisingly clean and gently used. The staff inside the store are also very friendly.

A thrift store to support kitty adoptions, oh- this is right up my alley! The kitty quilt in the…read morefront window purrrfectly draws you in- I searched through the donated treasures to see what I could take home and found some great deals on trinkets and tools I could use for my pottery obsession. The ladies running the store were delightful and made sure to let me know about their adoption center!

One of the BEST honest priced thrift shops around. It's small but very tidy. The staff is so…read morecheery-always! Big treasures for Low priced goods.

This is a small thrift store run by volunteers that sell, mostly clothing, jewelry, small…read morehousewares, craft items, books, art, etc.Due to the limited space, everything is really well chosen for condition and salability . Staff is friendly and helpful . I always find well priced items I like.

Huge assortment of home goods, craft goods, jewelry making, crystals and semi-precious stones and…read moremore! The shop has plenty to browse and look everywhere! Walls, floors, ceiling- you can run through the store and miss items! I found a couple of silicone molds to buy and the lady had brand new ones that weren't out on the floor yet- she let me have a look! The were just inventoried & I snagged an additional one. Super friendly staff and I just loved poking around this shop!

This was a great little shop. Very friendly staff and good prices on new and antique items.read more

Like a never ending estate sale...you never know what it will be - just fabulous!! The prices are…read morereasonable too. If you buy a few items, they'll usually give a price break just to sweeten the deal.

Absolutely love this store. I always end up with multiple items in a bag for an amazing price!read more

Large selection of beads to choose from, very friendly owner. I'll definitely come again when I'm…read morein the area.

Great selection of beads and very helpful service. My art came out great and I will definitely be…read moregoing back!

This cool place. Does not smell like an antique store. Has vintage and new. Clean. Friendly people…read more Fun trip thru time

Alley Cat is a great antique mall along the main drag of Anacortes. It's very well organized and…read morethere is a lot to choose from - in fact, several of the vendor spaces are devoted to specific themes, like cowboy/western, nautical/mermaid, wine, tiki/Hawaiian, vintage cooking, etc. If I was going to do some kind of theme room I would definitely start here. They also have a great outdoor courtyard area full of all sorts of kitschy/rusting finery - everything from old bicycles to mattress springs to car bumpers just waiting to be repurposed creatively. One thing I like about this antique mall is that it's not just an antique mall - several stalls feature new (yet vintage-like) items and signage. The prices are typical for an antique mall (a litlte high, but hey where are you going to find this stuff anywhere else?) - but not outrageously so. The passageways are a little narrow, so keep your bags (and elbows) tucked in. This is definitely not a place I would dare to bring a small child. Best to plan your visit for an adults-only outing!

I was recently in Anacortes and spotted a brand new (to me) thrift shop. So, of course, I had to…read morestop in! What a cute little place. They have pretty much everything - from kitchen items and clothes, to books, tools, art, and even some small furniture items. They also have a small vintage section full of glass and other decor items. Prices, in general, were a little on the high side - though I supposed that describes most stores these days. I started in the kitchen area, where I picked up a couple of knick knacks for my travel trailer. Then I headed to what was a pretty impressive tool section. Although most of the tools were in pretty rough shape, and on the electric items there was no indication as to whether they'd been tested or not. I also checked out the books and, of course, the surprisingly thorough sewing and craft section. I ended with a trip through the very large clothing section, where I also noticed they have quite a great selection of interesting artwork too. Checkout was kinda weird, as there were extra employees (or maybe they were just friends of employees?) hanging out at the cashier area gossiping. I actually had to sort of make my presence known, even though I was the only customer in the shop. It felt awkward, like I was interrupting a private conversation. Kinda weird! I'll probably stop back next time I'm in Anacortes, as it seems like the kind of place that's probably regularly getting some interesting items on their shelves. Maybe the cashier's chit-chatty friends will have gone home by then.

I finally had the chance to stop in since they opened recently. The inside was much bigger than how…read moreit looks outside. My niche is finding cute bags, shoes, and dresses- there wasn't much to rummage. That could be a good thing for some shops. I was greeted at the register, although there was either family friends of the family talking before I was seen.