A friend of mine who volunteers her time with the Assistance League of Arcadia at the Bargain Box…read moretold me to check it out and so glad I did... 5 stars!!!!! If you are a fan of the Huntington Collection in Pasadena, you'll be sure to love the Bargain Box. Just like the Huntington Collection, I can't call it a thrift shop since it's not like any thrift shops I've been to! Looks more like an expensive antique shop when you step inside. I was blown away by the quality of the available merchandise, especially the housewares and decor. It's very evident that all of the pieces on sale were meticulously cleaned and staged by the hardworking staff. All of the furniture and housewares are excellent condition, not to mention very well priced. Make a point to visit before Halloween! The store is all decked out with Halloween decor! The Bargain Box is managed by the Assistance League of Arcadia, and one of their worthy endeavors is Operation School Bell, which provides much needed clothing as well as school supplies such as backpacks and books to children in need in neighboring local schools. There's a small parking lot but there should be plenty of street parking available if needed. Also, be aware that the store has limited hours since it's managed by volunteers. It's only open two days a week, Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 10am to 1pm.

I'm hesitant to leave this review because I don't want to share this place. Small and clean, it's…read moremore like a little boutique than a typical thrift store. Clothing, jewelry, books...they carry a little bit of everything here. I enjoy browsing the racks and shelves even when I leave empty handed. Good to know: They are only open on Wednesdays and Saturdays. I suggest subscribing to their email list so you know the weekly happenings before you visit. The lot is on the smaller side and it fills up pretty quickly. There is plenty of street parking on Live Oak, but that also fills up on Wednesdays. If you arrive a little before opening there is usually a short line outside to get in, but there is never a mad rush to get in or anything, so don't let the line scare you away!

Stopped by Willie's vintage on an impulse and was very happy I did! It is a lovely shop full of…read morecharacter and a wide range of items, all curated by the owners, Jeanette and Raquel. I am slowly replacing items we lost in the Eaton fire, and not only did I find some nice jewelry pieces, they had a lovely vintage Hawaiian dress that brought back a flood of nostalgic memories. On top of that, J and R were so kind and gave me some items to help us on our rebuilding journey. They showed remarkable kindness and warmth to a random customer, and they really were a highlight of my week! They took time out of their day to listen and make recommendations, and their store is a real oasis of treasures and positivity. It's well with everyone's time to stop by, check their stock and support a local business!

My husband stopped by looking for a mannequin (don't ask:)) to put a t-shirt and hat on of a band I…read morehave been listening to on a loop for a very long time. I actually didn't know he even realized it. He stopped by this store just down the hill from where we live and they were so helpful. They were able to accommodate and found just what he was looking for. Now the problem is, I swear, wherever I go she is watching me. My dogs think so too as they peek around the corner to see if she's still there. He stopped by to thank them today and they asked him to pick out something for me. He walked in the house so proud with a new gift. It just happened to be Valentine's Day, so it worked out great for him. :) Thank you so much!! He enjoyed shopping at your store (he's the shopper in the family) as much as I loved the gift.

I was intrigued enough to check it out, but I guess I was picturing more vintage styles from the…read more80s. I wasn't expecting as many "retro styled" items, meaning either new t-shirts featuring 80s music or repurposed thrift items now adorned to look like they were vintage 80s. That being said, I did pick up a pair of hot pink new costume fishnet fingerless gloves and rubber bracelets to go toward my 80s Night theme and Hubs found a DVD and CD, so alls good.

Cute store with a large selection of rock tees, chokers and some vintage items. I love the name of…read morethe store as well. Owner is friendly!

The staff is always friendly and I usually get a great deal. Add this store as your first stop.This…read moreplace rocks!

Went to Revival on a mission to find some items for an upcoming trip and left successful!…read more The shop has a curated variety of clothing and home goods at reasonable prices. Out front you will find several racks of clothing priced at 50% off. Vibe: Inside every thing is well organized. Shop is well lit and doors open to let fresh air inside. Service: Staff is friendly and available to answer any questions or open fitting rooms. Bonus: The shop supports a number of local organizations, so you can feel good about spending your money here. I enjoyed my visit and would recommend this shop to others.

They are run by nice people and they do not accept all the time and when you arrive with your…read moredonation, they greet you and ask if you need a donation receipt. The shop is in a very good location. I will be back!

A very limited selection of items. Clothes are lack luster and traditional, nothing eclectic or…read morefashion forward as you would find in Pasadena or Los Angeles. Prices are around $7 to $10 for items, such as the Size 6 Talbots women's work pants I picked up (my luck). The tableware and kitchen acoutrements are worth perusing if you like those things. Rather too many old books and not enough of the utility items that people want to buy second hand. In terms of service, the young woman is very pleasant. Otherwise I had a palpable sense of a frontier small town with a closed knit white community where non-white are treated as suspicious. History lives large in these parts, it's only a century ago that the Europeans came here from the eastern US. As well, this is attached to a women's club which is an organization reflecting the "settler" ethos. Anyway I wouldn't bother again, and would look through shops in Pasadena for more choice. Also I had a whole car load of things to donate but I decided to take it back to LA where the charitable causes seem more pressing (than a women's club in a white enclave city which participated until recently in U.S. apartheid) and the population is more diverse.

Too small and the curated selections are meh. I find more at goodwill or st Vincent or even Salv…read moreArmy

Since I was in the neighborhood I decided to stop in and see what was new here. Nothing spoke to…read moreme but always good to look. There were quite a few employees bringing out new things. Shared parking lot.

Shopping in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California…read more.. My friend, Jun, was going to look at furniture at The Huntington Collection. He had learned about this cool place from our friend, Nikki B. Of course, I wanted to tag along with Jun! The Huntington Collection is not just a place for thrifting... it really is a collection of vintage items such as furniture, jewelry, clothing, shoes, books, etc. Check out this shop for interesting merchandise! It's for a good cause: Huntington Hospital's Senior Care Network Shopping here is also great for our environment: reuse things, recycle items, and reduce waste!

The donation experience was excellent- quick and helpful. The ladies at the front desk were really…read morenice and even compassionately acknowledged the items I was donating were hard to let go of, but reminded me the proceeds were going for a great cause to help senior citizens in need in our community.

DONATION REVIEW: I came at 9:30am (before the 10am open time) and there was someone in the…read morereceiving tent so they accepted our donations. We had a bag full of baby stuff - clothes, toys and books and he had my husband take them out of the bags and separate them in the appropriate bins so that was the inconvenient part. Overall, pretty seamless process. Plenty of parking in the back by the donation site and wasn't too long since we were the only ones there. The guy was also nice.

This is a smaller-scaled thrift store than most but can have a gem or two when you least expect it…read more Since it's local, I frequent this thrift store and when you are in the know, then you have to scoop about special discount days (I.e. 50% off clothing) and when you sign up to their newsletter then you get monthly coupons. Don't forgot that it's final sale so use those coupons - which you can also find on their website, so just google it - and get a bigger deal. Have fun thrifting and donating to your local thrift store!