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    Universal Thrift Store

    2.9 (63 reviews)
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    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Of the owners marking up my book

    Went with a friend yesterday I've shopped here on and off for abt 15 years It always amazes me the greeting certain individuals received If you are black good luck with a simple hello Anyway my friend and I went upstairs it was a book day for us After an hour and a half of sorting through books i selected 5 the prices were 49c and 99c I always stick to a budget since this store only accepts cash (IRS) ... Went to check out I notice my price at check was higher than my calculations I paid my friend paid we went home Upon review of my purchase I notice the "Owner " increased one of my books from 99 c to $2.00 Is this legal ? it is certainly not fair How greedy and dishonest the owner is

    The outside of the WORST THRIFT STORE EVER
    Margaret O.

    Ridiculously HIGH, if not OVERPRICED items, not orderly, yucky in fact. When I was checking out, guy up front (not wearing a mask) immediately snatched (yes SNATCHED) a dish I picked up and said "that is wrong price, you cannot buy it!" He saw me googling the dish and assumed it was worth much more than he had it marked. It wasn't all that great anyway. I will NEVER go back to that store again!

    A small portion of their many books.
    Daryl D.

    A pretty cool thrift store. They are so many clothes of all kinds. From casual wear to formal wear to costumes. Everything is very organized and it makes it easy to search for treasure. The store has two floors and upstairs there are so many books. I was impressed at how immense it is, but the prices were somewhat steep for a thrift store and they also charge tax. I think I'd come back here again if I was in search for something specific that I cannot find easily anywhere.

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    Great thrift store, jam packed with everything you can think of! Great deals and great service! Parking available along Sherman Way.

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    Reseda Super Thrift Store - 100% of proceeds go toward resources for homeless men, women and children. We have a family shelter and a no-cost 10-month recovery program.

    Reseda Super Thrift Store

    3.8(88 reviews)
    0.1 miReseda
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    I love this store. I usually do not like second hand stores because they smell unclean. This store…read moreis clean and so is their clothes. I highly recommend it. Nothing is over $20. I have found some great pleated skirts for $5! A wool camel jacket for $8.99. Seriously quality merchandise in all sizes. This is a self help place. There is no service to speak of and there are no dressing rooms. So what you buy you keep. But is well worth the investment.

    I really am in love with this thrift store and I've been trying to find a good one for years now to…read morefall back in love with drifting I swear the most I've paid for a piece of clothing. Here was probably eight bucks. You really get a lot of value for what you spend. Everything is clear the employees and people who volunteer there are super friendly and helpful and don't harass you or follow you around like other thrift stores tend to do. They have a really big selection of kids items as well upstairs and men's and women's clothing I keep finding myself going back every time I have extra money lol really humble workers as well. me and my mom love it here. Check it out if you're ever in the San Fernando Valley area.

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    Reseda Super Thrift Store - Reseda Super Thrift is on the corner of Sherman Way and Darby Avenue. Free and easy parking is located around the back of the building.

    Reseda Super Thrift is on the corner of Sherman Way and Darby Avenue. Free and easy parking is located around the back of the building.

    Reseda Super Thrift Store - Books and records near the back middle of the store.

    Books and records near the back middle of the store.

    Reseda Super Thrift Store - Upstairs in the kids area is the family board game selection. Super low prices and many games are in excellent condition.

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    Upstairs in the kids area is the family board game selection. Super low prices and many games are in excellent condition.

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    Savers

    3.3(39 reviews)
    2.4 miNorthridge

    We were heading to San Diego when we needed gas and lunch!…read moreBefore going to Porto's Bakery, we decided to get gas first. Then we saw Savers thrift store! As we entered Savers, we were quickly greeted by the staff. The store was a nice sized one and very clean! Everything was very organized! They have clothing, household items, books, purses, bags, jewelry, shoes, and more. It all depends on the donations. The prices seem very steep to me. I guess I've never thrifted in Los Angeles before?!?! They are open seven days a week from 10 am to 8 pm. You can join their club and get points towards a discount. 100 points equals 1 reward. Each reward is a 20 percent off your next purchase. You'll have to read the fine prints. If you're 55 plus, shopping on Tuesdays is a perk! They say you can get 30 percent off. ( EXCLUDES new merchandise with the red tags on them ). I would ask the clerks about this before shopping and ask about their "restrictions may apply" policy! Overall, it was a nice tour of the store. Know your prices vs shopping secondhand prices. Employees were very helpful and friendly. Ample parking!

    First time at a Savers, and I'm not mad at it. The cashiers seemed gracious, the selection was okay…read more(some things priced a little high), and the entire store was immaculate. I didn't find much, but I'll be back for sure with more donations. That was our initial purpose. I know this is a "for profit" second hand store, but Goodwill is wild with their limited hours and no longer accepting donations at this time response when I call. Also, Savers gives you a 25% off purchase coupon, Goodwill has gone down to 10%. If I were to put them in order of where I'd go thrifting, it would still be Goodwill, then Savers, then Salvation Army. Also, on Yelp & Google it still has holiday hours - this place is open for business as well as accepting donations daily from 10am-8pm.

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    Savers - Soup cup

    Soup cup

    Savers - Love the way they organize bags and hats and wallets etc

    Love the way they organize bags and hats and wallets etc

    Savers - Donations on the south side of the store

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    Donations on the south side of the store

    Valley Value Center - The hours on this site differ from what they advertise at the store

    Valley Value Center

    3.1(261 reviews)
    5.8 miValley Glen
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    Always love this place! They have a wide range of finds from clothing, shoes and household items…read more Everything is still fairly priced although I talked to a few regulars that say prices are going up, in their opinion. For me, everything seems fair for the quality. They need to have more cash registers open to get people in and out quicker but otherwise very friendly staff. They have people stocking at all times. CASH ONLY!! They have ATM's but just bring your cash, sometimes ATM's run out of money. Every day the have different color tags with discount.

    I really used to love this place when I first discovered it. Everything was reasonably priced and a…read moredeal was always one aisle away. Recently things have changed. The prices are CRAZY high for a thrift store. I understand they operate trucks and a brick and mortar building but for them to be charging nearly retail prices for used clothes and items they got AT NO COST is just insane. Parking is usually packed and you may end up parking on the streets of the local neighborhood. However if you have donations I'd drop them off at the door THEN find parking. There are often 3-5 tag colors for sale. However most of the items you select will conveniently be a label color off sale. The workers must have paper cuts from as often as they change the tag colors. Come expecting to spend at least an hour if you're on the hunt for something specific. They often have a good variety of purses and shoes. I mainly purchase small home decor items, workout clothes and furniture. I found a gigantic lightweight canvas in the art section that I just love. And I'm constantly checking the vinyl section for gems, all of which are typically $3 or less each. Take a second to view the jewelry counter, you may find some nice earrings behind the glass or costume jewelry hanging up. All the "good stuff" is located behind the counter. That includes items like video game consoles, "luxury" bags, sealed items, cameras and lenses, smaller electronics, instruments, etc. Apparently they're open on Sundays now which is new and still pretty calm since I don't think many people know about it. A lot of the workers are mainly Spanish speaking so do not be offended if they don't answer you right away, they will quickly locate someone bilingual to help. If you can take your time you'll find some good stuff, however with the rising prices the deals are better some days than others. I would give them 3 stars but the prices lately are just brutal.

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    Valley Value Center - $29.99 denim jacket - never heard brand

    $29.99 denim jacket - never heard brand

    Valley Value Center - Sale colors of the day ..

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    Sale colors of the day ..

    Main Street Vintage Mall - Awesome coat, lots of clothing at the store

    Main Street Vintage Mall

    4.8(14 reviews)
    3.9 miCanoga Park

    The shop is a modest in comparison to other vintage malls I've been to, but for the area it's got a…read moregreat variety. They definitely excel in homewares and décor, so this would be your place if you're looking to furnish a new space with something unique!

    My absolutely favorite antique mall! The selection is always changing, and the store is HUGE!!…read moreThey advertise that they have over 20 specially curated vendors, and they really know their stuff! They have an incredible variety and are very helpful in store and as brokers to find what you are looking for even if they don't have it in store. Great staff too! The store has a very welcoming atmosphere, very open feeling, not at all claustrophobic like some stores can be. Love the background music too, especially the jazz - keeps me in my happy place while treasure hunting. We love the Retail Therapy sessions held on the first Friday of every month, not only is there wine, cheese and crackers and sweets and treats, but the entire store is discounted 15% - that's always a welcome bonus. Who didn't love a discount?! My most favorite type of therapy. We've enjoyed getting to know the owners and some of the dealers who happen to be there when we are, they're helpful and informative. And on the QT, sometimes they authorize discounts - if they can - on the items in their booths, especially when you buy multiple items. I saw on their Instagram that the next Retail Therapy session will be a Christmas Party - we'll be there with bells on and bringing our shopping list! Highly recommended to others. And while you're there, there's a number of antique stores there on Sherman Way - they're gradually working to revitalize the Historic Antique Row in Canoga Park. 2 new stores have been born out of the dealers in Main Street Vintage - check out Artfully Made (Sherman Way, all handmade items) and Vintage Home (Owensmouth, just opened 11/2/25), plus the owners also have Retro Relics 2 doors away from Main Street Vintage - another great selection there! Hope you have as much fun as we do. And visit the Real Juicery on Remmet for great juices, smoothies and bowls (more great owners!). Plus, 2 coffee shops opened this year on Sherman Way, Trio and Jessie's Grind (latter has the most fabulous doors!!) Support our local businesses . Our community needs small businesses, and the ones I've mentioned are absolutely worth a visit... or 2... or 50

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    Main Street Vintage Mall - Vintage cashmere coat with fur trim

    Vintage cashmere coat with fur trim

    Main Street Vintage Mall - Records, games and collectibles

    Records, games and collectibles

    Main Street Vintage Mall - Inside of Victorian Secretary Desk

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    Inside of Victorian Secretary Desk

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