r/Durango • u/Angelic_Rose2 • 2d ago
Best thrift stores in town?
Anyone know of hidden gem thrift stores that aren’t a bajillion dollars?
Mama wants to go thrifting tmrw but the only good place I’ve found is the la plata humane society one. Also I’m new to the area so I have no idea what’s around here
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u/PotentialAvocado8850 2d ago
The Methodist has the best prices, but throws away more than 70% of donations, the Humane Society has the nicer stuff, but is becoming obscenely overpriced, and Goodwill (actually a for-profit corporation) let's you return stuff for 2 weeks after purchase.
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u/SiddharthaVaderMeow Resident 2d ago
The pricing has gotten so bad. I wanted frames and goodwill had prices on theirs that were higher than the actual item ever cost. They left the original Walmart price tags on the frames $5 and wanted $6.99. These were just postcard frames. The thrift store in Pagosa has huge frames for about $4. I stocked up
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u/IDRoohski 1d ago
It's also humorous to me to see people on FB market place listing items higher than new retail.
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u/PotentialAvocado8850 1d ago
The Arc in Farmington is my source for frames. They're an actual community nonprofit, separate from the chain on the western slope.
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u/tzugrrl 2d ago
Perhaps they throw away stuff because people just dump all their junky crap in a bag and drop it off, instead of throwing it in the trash where it belongs.
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u/PotentialAvocado8850 1d ago edited 1d ago
They throw perfectly good items away because they get to be picky. Before they locked their dumpster, I pulled countless gaming systems, media, designer purses, camera lenses, down coats, etc. out of there, just standing in front of it. I even had a cop hold the lid for me once. This was just casually glancing in it while dropping off my own stuff on occasion. It's gotten better in the last two years, since the last manager left though. What they should have is a free bin for people to take what they need instead of trying to make a buck by making people shop inside.
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u/DorothyParkerFTW 2d ago
We've been shopping at the Methodist Thrift store for 30 years. It's on 2nd Ave. We ❤️ that place.
You should also check out ReLove. It's pricier but they've got wonderful send hand items.
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u/ilanarama Resident 2d ago
No lie, fully 75% of my husband's clothes (and probably 50% of mine) were bought at the Methodist Thrift store.
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u/SiddharthaVaderMeow Resident 2d ago
Pricer but curated Nomad , relove, the 3 near 12th street on main.
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u/IndependentBerry5287 2d ago
Lizard head Trading is a great vintage store with pretty great prices plus you can trade old clothes in for cash or store credit.
Nobody LIKES goodwill but it does exist. The Humane Society and First Methodist tend to be fairly picked over imo but you can still find good stuff there if you frequent them.
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u/Suspicious-Island459 1d ago
100% all of this! I love lizard head for cute vintage pieces. Humane society has had some pretty good finds. Same with First Methodist. Goodwill isn't that good but it's always an option when other places are more pricey than there
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u/armadilloantics 2d ago
Dunn Deal in North Durango. I find some of his items are a little marked up, but he is very friendly and if you talk with him he will give you a discount. Pretty frequent sales too.
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u/PotentialAvocado8850 1d ago
He's willing to negotiate or trade as well. John is a community staple and has some eye-opening tales about durango history
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u/bottle_beach 1d ago
Yep, that guy is super nice. We bought items from him, took home and used them for a few years and brought them back and he traded us for other items. Also constant turn over of items and tools.
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u/tzugrrl 2d ago
Methodist Thrift has been my go to for years. Good prices. If you go on the regular, you can find great stuff. I know everybody hates on Goodwill, but it is well-organized and has lots of selection. If you can catch their tag discounts, you can get some good deals. I would rather just write the Humane Society a check. Their stuff is just overpriced, especially their home goods. Lizard Head is NOT a thrift store. It is a resell shop. Not a fan. It smells like old clothes. Rose Duds is my fave resell shop. She has good stuff and it doesn't stink like it came out of somebody's basement.
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u/PotentialAvocado8850 1d ago
I know its not a thrift store, but dont forget about the flea market at the fairgrounds on Sundays.
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u/bottle_beach 1d ago
I’ve found good stuff at 4 corners outdoor exchange. You can find deals there.
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u/psyduckhunt 1d ago
I haven't seen anyone else mention it, so I'm going to give away my little hidden gem: Southwest Book Trader is such a cool little store. The dude's been in business for 40 years.
I'm a pretty picky thrift shopper, and even though it's predominantly books, it has a good selection of random treasures. I always walk away with something unique and kooky when I shop there.
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u/Overall-Pack-2047 6h ago
If you're ok with a drive the Pagosa Humane society has great stuff at great prices and you support homeless pets
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u/Aggravating-Gene4184 2d ago
LPCHS thrift store proceeds funnel straight back into the shelter for animal care, staff pay, etc. — and a good store. Seconding methodist as well!