The Ultimate Guide to Portland’s Thrift Shops
Whether you’re trying to limit your impact on the environment or are just into scoring deals, our city has an overwhelming amount of good thrift and vintage stores for you. So many in fact, that it can feel overwhelming just knowing where to start. Jay Flewelling, a self-proclaimed “thrift store junky” and a local comedian, is sharing all his best thrifting tips on where to go, for whatever you’re hoping to find, without having to spend too much.
Discussed in Today’s Episode:
- Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette
- Value Village
- Union Gospel Mission
- Estate Sale Finder
- William Temple House
- ReTails
- Red White & Blue
- Deseret Industries
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