10 Top Thrift Shops Across the Country

We've rounded up the best vintage spots from NYC to LA!

Feathers Boutique (Austin, Texas) - Not only is thrift shopping good for your wallet, but it's even better for the environment thanks to its conservation of resources and waste. In honor of National Thrift Shop Day, Aug. 17, we've rounded up some of the best places to buy and sell second-hand clothes, jewelry, shoes, furniture and more. Get ready to bargain hunt like never before! By Patrice Peck Based in the Lone Star State, Feathers Boutique boasts a mix of carefully curated vintage clothes and jewelry, as well as pieces made by local designers. The store also offers its own line of re-worked vintage under the label Feathers Originals. Bonus point: If you visit their website and spot a few gems you've gotta have, you can have the items shipped to you. Score! (Photo: Feathers Boutique via Instagram)

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Feathers Boutique (Austin, Texas) - Not only is thrift shopping good for your wallet, but it's even better for the environment thanks to its conservation of resources and waste. In honor of National Thrift Shop Day, Aug. 17, we've rounded up some of the best places to buy and sell second-hand clothes, jewelry, shoes, furniture and more. Get ready to bargain hunt like never before! By Patrice Peck Based in the Lone Star State, Feathers Boutique boasts a mix of carefully curated vintage clothes and jewelry, as well as pieces made by local designers. The store also offers its own line of re-worked vintage under the label Feathers Originals. Bonus point: If you visit their website and spot a few gems you've gotta have, you can have the items shipped to you. Score! (Photo: Feathers Boutique via Instagram)

Beacon's Closet (Brooklyn, NY & Manhattan, NY) - With three locations in Brooklyn and another in Manhattan, Beacon's Closet has quickly become a must-visit New York City destination for locals and tourists alike. The female-founded company is best known for buying and reselling on-trend downtown essentials, groovy vintage pieces and a killer shoe collection. (Photo: Beacon's Closet via Instagram)

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Beacon's Closet (Brooklyn, NY & Manhattan, NY) - With three locations in Brooklyn and another in Manhattan, Beacon's Closet has quickly become a must-visit New York City destination for locals and tourists alike. The female-founded company is best known for buying and reselling on-trend downtown essentials, groovy vintage pieces and a killer shoe collection. (Photo: Beacon's Closet via Instagram)

Pleaseandthankyoustore (Greater Los Angeles Area) - Picture this: you're digging through mountains of vintage pieces, when finally you spot something. That one-of-a-kind piece you didn't even realize you were searching for. Its surprises like that which make thrift shopping all worthwhile. The Pleaseandthankyoustore not only offers shoppers a ton of unexpected retro picks, but also maintains an element of surprise when it comes to its ever-changing location — typically at swap meets and other secret spots throughout Los Angeles and beyond. (Photo: Please and Thank You Store via Instagram)

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Pleaseandthankyoustore (Greater Los Angeles Area) - Picture this: you're digging through mountains of vintage pieces, when finally you spot something. That one-of-a-kind piece you didn't even realize you were searching for. Its surprises like that which make thrift shopping all worthwhile. The Pleaseandthankyoustore not only offers shoppers a ton of unexpected retro picks, but also maintains an element of surprise when it comes to its ever-changing location — typically at swap meets and other secret spots throughout Los Angeles and beyond. (Photo: Please and Thank You Store via Instagram)

Vintage Thrift West (Manhattan, NY) - Home to everything from 1990's Betsey Johnson grunge dresses to Pucci neckties, Manhattan's Vintage Thrift West packs quite the high-fashion punch at pretty reasonable prices. Both the original location in the Gramercy neighborhood and the other in the West Village are worth a few hours of guilt-free shopping. (Photo: Vintage Thrift West via Instagram)

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Vintage Thrift West (Manhattan, NY) - Home to everything from 1990's Betsey Johnson grunge dresses to Pucci neckties, Manhattan's Vintage Thrift West packs quite the high-fashion punch at pretty reasonable prices. Both the original location in the Gramercy neighborhood and the other in the West Village are worth a few hours of guilt-free shopping. (Photo: Vintage Thrift West via Instagram)

Rag-O-Rama (Atlanta) - While Rag-O-Rama has stores in Ohio, Georgia and Arizona, its Atlanta location is one of the city's best places to thrift shop. Why? You'll find new inventory each time you visit. Like many of these stores on our list, Rag-O-Rama also helps you to stay financially responsible by buying and trading your gently used goods. (Photo: Rag-O-Rama via Instagram)

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Rag-O-Rama (Atlanta) - While Rag-O-Rama has stores in Ohio, Georgia and Arizona, its Atlanta location is one of the city's best places to thrift shop. Why? You'll find new inventory each time you visit. Like many of these stores on our list, Rag-O-Rama also helps you to stay financially responsible by buying and trading your gently used goods. (Photo: Rag-O-Rama via Instagram)

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Ragstock (Chicago) - From as far back as the '60s to today's fashion, Chicago's Ragstock is ideal for Lollapalooza festival-goers, costume party attendees and everyone in between. In other words, no matter your style, you're bound to find a couple of picks perfect for you. (Photo: Ragstock)

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Ragstock (Chicago) - From as far back as the '60s to today's fashion, Chicago's Ragstock is ideal for Lollapalooza festival-goers, costume party attendees and everyone in between. In other words, no matter your style, you're bound to find a couple of picks perfect for you. (Photo: Ragstock)

Funky Monkey (New Orleans) - Funky Monkey sits on Magazine Street in the heart of New Orleans, offering a revolving selection of vintage clothing, a handpicked selection of new and vintage costume jewelry, indie labels and contemporary basics and trends. Once you step into the eclectic store, you'll be hard-pressed to leave. (Photo: Funky Monkey via Instagram)

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Funky Monkey (New Orleans) - Funky Monkey sits on Magazine Street in the heart of New Orleans, offering a revolving selection of vintage clothing, a handpicked selection of new and vintage costume jewelry, indie labels and contemporary basics and trends. Once you step into the eclectic store, you'll be hard-pressed to leave. (Photo: Funky Monkey via Instagram)

Boomerangs (Greater Boston Area) - What's better than snagging unforgettable thrift shop pieces at unbelievable prices? Knowing that your money is going towards an important cause. That's the case at Boomerangs, where all proceeds go to the AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts. (Photo: Boomerangs via Instagram)

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Boomerangs (Greater Boston Area) - What's better than snagging unforgettable thrift shop pieces at unbelievable prices? Knowing that your money is going towards an important cause. That's the case at Boomerangs, where all proceeds go to the AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts. (Photo: Boomerangs via Instagram)

Second Time Around (Philadelphia) - If you're looking for an upscale consignment shop in the City of Brotherly Love, look no further than Second Time Around. By no means is Second Time Around the only high-end pick in the city, but its wide range of offerings for all ages and sizes definitely makes it worth the visit. Plus, if you're a seller, you'll make 40 percent of the final selling price of your items (or, for select accessories, 50 to 70 percent). (Photo: 2nd Time Around via Instagram)

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Second Time Around (Philadelphia) - If you're looking for an upscale consignment shop in the City of Brotherly Love, look no further than Second Time Around. By no means is Second Time Around the only high-end pick in the city, but its wide range of offerings for all ages and sizes definitely makes it worth the visit. Plus, if you're a seller, you'll make 40 percent of the final selling price of your items (or, for select accessories, 50 to 70 percent). (Photo: 2nd Time Around via Instagram)

Mercedes Bien Vintage Clothing and Decor (Washington, D.C.) - Considered a Washington, D.C., must by many locals, Mercedes Bien Vintage Clothing and Decor is home to a lustworthy selection of totally unique, well made items. Be forewarned, though: It's only open on weekends, so plan accordingly. (Photo: Mercedes Bien Vintage Clothing and Decor via Tumblr)

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Mercedes Bien Vintage Clothing and Decor (Washington, D.C.) - Considered a Washington, D.C., must by many locals, Mercedes Bien Vintage Clothing and Decor is home to a lustworthy selection of totally unique, well made items. Be forewarned, though: It's only open on weekends, so plan accordingly. (Photo: Mercedes Bien Vintage Clothing and Decor via Tumblr)