I may have a new favorite thrift store in Spokane. Did you know that the Corbin Senior Center has one? The Senior Center is where I am going for my drawing class this summer; every Tuesday at 11, the drawing ladies take a break and go shopping. This week I bought something – a pair of nearly new, made in Italy, Classiques Entier, brown patent “croc” (as in reptile) loafers – for $2! Sorry, no camera today.
Just to review, my favorite Spokane thrift stores:
- Value Village on Boone (9 am on Mondays for the real bargains)
- Bobbi’s (formerly BJs), in the Goodwill on Third
- Salvation Army, both the one on Division and the new one out in the Valley
Apparently, this past intense winter, the Volunteers of America thrift store experienced a roof collapse. No word on re-opening.
Any thrifting tips or finds you’d like to share?
If anyone finds themselves in England and wants to do charity shopping, I am the Queen of Charity Shops! I’ll take you round Canterbury, or we’ll meet up in Kensington for some of the poshest ones in the land.
I’d love that!
Find a cheap fare!
Hi Rebecca,
I was searching for somewhere to go get some new clothes for my 45th birthday today. I used to do a lot of thrift store shopping, but with all that’s happened personally I had been on more of a time crunch and had put myself last on my list.
Today I just had the inspiration to revisit by love of many years for thrift store shopping and happened upon your post. Thank you, Lord! I will definitely vist the stores you recommend as I haven’t particularly cared for what I’ve found at Value Village the last couple of times I’ve been there. What’s funny is that I used to work at Goodwill doing training and made a regular habit of scouring BJ’s for great finds.
Just wanted to say hi and thank you for your blog!!
Your friend in Spokane and at church,
Sharma
Hi Sharma! I just popped into bj’s yesterday and picked up a cashmere sweater for $6. It’s just minutes from my house and a good spot to head to just get out of the house for a few minutes.
Happy birthday! see you tomorrow. 🙂
What do you think of BJ’s/Bobbi’s closing? I was told it’s just incorporated into the main store but it doesn’t seem the same to me.
I’m not crazy about it. I really liked the set-up and often, because it’s so close to my house, I would just run into the Bobbi’s side real quick. It will take alot more effort to shop the new layout; however, I’m sure I will adapt.
I wore my new suit from there today to church and was really happy with it! 🙂