Back to school shopping can be fun, but it can quickly get expensive so we have the perfect solution for you: check out our local thrift stores and consignment shops! Not only get you get gently used items for a fraction of the cost, but you can often find brand new items as well.

Let’s make like Macklemore and go pop some tags because we’ve rounded up a list of some of the best thrift and consignment stores in the area!

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Animal Lifeline Thrift

1111 Easton Road, Suite 24, Warrington

Come find your treasures while you support a great cause!  Each time that you shop here or donate your gently used items, you are providing an at-risk pet with food, care, transport and hope where there previously was none. Your donations go directly to helping the animals at this all-volunteer rescue with sales helping the animals with medical needs, supplies, and food until they find their forever homes.

Butterflies & Bullfrogs at the Pad 

505 East Street, Doylestown

“A 5-star visit as always! Made out like a bandit in the ‘Clearance Corner.’ This place is awesome! I can’t think of shopping anywhere else. You are treated like family,” says loyal customer Jennifer M. This thrift shop is owned by a local family with 25 years experience in the consignment industry. Check out their ‘Clearance Corner’ for some serious deals.

Good Stuff Thrift 

(Buckingham/Fairless Hills/Doylestown/Huntingdon Valley)

Good Stuff Thrift has multiple locations in Bucks to maximize their mission of supporting local family and kid-focused charities. Merchandise changes daily so grab the “good stuff” before someone else does!

Habitat for Humanity ReStore 

337 East Lincoln Highway, Langhorne; 539 Jackson Road, Warminster; and 38 N. West End Boulevard, Quakertown

Looking for an old piece of furniture to upcycle? The ReStore is the best source around for DIY home design, renovation and décor! And you can feel good about shopping at the ReStore because Habitat for Humanity uses all profits to build and repair homes in our community.

In Full Swing

225 West State Street, Doylestown

When you purchase (or donate) from this shop, be it a vintage tee or a unique piece of kitchenware to add to your collection, you’re directly helping to improve the lives of countless survivors of domestic abuse. Here, 100 percent of all proceeds support programs and services of A Woman’s Place (and all of their clients shop at In Full Swing for free).

Last Chance Ranch Thrift Store

93 South West End Blvd, Quakertown

A must visit for animal lovers and pet owners! This store offers a huge array of gently-used items for both you and your pet. Pet items you might find hard to come by at another thrift store include horse tack, animal crates, leashes, collars and animal toys and more! All proceeds from sales benefit the animals of Last Chance Ranch.

Lovely Lady Bugs 

1155 North 5th Street, Perkasie

Located in the heart of Perkasie, Lovely Lady Bugs is a consignment store that specializes in gear for your little ones as well as for you. Over the years, their inventory has grown and business has boomed to the point where they’ve needed to expand in order to meet the demands of the community! Shop for baby gear, children’s apparel and maternity clothing.

NOVA Thrift Shop

2370 York Road, Suite B1, Jamison

NOVA Thrift Shop, a department store style thrift shop, holds 10,000 square feet of bargains including women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, housewares, decorative items, books, furniture and linens. People come from miles around to stretch their dollar, treasure trove the perfect fashion, search for a unique gift, outfit a kitchen or decorate a room. Search through the bargain cove, bid on silent auction items, or just fill a basket with in-style seasonal clothing! AND, by shopping here, you can support NOVA’s (Network of Victim Assistance) mission of supporting victims of crime in Bucks County.

Penny Buck Junction

555 Street Road, Warminster

“This is by far one of my favorite thrift stores. The cause is amazing and the staff who work here are all very helpful and sweet. I come here every few months and never leave empty handed. For a huge fashion lover like myself I always find the coolest pieces and there’s also a lot of unique house decor, jewelry, and shoes!” says Sierra M. Best of all, proceeds go towards local community to help those in recovery from alcoholism and substance use disorders. 

Replay Toys

1523 Street Road, Warminster

Founded and run by self-described friends, sisters and mothers wanting to do their part to save the environment, Replay Toys specializes in recycling fun. The shop features both new and gently used toys, baby equipment, clothes and sporting gear, which is all cleaned and inspected before sale for you and your child’s safely.

Thirteen Vintage Clothing 

115 S. Main Street, New Hope

Local and visitors alike love shopping at Thirteen for both its unexpected finds and consistent customer service. “This store has the most unique eye for fashion that captures the imagination at a reasonable price. So friendly and helpful. Our favorite and a must-stop whenever we are in town,” says Patti T.

Tried but True

10 E. Butler Avenue, Chalfont

This little resale boutique specializes in clothing and accessories for the littlest ones, from 0 to 2T. Because they function out of a small space (off Butler Avenue, right across from Manhattan Bagel), they ask that customers interested in buying or selling schedule an appointment, which gives you the added bonus of an exclusive shopping experience.  Your children can play in their thoughtfully curated kids’ corner while you shop and you will never have to worry for their safety!

 

Feature Photo Courtesy of Tried but True