Thrift Stores near Potomac, MD

“I bought this barrister book case on Saturday and I set to pick it up with other furniture on Monday. I don’t know how it happened. No sign was out on it? It fell off? Someone removed it? They sold it on Sunday. I was very verbal and I’m embarrassed about that but long story short they more than made up for it. Yes I am extremely sad because I had been looking for one for a while now but life goes on. The staff are kind and Ninfa is the epitome of hardworking and helpful and kind. She’s truly a gem at this store. The owner is unbelievably kind and said they donate to 3 charities. You just want to help this store to thrive. That said, please don’t haggle. These items are more than fair in price and it’s going for a good cause. Support your local businesses.”

“This store is very nicely organized and I enjoy the selection. It would be 5 stars if not for the incredibly disappointing customer service. We were there 10 minutes before closing, with items in hand at the toy section, when they turned out the lights and then had an elderly lady come tell us to leave. She was standing right next to us and was very rude. I would have spent more money for sure. I’ve been in many times and I’ve never been treated so unkindly. It left a bad taste in my mouth.”

“This place is absolutely gorgeous and has a lot of great finds I bought an almost new pair of Nikes for TWENTY BUCKS YOU HEARD ME RIGHT TWENTY. Definitely going here again next time I’m in Maryland.”

“My favorite little thrift store in the NoVa area!

I always get a warm welcome and a kind smile from the volunteers. It's fun to have different music on the radio, depending on who is volunteering that day. We always find something special.

My Mom loves it, too, when she visits. She bought me a mantel chime clock just like my grandmother's, which we found at Pennywise. And she was tickled when I sent her earrings I found there.

I appreciate that the shop will accept my donations -- whatever I have just a few items or a large box, and that the proceeds go to various charities.

Related to the negative consignment review -- the waiting list for consigning at Pennywise, which is volunteer run, is long. But it's been just as difficult to try to consign with the for-profit stores in the area. I suggest that either donating items or selling on Facebook Marketplace would be an easier choice.”

“The whole store is clean and very nicely color organized. I wasn't able to quite figure out if the clothes were organized by size in any way, but it wasn't too much of a problem as I could just check the size on the tag. Additionally there were changing rooms readily available that were clean, private, and had places to hang items, a mirror, and a chair.

There also seemed to be a good selection of items (clothes, furniture, dishes, shoes, and other things) at reasonable prices. I saw alot of clothing items priced around $6 or $7, but it varied from between $2 and $20 depending on the item.”

“BLUF: I recommend.
All thrift stores have raised their prices regardless of location and store name/brand/chain.
Despite the national price of everything going up, there were a largenumber of items at wonderful prices. The opportunity to save more is available if you download the app and use their coupons. The store also has a special day to save an extra discount on items.
The parking lot is large on the side and back of the store. The front parking lot is smaller.
Items in the store are 90% displayed clutter free.
I did not interact with any store employee, except the check out person. She was nice and packed my things with care into the large reusable bag.
If you go here I HIGHLY recommend you bring your own shopping bags and paper to wrap delicate items. I would also encourage you to come early. I came on a Friday afternoon and it was busier than I expected.
As a female shopping alone I felt safe in the area.
Bottomline: I recommend this thrift store.”

“Big sale right now. Open on some saturdays too. The staff are very friendly and stop to help you find what you are looking for. The building is very large but all items are VERY WELL organized on racks and shelves.”

“The offerings at this thrift shop are always of good quality - they often include designer clothing or classic household items. A variety of decorative items also appear, especially for holidays. The staff is always willing to help.”

“St. Alban's Opportunity Shop is a true gem in the community. With its recent reopening, it continues its legacy of providing quality goods at affordable prices since 1955. The shop's commitment to supporting those in need is commendable, and I am proud to contribute to their cause. The weekly shopping hours are convenient, and the friendly staff always makes my visit enjoyable. Whether I'm looking for clothing, household items, or unique treasures, the Op Shop never disappoints. It's heartwarming to know that my purchases go towards helping the community. I highly recommend paying a visit to this wonderful thrift store.”

“They have an entire floor downstairs dedicated to upscale furniture and housewares. Designer clothing upstairs and reasonable price. Just don't expect thrift store prices.”

“Mid sized thrift store— clothing items are tagged with different colours for sizing and sorted by size. The little plastic tag barbs have different colours, which may or may not be associated with discounts. Each type of clothing is supposed to be one price- dresses are all $11.99, sleeveless tops $4.99. Fitting rooms are available but close 1-1.5 hours before the store closes. There is a kind of chaotic energy to this store (see books pic), along with some organizational quirks— eg the end caps on the housewares aisles were curated by colour.”

“A nice thrift store have a little bit of everything. They have good price for different stuff including clothing, bags, shoes, kitchen wares, picture frames, kitchen appliances, bed sheets cover and more. For people that wanted to save a lot and still wanted to find nice used stuff, check this out!”

“Adorable cozy little cottage nestled up in-between a row of antique stores. This shop is a great go-to for vintage tea sets, saucers, glassware, textiles, pottery, and even artwork. They also have a room dedicated to books and another to fashion items. All purchases go towards charity! Kensington has a street dedicated to antique retailers, consignors and upcyclists which goes by "Kensington Antique Row." More information can be viewed at: kensingtonantiquerow.com.”