Before anybody says anything, yes, I know I'm not supposed to be shopping. I don't want to discuss it.
5700 Manchaca Rd. #240
512-442-7200
Store Hours
Mon-Fri: 9:00am-8:00pm
Sat: 1000:am-7:00pm
Sun: 11:00am-6:00pm
Thrift Town is one of those for-profit corporate thrift stores, of which I disapprove. However, it's kind of a fun store. It's well-organized and very clean, and they have daily colored tag sales (where one specific tag color of items are 50% off). They have a good-sized selection, particularly of clothing. However, they do that thing where they mark some of their clothes (mainly the ones with recognizable brand names) as "better" and then charge more for them, which irritates me to no end. Also, they have no return policy. You buy it, its yours.
All that being said, I had a good trip there recently. Because everything is so well-organized, you get through the largish store very fast, which is nice when one is lunch-time thrifting. Also, the stuff that isn't marked "better" is fairly cheap. My haul included:
-a sleeveless scoop necked black velvet top, in perfect condition, no recognizable brand, $1.99
-a cute 1/2 sleeved black cardigan with embroidery, good condition, no recognizable brand, $2.99
-two of the smallish glass jars with hinged lids I am always collecting to store homemade bath products in, $.99 each
-four vintage calico napkins, $.29 each
-set of six brand new blue and white cotton napkins, $1.29
All in all, I'd say it's a store worth stopping by if you are in the neighborhood, but it isn't worth driving out of your way for.
Comments (2)
I hate thrift stores that pretend to be normal thrift stores but are really making a profit for a business/corporation behind the name. They should have to have signs up about it or something.
Um, not that it makes me not shop at the one in the town next to mine..
Posted by VictoriaE | March 16, 2007 4:31 AM
Thrift Town proudly partners with The Arc of Texas, the state's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to serving Texans with development disabilities. Our long-standing (over 32 years) exclusive partership with The Arc of Texas provides critical funding for their much-needed programs and services. The Arc of Texas is guaranteed a majority of the profit, and they do not have to spend valuable time and resources running a retail operation. We are VERY proud to purchase all of our gently-used merchandise from a local non-profit organization (The Arc of Texas) rather than buying it from outside resources, wholesalers and/or manufacturers. We celebrate our exclusive partnership with The Arc of Texas, and we salute them for their amazing commitment to the people of Texas. We hope to see you in one of our clean, bright and organized Thrift Town stores soon!
Posted by Wendy Steinmetz | November 25, 2007 11:38 PM