Thrift Town

 

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Amanda M.

Union City, CA

STILL the best thrift store I've found. I've been to SF, Berkeley, Melrose, Hollywood, and this is still my fave because I'm not a fan of the more pricey "Vintage Thrift" stores. REAL thrift store prices, big selection, amazing sales, great finds. They have a little section by the dressing rooms labeled "Vintage", make sure you hit that up ladies. Once my friend found an Oscar De La Renta silk scarf for $2.99. I checked the stitching, print, color, texture...it felt real!

Of course, like any thrift store, it's hit or miss.

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Bobby D.

Fremont, CA

I Great find amongst thrift stores.

Cool sweaters and a great selection of other clothing.  I admit, as another noted, the vintage selection is small... but I did find a great vintage sweater for like $3 bucks.  

Since I live closer to this than Savers in Milpitas, i'll likely visit this more since im near the area.  However, Savers in Milpitas still tops this place.  

But in all respect, way above average for a thrift store and their non-clothing selection is HUGE also.

Friendly check out staff... not so friendly people working the floor/clothing.  I asked where something was to a floor staff person and they simply pointed without even looking where they were pointing.  Great!  So now I have to figure out what the hell direction there ever-so-wobbly finger is pointing?  Blah...

Never the less its a thrift store... im not expecting Stellar service here, and the fact the check out people rocked made up for the difference.

Definitely Recommended & Will Definitely be a regular here.

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Kati H.

Fremont, CA

Firstly, let's put this on the table:  this is a thrift store, so it won't be as gorgeous or convenient as a boutique (with the same pair of shoes new, but for 100 times the price).  You will have to dig for your treasure, which is the point, and the charm.  But Thrift Town makes that easy by meticulously (for a thrift store especially) organizing their clothes, even separating the long- and short-sleeved blouses!

I can't go here very often anymore, because my closet is bulging.  Many things that I have purchased here over the years (a dozen and counting!) are still in my closet, stand-by classics, and pieces that make people exclaim, "oh my gosh, where'd you get that?"

If anything turns out to be a "miss," or most likely for me, something that I was too lazy to alter like I had planned, just donate it back--no harm done, with everything at such low prices.

This place also takes me back--it was my hangout in high school (went to Irvington, across the street), and I'd buy a $1 lunch so that I could spend the rest of my lunch allowance here!  My favorite thing is to get in the "zone" and traverse the entire store, in a clockwise direction.  Used to be able to find some AWESOME records as well.

One time, I really lucked out, it was like a dream--real, genuine, vintage Christian Dior clutch for $7, kid you not.

This is why we shop at Thrift Town.

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Amber G.

Campbell, CA

I cannot believe how neat/clean/organized this thrift store is.

Reasonably priced items and some not so reasonable.

A few namebrands, but not too many stellar things.

A cool note:  Their vintage section (very small) is actually cheap instead of outrageously inflated prices just because it is vintage.

A stinky note:  This thrift store may be clean/organized, but it still stinks like yuck.  You know the traditional thirft smell... Ewww.

All in all, worth the trip to Fremont and I will be going back.  

With things so neat, it's easy to get in, take a look around and get out.

Recommended!

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D-shiz L.

Fremont, CA

I like to peek my head into this store every now and then, and sure enough more times than not, I find something cool or to my taste, for an awesome price tag.  I am not  scared or concerned about used items, for I am an advocate of re-using/recycling.  I love owning stuff and putting it to good use what another may have gotten rid of.  

I've gotten Pyrex and earthenware bake ware here, a cast iron pot, vintage glass bottles to hang on shelves.  Just recently, I found a vintage "Star Wars" t-shirt that actually fit ($2), an Adidas slick jogging top "a la 80's breaking days" ($9), and a pimp-ass (and I'm talking a pimp probably did own this at one time) herringbone overcoat ($18).  Yea, I splurged on that one, but it has the soft, fuzzy collar and everything and Halloween is just around the corner and with a few accessories IE rimmed hat, gold tooth, cane and goblet, boo ya, I'm stylin like Huggy Bear.

Gots to come here with no expectations, with some time on your hand cuz you needs to dig for treasure, and a sense of adventure.  I often leave empty handed but every once in a while, like a gem in the rough, something goes by many people's eyes, only to land on my lap.  Score.  It's a cool feeling.

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jessika a.

Foster City, CA

I bought:

A grey/neon pink houndstooth scarf
A hot pink 5x7 picture frame, still wrapped
A black lacy slip
A wooden plaque painted with a cartoonish owl

Total price: $5.30

HOW COOL, RIGHT?! A bunch of useless crap for only five bucks! I love useless crap!

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Roscoe C.

Fremont, CA

Several years ago, Thrift Town on Blacow in Fremont used to be an excellent place to find hidden treasures, but now it seems like the "cream" is being skimmed off behind-the-scenes before items ever make it to the shelves.  

I can't blame Thrift Town for doing that, but what's left nowadays for shoppers is mostly a tired heap of 1970s-80s junk that can be found in almost any resale shop.

The good vintage items that do make it to the shelves are usually overpriced, sometimes absurdly so.

Still, the store is pleasant to shop in, and some small finds can still be made, but the glory days seem to have passed.

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kate r.

San Francisco, CA

Vintage two piece outfit for $3.99, the skirt doesn't fit, but ohh well... Vintage top for $3.99... still wonderful.

Totally worth an hour long visit if you are the thrifting type.

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wats c.

San Francisco, CA

dis is da spot right here. i like it a lot. i usually spend about 2 hours in here if im getting all the things i want. its better than the san francisco thrift town i say. cooler stuff, better prices.

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Matthew C.

Fremont, CA

For timeless and classic pieces, come take your pick here at Thrift Town. With thousands of items a day, it is guaranteed that a visit will yield fruitful. I needed a matching set of jumpsuits: I found a his and hers top and bottoms Adidas knock-offs for about $10 each. I also found a lot of jackets that most people still compliment me on: stuff you really can't buy for $5, $6, or at most $10. Special coats may get overpriced based on your expectations, but lots of plaid button-ups, questionable jeans, and lots of uniforms if you are into that kind of stuff like I was. The "vintage" section is usually small and overpriced, and normally I never find anything because the things look like they came from an old bowling league. Tons of jewelry for women and some books and records to rummage through. I wouldn't mess with the "As is" electronics though. I remember getting a bumper sticker here, "Your mom will think you are Superman... for the saving you will be doing." HAHAhAh, with a humor like that (corny), the place deserves at least 30 minutes, a creative mindset, and $20. -Matt

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Todd R.

Fremont, CA

i think this place is going downhill. that, or i've found everything i needed.  i've got everything from shirts, jackets, movies, old man pants, and sunglasses.  the prices are really good for the quality of clothes they have there.

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Victor B.

Fremont, CA

envied is spot on when she (i hope shes a she; haven't peeped the profile yet) says that its a total hit or miss.

i either bank on some good ass threads or fail miserably. my most prized gem: a rappin 4 tay sweatshirt thats from his playaz club dayz. maybe in the future i'll edit this post and post a link to the pic of the sweatshirt bc its seriously ill. you know waht? f it i'll do it now.

so there it is: http://pictureposter.a...

as of late the thrift has produced nothing for me. i've found like 2 or 3 shirts there in the total last 4 times i've been. either i'm not being creative enough or its going downhill.  i still give it 4 stars for the good ol' dayz.

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Ray R.

Newark, CA

i used to call it my little secret, well before the whole vintage craze.  now its crawling with scouts and teenie boppers tryin to hard.  the pickins are slim, the jewelry is priced to high for being a thrift shop, and don't even bother with the dressing rooms.  thrift town is a total hit or miss. check it out but don't go in with high expectations.

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