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Get Thrifty in Albany County: Spots for Secondhand Shopping, Vintage & Antiques

Looking to spend the day perusing the shelves and racks of a local thrift store?

Whether you're shopping on a budget for clothes, collectibles, home goods, or decor, or you've been on the hunt for one-of-a-kind vintage items, you'll never know what you'll find at the variety of thrift, consignment, and antique stores throughout Albany County.

 Scroll on to learn more about some of the secondhand shopping locations the county has to offer! Plus, don't miss the county's upcoming secondhand shopping events.

The Vandy Thrift Shoppe

412 Broadway, Albany

Shop for stand-out vintage finds and favorite brands for a low-cost at the Vandy Thrift Shoppe! This consignment shop along Broadway offers clothing, shoes, and accessories for men and women. Plus find a varied selection of home goods. Operated by non-profit organization Vanderheyden, all proceeds support the organization's mission to empower youth, adults, and families to build brighter futures. The Vandy serves as a training location to teach individuals valuable hands-on workplace skills. 

The Bevy Vintage Collective

412 Broadway, Albany

A brand-new spot to shop til you drop, stop into The Bevy Vintage Collective for unique vintage finds from a variety of East Coast sellers. Opened on Broadway in May 2024, the Bevy features a diverse array of clothing, shoes, housewares and more to incorporate a touch of the past into your closet and home. 

Elissa Halloran Designs 

229 Lark Street, Albany

Find unique treasures, upcycled items, and vintage goods at this little Lark Street spot. Owned and operated by Albany local, Elissa Halloran for the past 20 years, the shop features everything from records, to vintage trinkets and dishware, to handmade jewelry by the owner, and art by local creators! Shop for goods old and new at this eclectic shop in Albany.

ReStore Habitat for Humanity Capital District

71 Fuller Road, Albany

Need to replace a piece of furniture, just moved into a new place, working on some home improvement, or just looking for something different to add to your living space? The Habitat for Humanity ReStore on Fuller Road offers quality new and gently used furniture, appliances, and home goods at an affordable price. The store also offers a 10% discount for college students, veterans, active-duty personnel, and senior citizens.

Karie Jean's Closet

50 Voorheesville Ave, Voorheesville

Tucked in Voorheesville, this tiny community closet thrift shop offers clothing for men, women and children. Find everything from casual wear to professional outfits, pieces for DIY costumes, prom dresses, wedding gowns, and name brand items at affordable prices. The average price for clothing items is just $6 and the average price for jewelry is just $1. Founded in 2016 through the First United Methodist Church, the one stop style shop is made up of 100% donated items from members of the community.

Remsen Street Flea Market

57 Remsen Street, Cohoes

Located along the bustling Remsen Street in Cohoes, thrift shoppers from all over the world stop into the Remsen Street Flea Market each week for their eclectic collection of antiques, collectibles, and more! You'll never know what you'll find from antique dishware to ornate jewelry to unique lamps. Stop in and support this small business the next time you're in Albany County. 

Polkadots Consignment Shop

10 New Karner Road, Guilderland

A family-owned shop that's been in operation in Guilderland for 16 years,  Polkadots offers thrifty finds for the whole family. Find name brand and high-end pieces, locally crafted items and more. Plus, the shop offers online shopping, live sales, and shipping.

Events

The Vintage Round-Up

946 Broadway, Albany 

Upcoming: August 31 & October 26, 2024

This pop-up open air market comes to Albany's warehouse district on one Saturday each spring, summer, and fall. Find vintage treasures and antique gems. The market welcomes vendors from across the country in a variety of specialties. With curated clothing, jewelry, home goods, decor and more, there are plenty of unique items to find. 

Got Kids? Consignment Sale

Altamont Fairgrounds, 129 Grand Street, Altamont

Upcoming Events: August 24 & August 25, 2024

A favorite pop-up shop in Altamont, the Got Kids? Consignment Sale comes to the Altamont Fairgrounds twice a year. Families can browse hundreds of like-new brand name merchandise from children's clothing to toys, games, books, car seats and strollers.

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