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    Amvets Thrift Store

    3.4 (272 reviews)
    InexpensiveThrift Stores
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    opening day poster for new clearance center
    Kinley W.

    AS OF MAY 1st 2025 this store is now a "clearance center" the cashier said out of the 4 amvets stores in their SoCal district they chose the midway location to experiment & see how it would do like the "bin stores" that goodwill does. the prices are better but the selection is much much worse. this is no longer a place to search for good finds but more so where to go when you've got time to kill and want to dive through bins.

    No more organized clothing racks, just bins full of mismatched items. They aren't even that full so very low stock of items to choose from.
    Ana C.

    This used to be one of my favorite spots to find kids clothing and other finds. Walked in today to find d the whole place changed. Now it's just a big room full of bins that you have to sift through. This idea is horrible and so disorganized. The bins hold various items that don't belong in the same category. Crossing this place off list of great thrift stores in the area. Very dissatisfied and will not return.

    Bins, and only half full bins at that.
    R. S.

    This used to be a favorite stop for thrifting, they used to have so much in selection, for both clothing and housewares. My latest visit found me saddened by the all the bins. I'm not the only one, a couple of fellow shoppers felt the same way. Not even worth it to pick through, 5 mins I'll never get back resulted in a mix of kids clothes, dated dresses 3 sizes too big, and mens pants just all piled together, just junk. Won't be coming back, and from the conversation with a couple of fellow shoppers. I'm not the only one feeling this way. Sad.

    Tiffany N.

    Whoa, didn't think I was gonna be swept off my feet by AmVets but here we are! It looks a little sketch from the outside but this place was a treasure chest for clothes! Tons of selection of women's, mens and kids along with trinkets and books a plenty. I found great brands like J. Crew, Loft, Banana, Torrid and more at reasonable prices plus they had a tag of the day for 50%. We went about an hour before they closed so no issues checking out and not a lot of people there either.

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    7 months ago

    Love this location and the employees are super sweet. I dont mind digging for a treasure at a really good price!

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    11 months ago

    Bins to rummage through, prices low, not the same as before. Staff friendly, well organized

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    11 months ago

    Please bring back the racks and organizing of clothes as before loved this store so much before

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    Why the bins???? Please go back to hanging stuff up. I don't want to feel like I'm dumpster diving

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    Great, unique thrift finds for such a good price!!! You will literally get lost in there!

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    Ask the Community - Amvets Thrift Store

    Do they have a jewelry and bag section!?

    no they have a jewelry counter and bags behind the counter but normally a very small variety.

    Is there a changing room?

    No unfortunately not

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    I have bought used vintage books, childrens books, dvds, housewares, purses, shoes, clothes, and toys here.

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    I haven't been here since the new ownership and I've alway quite loved this place. I think I've…read moredecided that I may actually love it a little more now! The team is so delightful, uplifting and the place is a total vibe. The owners engaged with each person on some level or another and were super friendly (not the fake kind). They knew so much about plants, and as a plant girlie myself, I was diggin' it. They are all about community and care about what they put out to sell. Honest Thrift has options for everyone. Trinkets, clothes, shoes, plants, music, art etc. The pricing is affordable and fair, and their plant selection is beautiful and properly priced for a boutique style premium selection of plants of very well maintained and cared for. Heck, what you save on buying clothes for $4, splurge on your plant. If I didn't have nearly 100 plants in my own house and own my own plant business, I'd get mine from here. Do know, I'll buy cutesy things for my home and gifts for others.

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    4.7
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    I ran into this place on my way back to my car from dinner. I couldn't help myself, so I put more…read moretime on my meter and walked in. The place is open and spacious which consists of various thrift shops showcasing their vintage items on a few racks. I love the concept of the thrift shop collective which allows you to shop at various stores! The clothes were clean, without stains, and were in excellent condition. Some of the pieces were basically like new! I found a gem, which was a white lace blazer that is perfect for the spring and summer. It was a great price! They also have a Photo Booth and a clean bathroom! I know some thrift shops that don't even have a bathroom and this one was cute with multiple stalls. I'm definitely coming back when I'm in Little Italy and will be bringing my daughter for some vintage finds.

    Such a cute spot in Little Italy! I remember visiting their North Park location a few times and…read morethis second spot is obviously more spacious. There's lots of diff items for sale and clothes to explore on one side of the building. On the other side, they do offer plentiful fitting rooms, which is much appreciated. For this trip however, I didn't get a chance to check through much due to limited time, but I did get a chance to see what the hype was about with their vintage photobooth section. Currently they have 3 vintage photobooths installed (1 color and 2 in black & white). The line gets filled up quickly, but it also doesn't take too long to wait in (expect about a 10-15 minute wait). Keep in mind, the pics do happen quickly once you pay for it in the booth (it's through tap to pay/Apple Pay). As for the parking situation: it's Little Italy, so expect to circle around a few times or you could also just pay the fare and park/walk from a nearby parking garage. Will definitely be back!

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    Buffalo Exchange

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    THRIFT'ED I guess my…read moreclothes aren't "thrifty" enough to be sold at a thrift shop. I figure, when purging and downsizing or just doing early spring cleaning why not make a buck or two or NONE. They have a system where you scan a QR Code which puts you on a waitlist (on average 45-50m wait) and you don't have to wait in line, they will text you when your spot closes in. Majority people seem to do this regularly as they have these reusable thrift bags or they bring in suitcases of clothes - literally in suitcases. A buyer will go thru your clothes and pick and choose based on trend and what they can sell in their store. You then get store credit or chump change. Is it worth the wait, no. Even if you do sell a few items; it's not much. I've tried it twice - first time I came up with some lunch money on some very expensive clothes that still had their price tag. Second time, I came up with ZERO. This tells me I'm outdated or my style isn't that "thrifty" Gen Z look. Whatever I don't sell I just bring to Goodwill for donations and call it a day!

    The store is pretty cramped. Some of the staff was kind and some a bit short but nothing horrible…read more More than likely you will pay for parking. I like that I was able to join the waitlist online and it was quick first thing when they opened. They don't share why they aren't accepting items when selling which would be nice. I did overhear someone ask and they said some items don't sell as fast and are always stocked and it would nice if there was a system to inform what was needed and what wasn't at the location to save everyone's time.

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