I am trying to do "thriftmas" this year - that is, only buying Christmas presents from thrift stores. Artifact makes that easy! They have a curated section of stocking stuffers, as well as a section with goods from local makers. Today, I stopped by and snagged two adorable kilim stockings as well as coffee chili oil from Hot Mama Salsa. I will certainly be back before Christmas as I am on the hunt for more knickknacks, cozy sweaters, and a new lamp. Who knows what else I may stumble across in the process! read more

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I have been told by so many people to try this place. They've were all right. I was impressed that the prices were so good for the excellent, in trend, hip collection they've curated. It's a fun place to shop with fun music and everything from clothing in all sizes, accessories, decorative home goods, and furniture. I love it and will make this a regular haunt. read more

Everything about this store is what you're looking for when looking for a great place to consign things and shop for the best resale in portland. It's a store I can go with friends and or my husband and everybody finds something interesting. It always has the best merchandising it feels like you're in a museum but it's all for sale and affordable. A must see portland institution! read more

I would not recommend buying designer items from Artifact. I bought a fake designer sweater for several hundred dollars and was told that they did their best and that they would not deviate from their policy of only offering store credit if I wanted to return it. I probably should have known before I bought it because of how easy it was to confirm as fake by comparing the design to official product photos from the brand. There is another fake available for sale online at a comparable price so I get how they got there but it still feels misleading, especially because I was willing to splurge in part because of the fabric content, which I now don't trust to be accurate. Overall I wouldn't recommend shopping here for higher ticket items. read more

Really cute and varied consistent shop. You want jewelry that you don't have to sift through? It's here. You want some funky and fun houseware or decoration? Here. And the clothing are nicer than most thrift stores so there's a little premium. But job won't have to sift through a bunch of clothes you never would wear. I went for the first time with my daughter and you can see the staff is pleasant and helpful. They help young and old, funky and conservative. Felt inclusive and friendly. We got several pieces of clothing and jewelry but could easily see myself getting an armful more. Glad it's not too close to my house otherwise I'd probably stop by every week. Great fun place. read more

Artifact: Creative Recycle - Housewares galore - Jewelry Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Food a cool price of art here. Always feel better rehoming something. Staff were super helpful.

Regardless of what you're looking for, Artifact has what you want...vintage furniture, antiquities, OOAK clothing, lil handmade gifts, and effin-funny cards for all occasions. They support local makers, antique consigners, and somehow pull it all together into a real cohesive look. And luckily for me, they're affordable first. Their price point's aimed at the thrifty buyer who wants a CLEAN and quality-guaranteed bargain. They do returns, I mean c'mon! That's legit! It's niche consignment, meticulously inspected, and always LOCALLY sourced. When you realize what your money is supporting here, from the Olympic-level customer service to a fair-trade creative community, it's actually rude to not shop here. read more

My first time bringing items into this inclusive, lovely shop was really positive, despite them not needing most of my things. Staff were friendly and helpful from start to finish, and made me feel appreciated. You can lose yourself for hours in this beautifully curated space. read more

We popped into Artifact on the hunt for a couch not expecting to find something right away, but we immediately found the comfiest couch ever!! It was our first time buying a large piece of furniture from them - they let us put the couch on hold till the end of day so we could go home & measure our space. It all ended up workin' out so we called & paid over the phone - also so easy! They also recommended a moving service that people often use to pick up from their shop/deliver (shoutout to Caleb & John w/Van Plus Two Guys!). The couch was also such a good price!! Everyone there is so kind n' warm, & the whole process was a dream from start to finish. Can't wait to get more home goodies from 'em soon! read more

Love this gem of a store!! Always a treasure hunt. Also a resale shop. Great location. Lots of other cool stores surround this one. Although right on Division. I'm typically able to find quick parking. Support Local. read more

Artifact: Creative Recycle - Cool decor! - Jewelry Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I usually hit a wall after about 30 mins of shopping anywhere, but I can spend upwards of 2 hours in this place. This is thanks to the great layout, lighting and overall atmosphere that makes it feel like you're discovering pieces in someone's beautiful living room. Feels cozy and magical. I always walk away with a lot of magical pieces for such a great price. This really is the crème de la creme of vintage shopping on the west coast. I no longer live in PDX, but I ALWAYS stop by Artifact even if I'm only visiting for 2 days. read more

A great thrift store with a wide variety of clothing and household goods plus some jewelry! Staff are friendly and helpful, the prices vary depending on the seller do check every stall. Make sure you have enough time to explore, definitely recommend! read more

Its been a few years since I have been here and theres been a decent amount of changes both to the layout of the store & the consignment portion. But also the prices of the items on the floor has gone WAY WAY up. I came in to sell & made some money but unfortunately I didn't see a single thing in my size that I liked. The clothing section seems smaller than I remember. Just super limited. Not much in a large or XL, which is a bummer. They're just not buying it for some reason. It just feels empty and not as fun as it did a couple years ago. Lots of things with stains and damage as well. I dont think I would return again just based on the things & prices I saw. read more

I'd heard great things about Artifact, so maybe my expectations were too high, but I didn't like the vibe. It felt like a place for rich Californians who want to shop secondhand but think Goodwill is gross. The prices seemed reasonable, but it just felt kind of snooty to me. However, that's totally subjective and I understand if other people love it. Just not for me! read more

Great vintage shop with merchandise that runs the gamut. Lots of clothes, jewelry, housewares and some furniture. Largest selection of Leather bomber jackets from the 70s and an impressive selection of boots. Women's dresses, pants, coats, jackets from multiple decades; the night I was there, the 70s were the most represented. Love the mid century mod furniture, especially a turquoise acrylic chair that I wish I could make space for! Some of the pieces will literally make a room. The store is easy to walk through; even though it's well stocked. Unlike other vintage shops, they have created wide enough paths making it easy to meander through the various sections even when there are lots of other customers there. In the case they have jewelry, both vintage and some new pieces by local craftspeople. Love the long dangly earrings. Always worth a stop when I'm anywhere in the area. Prices are competitive; I haven't come across any fabulous deals, but I've felt the items I bought were worth the price. read more

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I have always been a fan of this store until a weird thing happened today. I had a bench that had a broken spring and was stained pretty badly/full of dog hair. I put it on the curb bc it would be crazy to ask money for it. Whoever took it must have sold it to Artifact bc I found it listed on their marketplace for $200! I reached out and let them know that it is broken, that the spring pokes through when you sit on it and puts holes in your clothes. Someone responded saying that was "a funny story" followed by a condescending "have a good day!" The item is still listed for sale. Honestly kinda shocked and thought people should know they seem to have no issue knowingly selling broken furniture. Don't buy it yall it's gonna ruin your pants! read more

I love this store. I always find something interesting/fun/cute either for my body or for my house. Prices vary some things are more expensive but still lots of good things for very reasonable prices. The lay out is great and I don't feel exhausted and overwhelmed when I'm shopping here compared to other thrift shops. read more

Nice updated version of a thrift store. Lots of clothing and some furniture. If you come to sale Depending on who's buying they usually give back everything you bring in or only buy one thing. They pay poorly for items. read more

A fun place to look at some curated thrift. Lots to look at, and I usually go around the store twice, as I see things I didn't see the first time! read more

Do not sell here! These "buyers" were basically just hanging out and chatting and wasting so much time while people wait for hours. They have such a silly method for selling- instead of looking through the next available items, they wait for the next seller on the list- even if they are late. Go to Crossroads, Buffalo, anywhere else! read more

Hands down the best thrift/consignment I found on a weekend visit to Portland. Kudos to whoever curated what comes in the store because they do a great job. You don't have to pick through a bunch of junk to find the treasure. Everything is on trend. Super cute trendy stuff- I snagged a faux leather mini skirt ($12) and THE BEST 80s pullover top ($12). So cute can't wait for fall to wear them. Prices are great for most things and they even have some great higher end stuff. I tried on a Moschino dress that fit like a charm ($135). Should've gotten it! The furniture looked well curated and cute too. The best place we shopped all weekend. read more

My first purchase didn't work out so I had a credit, then they gave me an excellent exchange for some goods I brought in. I finished my deco projects & still have credit. read more

Jezum Crow, this place is everything that is glorious and right about Portland, still shining brightly on Division!! I'm admittedly a freaking sucker for all things vintage, but it was the plants that initially brought me into the shop (well played, Artifact; well played). Once within the doors, I was transfixed by the fascinating and stunning collection of bygone furniture, tchotchkes, art and decor. Coming from Seattle, the reasonable prices of the items here felt inappropriately low because they were, in fact, appropriate and reasonable. One can create a fucking stellar apartment on a sobre persons budget here without working for a big tech company. Can't say the same back home. Bless you artifact, for the keen eye of your buyers and for keeping the prices of your items realistic and reasonable for the rest of us. You make my heart grow bigger, you do, and will be on my top list of places to come back to each time I return. TL; DR -- Great stuff Great prices Also great staff who still smile! read more

This is one of my top 3 vintage stores in Portland and they are much more than vintage. There is so much cool stuff in this store I don't know where to begin. So many unique items to choose from. Clothing and lots of home things too. I didn't find an interesting cookbook, but maybe next time. read more

Artifact: Creative Recycle - Jewelry Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Such a cool place to find a good deal. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for vintage items. I found a few cultural artifacts that I will be putting in my home. Furniture is priced really well. This is not your over priced vintage store. read more

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The service from Carmen and her team is always amazing. They are all so friendly. Arwen and Jess on the buy team are also super knowledgeable and fair when pricing in your items in for consignment or trade. Artifact is definitely the spot to go to support local businesses if you're in the market for resale / vintage clothing. They also have cool homewares. read more

Fun items at a reasonable cost. Allows dogs inside. Guaranteed to find something unique each time you visit this store!

I recently brought in two suitcases full of clothes for resale. The person who greeted me said I should leave the suitcases with her and come back in 15 to 20 minutes. It seemed a bit strange to me that I wasn't going to be present as she processed my clothes, as that is customary at other resale and consignment shops, but I browsed around the shop and came back to see what she was accepting for resale. She gestured over to a pile where I saw two of my button down shirts, one pink one white. The rest of the clothes in their pile were decidedly not mine. I asked her "so you are accepting just a few shirts then?" and she confirmed yes. I was paid about $16 which seemed fair for a few shirts and comparable to what I get for resale at Buffalo Exchange. A few days later as I was going through my remaining items I noticed that several pieces were missing. Two dresses, a pair of leggings, a skirt, the list kept growing. I called and spoke with Atiana to see if maybe my piles of clothes were misplaced. They weren't. At least six of my items were taken, possibly more, and I only received $16. If I had known this, I would not have accepted such a low payment for so many items. I found out that the person who processed my clothes was the manager, so it's not as though she was a new hire that made a mistake. ***The resale process was not transparent nor accountable. The manager was either lazily deceptive or deliberately stole from me. But the result remains the same. I felt lied to and taken advantage of.*** I am not going back to this store. If you are looking to sell your clothes, go to Buffalo Exchange where they're always transparent, accountable, and when they accept your items, they offer a much higher payment. read more

Artifact is a beautiful store, it's a wonderful ever changing treasure trove. I love coming here to shop and it's a perfect place to bring the clothes I'm ready to consign or sell. Gorgeous rugs, special one of a kind jewelry, and the owner is an incredible person. read more

Omg what happened to the selection here?! The place still looks the same and the atmosphere is familiar but the selection of clothes is just, well, so.... underwhelming. It didn't even take me five minutes in the store to see that there was not one thing that looked interesting to me in terms of clothing. Yikes. Hopefully their selection will get better and be reliable once again. read more

Nice enough thrift store with interesting finds and ok prices. Smells very badly of armpit.

Really great return policy with covid! Also great at having a variety of sizes. Clearly labeled & easy to sort through. Thanks for having lots of options for us big babes! read more

Great, fabulous, gem of a store. You walk in wishing you owned everything. What style, what class, what color! Seriously though: Artifact is one of the best curated and styled stores in Portland. So hip, so fresh, and all with a grounded, community-centric ethos. Can't wait to see them grow. A+! read more

I really like this store for their eclectic mix of vintage, secondhand, and fun/quirky items. A quick 15-minute stop yielded me a cute purse (Forever 21, a beautiful bright blue), a fun ring, and a gorgeous swan ring holder (I've been looking for years for something like this!). All for $19! Given more time, I'm sure I would've found something to take home amongst: - Their clothes, many very international/traditional looking, also trendy stuff. - Their furniture (these were a bit more pricey, some seem not to be second hand but made by local furniture makers). - Their household items (decor, tableware, table cloths). - Vintage cameras in those nice old-school leather cases. And I thought this store was SUPER affordable. Maybe it's normal for Portland, but for someone used to San Francisco prices, I found everything to be about half the price of what I'd expect. read more

100% my favorite used clothing/decor store in town so far. Incredible selection of clothing and home decor. Mix of vintage and modern. Staff are friendly and the prices are very fair! Absolutely check this place out. read more

The staff are really kind and seem to absolutely love what they do . I was a little disappointed to find pieces from forever 21 and target on the racks that were priced as you would find them new in a store . This place is tidy and bustling on a Saturday afternoon , every kind of hipster and hipster in training is here thumbing through the racks. Style wise this isn't my cup of tea ,but definitely fun to check out, as it certainly seems to be every 20 somethings cup of tea . read more

As a person of color I was profiled when shopping waiting for MY items that I was selling to be finished being appraised. The pink hair girl went as far to follow me and then ask to hold my items but no other(white) person in the store?? I didn't see or feel they agreed with any of the "Black Lives Matter" signs they had in the window. Will not be returning or recommending and will be telling everyone of this experience. Disappointing I loved you guys before COVID. read more

Love this shop! The staff are kind and welcoming and the selection is over the top fun. It's laid out in an easy to navigate plan, even when there are lots of shoppers. I can't tell you what they specialize in because they really do carry a bit of everything. Prices are competitive. You might not get a complete steal of deal but you won't feel like you overpaid. read more

Every.single.person that works here is a gem! I sell here often and my pay outs are great, I also shop here and the prices are just right. They do a really good job of pricing items for their true value. The shop has done some updates for the buying counter which is awesome! They also do work shops in the summer and host a seamstress which is great in my mind because it creates COMMUNITY!! Love this place. read more

This is a really cool vintage/second-hand store on Division. My mom discovered this place a few months ago (I don't remember how) and had mentioned it in several conversations since. While I was home for the holidays, she insisted we visit, and I'm so happy she did! The items in the store are a mix between secondhand (ie. blouses and jeans you'd find at Goodwill), vintage (clothes from the 70s and 80s), antiques (furniture pieces at least a few decades old) plus a sprinkling of other random and cool items like those Hawaiian warrior heads made from coconuts. For the vintage and secondhand stuff, their prices are pretty good. I would say probably cheaper than Goodwill (or maybe the same, but the stuff is better). I bought a pair of Free People floral pants for $14 and a brand new necklace for $10. They were also selling a real fur coat for $35! Not my style, but was impressed it wasn't pricier. All in all, definitely worth a browse through Artifact. read more