Good selection. Awesome staff. And the handmade items are…read moregreat. Note - there are not a lot of kid's clothes, if that is what you are looking for

Fantastic location, mission and variety! I have been meaning to come here and I'm so glad I did!…read moreThe shop is located near the Hamline Midway area across from Ginkgo Coffee House. I highly recommend making a shopping date with friends and then hitting coffee afterwards. Bonus: Flying Pig is typically open until 6 pm and Ginkgo 8 pm!! Flying Pig Thrift is staffed primarily by volunteers and everyone is beyond kind. Community resources are available onsite via a bulletin board and the shop supports 3 main non-profit groups. Within the dressing area room, there was a flyer supporting mental health resources and I smiled when I saw it. There are a wide variety of items that shift seasonally and frequently. Items are fairly priced and there are often sales, half price item days and even a permanent sale section in the back. I was really excited to score a denim button up with funky colorful bird designs, a cute yellow bee kind sweatshirt along with a black Nike top. In addition to clothes, there are shoes, cards, jewelry, some handcrafted art, home decor, hospital scrubs, board games, records, magazines and more. Thank you Flying Pig Thrift! I appreciate your mission and service towards the Saint Paul area.

I attended an event hosted at Nine Lives Thrift and will definitely be back soon! I love what this…read morethrift store does for the community and I found some amazing jewelry that I will keep for a very long time! The owners were nice and there's even a shelf for book trades and a little free pantry for anyone in need. Thank you for everything you're doing!

Support local! Very affordable prices, and nicely laid out. Love the artwork on the walls.read more

This Turnstyle seems nicely laid out, and although they have a lot of stuff, doesn't seem…read moreovercrowded or bursting at the seams like the Southdale store. Variety of sizes from 0 to plus sizes, as well as petite sizes, like other reviewers have said. There are a lot of jeans, checkered buttondown shirts, quite a few purses, and some fashion jewelry that seems nice. Also from time to time they have 50-75% off their green tag items. You can start or supplement your professional wardrobe here without spending a fortune. If you take the time to look through all the racks, there are a few quality items. I found a Calvin Klein dress that I can wear to work (on sale) for only $4.50! Parking - they have a small lot in front of the store. Tough to park during the after-work rush hour, but later in the evening, there is plenty of room. Pretty clean for a consignment store. The dressing rooms leave something to be desired and I would not recommend standing on the carpet in your bare feet, but as the saying goes, beggars can't be choosers. I won't take a star away for that because as far as consignment stores goes, this one seems pretty good. I have not tried to consign yet after my lackluster experience with the Southdale location, but perhaps I will try consigning here in the future. Happy with the selection and sale prices!

Was a great way to clean the closet and move along quality brand items of clothes, shoes and home…read moregoods. Then found a great lamp for a guest room. Great staff and easy parking in back or front.

Massive selection! I learned today that Buffalo Exchange moved out of Minneapolis due to crime and…read moreconstruction on the former road. They are now located in Saint Paul on Snelling and I'm thrilled as a STP girly. My friend introduced me to the shop after she scored some cowboy boots for a themed party. We visited together on a Sunday and were able to snag some fun deals including a swimming suit, a dress I plan to wear for Halloween, and some tops. Buffalo Exchange sells both men and women's clothing along with shoes and accessories. Pricing is fair and the interior is clean and well organized. The staff is friendly and helps bring items to the dressing room to try on and write your name on a big board. Upon purchase, you will be handed a token if you don't take a bag or bring your own bag. From there, you get to pick a charity of your choice to donate a percentage of your purchase to with no extra fees included. Amongst favoring second hand wear, I also support Buffalo Exchange's mission and variety of items. I look forward to finding more gems very soon. Welcome to Saint Paul!!!

Good lot of items, could have more plus size selection. The prices are okay, but nice to get store…read morecredit for trading things in for new items. Selection of both men's and women's items, including an okay shoe selection. Service is okay, as expected.

There was absolutely nothing wrong with Lula. It's clean, organized and the staff friendly. It's…read moresmall, quaint and the selection is limited. The location is fun. There are a few places nearby to eat and shnoitz around.

Lula is at the heart of the secondhand party that is Selby-Snelling. The owner is very discerning…read morewith her merchandise. I'd say it's some of the best quality vintage in the cities. Last week I found this adorable '60s swimsuit (if only it had been more flattering) and a couple of '50s and '60s cocktail dresses that I liked. I've never bought anything here, but I nearly always find something I would buy... and then talk myself out of it because it's more expensive than my typical Savers/ValuVillage raids. All things considered, it is pretty affordable for the quality, and a great place to check out, especially if you're looking for a dress.

I lose track of time so easily at Junket. So many cool things to peruse. You never know what you're…read moregoing to find. My favorites are the old books downstairs and, though I haven't been able to find them for a while, they used to have a huge bin full of old name patches. So many treasures in one small building. Of all the vintage shops on the Minnehaha Mile, this is my favorite.

One of my favorite things to do in the whole wide world is thrift/vintage shopping!…read more This place is AMAZING! When you get so many neat little trinkets and treasures together in one place it's really difficult to keep any sort of organization. This place has figured it out. You could honestly walk in and say something specific of what you are looking for and through what appears to be some chaotic organization, they will find it for you. They have everything! I had so many pinterest crafts come to mind as I walked through the shop. They have two levels FULL of neat stuff ranging from furniture, to maps, to assorted board game pieces. It's so neat! I will definitely be back... Oh! And I forgot to mention, when I walked in the door I was greeted with donut holes and coffee... ummmm name another store like this.. yeah, I couldn't think of one either!

This store is my favorite place to shop, amazing people running this place for real! If I was in…read morethe cities more often I would shop here for every gosh dang day!

I am from out of town and every time I visit friends and family in the twin cities, shopping here…read moreis a must! I have been a loyal customer since 2019, purchasing multiple items every-time I visit! Unfortunately, this past visit, there was a sweater in the window display that was my size and well-priced. When I asked the sales associate, who was the only person working during this time, if I could purchase the sweater in the display window, she informed me that their policy restricts them from removing clothes in the display window because "it is too difficult to take the sweater off of the mannequin." She informed me that I should come back at a later date when they swap out the clothing in the display window to purchase the sweater. I informed her that I was from out of town and my return flight was before that date. She told me that they could ship it, which I'm sure I would have to pay the shipping costs on, even though I was already in-person at the store. I am not sure if this is a real policy or not, but if it is a real policy, they should really consider removing this and making the mannequins for accessibly. Unfortunately they lost my business and will lose my business in the future. Best of luck!

This place is like a garage sale on steroids. There is no other to describe it. The university…read moreassembled this warehouse to get rid of their discarded furniture, lab equipment, bikes, signs, you name it. You can even find dorm room desks for cheap!

This place smells weird (like, stale Home Depot + stale McDonald's the last time I was there) and…read moreis really fun to explore. You might find an antique sewing machine, office chairs, dozens of mismatched coffee makers, beakers... Just whatever people at the U of M are getting rid of. Make sure you follow them on Facebook for their latest stuff, all captioned with jokey descriptions or amusing puns.