I am a sucker for visiting independently owned-and-operated thrift stores as they sometimes have more of a vast selection of merchandise to choose from than your average Goodwill. This takes me to "Community Thrift Store" that is located in the heart of the Mission District - San Francisco. Located directly on Valencia St. and adjacent to 17th St, this very popular thrift store has been serving its customers dating as far back as the mid-1980's. I came here on a whim as I just finished buying some baked goods at nearby Tartine Bakery (a must-try if you're in the area). Parking can be hit or miss but I would advise coming here by public transit (Bart/Muni), rideshare, or simply by bike or foot. The exterior part of the building is a distinctive hot pink color that gives it a strikingly bright charm. Once inside, you will notice just how much space is occupied as every square inch is utilized to its full potential. Usually when I shop at a thrift store, I walk out with at least a few items that are really cool finds. However, during this experience, I left empty-handed and walked out with the same amount of money I had when I came in. From what I noticed, many of the items (which includes clothing, kitchen items, and other knick-knacks) were quite pricey. For example, I saw a pair of Levi's jeans that looked GREAT; only problem is that they were asking $29. There was even a small stain as the jeans should've been less than $10. I even saw a very nice glass casserole baking dish w/lid but even at $25, I could find this same item at Target or even HomeGoods around the same price. I am not stingy but thrift items should not be costing an arm and a leg. I will say that their selection is quite extensive with a ton of men's/women's/children's clothes, purses, book, electronics, furniture, area rugs, music (vinyl records, CD's, cassette tapes), housewares, and other odds and ends that is sold here. But unless there is an item I really want, I don't think I will be making any future trips back here. Again, don't let this review deter you from shopping here. What someone else might find as a diamond in the rough might be classified as junk to others. What that said and done, I am giving "Community Thrift Store" just an average three star rating. read more

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I really wanted to love this thrift store but I did not. There were several items that had stickers all over them with different prices. It was unclear which price was the accurate price, is it the lowest price or the price on the item the most? The store is pretty big however Items were way overpriced in my opinion for the condition they were in. (kitchen and houseware items, especially) I did find a curio cabinet I wanted to repurpose as an altar for our pets that passed but it was not marked and I walked around looking for someone who worked on the floor. I didn't want to wait in the pay line to ask a question and I did not want to be rude and walk up in front of a customer to ask my question. My suggestion would be to remove the old stickers if a price changes and have (identifiable) employees on the floor to assist customers with questions. I ended up giving up and leaving. :( read more

Massive selection at a fair value. Prices can vary. For example, shirts can be a low as 3.99 while a some limited edition adidas can do up to 175. I would have rated a 4 but the staff seems pretty indifferent rather than caring or engaging. Still suggest going, I always find something read more

I was on a mission to have a day of nothing but thrifting and was excited to check this place out. It seemed slightly bigger from the outside upon arrival but I was still intrigued. It was extremely overcrowded, disorganized and virtually no room to walk. We were not greeted and could not tell who worked there as we did need help but eventually just gave up after not finding anyone. The prices in this store are very interesting as they have $50 items next to $400 items that are extremely damaged. Having items priced so high that are visibly cut, burned, stained and damaged doesn't make much sense. I did find one item I loved so much with no price tag. The line was extremely long and could not find anyone to tell me the price. I was very disappointed but also cannot happily recommend this store to anyone :( read more

Stopped by, hoping to get something cute to wear this weekend, but left disappointed and empty-handed. I came on a weekend afternoon, and it was busy and full of other thrifters. The store is large and they have a large selection of clothes, housewares and furniture. My review is strictly for the clothes. All the pieces I saw in the women's section were in poor condition and priced way higher than it should be for unbranded, poor condition clothing. My assumption is that all the cute pieces have been picked up already by the sheer volume this store gets. There are a ton of other thrift stores in SF that offer better selection, brands and pricing for clothing. read more

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I love Community Thrift more than even Disneyland. First, keep in mind that everyone here is working for a non-profit that funds an array of important causes, so they are good souls. The prices tend to be attractively low, the selection is always an adventure for the eyes, rapidly changes, and it's a rare occasion when I come out empty handed. All in all, I think this place gives such a positive impression that it's the reason a lot of people feel inclined to donate. After seeing the special people who receive the donations at the loading dock I always feel lifted up. read more

8/2/2023 Hanging out with my oldest son, and he is taking me around to his favorite spots.. It's funny, I never realized until today, how his tastes mimic mine... It's always cool to find unique merchandise or gently used items you may need.. I saw the collection of LP vinyls and was searching for a R&B, or Motown record.. Bummed, only one I saw was a Barbara Streisand oldie.. lol.. My son has an eye for unique artists.. He found a series and purchased a framed picture.. As we were standing in line, one of the workers comments how cool the drawing is.. My son asked if the artist was still alive , the employee said a very wealthy customer donated the drawings..lol.. So glad we stopped in.. read more

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Came here looking for vintage glass at a decent price- HA!! Total waste of time. Small blenko dip bowl $35 - on eBay for $15 Super damaged fostoria divided candy $19 Lid only of carnival candy dish $19 Glass flower made in China $31 read more

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We walked by CTS on our thrift crawl and of course we had to come in. CTS has been around for a long while (since 1982 according to their website) but this is my first time. My friend has been here before. This place is huge! Racks of clothes, shoes, and furniture in the back. What's unique is they work with different charities to sell your donations to benefit the charities directly. My friend told me she saw a few pieces of furniture that she liked. Not sure if she brought them or not as I was more focused on the custom jewelry in the front. Lots of potential in this place but one must have some time and patience. read more

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A big pink beacon on Valencia Street, Community Thrift is always worth a visit, you never know what you might find. On this day there was some deliciously bad art, sadly, not the kitten on velvet painting I've been searching for. Some day. A girl can dream. Oh, the kitschy album covers of yore. The glitter platform shoes. Aisle upon aisle of books. Good selection of period & contemporary furniture. Those 60s lamps I want to buy for my imaginary Midcentury Modern home. I have a friend, who unlike me, has a knack for scoring designer fashions here. Of course there's plenty of oddball ceramics & bins of tableware. Trampoline! Vintage loom! Great music! Minus 1 star for the dim lighting over the clothing racks. I've never been able to see anything without taking 1 piece off the rack, 1 at a time. I wear out easily. This place is a wonderland. read more

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I have been so going to this Store for over a decade. I can go in there and spend hours looking at the Menagerie of clothing jewelry knick knacks vintage everything is just so interesting and for sale! They have a great sales the crew of the stuff are very helpful especially my buddy Clint. All is happy to see him and everybody else happy shopping I recommend this place give it a 10 read more

You can find true GEMS that take you back in time, filling you with precious memories of your childhood and memories of a time when everything was carefree and peaceful! read more

Community Thrift is one of those magical little SF spots that somehow never disappoints. If you're into thrifting and want to support a good cause while scoring some truly unique finds, this place is a must. Seriously. Just go. First of all, the selection is chef's kiss. You never know what you're going to find funky glassware, perfectly worn-in boots, or that one quirky art print you didn't know you needed until you saw it. It's like a curated chaos, and I am so here for it. The prices are actually reasonable (a rarity these days), and I love that the proceeds go to local nonprofits. You even get to see which one your purchase supports, which honestly makes me feel a tiny bit less guilty about impulse-buying that oversized '90s denim jacket. The staff is always friendly and helpful, but not overbearing. And they keep the place surprisingly well organized for a thrift store. Like, I can actually find what I'm looking for without digging through total mayhem. Bless. read more

Can't bring drinks inside, Indian security will make u leave it at the door. No changing room. read more

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I've been shopping at Community Thrift Store for 10+ years, which everything has been peachy. The past few visits within this year have been a bit sour. Last weekend I brought a friend telling her that this is one of my favorite thrift stores in the Mission. She found a couple of items, we were the only people in line to pay. The lady screamed "NEXTTT! HELLOOO!!!" There was no need to shout, and certainly not in that manner. Earlier today I went to look around and many items didn't have signs or prices. When I brought an item to the front register to inquire about the price, the lady seem to just "make up" a price on the spot, in which I said "no thanks". She then sighed loudly or grunted (not quite sure which) and rolled her eyes at me. There was really no need for the snarky reaction. Not sure what's going on with the training or service this year at this shop, but I'll need to take a break and won't be making recommendations to my friends about this shop. #38/2022 read more

Intersting browsing. I enjoyed it a lot. Picked up some lovely photographs that now have a place of beauty in my home

This is the only place I donate goods. Community Thrift is a well-run business in the heart of the Mission and you can choose from scores of good causes to support your charitable giving. I haven't shopped the store but on occasion I admire a friend's sweater or a living room chair and find it came from Community Thrift. Make it a treasure hunt or donate your goods to this excellent non-profit. read more

This place is trash .. for starters it has to be the most picked over thrift ever .. and they charge an arm and a leg for whatever you do seem to find ... Today I took in some donations .. and to top it all off they are extremely picky about what they take ( they wouldn't take a working vacuum cleaner??) never again ... take your stuff to Good Will !! read more

A great store and fair prices. I always find great stuff! Surprises as well as ordinary needed items.

It's all about community and thrift! Why I support this community +'s: + Community. I am always greeted nicely on the phone and in person by the staff here. Makes me have a positive experience whether I donate or shop + Donating big items is so easy. Schedule a time for someone to come and take your sofa, desk, chairs etc if you have a lot of items. Of course it must be in great condition. Review their guidelines on their site. + Donating small goods is painless too. I dropped off two dining chairs by their loading dock on a Sunday morning and was pleasantly greeted. Selected my charity and got my receipt all in less than 10' + Variety of merch for sale. I saw a pair of gold glitter heels, an array of dining chairs, floral silk kimono, and pristine dining plates that morning. Be willing to hunt. Why I would avoid this community -'s: There's no reason why I would avoid coming here! I'm glad this place hasn't lost its footing on Valencia like so many other places have during the pandemic. Glad to see it's bringing the community together to find homes for used merchandise in great condition and also to help send proceeds to a variety of charities of your choice! read more

I had glass and crystal globes for light fixtures. These were the older high-quality type. I called them on the phone twice and they said they would take them. Drove all the way over there and they said they didn't want them because they didn't have the room. They don't know value when they sit because the sell are about $10 apiece when you can find them, and I had about 30 of them. Don't waste your time donating. Like I said, I called them twice to make sure I wasn't wasting my time in well I wasted it. read more

I have come here a few times when I'm in the mission district. Today I came here to donate a bag of clothes and shoes in a somewhat heavy bag that I carried on the bus from my house in the Richmond district. The door for the donation drop off in the ally around the corner was closed so I went into the store to see if I could drop it off at the front counter. I asked the security guard if I could drop off the bag of donation. He asked one of the employees and the manager I think came and looked in my bag and said ok, next time come before 5pm. I don't get that the store closes at 7 and the donation drop off is until 5? I think it should be 5:30. And the person who helped me should be gracious that I brought in a bag that they can sell. It was nice that she accepted the donation. The selection of the store is ok not the best. It's expensive like the Salvation Army store near my house. read more

Some good finds but no fitting room. fine, but also no return policy??? come on! Not fun at all. I don't feel like wasting my money and then redonating the clothes because they don't fit and also I feel uncomfortable as a women trying on clothes in front of the whole store.... just make a fitting room or let us try it on at home and return. simple as that. Oh one more thing, I found a top that was $16 and it said it was a 2 piece. I asked the lady at the front if they could adjust the price because the 2nd piece was not attached. She said it was someone in the store and I'd have to look... ok?? I highly doubt that second piece is on the floor somewhere. read more

Service is terrible and prices are ridiculously high, I used to be able to find an amazing quality clean leather jacket for less than 20 bucks here, sometimes as low as 5. And last time I was here, I was snarled at and stalked by security, and found a pocket full of disturbingly moist tobacco in a basic jacket priced at 40 bucks. And rude employees who I am praying on the downfall of, always. read more

One of the better places to find vintage/ mid century furniture. I like to pop in to browse when I'm in the area, but most of the time this place is already picked over. Either way it's still fun to browse if you're in the mood. read more

I've explored this thrift store a few times since moving to the city recently in search of a variety of things, but every time I've never found anything appealing in this hot mess of a store. I know everyone has a different shopping experience and there are hands throughout the day grabbing and placing back items but really a lot of the items are thrown into whatever area that can still fit and leave enough room for two people crossing by each other. Additionally, the last time I was there, I was met with attitude from an employee as I went to checkout one T-shirt (that I regret purchasing and won't ever want to wear). Maybe they were not having the best day which is understandable, but it was immediately when I came up the register - I didn't appreciate being spoken to aggressively like that at first glance. You don't need to be happy, but don't take that out on me. I felt very embarrassed and uncomfortable in that moment and wouldn't want to come back or bring my friends. I am still in search of many things for my new place; though not many other thrift stores carry a variety of items as Community Thrift, there are certainly a better selection of items out there than this general donation market. read more

It's a rare day in San Francisco it's almost 100 and I'm walking down Valencia window shopping , sipping a boba tea because it's 100. I walk into this thrift store, place that sells other people's garbage. The security guard asks me to put my boba tea on the ground next to the door, no drinks (no signs) I declined and left the store this idiot security guard has the nerve to say , it's just the ground.. oh well won't be spending any money in this garbage bin read more

One of my favorites in that central SF area. I used to go here all the time when I lived in the area, but also as a visitor it is always a spot I frequent. A great selection of a variety of goods at all levels of quality, which is very much my jam as someone who likes the hunt. A large and organized used book section. Very queer friendly. read more

Was pleasantly surprised by this thrift store. When you walk in it's a bit chaotic But after walking around for a bit and getting adjusted to the layout, they have some real gems. I found more items but set them down because I didn't absolutely love those items. It had a lot of variety, especially when compared to other thrift stores in the Bay Area. Bonus points for being right next to an ally that is dedicated to street art! read more

Community Thrift Store - A cal Berkeley sweater and a Seattle sweater. Both for $7 each - Thrift Stores Near Me - San Francisco, California

Prices are ridiculously high for a thrift store. Chair was priced incorrectly man working (gray curly hair black mask) was very rude and didn't even offer to honor their mistake. Avoid this place. read more

Furniture guy is hot and very helpful, helped carry a dresser to my car even though he didn't have to :)

Just a reminder, this is a thrift store-- so that means their selection quality is variable and constantly fluctuating as most thrifts stores work. On top of that, this is a thrift store in a dense city, in a busy and colorful part of town (The Mission). So things will get picked out quick. I've started to frequent this place for the past year-ish and I've seen some absolute gems in here. It almost seems like they get a ton of their furniture and things from estate sales (i have not asked about this yet). I see pretty consistently vintage furniture pieces that I regret not getting or just generally interesting things, or because there'd be no room in my apartment because I'll come back in a couple of days and that thing I saw is gone. (Of course) For me, their men's clothing selection tends to be pretty weak, but again, I may just be coming in here at the wrong times and all the vintage / quality stuff probably gets taken early. I've gotten a ton of art to fill my walls from here and they always have a plethora of random things to browse through. I have not personally donated things here yet, but from what I've read, each donor gets to choose from over 200 Bay area charities that their donations link to and each time that persons items get purchased, their chosen charity get paid, which is pretty cool. As a customer, each charity the items you purchased linked to is listed on the receipt. As I read in some reviews, some have had negative experiences with the employees.. so far I have not had any such experiences as they seem to be nice and also, very opinionated. This is not a corporate setting, so you'll hear people speak their minds, including some sass on the intercom, which isn't always what some would like to hear, but I'd rather have that than forced and fake smiles you know what I mean? And as someone who has worked in retail for most of my adult life, including a thrift store, the literal daily frequency of theft and terrible human interactions really does desensitize you to certain things so i can't blame em. read more

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I generally pick Community Thrift to donate as it doesn't require to much interaction with staff. With that said over the past my experience at CT has been surprisingly disappointing. Items incredibly overpriced; blue jeans you couldn't pay me to wear $100.00 ...at least. The staff, condescending and acting as if they're doing you a favor when you ask for assistance. Don't know what happened to this place but it sure doesn't feel like a SF community store. read more

ive shopped here soo many times before with a bag and not once have i had the security at the door was harrassing me about my bag i literally just walked in and hes bugging me about the bag. like what kinda bullshit is that. unfortunately yall lost my business with you guys rather go spend my money at other thrift stores that dont trip about a bag. read more

Decent I guess for a thrift store ..there's a little bi9t of everything...definitely old and rundown but some deals to be had

Solid experience. It's the best thrift store experience I've had to date (still new to this world). -Store was well spaced -Good selection of items -Ms. @ the front was the best. Scored: -Levi's - - (2x) - *Around $40 read more

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The clothing here is WAY overpriced. I came here after reading some reviews that it is one of the cheapest thrift stores in the city. I personally do not agree. I did find a few cute pieces to purchase and ended up spending a whopping $46 for a dress, a pair of pants, and a pantsuit. They have an expansive record section but it's just for the aesthetics as it's mostly mass produced filler albums. The vintage clothing section is pretty well curated, though once again, the items are at a high price point for a thrift store. I didn't look closely at the book selection but even at a distance I could tell it's top notch and probably the singular reason to check this place out. read more

This store has been around awhile and it tends to be hit or miss. There are tons of books to be found and interesting furniture and decor. The clothes are generally nothing special and way overpriced for a "thrift"store. I actually saw one silk blouse priced at $150.GTFO. In fact I saw a lot of average looking stuff with a high mark up.But what would you expect from bougie ass white folks running the show here on Valencia? I pretty much leave empty handed every time I browse around here. And they will follow you around like a hawk if your mask slips 1/8 of an inch from your nose and call you out on it.Hey employees,stop living your life in fear or stay home. You sir and your funky attitude are everything wrong with the Mission .Don't worry I won't be back. read more

Great selection but very pricey for a "thrift " shop I support charity shops but not sure this one will be on my list .

So many different items and very good prices. Hard to find a good thrift store in sf that's cheap and with cute clothing. This one's got both. read more