Fantastic Vintage Clothing store, and costume shop! They also have Records, and other fun retro…read moredelights! This a fun place to go with friends! You can spend hours sifting through the vintage goods! The store is huge and the prices are very responsible! Compared to other cities! They will also rent you costumes! This is a go to spot for Halloween shoppers! Next time you roll through Valley Junction stop in and try something fun on!

Oh Atomic Garage... it's a shame you don't have more reviews in general... I just had to review…read moreyou. Atomic Garage is an amazing vintage clothing and vintage store in the trendy area in Des Moines... the owner/manager is super chill and a fun person who takes her vintage clothes seriously. Their selection is awesome and reasonably priced for how rare some of it is. It's definitely a great place to stop in when you're in town... and an even better place to stop in when you need a badass outfit to go to a formal event with. It's super well organized and just an overall fun store to walk around. The only reason I took a star off is because some of the stuff isn't for sale. It's only for rent... and that disappointed me. I don't live in town, so I couldn't rent the incredible options of suits/tuxedos that they sell there.

I've only heard good things about this place so far so I had to visit it. First impressions are…read morethat it's clean and well organized. For the size of the space, which isn't too big, they still had a great selection. Since we visited after the holidays they had lots of sales. Not as much furniture from what I could tell, but great amount of kitchen dinnerware and clothing! Parking lot is crazy big since it's by a few other places. Driving here was also a breeze since there were quite a few signs leading to it! I'll definitely be checking this place out again soon.

My gf and I stumbled across this thrift store yesterday as we were doing our rounds. I guess it's…read morebeen open for four months, but it hadn't shown up on our radar until now. A wide assortment of clothes and hard goods. As far as layout and in-store vibe I'd put this up as one of the nicest thrift stores in the Des Moines metro! From their web site: "About us: We wanted to create a different kind of thrift store with a premium shopping experience - one where people could count on finding a great variety of quality items in an organized, pleasant atmosphere. Thriftmart is a nonprofit store owned by Joppa. All merchandise has been donated by Joppa Partners to match our meticulous quality standards so that you'll enjoy quality finds, every time! We all know thrifting is important for sustainability. Reusing items is not only economical it also helps sustain the environment. Plus, all unsold Thriftmart merchandise goes to good causes--nothing goes to waste. What's more, every purchase helps someone experiencing homelessness to survive, find housing and rebuild their lives. Our goal is to ultimately help end homelessness in central Iowa." https://thriftmart.com/

Wow, I loved this store, a phenomenal collection of the best brands in active and casual wear…read more Literally, a dream stop for me! Liked the layout and customer service. Plenty ty of parking. Staff gave me space. Multiple dressing rooms. Locally owned. Among the brand names: Vuori, Hola, Smartwool, Setup, Toad and Co, Keen, Tilley, Sorely, Patagonia, and Kohl. Liked their sunglasses display too! An immediate must visit every season.

It is a good feeling when sales associates look up from their desk task, and each greet you with a…read morefriendly smile at best saying "May I Help You" or "Hello There." A kind gentle helped me find a colorful fanny pack and another associate assisted with name brand jogging suits. The fabric, and the trendy look were of reasonable value with an awareness of our global warming utilizing vendors that are planet conscious who use recycled materials to make impressive joggers. I am waiting for more pinks, royal blues, or lively mint greens to jazz up my exercise wardrobe.

What a cute store. If you like vintage this is for you. Sizes were pretty small (in my opinion)…read moreLoved the way it was decorated inside too.

This place is AMAZING! Boots, denim, blouses, jewelry, bags, belts, cameras, and it's small enough…read morethat it's not overwhelming. The owner is adorable and obviously has a great eye for what's worth displaying. She does buy outright and I can't wait to go through my closet and clear some space by bringing things here. Definitely check this place out!

All fine and polite service....until you need to return. Read the fine print - not many stores…read morewon't accept returns anymore. You can get store credit, but many of their items are quite expensive and if you don't want anything else you may be out a good bit of money.

Any time I've been in Des Moines the last couple years, I've made it a point to stop in at…read moreFontenelle Supply Co. in the East Village area. I swear that I'm walking into a Portland Oregon shop (like Tanner or Machus) when I see the unique collection of leather goods, outdoor accessories (like Filson) and associated fashion (like waxed jeans from Red Clouds Collective of Portland). It's fun to look around and imagine the possibilities. They have their own leather shop in the back and they will do custom orders. I asked that take one of their passport holder designs and add a "flap and snap" feature to keep it all together better. That was done, mailed, and in my hands within a couple weeks.

There are some good buys (not overpriced) if you look closely. However, this is one of the most…read moreunreasonably priced thrift stores in the area. Furthermore, a full 75% of the vintage items that I have looked at closely have turned out to be damaged or missing major parts.. interestingly, "vintage item" prices never go on sale even though they are consistently overpriced. The staff is helpful and friendly and St Vincent de Paul does good work in the community. So my review is mixed.

I bought a straightener there on Saturday couldn't find any place to check to see if it worked paid…read morefor it got home didn't told him it didn't work as if they had policy they said no the best thing I could do is just re-donate it why would they want me to re-donate it if it doesn't work so they can make another five bucks off of somebody

I choose Many Hands for my donations. They send proceeds to assist with missions in Haiti. I avoid…read morethe other big name thrift shops because they have such high overhead, little money actually reaches the people/projects. The selection at Many Hands is quite expansive.

If you enjoy looking for lesser-known but valuable item at thrift shop prices, you can occasionally…read morefind such items here. However, if the pricers know what an item is, you we are out of luck. They will price it at Ebay prices. If you're shopping for popular luxury brands, you can save time and frustration by buying from a seller on eBay. Like I said, it will be the same price and you will also be able to return it if it is flawed or does not work.

EveryStep is an INCREDIBLE thrift store. I love secondhand…read moreshopping, both for the finds and the experience. This shop has amazing energy, with wonderful people who work there. Their proceeds lend towards something important (unlike places like Goodwill...), and they don't try to upsell. They are dedicated to the cause, nothing more. Fabulous store, with fabulous selection!!!

One of my four go to antique/thrift/consignment shops. I consider my go tos to be above and beyond…read morewhat most people think about when they hear thrifting. This is not a Goodwill, Salvation Army, or DAV. Quality items and can't miss stops on your thrifting rounds. Make sure you check this place out!