For Old Town Alexandria, there's some really great hidden gems that are reasonably priced! It's organized by item type and has some featured seasonal items at the front of the shop. I like all of the plates and decorative items near the entrance, but the sections of items are not clearly labeled and I'm unsure of the logic of the organization. Paintings are also scattered on the first and second floors - hanging items in general aren't organized well. Photo frames, especially the small ones, are overpriced in my opinion. The appliance section is very limited and I haven't seen much of anything worth buying. I haven't really interacted too much with the people working there, but I've never had any issues with checking out. Most of the items worth checking out are by the front, but I've found some great clothing and artwork in the back areas. Plus, they have discounts on select items that changes on a regular basis. Overall, a typical thrift store and a fun stop if you're visiting Old Town Alexandria. read more

Look Again Resale Shop - Painting - Thrift Stores Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

They are not a legit thrift store. Selling empty food jars? An empty bottle of jam being sold for $5 when it should actually be free or not. Even sold at the store. If you want to buy the bottle you can pay a dollar more and get it with the jam at Harris teeter give me a break people. This is not a thrift store!!! read more

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What was advertise as being available clearly was not and while the store does have a lot of antiques it is not good to call it a Record store because there's nothing there but even remotely concerns or I should say remotely shows that they have any sort of collectible records read more

Nicely curated thrift store, pretty well organized, with some hidden gems. The volunteer staff takes care with each item and seems to have a good read on their worth, prices them appropriately. I didn't spend much today but will be back to peruse. read more

Everything I buy here is awesome, and it's super fun looking at their constantly changing stock every time! One of my very favorite stops in Old Town. read more

Look Again Resale Shop - Fabulous Chiapas amber earrings - Thrift Stores Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Always something interesting here and I donate when I go in! Raising money for society for the prevention of the blind is a big plus also. Parking is a little dicey but worth a look. read more

Friend recommended this place, and it was great. Lots of cute finds, good prices on smaller items, and super nice and welcoming workers.

I love this little charity shop! They have the best prices and they restock inventory pretty frequently.

This place used to be great with a ton of really neat household and vintage items. However, the prices are literally more than what you'd buy for at a non-thrift store. For example, a wooden platter that had the original target price tag for $15 was listed for $20 at look again! Unfortunately I agree with other reviews who say they're trying to price match on eBay instead of offering for what things are actually worth. I even had one instance where the woman realized the brand of something when I was checking out and tried to add $40 to the listed price of $8!! Truly bonkers... read more

The amount of stuff that just sits here or offered at a SUPER discount MONTHS LATER this place use to be affordable my grandmother use to volunteer here and enjoyed shopping here cause it was affordable I mentioned something and got the worse attitude by the lady behind the register none of the long time volunteers are around anymore no sense of community or the people of the community they serve but how could they when they have a shop owner that use to run a shop in the stip No wonder everything sits for months every time I go in there I see the same overpriced items I saw since July and they had one of their multiple " blow out sales" that's really old product they over priced and let sit this place has gone down hill since they placed the new management read more

Too rude for me! No greeting , the store is a wreck, and about the only thing organized are the books and few framed pictures on the wall. I, personally, wouldn't donate to this store. They actually had a HoneGoods picture in the store with the HomeGoods tag still affixed and their price was only $1 lower . I felt out of place, I welcomed and walked away with the 'nasty thrift store hands' after. I'll be sure to keep walking pass next time. read more

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What happened guys? It used to be a thrift store I loved to buy from but it changed to eBay priced store during the pandemic. They actually look up ebay to price their inventory. That's not longer a thrift store moto! The Twig Thrift store a block away is my favorite. The Christ house catholic charitues is my other fave. read more

i found several name brand dress shirts in my size and in my favorite cut, slacks, and several winter jackets (lhink $100+) for less than $10 per item. Excellent selection that continues to impress me whenever i stop by. read more

I used to love this store. After visiting today, I don't think I will be coming back. I'm not sure who is pricing the clothing upstairs, but I can't imagine any of it selling for the prices they have on their items. They need to reevaluate their pricing. read more

The clothing selection on the second floor is top notch. The men's selection is a little small, but very well curated and I have never left without finding something great to take home. It's particularly great for finding holiday gifts at a STEEP discount. The selection also rotates so frequently that I stop in any time I am walking around Old Town to see what's new. read more

Good thrift store, but requires a lot of hunting. I've bought and donated things here multiple times. They accept basically anything that fits in the store, which is great for donors, but means buyers need to do a little extra work to find things. The selection and prices are pretty random. So, sometimes you'll find a screaming deal on great items, other times you find literal garbage for sale. The furniture and housewares section is where it's at. Clothing, books, and the rest tend not to be very good. Definitely worth regular check-ins for folks who love to thrift. read more

This place seems okay by me because many times I see they place items in a few boxes outside the store and write FREE, that's very cool.

I've been donating items to this shop for years. It's a great way to recycle and donate to a good cause. The shop itself is full of bargains. read more

This is a great little thrift shop. They collect all sorts of nick nacks and patty whacks. Everything from clothes to kitchen ware. All the proceeds(except for employee payroll) go to the prevention of blindness. So it is going to a good cause. You can donate your worldly goods here for a tax deduction, or you can do what I do and simply donate, and don't want any other benefit from it other than to help others in need. The establishment has been here for a very long time, at least since 1983 when I was growing up in Old Town. They are reputable and dependable. It's always worth taking a gander in here, mainly because a good many of the donations come from local Old Town residents, and seeing as how most residents here are transient and don't stay long, you can definitely find some very unique items not easily found in other thrift shops or elsewhere. Stop in, take a look, buy something pretty and or unique, and take it home. All the while helping to better the community against blindness. read more

This is such a cute thrift shop right in Old Town! I stopped in for the first time today despite living in Old Town for a while and was pleasantly surprised! I was on the hunt for Christmas decorations and was not disappointed. I got 9 unique ornaments, four decorative pieces of various sizes, and two dog sweaters (couldn't resist) for $9.50! The decorations were so unique and refreshing from the standard run of the mill big box decorations, and the prices were awesome! The staff was very cheerful and helpful. I recommend this shop to anyone that finds themselves shopping on King St! I definitely regret I didn't pop in sooner. read more

Look Again Resale Shop - The haul! - Thrift Stores Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I was meandering through town, being one of those slow moving tourists that locals complain about when I happeneded upon The Prevention of Blindness Thrift. And as all neighborhood signs seemed to be subtitled in French (I guess appropriate given American history of the region), I thought to myself, "oh, self, what bonne chance!" SHORT STORY: The store is a wealth of riches. You will find lots of fascinating items, a bargain or two, and some interesting social interraction. LONG STORY: As soon as I walked in I overhead conversation behind the front desk whereby one employee advised an other that they should feign busy-ness less the boss gets angry. Ever the consummate interloper, I offered this advice to the under-engaged employee: "Consider dusting. That way you at least look busy and if questioned by a supervisor you have a quick retort with 'cleanliness is next to godliness'." I think my advice was appreciated. As I browsed, a patron walked and announced (directed at the sales counter) that the 25% all items sale better still be going on as it was just his luck (that they would have errantly left it up). And guess what - the sale was still on! What was once $1 was now 75 cents. Everybody wins! He then handed his bags over to the sales counter folk because he didn't want to be charged for "knocking nothing over and breaking it." Wise man. Being a wise person myself, I continued on my bargain hunt. I knew that I would not have much room in my suitcase and so, had to forgo the lovely triptic mirror, the assortment of bamboo steamers and china; I already had one too many magnets at home and so had to pass on the sewing machine magnet (really cool though!); I couldn't verify that their jewelry would be allergy safe; and so, I settled on some ornaments. For under $2, I left the store with a shining violin and beautifully painted wooden star that will adorn my tree come Christmas time. That and my funds went to prevent blindness. Bonne chance indeed! read more

Best! Husband and I were a pair of tourists shopping for vintage, hitting up nearly 10 thrift and vintage stores in VA on our first designated shopping day. We ended up in Old Town Alexandria by accident on the way to DC and found Look Again. Took one step into the store, and my eyes immediately fixated on a glimpse of tan peeking out from other purses behind the register like it was my destiny. With still only one foot in, I promptly asked to see it: a Kelly style genuine crocodile purse from Italy, brand new, absolutely unused, with dust bag and a guarantee authenticity tag inside. For $49. It took all of me to not run around the shop screaming in glee and hugging everyone. I had been obsessed with finding an alligator/croc bag in this very style for a couple years now. There were many wide-eyed sleepless nights and lost bids on Ebay dedicating to this quest. Never in my wildest dream had I imagined running into a brand new one at a thrift for $49! I don't know who it was that donated this, but I LOVE HIM/HER SO VERY MUCH. So I made husband carry the bag while I kept looking. This store is amazing! It's not huge, but most of their furniture were well-priced antique pieces. If we weren't traveling, there were at least 3 large pieces I would have bought. As it were, I took photos of them for souvenir. There were a lot of old vintage books, too, in great condition. Clothes were downstairs. Didn't find much but did get a funky 80's Christian Dior jacket for $10. There was also an early 70's St. John Knits evening dress ($50) that I considered but ultimately left behind. We also got a couple of Victorian era's child dresses + bonnet for a song. I wish I could visit this shop all the time. In fact, we went back the next day just to make sure we didn't miss new stuff that came in before we left town. The lady manning their register was so pleasant and lovely. Will definitely visit again if there is an opportunity. read more

The first time visiting this shop a few moments ago I was amazed at the rudeness of the woman running it. I found a book that I was interested in lying in a pile, but couldn't find the price. So I asked an employee what the price was, to which she shrugged and politely answered, "a dollar." IMMEDIATELY another woman (presumably a manager) took the book out of the other employee's hand and then proceeded to give ME a talking to, saying "You just need to wait for us to price this item, not everything is just going to be a dollar," as if I had done anything wrong. Then she went about her business and made no effort whatsoever to price the item I had just expressed my active interest in buying. So, despite being extremely turned off by her inability to direct her emotions toward the appropriate person (her employee, instead of a customer), I knew I had exactly one dollar in my wallet, and picked the book up out out of the pile and offered an immediate sale to the rude woman, vs having it sit indefinitely on the shelf. She took the book from me and placed it out of reach behind the counter, and said "That's ok. I heard you." So now I know, this woman has no idea how to deal with customers OR how to arrange a store in a way that isn't a safety hazard, and cannot figure out how to prioritize things in a way that would benefit anyone -- the customer, the store, OR the intended recipients of the charity proceeds. Hint: "pricing this product" when it's in the customer's hand could lead to actual sales. Just not from me now, you ruined that chance. read more

It was refreshing to find this place in Old Town, which seems synonymous with either high-end restaurants or chain stores. Everything is very cheap and real treasures are not hard to come by. I have personally found a vintage Christian Dior tie, fabulously kitschy Seattle coffee mug, and first edition John Denver LP in perfect condition (all $1 each). So maybe my definition of "treasures" isn't the same as yours, but the point is that it didn't take me long at all to find them. The shop is extensive... two big rooms on the bottom floor for housewares and shoes, and the second floor is devoted completely to clothing. Pretty much everything you can imagine is stocked here, too, including a nice assortment of framed pictures and books. read more

This is a really neat thrift shop, generally. It's a good place to scope out clothes, and they often run discounts on their clothing items. I'm a bit flummoxed by the pricing on the framed pictures. Most are over $50, not a bargain at all. I think some of the people that work here are doing it for court-ordered community service, so the workers are not always very nice. Still, I've found some bargains here, and will continue to come back. read more

I love this shop, and have been taking my really nice clothes that I have outgrown there for years, rather than to a consignment shop. I'd rather have people of all income levels have access to them at a great price. I've seen the shop grow over the years, and more and more of the "haves" in Old Town are taking their stuff there, since some of them can't be bothered to consign them, to the benefit of the rest of us. Over the years, I have found two Peale cashmere sweaters, great jeans, two beautiful skirts made in France, and even though I wouldn't buy them, some Manolo Blahniks. You never know what you're going to find, so I tend to drop by most Saturdays. Sometimes you find some really great books there, and the staff is always nice. It's one of the best assets in Old Town, and I hope it stays there for many years. read more

I visited the store today and found so many accessories for my living and dining room. Picture frames, glass vases for flowers. I'm going back tomorrow for gold chargers! You should check this thrift store out for tchotchkies and furniture. They also have lots of lamps and kitchen appliances. The ladies working were lovely, they welcomed me and quickly gave me prices when I found unmarked items...like the adorable blue plant stand. read more

I've shopped and made donations here for years - usually with my dog. So imagine my surprise today when I went to drop off shopping bags (which they solicit), only to be told that dogs aren't permitted in the store. Since the merchandise remains unchanged, the rationale seems to reside in the logical realm of "because I said so" - no reason. Dumb move in dog-friendly Alexandria. Won't be back. read more

To their credit, the management reached out to me and seems sincerely interested in my feedback. A star for that.

I have loved this place for years. I make it a point to donate items to them at least once a year. The fact that the proceeds go towards the Prevention of Blindness Society is a big factor. This store has great stuff. I have to really be disciplined not to buy more than I just donated. If you need dishes, etc for your new place i recommend Look Again. read more

The store is very well-organized. Used to be a messy hodge podge. Manager is very nice and works hard to maintain order.

Great resale shop. If you frequent this place enough you can find alot of gems. Good vinyl record and cd selection. Also good for power cords, audio video cords and such similar things. Alot of vintage stuff from the 50s-70s read more

Thrift stores usually don't look the best but this one is kind of cluttered and junky. I didn't see anything in there of good value or even caught my eye. Just looks like an attic worth of stuff people didn't really want. I don't even think I was in there 3 minutes. But might be a good place for you if you want dishes because they definitely had a lot of those. And yes the employee did speak to me. read more

I Bought a dish from here, it didn't fit in my microwave, I went to swap it for a smaller one, He refused, WTH !! are you serious !!, Bye you lost a customer for ever.. read more

*deep breath* *cue Bone-Thugs and Harmony's "1st of da Month"* *another deep breath* I've decided to confess that this thrift store is a major enabler of my addiction to tacky CDs from the 90s. Beastie Boys, Cranberries, Bell Biv DeVoe, cheesy MTV compilations and titles like "Ultimate Hip Hop Party 1998," yeah, I found them all here. I never buy anything else when I stop in, I just go directly to the $2 CD shelves. The kind staff do not judge my taste in music. I leave knowing that a donation has been made to the sight-impaired, and I have new old music to rock out to. It's a win-win for everybody except my neighbors. read more

Every time I pass by this place I see something unprofessional happening. First time, the owner was rudely shooing away a normal looking woman who was simply just trying to look through the front door and then open it because she thought it was open and they stupidly I forgot to lock the door. No apologies, no pleasantries just them pulling the door back closed out of her grip. :O Second time, they had a "be back at 12" sign and already at 12:30 there was a woman inside with the light on, so, since I was waiting for them to open and kept coming back, I knock on the door and I say "are you open?" And she shooed me off as well with an unprofessional, dismissive hand wave which I assume meant "no". Today they are finally open and I go back with my husband and he tried to buy a book that was not marked, but received a $1 price quote from an employee, but very quickly after hearing the dollar quote, a grey haired old lady (manager?) snatched the book out of his hand and said sternly to my husband, "you need to wait for us to price this" and walked away with the book. He was floored as was I. What was she expecting? That He could discern between what the "need to go through" hoarder style piles are over the already priced, hoarder style messy piles all over their extremely disorganized store? There is zero method to the madness of this place. It's complete chaos. Such an utter mess. They also always have "giveaways" sprawled all over half-hazard outside the door on the sidewalk as wel. No organization at all. I find it a shame that such a worthy charity is being run by such rude, messy loons. Please Hire people who know how to organize and how to be good to their customers. read more

I enjoy to visit this place and browse around, but some of the price are laughable. The manager just throw out of numbers from her head when asking items are unpriced. Just because the designing brand in clothing, the price is outrageous. I can get a brand new similar clothing for the same price or better at outlet or clearance price. You can find a few good deals, but don't hope it's a thrift shop price. Hint: look at their wall pictures, laughable pricing. read more

Expensive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Save yourself some time and energy with parking and go somewhere else like the twig or goodwill. The prices at Look Again will make you look again. Crazy read more

This place is pretty good- but don't go there expecting a true Goodwill style thrifting experience- it's not very large, and everything seems a bit overpriced for being just your usual thrift junk. If you're in Old Town, it's worth a look- but you can probably case the whole joint in less than 45 minutes...I was hoping for more of a treasure hunt. read more

Look Again is really everything a thrift store should be - dusty, cluttered, weird, and occasionally awesome. They recently renovated and opened the top level, so the bottom is housewares, furniture, books, and other miscellaneous stuff, and the upper story is clothes. They have a lot of housewares, especially dishes and random decorative objects. The clothes are a mixed bag, last time I was there I found a great Armani skirt for $16 and a pair of Fendi bronze leather flats (alas, not my size). They also had some great coats. The prices seem to be trending upwards, which is a bummer (I'm really fed up with going to resale stores that are charging retail prices) but you can still find great deals if you're willing to dig through the racks and go back pretty often. It's a great place to find cheap, vintage-y decorations, like posters, dishes, and glassware. Their jewelry is disappointing, they don't even seem to have fun costume jewelry, but they do have a pretty large used book section and if you need a funky gift, it's a great place to stop. They do have periodic sales as well and they accept donations, but not consignments. read more