New Beginnings Thrift Store Review I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately, it misses the mark as a true thrift store. Prices are VERY high--often at or even above retail for many items, which defeats the purpose of shopping secondhand. You're better off buying brand new in some cases. The selection of quality items is meager, with most of the inventory being either outdated, worn, or simply overpriced for the condition it's in. It feels more like a boutique trying to cash in on the thrift trend than a store genuinely serving the community with affordable options. If you're looking for real bargains or hidden gems, this probably isn't the place. read more

Oh my gosh, just go! I found so many things that I didn't know that I needed. The reviews are right, some of the prices are high, particularly on furniture, but they are willing to negotiate. I found LOTS of items in my thrift store price range. The store is huge, but well organized. read more

Every few months I stop in hoping that something has changed....butbit hasn't. Whoever is doing the pricing used and donated items is clearly out of touch with reality and probably has eBay open on their phone. There is now an 'exclusive' section so you would think higher end clothing...no, it's Target and Marshall's cast offs priced higher than retail. The exclusive shoe section is only slightly better but the 'regular' priced shoes above the clothing racks are generally filthy and still overpriced; $8 for a pair of UGG suede flats that have clearly seen better days and soles. Sad. read more

I have been shopping at New Beginnings Resale for many years, and my last visit was very disappointing. What changed? I would love to give this business 5 stars, but the prices they want for things that they received by donation (AKA: FOR FREE) and then placed in a shop RUN BY VOLUNTEERS are completely ridiculous, and there is no rhyme or reason. They used to have great prices, but that seems to be a thing of the past. This place is worse than Goodwill, and that is REALLY saying something. $12 for a pair of pants just because they still have the store tags on them? $30 for a sweater because it has a popular brand name on the tag? $5 for someone's old yoga pants? I am sorry, but no. Items that have been in someone's closet for several years are not "new" just because they have paper tags. And, if you want top dollar for your brand name items, then they DON'T belong in your thrift shop. Put them on Poshmark or something. At least put them somewhere where people are looking for that sort of thing, not in a resale shop where people are looking for inexpensive items because they can't afford anything else. Like me. I am "people." LOL. Additionally, they have a bargain room where everything is slightly cheaper, which would be fine except that I was finding items in the bargain room identical to items on their regular clothing racks, only for less money. Same brand, same color... everything. So, I guess take a lesson from me and look in the bargain room FIRST. LOL. I mean, are you trying to help people afford the things in their hour of need or are you trying to turn a profit? And, I'm sorry, but websites like Poshmark have RUINED resale shopping. Now everyone thinks they can get top dollar for every piece of used clothing that comes through their door. My advice? Go to the Good Samaritan Resale in Ellsworth, MI. It's not too far away from New Beginnings, and they still have sane prices. Most clothing is only $1 and they usually have a nice selection. Nice people, too. They took in ALL of my donations during the height of Covid when other resalers were turning me away. (I'm sorry for the rant, but I had to put this somewhere, and I am not the type of person who takes out their frustrations on volunteers and underpaid workers.) read more

Just thought I'd rave about this business even more. I have thrifted all over the place in different states, local thrift stores and big chains like good will, this is MY FAVORITE THRIFT STORE OF ALL TIME. If you're in northern Michigan this is a must-go location. I'm living in Chicago now and currently laying next to my bed side lamp/table hybrid I got from here years ago. every summer I go here probably a half dozen times minimum read more

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I have scored so many amazing things there it's not even funny. I donated everything I owned before I moved back here so maybe I just have good karma. I don't mind that they charge a premium for certain things. I paid $35 for some Merrill sheepskin lined boots. $8 for some Sorel knockoffs.. Got some never used skis for $10. Ski jacket for $20. Dresses, jeans, scarfs, gloves... household items. They have it all and the proceeds go to many local charities. They have a room for clearance stuff for penny pinchers. How can anyone complain? The best thrift store in the region. I've shopped them all. read more

Great staff, great products, & really good decorating skills even though I bought seasonal items as they were putting them up for display. Pricing is right on based on brand names & quality. We stop twice per year on our trips north, we wouldn't miss shopping here. read more

Large warehouse setting with friendly volunteers. As far as prices goes, IMHO, there are some items, like the clothing and furniture, that are over-priced. A positive is that they have a half off the entire store about once a month and around holidays. If you are really into thrift-ing, this is one store you shouldn't miss. read more

New Beginnings Resale - Thrift Stores Near Me - Harbor Springs, Michigan

I can spend hours here! One thing I love about New Beginnings is that they don't seem to put aside vintage treasures to sell at a higher price, like I've seen in many thrift stores. Huge (seriously huge) selection of clothes, shoes, housewares, holiday decorations, toys, books, records, tchotchkes, linens, furniture, sports equipment, and more. Nicely organized. You'll find quality clothing brands like Lands End, Eileen Fisher, and Ralph Lauren, because the aesthetic skews a little older, but I've also seen Anthropologie brands, Boden, Tucker, and JCrew. There are higher priced racks of more expensive brands at the front of the store, but I feel like they don't have a grasp on current fashion, which is actually beneficial to the shopper. Hit the other racks for the good stuff! (Wait, why am I telling you this. If you find any Miz Mooz or Chie Mihara shoes in size 7.5/Euro 38 please save them for me.) read more

I'm an avid thrifter, and this is the best thrift store I've ever been to. There are always at least a few steals to be found here. I've gotten a like new pair of classic Nike's, ll bean boots for myself and many shirts and shorts for my husband. It's a huge store so it requires some hunting, but I've never left this store without a great find. read more