Yes we returned to grab some jigsaws. Upon checking out, the clerk said it was buy one get one…read morefree. So we ended up with 2 jigsaw puzzles. I appreciate it when staff alerts you to "deals". Tack

Emmaus is by far my number-one second-hand shopping stop in Stockholm. And that's not a statement…read moreto be taken lightly - I live on Södermalm, home of plenty of vintage and second-hand shops, and I visit them regularly. I am a total second-hand addict. Choose something with massive shoulder pads, call it vintage, and triple the price? No thanks. I prefer real second-hand - it's a treasure hunt of good deals. And Emmaus is the best! Why? For one, their selection is always changing. It's close to my work so sometimes I go there multiple days in a row and always see new things. It's also affordable. If you're shopping second hand then you don't want to end up paying a lot. Some shops on Södermalm, like Stadsmission by Nytorget, jack up the prices to ridiculous levels, but Emmaus has second-hand prices as they should be. You can easily get a great new dress for anything from 50 to 100 SEK - and sometimes they have sales where all dresses (for instance) are half off! The staff here do know their brands, so if you find something by a designer then it will typically reflect that in the price. But it will still be a great bargain! People are friendly here, and you can put an item on layaway for a day. Sometimes they even have 'parties' during the summer where they offer free snacks and have a DJ, which makes for a fun and unique thrifting experience. I always end up finding something here - a dress, a book I've been meaning to read, a gorgeous set of vintage tea cups, the Swedish game kubb, a new hat, beautiful t-strap heels. There's something for everyone if you just look!

I can't count how many times I've glanced at this place from the bus window, and thought, 'Meh'…read more For some reason I figured it was overpriced - one of those Södermalm 'vintage' shops which sell grandma's clothes after adding a few zeros to the price tag. Finally I decided that was a silly assumption and that I should check it out. And boy am I glad I did! When I first walked in I thought the shop was teeny tiny, but I turns out it's just made up of several different rooms. Pros: Not crowded Nice music Lots of gym shoes, cheap and in good condition Vintage brand name items No used H&M or Lindex crap like many second-hand stores Great selection of long fancy gowns Low prices Cons: I didn't actually find anything I wanted to buy. Shop is poorly organized When I say poorly organized, I mean that there is no logic in where things are placed. However, it is still very tidy and clean, with nothing lying around out of place. It's not much of a complaint really, it just means you have to poke around a bit more. BUT, I did decide that this place gets the trophy for Best Place to Prepare for a Costume Party. If you ever have a themed party - 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s - then skip Beyond Retro and come here instead. Sure, you can find everything at Beyond Retro, but it will cost you 400 SEK or more, whereas here prices are more towards 150 SEK. I noticed tons of sparkly tops, long gowns, drop-waist dresses, denim galore, bags, shoes, and more. Humana obviously selects their items somehow, as it's not full of last season's H&M like most second-hand stores. If you come here you do know that you will be finding worthwhile items.

It's a thrift store that's definitely been curated. The inventory isn't a mixed bag, but skewed…read moretowards a young hipstery crowd. It reminded me of the old shops on Haight Ashbury back in the 90s, a little grunge and anti-establishment. The prices weren't outrageous, but I didn't buy anything as I felt like I probably could find these back in San Francisco. I went during a weekday afternoon, so there were only teenagers around and it did feel a little Urban Outfitters-esque.

Most adorable shop ever! I found this place thinking it's a second hand shop, but they also sell…read morefirst hand items that's curated locally with local artists. I didn't end up buying anything second hand, but found and admired an English JAJ Pyrex dish. I did, however, purchased a cute kitty cutting/serving board, and a Stockholm dish towel, both were new and sourced locally. The lady that helped us was kind and super helpful. They take cash too if you decided to pull some out at the airport and haven't found a place to use it yet. Help them save some credit card fees. Cutest little shop!

I like Emmaus Vintage. Having said that, I prefer Emmaus Second-Hand, right next door!…read more The vintage store is the underworld, quite literally. Whereas the second-hand shop is above ground, this one takes you down below into a cellar. But the best part is the stairway - the stone ceiling is always lavishly decorated, sometimes with flowers, sometimes with utensils! The store is pretty small but still has a decent collection, and has both mens' and womens' items. Vintage-loving men will like this place. The prices are too high in my opinion, but I'm a cheapskate - I prefer the second-hand store because it is both cheaper and larger, with a broader selection. I don't think I've ever bought something at the vintage store...but it's still worth a look. :)

I'll be frank: I'm a total cheapskate. I adore second-hand shopping, looking for that perfect…read moreunique item and paying a low price. Thrifting is a hobby of mine and I spend an awful lot of time in vintage stores in Stockholm, particularly Södermalm. But this one is not to my liking. Stockholm Stadsmission is a truly great chain of second-hand stores. There's one on Hornsgatan which I adore, and another massive one near Odenplan. I would definitely recommend those two above this location. This store is located right by Nytorget in the middle of the hipster Sofo area, and you can really tell in the assortment and prices. A dress at any of the other Stadsmission stores will cost you from 50 to 90 SEK, whereas here 90 SEK is the absolute cheapest. All you can get for that is a used H&M dress, and in that case, what's the point? You could get it new at that price, at least on sale. Most items here run from 150 - 300 SEK - still a bargain sometimes, but more than what you would normally pay. The selection is also much more vintage than other locations, which makes sense. The residents of the neighbourhood donate their old hipster vintage items, so you end up with very exciting and unique pieces, but if you're not into raiding your grandma's closet, you might not like it very much. There are some very fun finds here, such as vintage Christian Dior blouses, and more modern pieces like Tiger of Sweden jeans at a 'steal' for 250 SEK. It's not that you won't find something you like - you probably will, but just one or two things, and they will be more expensive than at other second-hand stores. The store itself is quite small and cramped, unlike the other locations. If you want to do some serious thrifting I would say this one can be skipped - go to the other two instead - but if you're in the area, it is always fun to check it out anyways!

We had been exploring Sodermalm when we happened upon this thrift store. When I stumbled upon some…read morepuzzles tucked away on one of the book racks. Not your everyday puzzles either. We ended up walking out with 8 new puzzles. Each one being 2000+ pieces of spectacular European scenes. That's right, we bought 8 puzzles in boxes in Sweden and packed them in our luggage back to the US. We know a good deal when we see it. Total cost: 16 Dollars. Retail on these was 36+ each. Will we be going back on the next visit? Yep. You bet. Everything else was the stand fare and did seem pricey.

Beautifully curated selection of vintage clothing, housewares, and media at excellent prices.read more

This large thrift store that supports charity has a significant variety of merchandise. I'd say…read moremostly falling under housewares, clothing, shoes, jewelry, and such. Real bargain prices. I won't get verbose about it -- will just say if you're in the area and needing anything during your travels stop here and see if you can fill the need and support their operation at the same time.

Amazing store. Great collection of used items. Bought a cool sweater here. The guy is really cool…read moreand you will find some nice threads here!!

From the owner: We are dedicated vintage lovers with more than 30 years experience with a vast selection of vintage…read moresecond hand & deadstock clothes, shoes, accessories, interior design & odd stuff.