I've been to my fair share of thrift stores/consignment shops over the years. But of all the…read morevarious independent businesses as well as the more well known businesses (Goodwill, Salvation Army, etc.), I will say that "Superior Thrift" is just that, superior! Located in the heart of Stockton and at the corner of N. Wilson Way and adjacent to Pinchot St., this is the #1 thrift store in Stockton that has served its customers for many decades. Since it was my first time going here, several thoughts crossed my mind; curiosity, eagerness, and a ton of hidden gems that I knew I would take home.
For starters, this place is HUGE as it takes up a whole city block; and definitely one of the larger thrift stores I have been to. Parking can be a real challenge as the lot only offers so many spots for the customers. During my visit which was on the afternoon of Saturday 6/6/26 at around 3:30pm, I was fortunate to snag a parking spot as someone was leaving. However, if you come during the non-peak times, you should be just fine. Hours of operation are Monday-Saturday from 10am-6pm while being closed on Sunday and the 2 major holidays (Thanksgiving & Christmas Day).
As for their apparel selection, they offer a huge assortment of men's, women's, and children's clothing. This includes tees, polos, dress shirts, suits, dresses, jeans, slacks, shorts, skirts, shoes, hats, outerwear, athletic attire, swimwear, and much more. They also offer a very nice variety of books, accessories, electronics, CDs/DVDs, furniture, antiques, vintage items, handbags/purses, glassware, pictures/frames, artificial plants, toys, and a ton more stuff that is sold at very fair prices. Which brings me to this question... how are the deals at Superior Thrift?
Let me say this to everyone reading this review.. I live in the Sacramento area and it is worth the hour or so drive coming here. During our visit, I picked up several shirts, a pair of shorts, and several books, all at reasonable prices. The shirts were only in the $3-5 range while my near-new shorts were at $6. My lady also bought several blazers (for work) and she only spent around $4 for each one! And if that's not all, they offer select 25% discount days; Tuesday for seniors (55+), Wednesday for salute to service, Friday for social media shoppers, and Saturday for student/teachers. And if it is your birthday, you qualify for a 30% discount. Now that's what's up!
All in all, "Superior Thrift Store" is as good as it gets when it comes to a quality thrift store. Amazing prices, friendly staff, huge variety/selection, and an overall pleasant shopping experience. Many other places should take note of this; especially since a lot of people (including myself) have jumped on the thrifting bandwagon. With that said and done, I am giving this place a unanimous five-star rating.