As I've taken my guilty pleasure of thrifting rather than buying new, I stumbled across one of the…read moretop independent thrift stores to serve the capital city of Nevada. Located on the right hand side of eastbound Highway 50 and about a mile east of Highway 580 in Carson City, "Classy Seconds Thrift Shop" has been one of the main go-to thrift stores dating back to the late-1990's. Since I do not live in this area, this was my first opportunity as I got to check this place out which was during the afternoon on Friday 6/19/2026 at around 2:45pm. The location itself is not hard to miss as the building is very visible from the main highway. To actually get into the dedicated parking lot involves having to turn right on Brown St. and make another right on Gordon St. where the main entrance is. Since this is a fairly sizable and open space area, parking should never be an issue, no matter what day or time you come. The building itself is a clay grey shade complete with avocado green lettering. And for those wondering, they are open 7 days a week; Monday-Saturday from 10am-6pm and Sunday from 10am-5pm. Once inside, you will see how spacious the layout is with approximately 10,000 square feet of floor space and ample room to walk with a shopping cart. As for the variety of items that are offered, this place carries everything from mens/womens/kids clothing, shoes, houseware items, books, CDs/DVDs, furniture, small appliances, seasonal items, knick/knacks, and accessories. The one real advantage is that the prices here are quite competitive and even lower than the bigger major chain thrift stores such as Goodwill and Salvation Army. During my visit, I ended up buying a few summer polo shirts while my lady bought some mason jars and a small office organizer for her cubicle at work. Best of all, the money donated to this business helps support advocates to end domestic violence and services for survivors of family violence and victims of sexual assault. This goes hand-in-hand since the "Sexual Assault Response Advocates" (SARA) building is directly next door to Classy Seconds. With above average customer service, a decent selection of items, and very affordable prices, I am giving "Classy Seconds Thrift Shop" an above average four-star rating.

We selected Classy seconds for their cause that they support. But I seldom get upset and today I…read moregot angry enough to close my truck gate and tell them out back that my donations will never come here again. For the past month, we have donated thousands of dollars in new and used items. After speaking with a manager about all the stuff we were about to bring. And explaining we had 2 warehouses full, She was greatful and said bring it. and we began. Truck loads of holiday items new in boxes. Housewares, furniture, books, camping equipment, sporting equipment and the list goes on. Today August 21, 2026 we arrived at 10am to donate another load of housewares, China sets meaning several, more linens, utensils, furniture, medical equipment, lawn care equipment and more. As we pulled up, a new kid said we had too much stuff? My wife told him to go ask since we arranged large loads. A woman with a walky talky came out and said she sees dust on a piece of China and then points out a hair on the outside of a velvet bag with fine China in it and said she will not accept our load because it is not shelf ready? WTF. I told my wife that we were done now and I just had to leave because of laziness on these people. There racks outside were completely empty which makes me wonder how many people were being turned away. All month we were greeted with kindness and thanked for our donations. Today we were pretty much told we did not have shelf ready stuff. All in boxes and bags so it could not be seen to make that call. What I heard was that classy seconds no longer needed donations unless they were in pristine condition which ours was. I think of the name classy seconds and it should be classy first cause I was pretty much told my stuff was not good enough All of a sudden. We got in our truck and went across the street to Goodwill. They literally told us it would take a bit because they had to go through every bag and box and basket. We had to take back a bag of lightbulbs. That was it and the girl thanked us and told us that this load of stuff we delivered was the best items they had seen all week. It took 15 minutes to go through all of it. Bye bye un-classy-??? I feel bad for the people you could have helped with our stuff and we still have a warehouse full to go. So took your advise Lisa, on your comments. We loaded another truck full this morning and went to donate again. It was about 11:30 and as soon as we got out of truck, a young girl told us again that we could not donate any items unless they were shelf ready. And another young man told other donors the same thing. But my wife explained to her what happened yesterday and that you responded to our post and that items did not need to be shelf ready and you encouraged us to come back. She then said OK and took everything with a smile and very courteous.

The manager, Linda, calls me--the owner of Affordable Home Furnishings--and, I'm sure, a few…read moreothers, to purchase merchandise directly off the truck before it ever reaches the sales floor. Since early 2020, Linda has been inviting me into the back of the store to buy items before they are made available to the public. I have an eBay store, and she would have me "volunteer" some weeks--up to four days a week for several hours at a time. She asked me to wear a badge and not speak to anyone. During this time, I would separate the shoes I wanted to purchase in the back and then take the remaining pairs out to the sales floor. Over time, this evolved into me doing hours of work in exchange for being allowed to select inventory first. The owner of Affordable Home Furnishings, Guyla, and Linda have been doing this for many years. When Jeanette was the manager, this would occur on days when Jeanette was not present, particularly with furniture. Linda has also accepted gifts exceeding the allowed $100 monetary limit. She has given me pink-tag items as gifts, including one jacket priced at over $100. Recently, after previously giving me discounted prices, Linda questioned why I was bringing up price differences. When I mentioned the times she had gifted or discounted items for me, she claimed she did not recall those instances. She has now told me that I am no longer allowed to return to the store. When I asked why, Linda stated, "That's what the courts said," but refused to elaborate. For example, I recently purchased a pair of shoes that were missing shoelaces. I mentioned that shoelaces cost about $4, and she gave me a discount. She even said she enjoys negotiating with me. However, about a week later, when I questioned a price difference on T-shirts while checking out with another associate, she became enraged. She told me that I am no longer allowed to purchase items like shirts for $1.99, even though I had done so in the past, and that she personally considers those shirts to be worth $5. I asked her what I should do as a customer if one associate rings up an item at one price, but another believes it should be higher. I also asked whether, if I were purchasing a dry-fit polyester Nike T-shirt with a standard logo, I should request to be charged $5 instead. She did not have an answer. I asked the associate at the register, after she left, what I was supposed to do in that situation, and he responded that he did not know. I have concrete photo and video evidence of these events.

The prices at this Salvation Army are on the pricier side, but there's some treasures to be found!…read more They have a section dedicated to vintage/antiques/collectibles if that is your thing. It was filled with dishware, old school suitcases, sewing machines, scales, etc. I spotted a 4' Darth Vader that was still in the box for $299. It was 20% off, and the lady said they'd have an extra 25% off on Labor Day. After the discounts, more reasonably priced. If it was a storm trooper, I'd snatch it up.

Typical of any goodwill experience. Prices are ok. Some things way over priced but that's 2026 I…read moresuppose. Overall pretty organized. Staff is hit or miss. Sometimes friendly sometimes scary... No changing room to try clothes on so you gotta hope for the best. The store has a weird smell. weirder than usual for a thrift store. Not sure what's up with that.

At times I found some pretty good deals on nice shirts at this thrift Goodwill. However if you're…read morelooking to buy any kind of glassware or dishes buyer beware they're way overpriced. That's pretty frustrating considering they get all their donations for free. And I donate to them as well. But not sure I'll be donating to them again in the future.

So many amazing vinyls for such a small shop, and for great value. Walked out with four vinyls…read more Very happy to have found this place. I will definitely return for more.

From the owner: NEW, used, and rare vinyl records and vinyl collection accessories; including new releases from…read moreindependent and major labels! Our selections of vinyl LPs and vintage clothing are the best in Carson City and we are an excellent resource for film or party costuming and unique gifts. Currently we are open Saturdays and Sundays, but we will be expanding our hours in the summer of 2025. Conveniently located just north of Downtown Carson City, right across Carson Street (US-395) from Larry’s Gourmet Coffee House, Carson Antiques & Collectibles, and A-to-Zen Gift & Thrift Store which has a larger selection of used classical LPs than we do. Our shop is small but mighty, and YES, we do BUY vinyl records! Particularly records from the mid-1970s through the present.

I love to thrift!…read more While vacationing with the family I found this very cute and classy thrift store. So much to offer, many of the items are very cared for ready for a new owner/adventure. My eldest son found cute items for his girlfriend. Also many cute locally made items as well. From candles to leather goods. Setup is simply gorgeous, clean, and organized. Customer service was excellent the women here are so sweet and helpful. I definitely recommend, must stop by if you love thrifting or would like to give it a try.

I've been donating and shopping here for two years now. The store is thoughtfully curated and I am…read morealways pleased with my purchases. The owner and her team are so friendly and community focused that it just is consistently a feel good experience. Highly recommend and check out the second location now open in Truckee!

This place had some great deals. Found some Simply Vera, Karl Lagerfeld designer clothes as well as…read moresome unique one of a kind pieces. I was fortunate enough to come when they were having a sale, and i got 5 pieces for just $11! The staff are nice and helpful. The store is well organized and clean. Love the value and values of this place. Parking is in the rear.

When I visit cities I check out local thrift stores. This store is well organized and has a bit of…read moreeverything. When I entered I asked about sales. The lady at the register said "they are on the board". There were atleast 10 different "sales" listed on the board. I stated that is a lot to read. She was not interested. Thankfully, a kind gentleman shouted "red tags half off, yellow tags $1". Thank you. That works for me. Then while we were shopping another lady who I assumed was in charge yelled at 2 teen volunteers to stay on task or she would clock them out. It was uncomfortable for me and another shopper and we even talked to each other about it. They should not have been reprimanded in front of customers. Other than that this was a worthy stop.

This had to be the weirdest thrift store experience I have ever had. We were drawn to the shop by…read moregoogle and the zen name & signs out front. At first we thought it was closed because all of the lights were off. But the main door was unlocked and we entered. There was 3 people sitting at the table in the middle of the store - they stared us down but didn't say a word. We wondered the entire store which was primarily books, movies/dvds/VHS & furniture, with a few odds and ends. I think my definition of "gift store" is different than theirs because I didn't see much that I would categorize in that department. The odor in this store was the usual thrift store aroma, with a splash of...something very unpleasant. We saw what looked like a music venue in the back with a few guys talking really loudly from that area. After wondering the store, we started to work our way to the front when one of the gentleman practically ran to follow us out. When we looked back at him, he pulled out his key and dangled it indicating he was locking the door behind us, still not saying a single word to us. Out of probably 5 people in that store, not a single one said anything to us. If they were closed, they should have locked the door behind them - it was Saturday late morning.... I would label this more as a used book/music/movie store. I definitely won't waste my time here again. Such a weird experience!

If you're looking for a retro beatnik kinda feel music venue with contemporary artists this is your…read moreplace. Not fancy by any means but a perfect place to practice your musical art. Non judgmental, nice folks, you got the picture. Couches, beer and wine, pizza too. Come by just hear hear the artists. And Carson City has a vibrant and excellent music scene. Open mic on Fridays too. In the thrift store there are wonderful treasures. Very eclectic mix of music memorabilia, fun retro stuff. See ya there!

Greet selection of wedding dresses, clothes, accessories and jewelry items. Friendly service,…read moreorganized store.

GREAT FIND!!! "It's a Girl Thang" in North Carson, they have a beautiful selection of well…read morecared for clothing, just about anything you could ever want at very good prices even including some NEW items like you would find at a Department Store. If you are looking for Beautiful Dresses, or Classy fashionable Casual Clothing, THIS IS THE PLACE. It's very well laid out and is wonderfully organized, a wonderful place to go shopping if you're In the area, OR just make a trip. I suggest you take a look around this wonderful place. I wish they were closer to South Carson, Or would even open up a smaller version in Minden-Gardnerville, but WELL WORTH the drive to North Carson to look. The People are super nice people and VERY professional. Mature women looking for Classy Casual or Dressy clothing, THIS IS YOUR PLACE. For Comparison I also went to Platos Closet to see what they have and well .....NOT A GREAT SELECTION for mature women. Plato's has a lot of stuff, and I mean "STUFF" Like a teenagers messy closet; They mostly have Stuff for younger people so not a great place for mature women or Even Classy Teens or Young women working in a professional job..

While I didn't purchase anything, I want to commend the owner for a lovely shop. I owned a…read morechildren's consignment shop in the Los Ángeles area and it's a tough but rewarding business. Since I'm visiting from out of the area, my clothing purchase needs are very different from the local folks. This is not a thrift store and with that in mind, if you want to find a beautiful designer piece, this is the spot. Best of luck and you have stunning merchandise.

Owner is an amazing person! Great deals and fabulous atmosphere. She gets unique items. This will…read morebe my regular place to shop.