San Antonio loves to thrift for a good deal, and thankfully we haven’t been ruined yet like Austin.

Rather than our neighbors to the north who think nothing of selling boring, slightly used T-shirts for $200, you can still find killer deals in the Alamo City when it comes to vintage threads, home goods and more.

Here are some essential places in the 2-1-0 to dig for bygone treasures.

Canela Vintage 110 Broadway suite 175, instagram.com/the.canela.vintage Located at street level in the heart of downtown, Canela Vintage offers curated vintage items ranging from classic to grunge. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Canela Vintage
Texas Quality Vintage Private studio, appt. only, instagram.com/txqualityvintage If you have the stamina, Texas Quality Vintage has the stock to allow you to go on a real treasure hunt through rows of classic vintage T-shirts, shoes, hats and more. Credit: Photo via Google Maps
Obituaries The Newstand, 1900 Broadway, Ste 106, obituariestx.com Located inside snack, sandwich and coffee emporium The Newstand is a little nook of well-curated vintage goods. Follow Obituaries on Instagram for even more stylized and curated photos of their latest drops. Credit: Instagram / @obituariestx
Thrift Town 2864 Thousand Oaks Dr., (210) 656-8696, thrifttownstores.com SA’s lone Thrift Town is a go-to for gently used clothing. Dedicated shopper shoppers can browse rotating stock containing thousands of items and take advantage of color tag sales and weekly promotions. Credit: Photo via Google Maps
Dropout Vintage 125 Lamar St., dropoutvintage.com Dropout Vintage’s bright, beautiful space is the perfect spot to kill a couple hours browsing for a staple winter hoodie or a worn-in pair of classic Levis. Make sure to check the store’s Instagram page for the day’s hours before stopping by! Credit: Courtesy Photo / Dropout Vintage
La Segunda Bartique & Gallery 1302 S. St. Mary’s St., (210) 314-2740, facebook.com/people/La-Segunda-Bartique-Gallery/100073228684341 Shop a well-curated thrift and record store while sipping on an adult beverage at this unique “bartique.” Owned and operated by local musician and Lighthouse Lounge partner Eddie Hernandez, La Segunda Bartique & Gallery offers an entire two-story house stocked with vintage wares while serving up beer and wine to grease visitors’ shopping wheels. La Segunda offers vintage clothing, decor, furniture, music gear from multiple vendors and records. Credit: Photo via Instagram / la_segunda_bartiqueandgallery
Buffalo Outlet 145 W. Olmos Dr., (210) 832-8838, buffaloexchange.com Little sibling to Austin’s iconic Buffalo Exchange, this retail space comes through every time. It’s consistently organized and well-stocked, and it makes up for its more limited selection by offering most in-store items for $7 or less. They also play some of the best tunes to thrift to in town. If you’re new to thrifting, let this be your easy introduction. Credit: Photo via Google Maps
Hyped Goods 2021 San Pedro Ave. Suite #1, instagram.com/hypedgoods_tx Hyped Goods is the perfect stop for sneakerheads and vintage T-shirt lovers. The store’s curated space is also very Instagrammable, if you’re looking to document your thrifting journey. Credit: Photo via Instagram / hypedgoods_tx
In Bloom 9503 Southton Rd., (210) 712-8406, instagram.com/inbloom.satx In Bloom’s founders started as traveling vendors and still rove around selling wares. However, they also put down roots long enough to establish this brick-and-mortar on the South Side. The store offers a wide array of vintage clothes and shoes for all genders and from all eras. They also host the occasional tightly-packed concert. Credit: Photo via Instagram / inbloom.satx
Friends of Sound 823 Fredericksburg Rd, https://www.friendsofsoundrecords.com/ Now at its new location down the street, Friends of Sound has expanded its offerings with an array of vintage duds. You’ll find a well-curated collection of Y2K fashions and oversized Bart Simpson shirts. Browse their great collection of vinyl while you’re there and you’ll be in Vintage Valhalla.
Montage 423 W. Grayson St., (210) 324-0157, montagestyle.com If you’re looking to dip your toes into curated vintage shopping and don’t quite know where to begin, start with Montage. The store has an approachable boutiquey feel and stocks vintage clothing in a wide range of decades and styles. Credit: Photo via Instagram / montagestyle
Texas Thrift Multiple Locations, buythrift.com With four locations across SA, Texas Thrifts are as large as their namesake implies, and their stock turns over frequently. If you have a flexible schedule, make sure to pay attention to the store’s weekday-specific color tag sales to score clothes up to 50% off! Credit: Photo via Google Maps
The Thrift Thru 2021 San Pedro Ave. Suite #1, instagram.com/thethriftthru The Thrift Thru offers curated vintage from sweaters to slip dresses out of a colorfully decorated shop shared with Hyped Goods. Hitting these two shops in sequence will guarantee you have your next killer concert fit covered. Credit: Photo via Instagram / thethriftthru
Hello Tallulah 1912 Fredericksburg Rd., (210) 286-8146, hellotallulah.com This adorable, colorful shop run is home to a plethora of vintage treasures. The store specializes in vintage party dresses but also features an array of other items, including furniture, art and jewelry. Credit: Photo via Instagram / hello_tallulah
Green Door Thrift Shop 1030 Nacogdoches Road, (210) 826-7111, slecsa.org Based out of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church & School, this humble thrift shop is solely volunteer-run with profits going to charity. The shop is loaded with history too, having opened in 1953. If you can make it during the store’s limited weekly hours, you’re almost guaranteed to land a great find. Credit: Photo via Instagram / greendoorthrift
Thrift City 6804 Huebner Rd., (888) 684-7438, thriftcityllc.com Thrift City is classic bargain-hunting spot featuring rows and rows of decades-spanning clothing for the whole family. The racks also tend to be color-coded, making them a bit easier to navigate if you know the hue that suits you best. Credit: Photo Google Maps
Boysville Auxiliary Thrift Shop 307 W. Olmos Dr., (210) 826-2195, boysvillethriftstore.com This nonprofit resale shop benefits children in need. The stock is constantly rotating and pretty varied, meaning one week you could go in and score a suitcase, and the very next you could find the vintage evening dress of your dreams. Don’t sleep on its well-organized selection of footwear and brand-name bags. Credit: Photo via Instagram / boysvillethriftstore
Grey Moon Vintage 2202 Broadway, greymoon.online Grey Moon Vintage fills all the space in its 1969 Avion Travelcade trailer with curated vintage finds as well as jewelry, candles and metaphysical items. Vintage here tends to be on the pricier side, but the uniqueness of the pieces (and the venue) speaks for itself. Credit: Photo courtesy of Grey Moon Vintage
Goodwill Multiple Locations, goodwillsa.org Goodwill has the unique ability as a thrift store chain to capture all the highs and lows of thrifting. You never know whether you’ll walk out of any of Goodwill’s locations with a hefty haul for under $20 or a nothing but an early ‘90s song stuck in your head and weird residue on your fingers. Regardless, Goodwill is a thrifting rite of passage. If you’re feeling really brave, throw on some gloves and a mask and head on over to dig for vintage clothes in the Goodwill bins. Credit: Photo via Instagram / pamover50feeling40
Too Good To Be Threw Multiple Locations, shop.toogoodsa.com If you are looking for a more elevated thrifting experience and have a chunk of change to spare, Too Good To be Threw will be perfect for you. With a Castle Hills location and another in Stone Oak, TGTBT specializes in high-end and designer fashion consignment. But if you fall madly in love with their entire catalog, be ready to open your pocketbook — TGTBT’s price point is notably higher than a typical thrift store. Credit: Photo via Instagram / toogoodsa
Salvation Army Multiple Locations, salvationarmysanantonio.org Like Goodwill, Salvation Army is a thrift chain that most people are familiar with. With multiple locations across San Antonio, it’s worth checking and seeing if there is one conveniently nearby. Credit: Photo via Google Maps
The Vaulti 1927 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 214-5068, instagram.com/vaulti.tx Not only is the Vaulti a sneakerhead’s heaven, with a wide offering of vintage and modern shoes, but the store also sells a range of other vintage streetwear items such as bags and t-shirts. Photo via Instagram / vaulti.tx
Second Looks 1804 Nacogdoches Rd., (210) 826-6121, secondlooksformen.com Those with more masculine styles who want to add just a touch of posh to their look should know about Second Looks. This upscale consignment shop specializes in designer clothing for occasions and engagements of the fancier sort. Whether you’re just shopping for a special occasion or dressing nice is just your style, save yourself a pretty penny and check this place out. Credit: Photo via Google Maps
Second Chances Thrift Shop 10671 Shaenfield Rd., (210) 372-1255, hhsanimals.org Animal lovers — this one’s for you! If you are willing to make the drive on out to Helotes, you’ll find this shop that is all about giving back to our furry friends. Second Chances sells a wide range of gently used items, and all proceeds benefit the homeless pets in and around Helotes. Credit: Photo via Facebook / Second Chances Thrift Shop
RMYA Thrift Shop 3103 West Ave., (210) 340-8077, rmya.org Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA) provides services to children and families in crisis — particularly those who have suffered abuse. Any money spent here will help these kids directly. Credit: Photo via Google Maps
Augustine 1414 S. Alamo St. #108B, https://www.facebook.com/augustinevintage/ San Antonio fashion designer Agosto Cuellar has moved into a spot at the Blue Star Arts Complex to sell his unique repurposed vintage pieces in a shop named after his grandfather. If you are looking for something truly unique, Augustine is a can’t-miss destination. Credit: Photo by Bryan Rindfuss
Divine Sunshine Collective 1420 S. Alamo St. Suite 141,instagram.com/divine.sunshine.vintage This spot nestled in the Blue Star Arts Complex offers the wares of several vintage vendors as well as art, home decor, soaps and sage bundles. Credit: Photo via Instagram / divine.sunshine.collective

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