Every thrift shopper knows you can’t go thrift shopping and always expect to find what you need. But on those lucky days, you can hit the jackpot! Thrift shopping has always been a kind of hit or miss. Cherish the days when a store is stocked with your size and enjoy them, because one might not come along again for a while.

I hit the jackpot at the Goodwill on 62d St. I had walked in thinking I would check out activewear tops. After going through the racks, I found three activewear tops. I could have bought more, but I restrained myself. The store’s selection of tops was unbelievable, so many were priced at $7.99 for every single brand you can think of.

I was pleasantly surprised because I hadn’t visited this Goodwill in a long time. The store was well stocked with men’s and women’s clothing, and the prices were great, offering a fantastic variety. Although the household section was sparse, it more than made up for it in other sections.

This Goodwill also functions as a donation center. The staff collecting donations and those at checkout were friendly, courteous, and professional, which always enhances the shopping experience. While I may not always be so lucky when shopping at this Goodwill, I’m sure it will be worth checking everything out. It’s always good to remember how many people you are helping by shopping at Goodwill.

Their proceeds go to helping people with disabilities and disadvantages do powerful things, like finding work, gaining independence, and building careers.

Goodwill
1114 1st Ave,
New York, NY 10065
Open Monday to Sunday from 11 am – 7 pm

I love Housing Works’ selection of clothing, shoes, and accessories. Their home décor is always spot on. I think Housing Works gets the best and most unique home décor. Of course, the day that I went, they had the most gorgeous desk lamp. I wish that I had gotten it; it was stunning.

The store is well-curated and has eye-catching displays. Their clothes are above average and a little more costly pricewise, but you get high-quality items. This tends to be a more high-end thrift shop with fantastic items in all departments. You are getting great value for the money you spend there. The shop is smaller than many other Housing Works, but it still packs a punch when finding treasures/clothes. You will pay a bit more, but you will get good value for the money. The staff is always kind and helpful, and worth stopping in to look around.

Housing Works’s mission is to provide safe, secure, and stable housing to homeless New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS and/or other chronic health conditions—a great reason to shop at any Housing Works. The store is well-curated, and they have eye-catching displays. Their clothes are above average and a little more costly pricewise, but you get high-quality items. This tends to be a more high-end thrift shop with fantastic items in all departments. You are getting great value for the money you spend there.

The shop is smaller than many other Housing Works, but it still packs a punch when it comes to finding treasures or clothes. You will pay a bit more, but you will get good value for the money. The staff is always kind and helpful, and it is worth stopping to look around.

Housing Works’s mission is to provide safe, secure, and stable housing to homeless New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS and/or other chronic health conditions—a great reason to shop at any Housing Works.

Housing Works
1222 2’* Ave
New York, NY 10065
Monday – Saturday 11 am – 7 pm
Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm

Until next time, Happy Thrifting!