RVA Thrift Guide: Secondhand Shops in Richmond

RVA Thrift Guide: Second Hand + Consignment Shops in Richmond, VA

Here in my hometown, second hand shops in Richmond are everywhere and each one offers up something to feed my soul.  Over the years, I’ve become a regular in many of these thrift and consignment shops. I am still discovering more. I regularly refer visitors to certain shops in my writing outside of Sweet Sauce. As a personal and corporate stylist, I also find myself hunting for very specific things and the second hand shops always deliver.  There are several reasons why I love to shop second hand clothing personally and why I suggest others give it a try:

• It’s a budget friendly way to try new trends. Learn what works for you and what doesn’t! Invest again if you discover something new you love.
• It’s a step toward creating a more sustainable lifestyle. I wrote about this here.
• It’s a fun way to get to know the personality of an area. When I travel, I always head to at least one second hand or consignment shop because I can get a feel for the personality of a neighborhood. Check out my Joshua Tree thrift shop adventures.
• You’re shopping local pretty much every time. As we navigate our way into a post-covid world, this intention is more important than ever.

As we dive in to this SUPER extensive guide, we’ll share as many up-to-date details as we can in light of COVID. I’ll also share looks I’ve created during recent years with items from second hand shops in Richmond.

Keep scrolling to read my full list of second hadn’t shops in Richmond. If you see any information that needs to be updated or know a business that should be included, send me an email: sweetsauceblog@gmail.com.

Ashby

3010 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221

Hours: Monday – Saturday 12 p.m.- 6 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Consignment and Donation Rules: By appointment only! Bring in your freshly clean and folded clothes to sell before 4pm. You’ll receive an email when your buy is ready with the option of claiming 30% of your earnings through PayPal or a 50% store credit! 

COVID Precautions: Masks are required to shop with a 25 person limit. Social distancing should be practiced during your visit. You can also shop online from home!

What You’ll Find: Ashby carries accessories and clothing from local brands in addition to its upscale resale collection. Ashby is the “younger sister” of Clementine, so you’ll find a similar trend-forward collection, but with a more youthful tilt.  You can also shop online P.S. Your store credit is also redeemable at Ashby’s sister store, Clementine we listed below! 

Baggio Consignment

Hours: 24/7 virtual online shopping

Consignment and Donation Rules: After contacting Baggio, you’ll receive a time to drop off your items. They can also pick your items up. Luxury and name brand items need proof of authenticity in order to be considered. Items should not be no older than 3 years and in “like-new” condition. You can receive up to 60% payout for your items. 

COVID Precautions: Baggio is offering free local deliveries and encouraging people to shop online.

What You’ll Find: You’ll find new and pre-owned luxury items to add to your wardrobe! Baggio ensures quality and authenticity of designer items. Collections include men and women’s name brand clothing, accessories, shoes, jewelry and more. It’s well known as one of the best places in town to find designer handbags! 

Bygones

Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

COVID Precautions: All customers are required to wear masks and remain 6 feet apart. They have hand sanitizing stations set up around the store and will be disinfecting high traffic areas throughout the day. At this time, customers are not allowed to try on clothing. Customers must use hand sanitizer prior to handling jewelry and other items. 

What You’ll Find: I have several pieces from Bygones that I can wear every day including sunglasses, hats, and coats. They offer a collection of reproduction pieces and true vintage items from the 1920s through the 1970s. If you want a dress that stands out or a new piece of statement jewelry, you can find something truly special and full of character here. 

Buffalo Exchange

3140 W. Cary St. Suite B, Richmond, Virginia 23221 (more nationwide)

Hours: Monday – Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Consignment and Donation Rules: I have a lot of success selling at Buffalo Exchange. If you’d like to sell clothes, you must call your local Buffalo Exchange to make an appointment. You will be limited to 50 items and you must let clothing sit for 24 hours before dropping it off. In addition, your items will sit overnight before they look through, which means it may take up to three days to process. You’ll be able to choose contactless payout options through PayPal or a Digital Trade Card. Remember to bring your ID when you drop off your clothing!

COVID Precautions: Masks are required for customers and employees in the store, which has reduced hours and limits the number of shoppers allowed inside. The dressing rooms remain closed for the time being, though the second hand shop has extended its return policy to 10 days to help with the inconvenience. The store is also not allowing reusable bags at this time, which they usually encourage.Free plastic bags available upon request.

What You’ll Find: I’ve been to Buffalo Exchanges all over the country.  They are great at curating a collection of classic pieces everyone will love and stocking a large variety of trendy items. I love to come here when I don’t know what my wardrobe needs, I just want something new. Sweaters, shoes, jackets, hats, belts bags– I never leave without being satisfied. 

Clementine

3118 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA, 23221

Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Consignment and Donation Rules: Clementine is currently accepting appointments only for consignment. Your items are priced accordingly and displayed on the sale floor 60 days. Items are discounted increasingly after 30 and 45 days and donated after your 60 days are through. Clementine will pay you by check or store credit, you’ll receive 50% of the selling price. Make sure your items are in great condition. Proof of authenticity is also required if you’re selling something extra fancy!

COVID Precautions: Masks and social distancing are required during your visit. Shopper capacity is limited to 5 people in the store. Walk-in consignment is not allowed at this time. 

What You’ll Find: Clementine focuses on classic styles and luxury brands in women’s clothing including Anthropologie, Lilly Pulitzer, Tory Burch, Burberry and so much more. This elegant boutique offers a wide display of upscale consignment overflowing with current trends and fresh picks! Shop online or in store, popular items can be found here or on Instagram (@clementine_rva). 

The Clothes Rack

2618 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23220

Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.- 5 p.m.

Consignment and Donation Rules: The Clothes Rack is currently accepting clothing, accessories, household goods, and small furniture donations. Any and all brands accepted, make sure they are in good condition! Contactless donations are accepted Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call ahead if you have more than five containers of donation items. 

COVID Precautions: Masks and social distancing should be maintained while you shop!

What You’ll Find: The Clothes Rack is run by the Junior League of Richmond. JLR is an organization run by women that promotes leadership, volunteering and community outreach. The Clothes Rack is a great way to fundraise and give back to the Richmond community through consignment! By donating and shopping, your contributions will help make RVA a better place! Click here to learn more about Junior League of Richmond.

Goodwill

Find your location here!

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m. -6 p.m., some locations may vary.

Consignment and Donation Rules: Your donations can be dropped off at any retail Goodwill location or donation center. Upon request, receipts are given if you’d like your donations to be tax deductible! Most have contactless donation mechanisms set up. 

COVID Precautions: Every locality is different. Across the board, they require both employees and customers to wear masks inside the store.

What You’ll Find: Goodwill has always been a classic spot for antiques, treasures, used clothing and goods. Just about anything can be found or donated at your favorite neighborhood Goodwill. Each location has its own personality with endless racks of goodies! You’ll never know what you might find walking into a Goodwill and that’s probably the best part. 

Indigo Avenue Clothes

448 North Ridge Road, Henrico, Va  23229

Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday 12 a.m – 5 p.m.

Consignment and Donation Rules: You must make an appointment online in order to sell. With a 20 item limit, your items should be on hangers or in a container. You can drop off your items on or before your time slot and rejected items should be picked up no later than the next day. Consignors will receive 45% of the sale price by check or store credit. Similar to Clementine, your items will follow a period of reduced pricing the longer they stay unsold.  

COVID Precautions: Masks and social distancing are required during your visit. A limited number of shoppers will be closely monitored throughout the day. 

What You’ll Find: Indigo Avenue is a perfect spot to find high end fashion for an affordable price. Currently accept and sell all major brands and luxury names including J.Crew, Coach, Kate Spade, Frye and David Yurman. From shoes to handbags, blouses to blazers, Indigo has it a little bit of everything.

It’s A Man’s World

100 West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia  23220

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Closed Mondays

Consignment and Donation Rules: Fill out a special online form if you’re interested in selling your items here.

COVID Precautions: None that can be found online.

What You’ll Find: It’s A Man’s World has a wide collection of high end male fashion items. The owner Susan Youngs also weaves in special finds for women. These items include suits, pants, ties, buttons, shoes and suit accessories. From casual styles to business attire, It’s A Man’s World provides a variety of handsome outfit ideas. Read my Style Weekly article here. 

It’s Chic Again

1225 Sycamore Square, Midlothian, VA 23113

Hours: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.- 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Consignment and Donation Rules: Sell by appointment only Monday through Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Walk-in consignment is available on Fridays! Appointment details, item limits and guidelines can be found here. 

COVID Precautions: Masks should be worn during your visit.

What You’ll Find: Another ideal spot to find local artisan jewelry, pre-loved high fashion clothing and luxury name brands. It’s Chic Again ranges from casual, contemporary, business and evening wear. This includes accessories, shoes, outerwear and jewelry. The best designer brands and trends fill the racks, stop by to find a great deal! 

Montage Boutique

11400 W Huguenot Rd, Midlothian, VA 23113

Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m., Closed Sunday

Consignment and Donation Rules: Consignment by appointment only. Call the boutique to set up a time. You can also click here to read more about the process. Items should be in great condition and in-season.

COVID Precautions: None that can be found online. 

What You’ll Find: This funky boutique is a great spot if you’re looking for a trendy addition to any outfit. Handmade, pre-owned and new items are added every day for a new experience each time you visit. Montage Boutique focuses on affordable consignment with a fanciful collection of clothing and accessories!

Petersburg Pickers

2 N Sycamore St, Petersburg, VA 23803

Hours: Tuesday-Friday 12 p.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.- 4p.m., Sunday-Monday Closed

Consignment and Donation Rules: Petersburg Pickers accepts items during regular business hours up to an hour before closing time. You will receive cash on the spot!

COVID Precautions: Masks and social distancing are required!

What You’ll Find: Anything a picky goat would eat, as they say! Petersburg Pickers is a funky spot just south of Richmond filled with any and all relics imaginable. Some things you may find include statement pieces, costume jewelry, quirky clothing, furnishings, art and much more. Petersburg Pickers likes to update their merchandise every day! Visit this artsy boutique for a fun spin on your consignment journey!

Plato’s Closet

9762 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23235 + 9127 West Broad Street (more nationwide)

Richmond, VA, 23294

Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Consignment and Donation Rules: Plato’s Closet is currently accepting items during standard buying hours which are Monday-Saturday 1-5pm. At this time, all items must be prepared in a box or laundry bag and freshly laundered. All items should be preloved in “like-new” condition. You’ll fill out a buy form and will be notified when your buy is done for cash on the spot!

COVID Precautions: Plato’s Closet suggests masks to be worn during your visit. There is a 10 person shopping limit. If you’re thinking about selling, buyers are also limited to the basics and in-season clothing. 

What You’ll Find: Plato’s Closet focuses on young adult and junior styles and trends. All your favorite high fashion and name brands can be found here up to 70% off retail prices. Brands like American Eagle, H&M and Forever21 are among the many you’ll see on the racks. Right now is a great time to shop for summertime rompers, denim skirts, jean jackets, tanks and simple accessories for a perfect look! Click here to find a location near you!   

Rosewood Clothing Co.

16 West Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220

Hours: Thursday-Sunday 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.

COVID Precautions: Masks should be worn at all times during your visit. Five shoppers are allowed in the store at once, social distancing is required. 

What You’ll Find: Rosewood specializes in reducing waste through vintage and contemporary clothing resale. You’ll be able to find a statement piece that highlights your own unique qualities! Rosewood provides an ethical form of shopping with a wide variety of styles, jewelry and popular trends from the past. An upscale boutique with endless wardrobe possibilities! 

Rumors Boutique

723 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA, 23220

Hours: Daily 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Consignment and Donation Rules: Buying hours are daily from 12 p.m – 5 p. m. with one bag limit per customer per day. Your items should be freshly clean, make sure to also bring an ID to fill out your buy form. You’ll get a call when your buy is finished and ready to use as store credit or for online shopping!

COVID Precautions: The boutique is allowing a ten-shopper limit. Shoppers must wear a mask at all times and maintain social distancing. You can pay by card or Apple pay, no cash will be accepted for the time being. You can also shop the second hand shop in Richmond through Instagram, visit the ‘purchase online’ story for guidelines (@rumorsboutique)!

What You’ll Find: Rumors Boutique specializes in vintage fashion and currently offers store credit when you sell your treasures. This well loved Richmond consignment shop handpicks rare clothing items ranging from retro dresses, jumpsuits, band tees, shoes and accessories.  Rumors has one of the largest collections of graphic tees in the area. You’ll usually find a few limited quantity new items curated by the store, as well. 

Tunic

3416 Pump Road, Glen Allen, VA 23233

Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Closed Sundays

Consignment and Donation Rules:  Tunic accepts clothes, shoes, and accessories by season, which means if it’s early fall, take in sweaters, coats, and boots otherwise they ay not accept your items. You can walk in without an appointment.  Consignors get 45% of the final sale price or 50% if the item sells for over $99.

What You’ll Find: From what I saw during my visit, there are new items coming in every day!  You’ll find brands like Anthropologie, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, BCBG, Chicos, Citizens, Coach, Cole Haan, Ella Moss, Frye, J Brand, J Crew, Lilly Pulitzer, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Seven, St. John, Talbots, Theory, Tory Burch, Trina Turk, True Religion, and Vineyard Vines.

Uptown Cheapskate

1403 Huguenot Rd, Midlothian, VA, 23113

Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 .p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.- 5 p.m.

Consignment and Donation Rules: Bring in your items (freshly laundered) in “like new” condition to sell for cash on the spot. Uptown Cheapskate accepts items to sell up to an hour before closing. Most buys take thirty minutes to an hour to complete. You can shop whale you wait or they’ll text you.

COVID Precautions: Masks should be worn during your visit. Private styling appointments can be booked before and after regular business hours. Social distancing should also be maintained while you shop.

What You’ll Find: Uptown Cheapskate focuses on sustainability through high fashion resale. With two locations across RVA, you’ll find all your favorite brands and current fashion trends for up to 70% off retail price. Uptown Cheapskate accepts clothing items, handbags, shoes and accessories of the highest quality and condition. Hot items right now are straight leg denim, overall dresses, peasant blouses, graphic tees and so much more. We visited and teamed up with the Midlothian location! Follow Sweet Sauce on instagram for a sweet giveaway!

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