Local Thrift, Consignment, and Used Clothing Stores

There are 3 charity-run thrift stores:

Goodwill:
5515 SW 21st St
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 228-9774

Hours:
Mon-Sat: 9 am to 8 pm
Sun: 11 am to 6 pm

About 84% of proceeds go to training and employment for disabled people or others with employment barriers.

Salvation Army Thrift Store:
2905 SW Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 266-3806

Salvation Army is a Christian organization dedicated to evangelizing and helping people in need. I was unable to find numbers regarding where the proceeds from the thrift store goes. I've heard a lot of people say that most of the proceeds go to the Kansas City area, but I'd disregard this as there is no report on it currently.

Rescue Mission Thrift Store:
901 N Kansas Ave
Topeka, KS
(785) 235-9094

Hours:
Monday thru Friday - 9am-5pm
Saturday - 9am-4pm
Sunday - Closed

The Rescue Mission is a non-denominational Christian charity that provides Christian based social services to the poor and needy. All proceeds go to supporting the mission.

There is also one non-charity thrift store that isn't a specialty store:

Maj R Thrift
2020 NW Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 234-3101

Okay, this one I haven't visited yet, but I heard it has a very wide selection of goods.

Flea Markets

Joyland Flea Market
2901 SE Adams St
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 266-5401‎

Lots of furniture, mowers, and appliances with a smattering of other stuff. It's cluttered and such, but the people are very nice and I've heard that if you're truly in need, they'll work with you on the price.

Used Clothing:

Branded
2111 SW Belle Ave # C
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 272-5043

They have decently priced used clothing. For women, the sizes run to about a 20/22. Not the best used clothing store, but worth a look.

Deja Vu:
3118 SW 29th St
Topeka, KS‎
(785) 271-4421‎

I have not been there, but will have a description later on.

Fashion Exchange:
5967 SW 29th St # 220B
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 271-8500‎

Again, I've not been to this one, but from what I hear, they cater mainly to professional women from their late twenties and over.

Plato's Closet:
2727 SW Wanamaker Rd # 106
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 783-3370‎
Plato's Closet

Hours:
Monday - Friday: 10-8
Saturday: 10-6
Sunday: 12-5

They cater to mainly teenagers and people in their early twenties. Also, they only carry up to a size 14. They are pretty reasonably priced, but some of the girls working there aren't very professional.

Prairie Trading Company:
2900 SW Oakley Ave # M
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 228-9188‎
prairietradingco.net

Hours:
Monday – Friday: 10-6
Saturday: 10-5

I haven't been there in years, but it's pretty consistently ranked high in customer satisfaction.

Used Furniture:

Once More Decor
3009 SW Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 267-6342

They have gently used furniture. It's more expensive than the other stores, but it very good quality. You get what you pay for. Still a bargain.

Used Baby and Children's Stores:

Mommy and Me
3703 SW Burlingame Rd # 500
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 266-0375‎
Mommy and Me

Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10-6
Saturday: 9-5

They have a decent selection, though we felt some stuff overpriced.

Lollipop Lane
3434 SW 6th Ave
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 354-7979‎

It's cluttered, but they have very good prices on childrens furniture. We got a perfect 4-in-1 crib for $150, when it retails for $350.

Used Books:

Books & More
2705 NW Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 232-2383

A bit disorganized, but the staff is very friendly. The paperbacks are all 1/2 the retail price.

Dean's Books (2 locations)
1426 S Kansas Ave
Topeka, KS‎
(785) 357-4708‎

420 SE 29th St # B
Topeka, KS
(785) 234-2342

People are very nice. The price is about 1/2 retail, with slight discount for buying in groups of 3. They also have used movies and an adult section. The one on Kansas has am email list, where you can receive weekly coupons.

Lloyd Zimmer's Books and Maps
117 SW 6th Ave
Topeka, KS‎
(785) 354-8899‎

Okay, I'm cheating a bit on this one, as he mainly carried rare or hard to find books and therefore is more expensive. However, if you need something specific, its worth a look.



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