Northwest Austin has no shortage of shops that give used clothing and furniture a new life. From national thrift store chains to locally owned consignment boutiques to neighborhood garage sales, shoppers willing to hunt can find high-quality items for a fraction of the retail price. [g-slider gid="147799" width="100%" height="55%"]

Thrift Stores

Goodwill Central Texas The nonprofit chain accepts donated items and sells used clothing, furniture and housewares. www.goodwillcentraltexas.org • Balcones 13096 N. US 183, Ste. 104, Austin 512-258-5898 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. • Lake Creek 13776 N. US 183, Ste. 100, Austin 512-681-3305 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. • Macfarlane 8965 Research Blvd., Austin 512-832-0004 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. • Northstar 7727 Burnet Road, Austin 512-374-0260 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. • Scofield 1700 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 100, Austin 512-719-4119 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Salvation Army The Christian-based organization accepts donated items and sells used clothing, accessories, furniture and appliances. www.salvationarmytexas.org/austin • 8801 Research Blvd., Austin 512-836-2700 • 13530 N. US 183, Austin 512-996-9866 Hours: Mon.-Tue. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Wed. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thu.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., closed Sun.

Secondhand boutiques

The Austin Antique Mall This large shopping venue features antiques from many dealers selling furniture, jewelry, toys and other vintage items. 8822 McCann Drive, Austin 512-459-5900 www.austinantiquemall.com Hours: daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Clothes Mentor The women’s resale stores buy and sell name-brand clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry and scarves. www.clothesmentor.com • 9503 Research Blvd., Ste. 250, Austin 512-241-1526 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. • 14005 N. US 183, Ste. 100, Austin 512-382-6752 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. It’s New To Me The local consignment store buys and sells gently used furniture. 7719 Burnet Road, Austin 512-451-0388 www.itsnewtomeaustin.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Just Between Us The locally owned consignment boutique offers women’s and juniors apparel and accessories. 13233 Pond Springs Road, Ste. 323, Austin 512-250-0746 www.jbu4resale.com Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Plato’s Closet The secondhand clothing store buys and sells gently used, name-brand athletic wear, clothing, shoes and purses for teens and twentysomethings. 10515 N. MoPac, Austin 512-795-9545 www.platosclosetnorthaustin.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. Style Encore The shop sells gently used business and casual women’s clothing, accessories, shoes and handbags. • Lakeline 14010 N. US 183, Austin 512-992-1581 www.style-encorelakelineaustin.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. • North Austin 2929 W. Anderson Lane, Austin 512-420-2226 www.style-encorenorthaustin.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Thrifty Chicks Vintage The local vintage shop carries furniture, artwork, knickknacks and other vintage oddities. 1724 W. Anderson Lane, Austin 512-467-7575 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. What Women Want Boutique The locally owned resale consignment boutique carries designer and name brand clothing, accessories and shoes. 9012 Research Blvd., Ste. C-12, Austin 512-331-0767 www.whatwomenwantboutique.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Sun.

Children’s resale stores

Kid to Kid The franchise buys and sells children’s apparel, toys and equipment as well as maternity clothing. 14010 N. US 183, Ste. 420, Austin 512-336-5550 www.kidtokid.com/austin Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. Once Upon a Child The resale franchise buys and sells gently used children’s clothing, toys, shoes and baby gear. 13945 N. US 183, Ste. D-130, Austin 512-335-3004 www.onceuponachildaustin.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Pumpkin Patch The local consignment shop buys and sells used children’s toys, clothes, equipment and furniture. 2945 W. Anderson Lane, Austin 512-533-9135 www.pumpkinpatchresale.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. This list is not comprehensive. Treasure Apps