The 14 Best Thrift Shops in New Hampshire

Thrifting can be a fun and rewarding experience! Whether you're looking to refresh your wardrobe on a budget or because you love purchasing second-hand items to reduce waste, you can find some great items at thrift stores. But, when you're thrifting, there are some stores that are better than others. Some have better organization, others have better inventory, and others have a wider range of items.

Thrift shopping can actually be really helpful for the environment as it aids in reducing waste. When you purchase items that have been pre-owned, it keeps them from landing in landfills. When we reduce how much stuff goes into landfills, we can reduce the amount of items that need to be burned. It also makes the demand for new clothes or items to be made less since we're giving these items a second chance at life. This means we can use fewer resources needed for the production of new items.

Thrift shopping is also really helpful to the community. You'll see below that many of the New Hampshire thrift stores either partner with non-profits or have come out of non-profits. So, when you shop at these stores, not only are you getting great deals, but you're helping people all over the community.

But, everyone likes different thrift stores for certain reasons! Whether you're looking for the best deals, the highest quality, pristine organization, friendly staff, or if you're looking for specific items to buy, here are some of the best thrift shops you can find and shop at in New Hampshire.

Lucky Dog Thrift Shop

At Lucky Dog Thrift Shop in Nashua, New Hampshire, you'll find a fun and unique thrift shop. This shop has great clothing and home items like decor to help refresh your wardrobe and living space. Although you can bargain, this shop donates its proceeds to an organization called Tails to Freedom. This organization helps dogs and their families. So, while you refresh your stuff, you're also helping and supporting animals through Lucky Dog.

Seconds Anyone?

Tucked away in Ossipee, New Hampshire, this thrift store that can often be skipped over has great inventory for furniture, antiques, books, jewelry, kitchenware, children's toys, and more. This shop is full of charm, and there are lots of items to look through.

The Grey Nuns Thrift Shop

In Nashua, New Hampshire, you'll find The Grey Nuns Thrift Shop. Here, you'll find a curated selection of trendy clothes and decorations. This is another thrift shop that donates to local organizations. Not only do they donate proceeds, but they also volunteer their time with different organizations. Proceeds from The Grey Nuns go to the Marguerite d'Youville Fund, which supports people in need during financial crises.

Wear House

Wear House in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is the perfect spot if you want to shop for higher-end clothing for women. Although you will find the clothing at a discounted price, they don't offer the cheapest clothing options. But it's a nice store that is easy to navigate and shop through while having a great selection of items.

OutFITers

OutFITers has two locations, one in Manchester and the other in Concord, New Hampshire. Both of these locations have a wide selection of items to shop from. This is another store that donates its proceeds to local organizations. OutFITers donates to the Families in Transition organization that supports the homeless and their families as they transition into housing.

The Hudson Community Thrift Shop

The Hudson Community Thrift Shop in Hudson, New Hampshire, is run by a company called The PLUS Company, which all thrift shop proceeds go to. The PLUS Company is a nonprofit that works with adults who have brain injuries or developmental disabilities to maximize their independence. This store has many clothing items as well as home decor items at a very low price.

Out Of Your Attic Thrift Shop

Out Of Your Attic Thrift Shop located in Chichester, New Hampshire, is another charitable organization that supports the community. Here you can find clothes for all ages and sizes. They also have knick-knacks, crafts, books, and more. Their staff is known for being super friendly, and you can find some really great deals at this shop.

Exeter Community Thrift Shop

Exeter Community Thrift Shop in Exeter, New Hampshire, has a wide range of items to shop from. They have clothing, jewelry, accessories, home decor, kitchenware, children's toys, and even wheelchairs! They even have a loyalty program for people who donate. So, if you live in or near Exeter, make sure you stop by this thrift shop.

Wonderland Thrift Shop

Wonderland Thrift Shop in Stratham, New Hampshire, has a very large selection of clothing for you to shop. If you're looking for a good wardrobe refresh, then this is definitely the place to visit, as they have things priced low, and you can find great deals. Wonderland is also a charity shop and helps people through its free clothing program as well as its financial aid programs.

Second Chance Thrift Store

Second Chance Thrift Store is located in Rochester, New Hampshire. This is a popular store to shop at for clothing, kitchenware, and home decor. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and you'll find great deals at this store. You can even find some unique and vintage finds like VHS tapes!

Corey's Closet

Corey's Closet is located in Hooksett, New Hampshire. They also give back to the community but in a different way than donating to organizations. Corey's Closet exists to create meaningful work environments and experiences for people who live with developmental disabilities. When items are donated to Corey's Closet, this creates jobs for those with disabilities to come in, sort, price, and display the items. They are also extremely helpful as you're shopping if you ever need help. For shoppers, you can find clothing, books, home decor, kitchenware, and more.

Pickers Discount & Thrift

Pickers Discount & Thrift is located in Londonderry, New Hampshire. This is a great store to shop at if you're looking for clothing and/or furniture. This shop is veteran-owned and curated to provide some of the best quality items you can find in a thrift shop. Alongside their furniture and clothes, you can find cool antiques, collectibles, tools, toys, and more. Their inventory comes from estate sales and high-end auctions, so there's no doubt you find good items here. Pickers can even be fun for the whole family. They serve free popcorn and they do weekly raffles and giveaways. Everything is priced really well and the deals are hard to beat. Part of its proceeds also go to The Wounded Warrior Family Support Fund which supports our wounded veterans and their families.

Ladders Thrift

Ladders Thrift is located in Plymouth, New Hampshire. This thrift store is set up by an organization called Bridge House, which is a homeless shelter and supports veterans. So, anytime you donate or purchase from Ladders, you are supporting Bridge House and those in the local community. Ladders is a great store with awesome deals. It's organized and clean which also makes it a great shopping experience.

Echo Thrift Shop

Echo Thrift Shop is located in Durham, New Hampshire. This store truly has something for everyone. It's a great place to find clothing and homeware. It is a volunteer-run store and proceeds go towards different local organizations. Some of these include Friends in Action, the humane society, Cornucopia Food Pantry, Families First, and Operation Blessing. You will need to plan your visit though as they are only open during the week from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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