Albany Area Thrift Stores

Colonie, New York

2145 Central Avenue (Route 5)
518-346-0205

 

Latham, New York

190 Troy-Schenectady Road (Route 7)
518-785-4928

 

Clifton Park, NY  12065

1757 U.S. 9
(518)373-5880

 

Glenville, NY 12302
282 Saratoga Rd.
(518)399-8444

Colonie, New York

2025 Western Avenue

518-459-5580

 

Troy, New York

720 Hoosick Road (Route 7)
518-272-8451

Colonie, New York

70 Fuller Road in Albany5
518-275-6638

NOTES: Extremely large warehouse filled with furniture, doors, windows, and other construction materials. has a small side room filled with household china, glassware, and books. I always walk out with something!

Schenectady, New York

115 Broadway, 12305

518-395-3412

NOTES: Not nearly as large as the Albany Habitat and not as much merchandise. On a narrow one-way street, but ample free, 2-hour parking across the street.

The Vandy Thrift Shop

Albany, New York  12207
412 Broadway
518-650-6770

NOTES: Haven’t been yet. Looks very boutique-y and fun. Focus is on clothing. Limited hours so confirm before going. Benefits Vanderheyden.

Clifton Park, New York 12065

1705 Route 9

518-383-1788

NOTES: Clothing & Household. Medium-sized thrift with nice quality goods and decent prices, especially on sale days. Get on their mailing list to get calendar of daily sales, e.g., 50% of all household, 50% of winter coats and boots, etc.

Catch the video of me helping Spectrum news team pick out Halloween costumes in October 2022.

City Mission Thrift

Scotia, New York  12302
416 Saratoga Rd.
(518)399-0917

 

NOTES: Clothing & household. Small/medium-sized shop with parking for about twelve cars. Reasonably priced. I ALWAYS find something!

Melrose, NY  12121
19 Church Street (Route 40)
(518) 687-1018

 

NOTES: Household only. Quite large up and downstairs. Downstairs a little scary–lol. Lovely customer service. Most items unpriced, but prices are extremely reasonable. Bring a pile up to the cashier and get a price.

Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Christ Episcopal Church
10 W. High Street (corner of Route 50)
(518) 885-9455
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NOTES: Clothing & household. Good-sized church thrift store. Downstairs smaller, filled with household. Upstairs is larger, filled with clothing and linens. Clothing, especially, is especially cheap. NOTE: Open very limited hours.

Saratoga, NY  12866
60 West Avenue
(518)580-4200

 

NOTES: Initial prices are fairly high. Prices drop three or four times over the course of weeks.

Schuylerville, NY  12871
116 Broad Street
(518)695-4640

 

NOTES: Have not been yet.