Usually thrift shops are associated with larger cities like Mansfield, Columbus, or Cleveland, but this isn’t actually true. Wooster has quite a handful of thrift shops; it is just a matter of knowing where to look. In fact, most of our thrift shops are located within a two minute walk of one another.

The exception to this rule is Jodi’s Closet, it is located on the other side of downtown from our other shops, and it is next to the Daily Record. Jodi’s Closet is a clothes focused thrift shop. The shop is not big enough that it is overwhelming, but also not small enough that there are minimal options. They have lots of accessories like belts and purses, and lots of them are discounted luxury brands such as Michael Kors. The store also offers a tailor who is there on select days who can alter your clothes from the store or even other stores. Depending on what they have in stock at the time, Jodi’s Closet can offer a fair amount of older, vintage clothes while also offering more new name brand things.

If you were to move back to the other side of downtown you would find Uptown Downtown Emporium, which sits in between Friendtique and RE/MAX Showcase. The store is more of a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to thrifting. While they do have clothes, they also have pieces of furniture, paintings, vintage signs, and all sorts of old knick knacks. One of their more unique items is their old vinyls, which are located up the stairs in the back of the shop. Because of the variety of vintage things in the shop, just entering the shop is an experience in it’s own. While the storefront may make the store seem small, it actually stretches back very far, which means more space for more old finds. There are so many things to look at and see that you could spend at least twenty minutes just looking around.

However, if you decide to head to the Emporium and you’re looking for more, you don’t have to head far. Not only is Friendtique right next to it, but Friendtique’s sister shop, Nest, is right around the corner. Nest is located across from Chase bank, and is currently unmarked, but if you walk into a store with lots of furniture, chairs, and beds, then you’ve found the right place. Nest is currently known as Friendtique’s host for more of their high-end thrifted home decor. They also have some outdoor patio items from time to time and they do have a discounted book section near the back of the store. So if you’re looking for a cheaper way to furnish a new apartment, Nest is the place to go. While Friendtique and Nest are sister stores, they are very different stores in a lot of ways. While Friendtique may include quite the selection of fancy tableware, and an assortment of pillows, blankets, and a few couches on their first level, their basement is entirely devoted to clothes. If you head to the back of the store, there is a small set of steps and if you turn to the right you will see a staircase leading to the women’s clothing area. The basement is quite large, and it offers a wide selection of clothes, but they easily narrow down your search by making sure the racks are well marked. In their first level they also offer a few racks of men’s clothes.

But if you’re looking for more on the kids’ size end, you’ll want to head to Kitschy Koo Boutique. The Boutique has anything that a kid from birth to around age six or seven could need. They have clothes, toys, strollers, or even baby carriers that you can strap onto your shoulders. Depending on what they have in stock at the time, the store can even offer clothes such as winter jackets up to age twelve. They also have room decorations that can be used for younger kids or nurseries. Their toys can have a lot of range, as they sell stuff for toddlers, but also for older children. So if you’re looking for a toy for your sibling, kid, niece, or nephew, the boutique would be the place to have it.

For a town more on the smaller side, we do have quite a handful of thrift shops that all have unique things to offer. So if you have a couple hours to spare and an interest in shopping then head downtown to check out one or two of these shops, or possibly even all of them!