11 thrift + consignment shops around Birmingham

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Thrifting at America’s Home Thrift store in Alabaster. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

Whether you’re doing some spring cleaning, wanting to add unique pieces to your wardrobe or just itching to support local—we’ve got you covered. Check out these 11 thrift and consignment shops around Birmingham.

1. Vapor Thrift Store

Vapor Thrift Store
Vapor Thrift Store (Grace Brindley / Bham Now)

Over 500,000 health services are provided to children, youth, and adults each year through Vapor Ministries. You can help support these numbers when you donate and shop at Vapor Thrift Store. Lucky for you, they have a couple of locations around the area for you to choose from.

2. Sozo Trading Co.

Find all the vintage and antique items you need at Sozo Trading Company. Plus, if you bring in your gently used items, you’re giving back to the Sozo Children’s mission, which serves children in Uganda, Africa. 

3. The Foundry

The Foundry Thrift Store
The Foundry Thrift Stores (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

When you donate and shop at The Foundry Thrift Store, 100% of the proceeds support men, women and families benefiting from The Foundry’s programs.

4. King’s Home Thrift

King’s Home is home to youth, women and kids seeking refuge and help from domestic violence, neglect, homelessness and other difficult circumstances. At King’s Home Thrift, you can help support their mission of serving at-risk youth, women and mothers. Be thrifty, find something new for your home and support a local nonprofit.

5. Cheap Chick Trading Co.

With Cheap Chick, you can trade your old clothes for new ones at an affordable price, allowing you to update your wardrobe without the expensive price tag.

6. The Lovelady Center

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Lovelady (Grace Brindley / Bham Now)

Ready for your next shopping spree at The Lovelady Center? When you shop with The Lovelady Center, you’re not only shopping for thrift items but also supporting women and families as they rebuild their lives and move forward in a faith-driven way.

7. Encore Thrift Shop

The Assistance League of Birmingham opened Encore Thrift Shop for local communities to shop at and donate to. Encore raises funds for their philanthropic programs—Operation School Bell and Operation Literacy. 

8. Consignment World

Update your space at a great price. Shop Consignment World to never miss a sale.

9. Wantfull Things Cultural Artifacts

Punk rock thrifting is what Wantfull Things is all about. For spunky and unique finds, let Wantfull Things transport you back in time.

10. America’s Best Thrift Stores

With a wide variety of items to choose from, get thrifty with America’s Best Thrift Stores.

11. Then Again Consignment

At Then Again Consignment, you get an offer on your clothing and accessories on the spot. Shop name brands and update your look, or donate some of your items for the Hoover community.

Getting out and about in Alabama this spring? Check out where to thrift in Huntsville and all across the state.

What did we miss? Tag us @bhamnow + let us know your favorite place to thrift shop in Birmingham.

Amber Curry
Amber Curry
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