We have just over 450 Age UK charity shops throughout the UK, offering a wide and ever-changing range of goods at very reasonable prices. Each shop provides a gateway to the whole charity and they are recycling centres too. Enter your post code We don’t just offer donated goods, as our shops sell brand new products including gifts, thermals, homeware, food and many more great items all at fantastically low prices. No Age UK shop is the same and you are bound to find something of interest - to find your nearest shop use the store locator now. Our shops are all about supporting people in later life, both through the services and products they provide, and the funds they raise to support our work at a national and international level. It’s a huge operation: our shops currently process 20m customer transactions a year, employing 1,500 staff and 7,000 volunteers! Each Age UK shop is stocked with a green hub that is the outlet for all our leaflets giving you and your family much needed free informatin and advice.
You can find information on health and well being, money and home and care. We also have leaflets advertising our products including energy, insurance and stairlifts.Secondhand Superstore @ Emmaus Brighton The secondhand superstore has been a top attraction for bargain hunters since the first days of the community (17 years now). Packed with secondhand furniture, bric-a-brac, clothing, books, records, CD's, DVDs, haberdashery, DIY, musical instruments, ... bargains galore! New stock added daily. The shop also sells a range of handcrafted goods loving made by our Goodwill co-op volunteers. How to find us Keep up to date with what's happening at Emmaus When Melissa and Joseph Basilone moved to Portage Park in 2007 in the midst of the economic crisis, they knew the neighborhood needed a budget-friendly shop where residents could purchase gently used housewares, clothing, furniture, toys and more, at prices everyone could afford. Years later, Thrift & Thrive draws Chicagoans from all over who are hunting for a bargain.
The shop is full of goods but very well-organized. It's clear the owners have a keen eye for detail. Between the selection and the prices, you can't leave here empty handed. This nonprofit resale shop's two North Side locations cater to the city's thriftiest bargain hunters and DIYers, offering up furniture, women's and men's clothing and accessories, artwork, shoes, household goods and antiques sourced primarily from local estate sales and community members. Proceeds benefit five local charities, including the Rotary Club of Chicago and the Jesse White Tumbling Team. Delivery and pickup are also available. On the racks of this designer consignment shop you can find a beautiful Diane von Furstenberg vintage dress nearby a Louis Vuitton tote. If you are patient, there are tons of great things to find: shoes, handbags, dresses, tops, jewelry and so much more. Owner Christine Sanderson is helpful, kind and informed about her merchandise, so there’s no need to be intimidated while sifting through the racks.
Mr. & Mrs. DIGZ After seven years in its Andersonville space, Mr. & Mrs. DIGZ recently celebrated its grand re-opening in Ravenswood's iconic clock tower building. The new 800-square-foot loft space will still offer merchandise that caters to both women and men, with a mix of new clothing, luxury designer consignment and handmade goods by more than 50 local designers. Pop in to browse Tuesday through Saturday, or make your own private shopping appointment anytime for a truly customized experience. The Brown Elephant Andersonville These sprawling resale shops (you'll also find locations in Lakeview and Oak Park) are much tidier than thrift stores, with quality clothing (much of it vintage) and used furniture. They take donations, too, leaving you no justification for being a pack rat. Originally the product of a high school community service project, this Hyde Park shop has become a popular hot spot for savvy shoppers and thrifters alike. What it lacks in size, it makes up for in a finely curated selection of seasonal, gently used, name-brand clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women and children, from stores like Forever21, J.Crew, Banana Republic and Brooks Brothers.
The shop also accepts clothing donations. What it doesn't opt to put on the sales floor is donated to local soup kitchens and the Salvation Army. U.S. resale fashion store Crossroads Trading has been around since the ’90s, and at the Andersonville space (opened late last year), you’ll find the same high level of goodies we’ve come to expect: stylish (and only gently used) items from brands like J.Crew, Kate Spade, Topshop and Michael Kors. This fall, we want the hottest new looks, and it just so happens the crew behind Crossroads is searching for them too. “Fall is everyone’s favorite fashion season, and we’re on the lookout for trends like velvet, high-waisted pants and statement patterns,” says Gina Nowicki, senior marketing manager, adding that the store is always trying to stock classics like leather loafers, moto jackets and faux fur. If you’re selling, check out the guide on the website to see what’s in demand. This West Town showroom offers up some of the best vintage clothing and accessories in town, with well-organized knickknacks and clever antique finds on its shelves, too.
You can check out some of the store’s new arrivals online, and you can always expect warm, laid-back service complete with a possible visit from the shop’s friendly pup, Archer. This fall, keep your eyes peeled for ’90s-style velvet chokers and bright, metallic women’s tops at Krispyfringe. Find new and used on-trend clothing for men (like classic Ralph Lauren button-downs), women (think Marc Jacobs peep-toe pumps and long, whimsical skirts) and children at this Hyde Park consignment favorite that’s owned by two sisters. You can also shop any time on the store’s eBay page. Packed to the brim with thrifted and vintage finds, this Edgewater shop demands plenty of time to sift through its goods for one-of-a-kind gems like furniture, housewares, books and plenty of off-the-beaten-path knick-knacks. The shop accepts donations, and pickup and delivery can also be arranged. Buffalo Exchange Wicker Park This consignment chain buys, sells and trades its inventory directly with customers.