Oakland's 5 best spots to score low-priced used, vintage and consignment items

Oakland's 5 best spots to score low-priced used, vintage and consignment itemsPhoto: Maker's Loft Retail Store/Yelp
Hoodline
Published on July 22, 2019

Looking for the top spots to shop for used, vintage and consignment items?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best shops around Oakland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.

1. Kelly's Corner

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Topping the list is Kelly's Corner. Located at 3901 MacArthur Blvd. (between 38th and Patterson avenues) in Upper Laurel, the place for toys and children's clothing is the highest-rated used, vintage and consignment store in Oakland, boasting five stars out of 47 reviews on Yelp. 

The shop has gently used kids clothes, shoes and toys for newborns to age 12. There are also clothes for women and maternity clothes. Customers can receive store credit or cash for items they bring in that sell. 

2. Urban Boutique

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Urban Boutique, located at 3237 Grand Ave. (between Elwood and Santa Clara avenues), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the nonprofit store four stars out of 65 reviews. 

"Our enterprise is the home to Single Moms at Work, transitional employment and education to single moms living in poverty. Through on-the-job training, we provide skills and resources, mothers need to transform their lives," according to the business's website. 

In the store, you'll find furniture, housewares, clothing, shoes and accessories for men and women. 

3. Out of the Closet 

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Out of the Closet, a thrift store in East Oakland, is another inexpensive go-to, with four stars out of 88 Yelp reviews. Head over to 238 E. 18th St. (between Athol and Third avenues) to see for yourself. 

On its website, Out of the Closet says that 96 cents of every dollar goes directly to fund AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s HIV/AIDS programs and services in the U.S. and abroad. 

The shop has books, clothing, home decor, shoes, furniture and more. 

4. Maker's Loft Retail Store and Workshop Space

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Check out Maker's Loft Retail Store and Workshop Space, which has earned five stars out of 13 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the store, which offers art classes and home decor, by heading over to 308 13th St. (between Webster and Harrison streets). 

According to the store's website, it partners with local makers in the Oakland area to sell their handmade products. In the shop, you'll find clothing, pottery, jewelry, candles, soaps and more. 

5. Bambino Thrift Shop

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And then there's Bambino Thrift Shop, a local favorite with four stars out of 32 reviews. Stop by 5290 College Ave. (between Bryant Avenue and Clifton Street) to hit up the thrift store next time you're looking to shop on a budget. 

From art supplies, kitchenware, gently used clothing and accessories and more, this store has a variety of items to choose from. 

"I always find cute and useful things here," wrote Isabel F. "I stop in about once a week because they're constantly getting new donations."


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