If you’re looking to spruce up your wardrobe for the summer or find a new knick knack for your home, Houston has some great places to bargain shop. Shout-out to Hey Houston reader Ellen for the idea to feature the city’s best places for a good deal.
Her pick: “I love thrifting and the best place I have found is Blue Bird Circle. Proceeds go to charity.” Now here are some of the city’s best places for a bargain with help from a City Cast Houston podcast episode.
Harwin Drive
Producer Carlignon Jones
enjoys shopping on Harwin Drive, a popular area for thrifty shoppers. On Harwin, you can snag deals on jewelry, rugs, furniture, and even dresses for a big night out. Jones got two of her prom dresses for high school on this street. If you love to haggle, then this is a pit stop for you.
- So, how has shopping on Harwin Drive changed over the last 30 years? [City Cast Houston 🎧]
Family Thrift Outlet
On Thursdays, Family Thrift Outlet receives their new inventory and everything in the store is marked to $2.25. After Thursday, prices continue to drop 50 cents each day until Wednesday when everything in the store is 25 cents.
Estate Sales
If you’re looking for one-of-a-kind odds and ends, then a local estate sale is your best bet. To find the closest one happening in your area this week, we like to rely on this handy website.
Buffalo Exchange
At Buffalo Exchange, you can sell and exchange your clothes. You might also be able to snag some one-of-a-kind finds for cheap. Lead producer Dina Kesbeh got a 1920s inspired flapper dress for $20.
Some other great finds that stand out on this list from Houston On the Cheap include Value Village, Pavement, and Leopard Lounge. Finally, if you want top-notch thrifting advice, then you need to follow Too Cheap Blondes on social media, a duo that loves to find deals at thrift stores across the city.
