Are there good thrift stores in Baltimore? It’s like asking if your thrifting BFF likes shopping. You better believe it, hon.
Maybe you’re planning a trip to “Bawlmore,” as you’ll hear some natives call it, or maybe you’re a proud local. Either way, if you love a good thrift find, you’ll be glad to know Charm City delivers some extremely charming thrift shopping. Think Lexington Market but thrift stores.
If you’re a Baltimorean, you’ve probably heard of some of these shops. Still, because you can find such a range of clothing consignment shops in Baltimore, you may have missed one or two.
We’ve got you. Whether you plan to take the city’s Water Taxi or explore on foot, by bike, or by car, we’ve teed up the best thrift stores Baltimore offers. Heck, we’ve even got some thrift shopping tips you can use as you peruse the racks. Or just watch our video highlights below if you’d prefer.
If you need a little extra motivation to thrift rather than buy new, jump to the bottom to explore the eco-benefits of shopping at thrift stores in Baltimore, MD, and beyond.
Exploring The Best Thrift & Consignment Shops in Baltimore
- Second Chance Jump to store
- Illicit Rag Vintage Jump to store
- The Duckpin Consignment Adventure Jump to store
- FOE Variety Thrift Store Jump to store
- ReDeux Consignment Jump to store
- Milk & Ice Vintage Jump to store
- Get Shredded Vintage Jump to store
- Bottle of Bread Jump to store
- Vogue Revisited Jump to store
- Wishbone Reserve Jump to store
Second Chance
Second Chance does more than operate one of the best thrift stores in Baltimore, Maryland.
This organization also deconstructs homes and buildings, salvages what it can, and operates a gigantic retail center to resell it all. They use the money earned to set Baltimore residents up with job training and workforce development.
You should only hit this 250,000+ square foot (!) Baltimore thrift shop when you’re wearing comfortable shoes and have plenty of time on your hands.
Check their virtual tour to see what you’re getting yourself into and use the warehouse map to help navigate their massive selection.
If you’re looking for a second hand furniture store in Baltimore (think: eight seater black and gold cherub inlay table, date of manufacture unknown), this is it. They also offer architectural salvage, lighting, building materials, decor, art, and more.
They currently operate in limited open hours (9am to 5pm Thursday to Sunday), so check the times before you go.
Price Range: $–$$$
Illicit Rag Vintage
If you love color and one-of-a-kind pieces, make it a point to visit “home of the statement pieces”, Illicit Rag Vintage.
The moment you walk up to this Baltimore thrift shop, it’s clear you’re in for a shopping-good time. The eye-catching window display feeds into a vivid and vibrant store.
Have a look at the owner’s Instagram for what to expect.
If bold is your thing, put this thrift store in Baltimore on your list but be aware that Illicit Rag Vintage is only open for a handful of hours in the afternoon Wednesday through Sunday. Mark your calendars!
Price Range: $–$$
The Duckpin Consignment Adventure
Duckpin Consignment Adventure blends luxury items with consignment store prices. If you want to be bougie on a budget, you can’t miss this one.
The wide selection of designer items makes it a clear-cut inclusion for our list of the best Baltimore consignment shops.
They tick all of the major shopping categories, offering women’s, men’s, and kids’ clothing, handbags, shoes, accessories, and jewelry.
Technically, Duckpin falls a little outside the City That Reads, but the selection is so good we had to include it in our roundup of thrift stores in the Baltimore area.
The drive north is worth it if you want designer items. You might find pieces from the likes of Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Versace, and more. Red Cartier embossed Happy Birthday Flap Satchel, anyone?
If you have luxury items in your own closet, they’re also a consignment option for you.
Price Range: $$–$$$$
FOE Variety Thrift Store
A Black-and-family-owned business that stands for “Family Over Everything”, FOE Variety Thrift Store in Baltimore, Maryland has a full range of thrift finds ready for your perusal.
They mix in the gently used clothes like Dolce & Gabbana Super Queen Sneakers to old acoustic guitars, furniture, toys for kids,, and what they call “brick brack” — items like suitcases and printers.
If you’re interested in consigning with FOE, give them a call at (410) 501-8214.
FOE Variety Thrift Store caters to those who work the 9–5 grind by opening at 1 p.m. and closing at 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Price Range: $–$$
ReDeux Consignment
ReDeux Consignment has to make the list of the best consignment shops in Baltimore.
The selection is high-end—current offerings include Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, and Isabel Marant—but the prices aren’t.
At ReDeux, you give luxury items a second life and, as a result, your budget gets a bit of a break.
If you have any designer labels in your own closet that you’re ready to part with, you can also consign with ReDeux and get 50% of the sale. They only accept consignments during the first three weeks of each month.
Price Range: $$–$$$
Milk & Ice Vintage
Sure, you could buy from Milk & Ice via their Etsy page. But how would you know if those vintage 501s will fit?
If you’re in Charm City, you get the benefit of being able to visit one of the best thrift stores in Maryland in person…provided you make an appointment. The Milk & Ice team takes appointments every day except Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m.
Once you’re there, you’ll get the chance to explore a wow-worthy selection of adult and kid clothes, accessories, and collectibles like their copy of the 1905 German Snow White book from one of the top vintage stores in Baltimore.
Have a period dress-up party you’re going to? Try on some of their genuine pieces that go all the way back to the early 1900s.
Price Range: $$–$$$
Get Shredded Vintage
Get Shredded Vintage does something pretty impressive among thrift stores in the Baltimore area and beyond. They put new pieces on the racks every day they’re open.
From 70s Cotton Flannel Retro Floral Print Pajama Sets to 60s Turquoise Velvet Cheongsam Gold Trim Mod Party Fitted Shift Dresses, their vintage clothing, home goods and handmade items are a shoppers feast.
You can also visit Get Shredded’s Etsy shop. Don’t be alarmed by the prices you see there; They use Etsy for the more exclusive (read: expensive) items they stock.
Get Shredded stays open from 11am to 5pm Thursday through Sunday. You can also email them for an appointment outside these hours.
Price Range: $–$$$
Bottle of Bread
While a lot of the home, apothecary, and accessory items at Bottle of Bread are new, they do offer enough second-hand goods to make our list of thrift stores in Baltimore, MD.
In fact, their vintage selection was enough to catch the eye of Vogue.
Like some other stores we’ve recently shined a light on, this Mt. Vernon storefront also has a robust Etsy shop to give you an idea of what’s on offer.
Bottle of Bread doesn’t top our list of affordable thrift stores in Baltimore, but they do offer one-of-a-kind vintage finds.
If you care more about giving a piece a second life and bolstering your wardrobe with new-to-you garments, they warrant a visit Thursday through Sunday.
Price Range: $$–$$$
Vogue Revisited
Speaking of Vogue, let’s talk about one of the best, longest-standing consignment shops in Baltimore. Vogue Revisited offers name-brand clothing at budget-conscious prices.
Its more-than-two-decade tenure in Roland Park speaks for itself. If you want to visit a well-established, award-winning consignment store in Baltimore, pop by this one.
You’ll find a wide selection of quality clothes, shoes, and accessories.
You can also consign with Vogue Revisited yourself.
Price Range: $$–$$$
Wishbone Reserve
If you want to fill your home with vintage treasures, Wishbone Reserve is a must-visit spot.
They’re one of the best thrift stores in Baltimore, Maryland for eclectic furniture, mirrors, lighting, rugs, decor, kitchenware, glassware, prints, art, holiday decorations, and “curious objects”.
And if you’re a true Baltimorean, they specifically offer Baltimore memorabilia and ephemera and locally made finds.
In fact, Wishbone Reserves offers so much that it has attracted a crowd of devotees, which the store owners call “Wishboners.”
You can browse this Baltimore consignment store Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12 to 5 p.m. or schedule curbside pickup Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
Price Range: $$–$$$$
Why Shop At Baltimore Thrift Stores
With so many eclectic thrift and consignment shops in Baltimore, finding the motivation to give them a visit shouldn’t be too hard. There’s unique and unexpected shopping at all of these spots.
But shopping thrift and consignment comes with another perk. When you visit any of these stores, you’ll get the good-feeling that comes with knowing you’re avoiding fast fashion, supporting local businesses, and minimizing your environmental impact.
And Baltimore desperately needs this.
By 2027, it’s projected that Baltimore’s only active landfill will fill to the point of being inoperable. At that point, Baltimore will have nowhere to put its annual 455,000 tons of residential trash that goes to landfill—and that’s not to speak of commercial waste.
Sure, thrifting may not be able to solve this garbage crisis, but it’s an important step toward supporting a circular economy so we can say (in words of famous Baltimorean Edgar Allen Poe) “nevermore” to the disposable mentality that created the problem.
I just came across this article while looking up some information on Baltimore. Can’t wait to make a thrifting trip with girlfriends! Shop Local and Shop Green, what could be better?!!!