The Best Longmont Thrift Stores For Vintage Finds, Deals, & Great Fits

Longmont loves thrifting. It’s cheap, environmental, and makes for a fun morning out. Here we’ve got easy access to solid thrift shops that punch above their weight. From charity-run stores to niche consignment spots, you don’t need to leave town to thrift well.

Skip the drive to Boulder — Longmont thrift stores are affordable, well-stocked, and constantly rotating inventory.

Top Longmont Thrift Stores

Longmont’s thrift scene is packed with solid options for clothes, furniture, housewares, and more. Each shop has its own niche, from bulk basics to boutique consignment. 

There’s plenty of owner-operated shops, charity affiliated thrift stores, and larger chains like Goodwill and Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Here’s a breakdown of the best thrift stores in Longmont, organized by what they do best.

Budget-Friendly & Bulk Thrift Stores

These are your best bets for high-volume browsing, everyday basics, and the lowest price tags in town.

Best for Clothing

For a long time, Hope’s Storehouse was our go-to thrift store for clothes. They kept a very well curated inventory, so you didn’t have to sort through piles of trashy clothes. Ever since they closed their doors amid rising costs after the pandemic, we’ve discovered these other great thrift stores in town.

Mountain States Children’s Home Thrift Store

Located at 818 Coffman St, Longmont, CO 80501
This nonprofit thrift store offers a wide selection of clothing, household goods, and furniture, with all proceeds supporting the Mountain States Children’s Home (located just north of Longmont). You’ll appreciate the clean, well-organized space and friendly staff. Prices run close to garage-sale rates, and the store keeps long weekday hours (9:30am–8pm Mon–Fri) for easy after-work browsing. It’s a great spot for affordable finds that directly benefit a meaningful (and local) cause.

• Deep selection in crafting supplies, tools, and sporting goods beyond typical clothing racks
• Proceeds support local children’s programs
• Clean, well-organized store with friendly staff
• Open late on weekdays (until 8pm Monday–Friday)

Goodwill Longmont

Located at 1750 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501
Goodwill Longmont is clean, reliable, and constantly restocking (one of the better local Goodwills we’ve been to!) It’s a great place to find quality basics, workwear, and occasional surprises. Don’t forget that the regional Goodwill Colorado network funds job training and employment programs for people facing employment barriers, so even though it’s part of a larger chain this store also has charitable impact. They rotate items often, so stopping in regularly pays off. It’s one of the larger-format Goodwills in Boulder County, so plan for a full aisle-by-aisle browse.

• Well-organized layout
• Mix of casual wear, shoes, and accessories
• Fresh items added daily
• Easy donation drop-off at the same location

Longmont Community Thrift

Located at 2351 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501
Open since around 2012, this vendor-mall-style thrift store is a favorite for collectibles, CDs, vinyl, and antiques—categories that tend to be thin at the bigger chain thrift stores. Multiple vendors rent booth space inside, so the mix shifts more than a typical single-operator thrift shop, and it’s worth a repeat visit if you’re hunting for something specific.

• Vendor-mall format with inventory from multiple sellers
• Strong selection of collectibles, CDs, vinyl, and antiques
• Open since roughly 2012
• Inventory turns over faster than a single-operator thrift store

Best for Furniture and Home Goods

Thrift stores aren’t just for designer brand and vintage clothing–whether you just moved into a new apartment or are looking for something specific, here’s where you can find gently used furniture and home goods:

Habitat for Humanity ReStore Longmont

1351 Sherman Dr, Longmont, CO 80501
This ReStore location is ideal for furnishing a place without draining your bank account. The ReStore is a solid option popular with DIYers and landlords looking for solid used goods.

• Big selection of furniture, appliances, and fixtures
• Proceeds fund affordable housing programs
• Staff help with loading large items
• Budget-friendly pricing

ARC Thrift Store

Located at 2151 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501
ARC is one of the best all-around thrift stores in Longmont, as it has a good mix of furniture, housewares, and clothes. The store is large, well-lit, and easy to browse with plenty of space to explore. It’s especially good for seasonal decor and secondhand furniture.

• Weekly sales and discount tags
• Plenty of used furniture and decor
• Bright, open layout
• Organized sections for easy shopping

Best for Unique/Vintage Finds

Fabulous Finds Upscale Consignment

Located at 1401 Ken Pratt Blvd, Unit A, Longmont, CO 80501
This 11,000-square-foot consignment store (not a donation-based thrift store) has operated in Longmont since 2011 and is laid out in boutique-style rooms for clothing, jewelry, handbags, and furniture. Brands you can find regularly range from Gap and Anthropologie to Coach and Banana Republic, and the store has repeatedly won local “Best of Boulder East County” consignment awards.

• Rotating seasonal inventory
• Clothing, accessories, and home goods
• Boutique layout with staff picks
• Great spot for fashion-forward finds

The Mine Thrift Store

Located at 314 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501
A newer addition to downtown Longmont, The Mine leans curated rather than bulk — think secondhand clothing, home decor, and furniture displayed more like a small boutique than a warehouse-style thrift store. Its downtown location makes it an easy add-on stop if you’re already walking Main St.

• Curated secondhand clothing, home decor, and furniture
• Boutique-style presentation rather than bulk racks
• Located in the downtown Main St corridor
• Good pairing with other downtown shopping/dining stops

Elevated Communities Gently Used Clothing Boutique

Located at 455 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501
This nonprofit boutique sells gently used professional and everyday clothing and doubles as a job-training site employing neurodiverse and disabled adults. It moved to its current Main St location from Coffman St in late 2023. The focus on professional wear makes it a solid stop for interview or workwear finds, not just casual clothing.

• Gently used professional and everyday clothing
• Nonprofit job-training program employing neurodiverse and disabled adults
• Good source for interview and workwear pieces specifically

Once Upon a Child

Located at 700 Ken Pratt Blvd #214, Longmont, CO 80501
Perfect for growing families, Once Upon a Child focuses on gently used children’s items. Part of the national Once Upon a Child franchise, the store buys and sells gently used kids’ clothing, toys, books, furniture, and baby gear for cash on the spot, with prices typically running up to 70% below retail. The store is clean and organized, making it easy to find what you need. Inventory is organized on size-labeled racks and includes strollers, car seats, and other bulky baby gear that’s harder to find at general thrift stores.

• Kid’s clothing, gear, and toys
• Size-labeled racks
• Reliable quality and inventory turnover
• Often has strollers, baby gear, and shoes in stock
• Buy kids’ items for cash or store credit

Play It Again Sports – Longmont

Located at 1067 S Hover St, Ste G, Longmont, CO 80501
Play It Again Sports specializes in gently used sports equipment and gear — the store buys, sells, and trades new and used gear across baseball/softball, hockey, golf, disc golf, football, lacrosse, ski and snowboard, weightlifting, wrestling, and tennis, with cash, store credit, or consignment options for sellers. It’s a go-to for families with active kids or anyone looking to save on gear for a school sport or hobby. Inventory includes everything from bikes to tennis rackets to hockey skates, often at half the retail price.

• Buys, sells, and trades gear across a dozen-plus sports categories
• Great for fast-growing kids in youth sports
• Useful for offloading and replacing gear as kids outgrow it each season
• Staff are friendly and can help you find what you’re looking for

Honorable Mentions Outside Longmont

If you’re open to a short drive, a couple of Boulder thrift stores are worth checking out. Since we’re focusing on Longmont thrift stores, only two get a mention here but there are tons of great options.

Common Threads Boulder

2707 Spruce St, Boulder, CO 80302
A top pick for fashion resale, Common Threads focuses on modern styles and designer labels. It’s a boutique vibe without the boutique markup.

• Stylish, upscale inventory
• Rotating racks of brand-name pieces
• Ideal for fashion-conscious thrifters

TRU Thrift Shop Boulder

5565 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80303
Proceeds from this thrift shop, open since 2005, fund hospice and grief-support services through TRU Community Care. Beyond clothing, the store carries a notably broad mix of furniture, electronics, media, art, and collectibles, run largely by a volunteer team of more than 100 people. TRU Thrift also has its own online storefront, where you can find most of the inventory listed.

• Broad selection of secondhand items including clothing, furniture, electronics, art, and collectibles
• Run primarily by 100+ community volunteers
• Overflow inventory also sold through the shop’s online storefront

How to Shop Smart at Thrift Stores

Getting the most out of Longmont’s thrift scene means shopping with a plan. A little strategy can lead to better finds and bigger savings.

Time your visits around restocking

• Most stores put out new donations in the morning, so early visits (right after opening) mean first pick of the best items
• Weekdays tend to be less crowded than weekends, giving you more time to dig through racks and bins
• Donations pile up over the weekend, so Monday mornings are often the best time to catch freshly sorted inventory

Learn each store’s discount system

• Many stores (like ARC) use daily color-tag discounts, where a different color is marked down each day of the week
• Goodwill and similar chains often run half-off sales on certain days or holidays—check in-store signage or social media for the current schedule
• Some shops offer loyalty or punch cards for repeat shoppers, so ask at checkout if one’s available
• Consignment and resale stores (like Fabulous Finds or Once Upon a Child) sometimes mark down consigned items the longer they sit unsold

Inspect Items Before You Buy

• Check zippers, buttons, seams, and soles for wear or damage
• Hold clothing up to the light to spot stains, moth holes, or fading that isn’t obvious at first glance
• For furniture, check for wobbly joints, water damage, or pest issues before hauling it home
• Test electronics and appliances in-store if the shop allows it—most ReStore and general thrift locations won’t offer returns

Shop Secondhand for Sustainability

Shopping secondhand in Longmont isn’t just smart—it’s more environmental. From vintage fashion to used furniture, these stores offer eco-friendly alternatives to buying new.

With a mix of budget-friendly and curated options, there’s no shortage of treasures to uncover. Skip the big box stores—shop local thrift stores and support your community!

FAQs

Which Longmont thrift store has the best prices?

Goodwill, Mountain States Children’s Home Thrift Store. and ARC consistently have the lowest base prices in town. All three stores run frequent color tag sales and offer solid value for everyday clothing and household items.

Are there any upscale or designer thrift options?

Yes. Fabulous Finds in Longmont and Common Threads in Boulder offer curated selections with brand-name and designer labels. They’re great for finding quality pieces without paying full retail.

Do Longmont thrift stores accept donations?

Most do, including Mountain States, Goodwill, and Habitat ReStore. Check each store’s website or call ahead to see what items they currently accept.

Where can I find used furniture in Longmont?

The best bets are Habitat for Humanity ReStore and ARC Thrift Store. Both have large furniture sections with frequently updated stock.

Are there kid-focused thrift stores in Longmont?

Yes—Once Upon a Child specializes in gently used children’s clothing, gear, and toys. Goodwill also maintains a dedicated kids’ section with rotating inventory, and Play It Again Sports has a great selection of youth sports equipment.