Washington DC sourcing guide

Thrift stores for resellers in Washington DC

Which thrift chains rate highest in Washington, DC, and nearby Maryland and Virginia, planned afternoon routes through the top rated shops, and what each store's own site says about hours and outlets.

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Page updated October 24, 2026. Store details last checked October 8, 2026.

Google ratings, October 2026

How Washington DC thrift stores rate

We grouped 28 thrift stores, outlets, vintage shops and flea markets in Washington DC by chain or store type and averaged their Google ratings.

Highest rated: Flea markets and swap meets, 4.4 stars across 3 stores. Lowest rated: Current Boutique, 3.9 stars across 3 stores.

Average Google rating by chain or store type in Washington DC, highest first
Chain or store type	Average Google rating	Stores	Reviews
Vintage shops	4.6	1	228
Flea markets and swap meets	4.4	3	545
Nonprofit thrift stores	4.2	4	349
Savers and Value Village	4.1	2	2,390
Independent thrift and consignment shops	4.1	8	1,573
The Salvation Army	4.1	2	469
Goodwill	4.0	4	1,543
Current Boutique	3.9	3	421
Habitat for Humanity ReStores	3.8	1	337

Worth the drive outside Washington DC

Habitat for Humanity ReStore: 2 stores, 3.9 stars from 878 reviews
Unique: 2 stores, 3.8 stars from 1,833 reviews
Independent thrift and consignment shops: 1 store, 3.4 stars from 100 reviews

Ratings read from Google on October 25, 2026. Each average is weighted by review count, so a store with 1,000 reviews counts for more than one with 10. Hours and stock change, so check a store before you go.

From the stores' own sites

Thrift stores in Washington DC

Addresses and hours as each operator publishes them.

Last checked October 8, 2026 on the operators' own pages. Hours, prices, layouts and locations change, and each Goodwill operator sets its own, so confirm with the operator before you go. Report an error

Goodwill of Greater 4 locations

Goodwill of Greater locations, addresses and hours
Location	Address	Hours
Washington stores call ahead	Virginia, Maryland and DC (addresses are on the operator's Find A Store page)	See the store page
Washington, Northeast DC New York Avenue store	1403 New York Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002	Mon to Sat 9 AM to 7 PM, Sun 10 AM to 6 PM
Washington, Arlington Columbia Pike store	4714 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204	See the store page
Washington, Alexandria Richmond Highway store	6220 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, VA 22303	Donations Mon to Sat 10 AM to 7 PM, Sun 10 AM to 5 PM

Washington stores: The home page lists 21 locations in Virginia, Maryland and DC. Outlet and bin stores are not mentioned, and newer press items describe more stores, so confirm.
Washington, Northeast DC New York Avenue store: Donation hours are Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 6:30 PM, and Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM.
Washington, Arlington Columbia Pike store: This store has no donation center, so it does not take donations.

Sources and quotes (8)

Washington stores: The home page lists 21 locations in Virginia, Maryland and DC. Outlet and bin stores are not mentioned, and newer press items describe more stores, so confirm. The page says “We have 21 locations covering Virginia, Maryland and DC.”. Goodwill of Greater Washington - Shop, Donate, and Support Your Community, checked October 8, 2026.
Washington, Northeast DC New York Avenue store: The Northeast DC New York Avenue store is at 1403 New York Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002. The page says “1403 New York Ave. NE Washington, DC 20002”. Find a Goodwill Retail Store Near Me | Goodwill of Greater Washington, checked October 24, 2026.
Washington, Northeast DC New York Avenue store: Store hours at this location are Monday to Saturday 9 AM to 7 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM. The page says “Monday - Saturday 9 AM - 7 PM Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM”. Find a Goodwill Retail Store Near Me | Goodwill of Greater Washington, checked October 24, 2026.
Washington, Northeast DC New York Avenue store: Donation hours are Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 6:30 PM, and Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM. The page says “Monday - Saturday: 9 AM - 6:30 PM Sunday: 10 AM - 5 PM”. Find a Goodwill Retail Store Near Me | Goodwill of Greater Washington, checked October 24, 2026.
Washington, Arlington Columbia Pike store: The Arlington Columbia Pike store is at 4714 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204. The page says “4714 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204”. Find a Goodwill Retail Store Near Me | Goodwill of Greater Washington, checked October 24, 2026.
Washington, Arlington Columbia Pike store: This store has no donation center, so it does not take donations. The page says “No Donation Center at this location.”. Find a Goodwill Retail Store Near Me | Goodwill of Greater Washington, checked October 24, 2026.
Washington, Alexandria Richmond Highway store: The Alexandria Richmond Highway store is at 6220 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, VA 22303. The page says “6220 Richmond Hwy. Alexandria, VA 22303”. Find a Goodwill Retail Store Near Me | Goodwill of Greater Washington, checked October 24, 2026.
Washington, Alexandria Richmond Highway store: Donation hours at this location are Monday to Saturday 10 AM to 7 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. The page says “Monday - Saturday: 10 AM - 7 PM Sunday: 10 AM - 5 PM”. Find a Goodwill Retail Store Near Me | Goodwill of Greater Washington, checked October 24, 2026.

Savers, Value Village and Unique stores, Maryland and Virginia

Thrift store · Silver Spring, MD and Alexandria, VA are among the towns listed (street addresses not on the pages checked)

The operator's page is old or incomplete, so call ahead before you go.

These stores are for-profit, and the Silver Spring page says shopping does not support any nonprofit.

Sources and quotes (3)

The Savers Maryland page lists town names, among them this suburb of Washington DC, and no street addresses or hours. The page says “Silver Spring”. Thrift & Second-Hand Stores | Donation Locations Near You in Maryland | Savers, Value Village, and Unique, checked October 8, 2026.
The Savers Virginia page lists town names, among them this one, and no street addresses or hours. The page says “Alexandria”. Thrift & Second-Hand Stores | Donation Locations Near You in Virginia | Savers, Value Village, and Unique, checked October 8, 2026.
These stores are for-profit, and the Silver Spring page says shopping does not support any nonprofit. The page says “Shopping in our stores does not support any nonprofit.”. Thrift & Second-Hand Stores | Donation Locations Near You in Maryland | Savers, Value Village, and Unique, checked October 8, 2026.

From the stores' own sites

Other sourcing stops in Washington DC

Other places worth knowing about, in their operators' own words.

Goodwill of Greater Washington, Arlington Donation Express

Other · 5210 Langston Blvd., Arlington, VA 22207

Hours: Donations Mon to Sat 10 AM to 7 PM, Sun 10 AM to 5 PM

Sources and quotes (2)

The Arlington Donation Express is at 5210 Langston Blvd., Arlington, VA 22207. The page says “5210 Langston Blvd. Arlington, VA 22207”. Goodwill Donation Centers | Goodwill of Greater Washington, checked October 24, 2026.
Donation hours at the Arlington Donation Express are Monday to Saturday 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The page says “Monday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM”. Goodwill Donation Centers | Goodwill of Greater Washington, checked October 24, 2026.

Martha's Outfitters

Other · Washington, DC (street address not on the page checked)

The operator's page is old or incomplete, so call ahead before you go.

This no-cost clothing boutique in Anacostia gives DC residents professional and children's clothing through a monthly credit program.
To register, bring a valid photo ID and proof of DC residency.
The boutique accepts donations of new or gently used professional and children's clothing, shoes and books.

Sources and quotes (3)

This no-cost clothing boutique in Anacostia gives DC residents professional and children's clothing through a monthly credit program. The page says “where DC residents access professional and children's clothing through a monthly credit program”. Martha's Outfitters - Martha's Table, checked October 24, 2026.
To register, bring a valid photo ID and proof of DC residency. The page says “Visit Martha's Outfitters with a valid photo ID and proof of DC residency to register.”. Martha's Outfitters - Martha's Table, checked October 24, 2026.
The boutique accepts donations of new or gently used professional and children's clothing, shoes and books. The page says “We welcome donations of new, clean, gently used professional clothing, children's clothing, shoes, and books.”. Martha's Outfitters - Martha's Table, checked October 24, 2026.

District of Columbia

Sales tax and trip costs in District of Columbia

Each state sets its own sales tax and resale certificate rules. Our District of Columbia guide sums up what the state's own pages say, and the state sales tax overview covers the rest.

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