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You go in for one coffee mug and walk out with a lamp, a quilt fabric stash, and a pair of boots. That is how the biggest thrift stores in Indiana work.
From Evansville to Valparaiso, these eight spots have wide aisles, deep back rooms, and racks that keep going. Some are run by missions and charities, and some are family-style resale shops.
Each one has its own strength, whether that is furniture, vintage glassware, brand-name clothes, or bins you pay for by the pound. Bring a cart, give yourself extra time, and check the hours before you head out.
1. World Wide Missions Consignment Store, Evansville, IN
Plan on more time than you think you need here. The store at 301 N Congress Ave is a giant building split into many sections, with clothing, furniture, and home goods all under one roof.
Shoppers find shoes, household items, and small gadgets mixed in with used and new merchandise. Pricing gets noticed too, since the store is known for avoiding the steep markups some consignment shops have started adding.
There is a free parking lot, and the store also buys used goods. Saturdays are the busiest, so a weekday visit gives you more room to roam.
Hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 4:50 PM, and the store is closed Sunday. Hours may vary, so check before you go.
2. Depot MCC Thrift Shops, Goshen, IN
Clean and organized are not words people always use for thrift stores, but they fit the shop at 1013 Division St. The floor is large, and the items are sorted so you can actually find things.
Home decor, women’s and children’s clothing, books, old records, office supplies, electronics, sporting goods, and lighting all have their place. The men’s clothing section is on the small side, so go in for the other aisles.
The shop runs on limited days, with Thursday open until 7 PM and Saturday morning hours from 9 AM to 1 PM. It is closed Sunday, so confirm hours before making the trip.
3. Millie’s Thrift Store, Lafayette, IN
Quilters, take note. Millie’s at 101 Plaza Ln carries fabric for quilting alongside linens, doilies, and glassware, which is not a combination every thrift store offers.
The spacious store also stocks adult and children’s clothing, shoes, toys, dishes, wicker, wood pieces, tools, and appliances. Sewing machines and antique items turn up now and then, so the selection changes from visit to visit.
Prices are reasonable enough that many shoppers call it cheaper than Goodwill. It is open Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday, but hours may vary, so check ahead.
4. Goodwill Outlet Store, Greenwood, IN
Here you pay by the pound, and the digging is part of the game. The outlet area behind the store at 927 N Emerson Ave has big bins of goods that can run under $2 per pound.
It takes patience to find the good stuff. Shoppers who stick with it have filled carts with gently used name-brand clothing for well under $50.
The regular Goodwill store in front is a more traditional browse, with clothing, furniture, and housewares. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 7 PM, and Sunday, 12 to 7 PM.
Check before you go.
5. Unique Thrift Store, Indianapolis, IN
Clothes hunters should circle this one on the map. The spacious store at 2350 E 52nd St has plenty of racks, and the focus is apparel and vintage finds.
Older, good-quality dress shirts, pants, and winter wear show up at low prices. Shoppers also come away with sneakers, hoodies, and jackets from well-known brands.
Saturday is the busiest time, while Tuesday morning is the quietest. The store is open every day, Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 7 PM and Sunday from 12 to 6 PM, though hours may vary.
6. Renew by Blue Jacket, Fort Wayne, IN
A little bit of everything sums up Renew on E State Blvd. Clothes, shoes, toys, furniture, dishes, and books fill the floor.
The store is run by Blue Jacket, so your purchase supports a good cause. Pricing is considered very fair compared with other thrift stores in the area.
There is a free parking lot, and the store buys used goods too. It is open Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Hours may vary, so check first.
7. Wabash Valley Goodwill Industries, Inc., Terre Haute, IN
Check the back room first. Shoppers at the Terre Haute store on S 3rd St have found so much electronics hardware and luggage there that the trunk filled up fast.
The store is organized, with a large selection of clothing, furniture, and household items. Low prices keep bargains turning up.
Hours are generous, running Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 8 PM and Sunday from 12 to 6 PM. Check before you go.
8. New Creation Resale Shop and Men’s Center, Valparaiso, IN
Shopping here comes with a purpose. The store at 2102 Calumet Ave supports a charitable mission, and the shelves are kept clean and organized.
Furniture, clothing, books, and home wares fill the roomy layout. Prices are fair, and the shop buys used goods and offers delivery.
There is a free parking lot. It is open Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM, and closed Sunday.
Check hours before heading out.
