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Saturday is the day thrifters circle on the calendar, and Indiana has plenty of places that reward an early start. Some of these stores are huge multi-room shops packed with clothing, furniture, and housewares.
Others are outlet warehouses where bins get rotated and clothing is priced by the pound. A couple even focus on building supplies and bulky home goods.
Every stop below is open on Saturdays, so you can plan a full day of hunting. Bring a tote bag, clear some trunk space, and get ready to see what a few hours of digging can turn up around the state.
1. World Wide Missions Consignment Store, Evansville, IN
Evansville shoppers who want everything under one roof tend to head to 301 N Congress Ave. The store is described as a massive thrift and consignment shop, with clothing, furniture, and home goods spread across a big floor.
Saturday is the busiest stretch here, especially from morning into the afternoon. Hours run Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 4:50 PM, and the store is closed Sundays, so a Saturday trip means you need to arrive with some time to spare.
The selection is the main draw. Brand names, vintage finds, and seasonal decor all show up on the shelves, and the pricing has a reputation for staying friendly instead of climbing like some other consignment shops.
There is a free parking lot, which helps when you are loading up a trunk. The store also buys used goods, so you can drop off a few items on the same trip.
Grab a cart at the door, since the finds add up fast.
2. Goodwill Outlet, Gary, IN
Bins, bins, and more bins. The Goodwill Outlet at 4830 W Ridge Rd in Gary is the kind of place where the hunt is the whole point.
Instead of neat racks, the warehouse floor is lined with long rows of sorting bins that get rotated out throughout the day. Clothing, housewares, and random knickknacks are all mixed in, so you never quite know what you will pull out next.
Prices are much lower than at a regular thrift store, and shoppers routinely leave with a bulk haul. Plan on some patience, because digging takes time and the aisles can get busy with other bargain hunters.
Saturday hours run from 8 AM to 7 PM, with weekday hours from 9 AM to 7 PM and Sunday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Parking is free, and the open layout gives you room to spread out while you sort through the bins.
3. Millie’s Thrift Store, Lafayette, IN
If you like a thrift store with real elbow room, head to 101 Plaza Ln in Lafayette. Millie’s is a spacious shop with furniture, clothing, and housewares priced at reasonable rates.
The inventory covers a lot of ground. Linens, adult and children’s clothing, dishes, shoes, toys, tools, appliances, and quilting fabric all turn up, along with wicker and wood pieces.
Vintage items such as doilies and glassware are in the mix too, and sewing machines and antiques appear from time to time.
That variety makes it easy to fill a trunk with practical things and a few surprises. Prices on the larger items stay fair, so a big piece of furniture does not blow the budget.
Saturday hours are 9 AM to 5 PM, a bit shorter than the weekday schedule of 10 AM to 6:30 PM. The store is closed on Sundays, and you can check milliesthriftstore.com before heading out.
4. Goodwill Outlet Store, Clarksville, IN
Clothing by the pound is the headline at 1212 Applegate Ln in Clarksville. The outlet sells used goods and apparel at a price of $1.99 per pound, so a pile of hoodies or jeans costs very little.
The space is large and built around rows of rolling bins. Shoppers work their way down the line, pulling out whatever catches their eye, which makes it a fun stop with a friend or two.
Because pricing is based on weight, kids’ clothing is an easy win. Small garments weigh next to nothing, so it is simple to stock up on a whole wardrobe without spending much.
The store is open Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 7 PM, and Sundays from noon to 7 PM. Saturday gives you a full ten hours to dig, so there is no need to rush.
5. Wabash Valley Goodwill Industries, Inc., Terre Haute, IN
Check the back room before you decide you are finished. The Goodwill at 2702 S 3rd St in Terre Haute has dedicated rear departments for hardware and electronics, which is where trunk-filling really starts.
Up front, the store is organized and offers a large selection of clothing, furniture, and household items. Everything is donated, and the proceeds support a regional nonprofit.
Hardware, luggage, and household essentials are available at affordable prices, and shoppers often leave with a carload. Bringing a tape measure for furniture is a smart move.
Saturday hours are long, running from 9 AM to 8 PM. The store is open Monday through Saturday on that schedule and Sundays from noon to 6 PM, so you can work in a leisurely browse.
6. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne ReStore, Fort Wayne, IN
Anyone with a home project on the list should know about the ReStore at 4747 Lima Rd in Fort Wayne. This nonprofit home improvement thrift store sells discounted furniture and building supplies in a big warehouse setup.
The stock includes tools, paint, plumbing, gardening items, appliances, lighting, and decor, along with some quirky finds. Furniture is regularly marked down by 50 percent, and tagged discounts can stack up on top of that.
That makes it a smart place to fill a truck bed or trunk with fixtures and decor for a fraction of retail. The warehouse layout also leaves space for bulky pieces that would crowd a regular thrift store.
Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM, and the store is closed Sundays. Parking is free, curbside pickup is offered, and there are changing tables, which helps if you are shopping with little ones.
