Best Days & Times to Shop Thrift Stores

A helpful guide to when thrift shops restock, when crowds are low, and the best days to score high-value items.

If you ever walked into a thrift store and thought, “Where are the good items people talk about?” — timing is everything.

Here’s the secret:

Best Days to Thrift:

1. Monday & Tuesday
   People donate a LOT over the weekend. Stores sort them Monday morning → shelves freshly stocked.
2. Thursday
   Many stores restock before weekend rush. Great time for clothes + shoes.

Best Time of Day:

Morning!
Right when the store opens.
Less crowd, fresh items, peaceful browsing.

Avoid:

Saturday afternoon — everything is picked clean.

If you want more rare items, ask employees when they do restock.
Most will happily tell you the schedule.