Whether you’re looking for a very unique item or want to breathe new life into something, shopping for holiday gifts at thrift stores, antique shops, and upcycled businesses is a fun adventure that’s sure to result in a one-of-a-kind gift.
As always, this is not an exhaustive list; but hopefully it’s a good place to start. Supporting local businesses is so important to the owners, their families and our community.
PS: The Official Ultimate Akron-Area Gift Guide to Support Small and Shop Local by The Everyday Akron Team is here! The 2023 OUAAGGSSSL is jam-packed with handmade goods, artwork, experiences and more. Take a peek.
Where to buy second-hand, thrifted, vintage gifts and more in Akron
- Bay Window Thrift & Collectibles
- Discovery Shop – resale shop benefiting American Cancer Society
- Estatesales.net – website and mobile app to find local estate sales, tag sales, and auctions
- Happy Tails Thrift Shop – benefits the Humane Society of Summit County
- Habitat for Humanity of Summit Co. ReStore
- Hidden Pearl Vintage – vintage clothing, hats and costume jewelry
- Highland Throwbacks – vintage and resell items
- Hollow Bone Records – used and new vinyl
- Modern Traditions Co. – vintage threads and more
- My Eco Shop – Low-zero waste refill store featuring reusable, sustainable and natural products
- Mythical Bookworm – used books for all ages
- Pier & Co. – scheduled tag sales and also a furniture showroom
- RUST modern home – vintage furniture and home decor
- Shelf Life – affordable used books and books by local authors
- Square Records – vintage and new vinyl
- Sweet Modern – mid-century modern furniture and decor
- Tansy Recycling – Recycled plastic products and handmade upcycled crafts
- The Bomb Shelter – variety of vintage goods
- Time Traveler Records – vintage and new vinyl
- Toys and Noize – vintage and modern toys, records, 45s, CDs, cassettes and moreÂ
- Velvet Vintage Boutique – vintage fashion and furniture
- Village Discount Outlet – thrift shop