Across Alaska, of the 104 thrift stores we list, 94 give a phone number, 18 publish opening hours and 78 have a website. 33 are branches of national chains — Salvation Army (20), Goodwill (4), Value Village (4); the remaining 71 are independent. By what they offer: 46 accept donations, 22 have a furniture section, 13 offer pickup for bulky items.
Alaska in numbers
How we count- Rank 11 of 51 for stores per person14.1
14.1 per 100,000 residents; the national figure is 10.2. - 25% run by Goodwill, The Salvation Army or St. Vincent de Paul26
60.6% independent; nationally the big three hold 20.3%. Largest chains here: The Salvation Army (20), Savers / Value Village (10), Goodwill (4). - 126 towns more than 20 miles from a listed store126
70,243 residents, 14.2% of the state's town population; the largest is Bethel. - 6 stores publish a weekly sale, 7 a senior discount6
Which stores offer them is marked on each card below; ask the store for current terms.
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single thrift store are listed further down this page.
- Anchorage30
- Wasilla9
- Juneau8
- Fairbanks7
- Palmer7
- Sitka5
- Homer4
- Soldotna4
- Haines3
- Houston3
- Kenai3
- Kodiak3
- Big Lake2
- Ketchikan2
- Seward2
- Wrangell2
- Anchor Point1
- Chugiak1
- Douglas1
- Eielson AFB1
- Girdwood1
- Willow1
Alaska, by feature
- 46
- 22
- 13
- 6
- 5
Other towns in Alaska
One thrift store each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation CenterCordova
514 First St., Cordova, AK 99574
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The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation CenterKake
3rd St., Kake, AK 99830
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The Salvation Army Thrift StorePetersburg
10 N 1st St, Petersburg, AK 99833
Sells clothing, furniture
Where proceeds go: providing meals, shelter, and support for your local neighbors in need
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Second Time AroundValdez
113 Fairbanks Dr, Valdez, AK 99686
Research
All guides and studies- Thrift Stores per Person: Which States Have the Most (2026 Data)
- Thrift Store Deserts: US Towns Where the Nearest Thrift Store Is More Than 20 Miles Away
- Who Runs America’s Thrift Stores? Chain vs. Independent Shares by State (2026 Data)
- Which Thrift Stores Take Furniture — and Which Will Pick It Up
- Donating to Thrift Stores: Where to Drop Off and How the IRS Deduction Works
- Thrift Stores That Sell Online: How Many Shops Run a Web Store, State by State
- Where Your Thrift Store Purchase Goes: The Causes America's Charity Shops Fund
- Best Days to Go Thrifting: Weekly Sales, Color Tags and Senior Discounts
Good to know about thrift stores in Alaska
Where to sell used clothes for cash?
Resale shops, consignment boutiques, and buy-out stores across Alaska pay cash on the spot for clean, trendy apparel. Bring gently used items in good condition during trade hours for immediate evaluation. You can browse 104 verified secondhand locations across Alaska to find buyers near you.
Where to sell bridal gown?
Specialty bridal consignment boutiques and online wedding gown resale platforms purchase or accept pre-owned dresses across Alaska. Most buyers require gowns to be professionally cleaned and under five years old. Check 104 listings across Alaska to locate bridal consignment specialists near you.
Where to buy cheap picture frames?
Thrift stores, estate clearance centers, and discount home goods retailers throughout Alaska carry affordable picture frames. Secondhand frames can easily be refreshed with a coat of paint or new glass matting. Browse 104 secondhand outlets across Alaska to find budget framing options.
Where to sell old vhs tapes?
Nostalgia shops, vintage media retailers, and online collector marketplaces buy rare or cult-classic VHS tapes in Alaska. Common movie releases carry low resale value, but horror titles, limited runs, and sealed tapes remain sought after. Browse 104 vintage media spots across Alaska to find potential buyers.
How to sell a wedding dress?
Clean and inspect your dress, photograph key details, and list it with specialized bridal consignment shops or pre-owned gown platforms in Alaska. Setting realistic pricing based on designer name, condition, and purchase year increases sales probability. Discover 104 bridal resale listings across Alaska to find selling venues.