Across Connecticut, of the 347 thrift stores we list, 313 give a phone number, 20 publish opening hours and 226 have a website. 89 are branches of national chains — Goodwill (50), Salvation Army (12), Once Upon a Child (8); the remaining 258 are independent. By what they offer: 83 accept donations, 55 have a furniture section, 54 sell online.
Connecticut in numbers
How we count- Rank 37 of 51 for stores per person9.5
9.5 per 100,000 residents; the national figure is 10.2. - 19% run by Goodwill, The Salvation Army or St. Vincent de Paul66
73.6% independent; nationally the big three hold 20.3%. Largest chains here: Goodwill (50), The Salvation Army (13), Once Upon a Child (8). - 7 stores publish a weekly sale, 6 a senior discount7
Which stores offer them is marked on each card below; ask the store for current terms. - 4 listings updated by their owners4
Owners send corrections by email; we apply them and mark the card with the date.
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single thrift store are listed further down this page.
- Danbury9
- Waterbury9
- Greenwich8
- Hamden8
- Orange8
- Westport8
- Hartford7
- Manchester7
- Old Saybrook7
- West Hartford7
- Bridgeport6
- Groton6
- Monroe6
- Norwalk6
- Ridgefield6
- Fairfield5
- Middletown5
- New London5
- Newington5
- Newtown5
- Rocky Hill5
- Shelton5
- Stamford5
- Branford4
- Bristol4
- Coventry4
- Enfield4
- Madison4
- New Milford4
- Southbury4
- West Haven4
- Bethlehem3
- Brookfield3
- Colchester3
- Cromwell3
- Darien3
- East Haven3
- Glastonbury3
- Guilford3
- Kent3
- Milford3
- New Britain3
- New Haven3
- Putnam3
- South Windsor3
- Southington3
- Stonington3
- Stratford3
- Torrington3
- Vernon3
- Wallingford3
- Watertown3
- Wilton3
- Ansonia2
- Avon2
- Bethel2
- Brooklyn2
- Canton2
- Centerbrook2
- Cheshire2
- East Haddam2
- Jewett City2
- Ledyard2
- Litchfield2
- Meriden2
- New Canaan2
- North Haven2
- North Windham2
- Norwich2
- Pawcatuck2
- Plainville2
- Plymouth2
- Simsbury2
- Stafford Springs2
- Wethersfield2
- Winsted2
- Wolcott2
- Ashford1
- Bantam1
- Bloomfield1
- Chaplin1
- Clinton1
- Columbia1
- Danielson1
- Deep River1
- Derby1
- East Granby1
- East Lyme1
- East Windsor1
- Eastford1
- Ellington1
- Essex1
- Gales Ferry1
- Granby1
- Griswold1
- Hebron1
- Killingly1
- Marlborough1
- Montville1
- Moosup1
- Mystic1
- Naugatuck1
- New Fairfield1
- North Branford1
- North Stonington1
- Oakville1
- Old Greenwich1
- Old Lyme1
- Oxford1
- Plainfield1
- Portland1
- Redding1
- Riverside1
- Salem1
- Seymour1
- Sharon1
- Somers1
- Southport1
- Storrs1
- Suffield1
- Taftville1
- Terryville1
- Tolland1
- Uncasville1
- Vernon Rockville1
- Westville1
- Willimantic1
- Windsor Locks1
- Woodbury1
- Woodstock1
Connecticut, by feature
- 83
- 55
- 15
- 10
- 8
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 Connecticut
Where to sell used clothes for cash?
Resale shops, consignment boutiques, and buy-out stores across Connecticut 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 347 verified secondhand locations across Connecticut 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 Connecticut. Most buyers require gowns to be professionally cleaned and under five years old. Check 347 listings across Connecticut to locate bridal consignment specialists near you.
Where to buy cheap picture frames?
Thrift stores, estate clearance centers, and discount home goods retailers throughout Connecticut carry affordable picture frames. Secondhand frames can easily be refreshed with a coat of paint or new glass matting. Browse 347 secondhand outlets across Connecticut 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 Connecticut. Common movie releases carry low resale value, but horror titles, limited runs, and sealed tapes remain sought after. Browse 347 vintage media spots across Connecticut 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 Connecticut. Setting realistic pricing based on designer name, condition, and purchase year increases sales probability. Discover 347 bridal resale listings across Connecticut to find selling venues.