Across Maine, of the 240 thrift stores we list, 209 give a phone number, 18 publish opening hours and 128 have a website. 38 are branches of national chains — Goodwill (27), Salvation Army (8), Habitat for Humanity (2); the remaining 202 are independent. By what they offer: 73 accept donations, 31 sell online, 24 have a furniture section.
Maine in numbers
How we count- Rank 3 of 51 for stores per person17.2
17.2 per 100,000 residents; the national figure is 10.2. - 14.5% run by Goodwill, The Salvation Army or St. Vincent de Paul35
83.8% independent; nationally the big three hold 20.3%. Largest chains here: Goodwill (27), The Salvation Army (8), Habitat for Humanity ReStore (2). - 1 store publishes a weekly sale, 0 a senior discount1
Which stores offer them is marked on each card below; ask the store for current terms. - 2 listings updated by their owners2
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.
- Portland12
- Bangor9
- Augusta8
- Kennebunk7
- South Portland7
- Lewiston6
- Brewer5
- Ellsworth5
- Falmouth5
- Waterville5
- Belfast4
- Camden4
- Dover-Foxcroft4
- Kittery4
- Presque Isle4
- Wells4
- Westbrook4
- Windham4
- Auburn3
- Bath3
- Boothbay Harbor3
- Cornish3
- Damariscotta3
- East Millinocket3
- Farmington3
- Gorham3
- Houlton3
- Millinocket3
- North Berwick3
- Rockland3
- Winthrop3
- Arundel2
- Bethel2
- Biddeford2
- Brunswick2
- Calais2
- Caribou2
- Columbia2
- Freeport2
- Gardiner2
- Jay2
- Lincoln2
- Lisbon Falls2
- Old Town2
- Paris2
- Saco2
- Sanford2
- Scarborough2
- Skowhegan2
- Union2
- York2
- Albion1
- Bar Harbor1
- Belgrade1
- Blue Hill1
- Brooks1
- Bucksport1
- Cape Elizabeth1
- Cape Neddick1
- Chelsea1
- Columbia Falls1
- Corinna1
- Dexter1
- Eastport1
- Eddington1
- Frenchville1
- Greenville1
- Holden1
- Howland1
- Kenduskeag1
- Leeds1
- Limerick1
- Lisbon1
- Livermore Falls1
- Lovell1
- Madawaska1
- Madison1
- Mexico1
- Milbridge1
- Milo1
- Monmouth1
- New Sharon1
- Newcastle1
- Newport1
- North Anson1
- Norway1
- Old Orchard Beach1
- Orland1
- Orono1
- Orrington1
- Phillips1
- Pittsfield1
- Raymond1
- Rockport1
- Rumford1
- Sabattus1
- South Berwick1
- South Paris1
- Standish1
- Stockton Springs1
- Strong1
- Sullivan1
- Topsham1
- Turner1
- Veazie1
- Waldoboro1
- Waterboro1
- Winterport1
- Wiscasset1
- Woodland1
- Woolwich1
Maine, by feature
- 73
- 24
- 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 Maine
Where to sell used clothes for cash?
Resale shops, consignment boutiques, and buy-out stores across Maine 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 240 verified secondhand locations across Maine 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 Maine. Most buyers require gowns to be professionally cleaned and under five years old. Check 240 listings across Maine to locate bridal consignment specialists near you.
Where to buy cheap picture frames?
Thrift stores, estate clearance centers, and discount home goods retailers throughout Maine carry affordable picture frames. Secondhand frames can easily be refreshed with a coat of paint or new glass matting. Browse 240 secondhand outlets across Maine 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 Maine. Common movie releases carry low resale value, but horror titles, limited runs, and sealed tapes remain sought after. Browse 240 vintage media spots across Maine 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 Maine. Setting realistic pricing based on designer name, condition, and purchase year increases sales probability. Discover 240 bridal resale listings across Maine to find selling venues.