Across Rhode Island, of the 97 thrift stores we list, 86 give a phone number, 14 publish opening hours and 56 have a website. 20 are branches of national chains — Salvation Army (8), Goodwill (5), Savers (4); the remaining 77 are independent. By what they offer: 24 accept donations, 15 have a furniture section, 10 offer pickup for bulky items.
Rhode Island in numbers
How we count- Rank 40 of 51 for stores per person8.7
8.7 per 100,000 residents; the national figure is 10.2. - 13.4% run by Goodwill, The Salvation Army or St. Vincent de Paul13
79.4% independent; nationally the big three hold 20.3%. Largest chains here: The Salvation Army (8), Goodwill (5), Savers / Value Village (4). - 0 stores publish a weekly sale, 3 a senior discount0
Which stores offer them is marked on each card below; ask the store for current terms. - 1 listing updated by its owner1
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.
- Warwick9
- Providence8
- North Kingstown6
- Pawtucket6
- Westerly6
- Bristol5
- Cranston5
- Newport5
- East Greenwich4
- West Warwick4
- Woonsocket4
- East Providence3
- Wakefield3
- Central Falls2
- Coventry2
- Greenville2
- Johnston2
- North Providence2
- Portsmouth2
- Smithfield2
- South Kingstown2
- Tiverton2
- Warren2
- Barrington1
- Charlestown1
- Chepachet1
- East Warwick1
- Lincoln1
- Little Compton1
- Middletown1
- N Providence1
- Scituate1
Rhode Island, by feature
- 24
- 15
- 10
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 Rhode Island
Where to sell used clothes for cash?
Resale shops, consignment boutiques, and buy-out stores across Rhode Island 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 97 verified secondhand locations across Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island. Most buyers require gowns to be professionally cleaned and under five years old. Check 97 listings across Rhode Island to locate bridal consignment specialists near you.
Where to buy cheap picture frames?
Thrift stores, estate clearance centers, and discount home goods retailers throughout Rhode Island carry affordable picture frames. Secondhand frames can easily be refreshed with a coat of paint or new glass matting. Browse 97 secondhand outlets across Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island. Common movie releases carry low resale value, but horror titles, limited runs, and sealed tapes remain sought after. Browse 97 vintage media spots across Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island. Setting realistic pricing based on designer name, condition, and purchase year increases sales probability. Discover 97 bridal resale listings across Rhode Island to find selling venues.