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Top 5 Brooklyn Thrift Shops

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Brooklyn is filled with thrift shop options. Whether you're looking for a nearly new pair of designer jeans or vintage 1950's dishes, you're sure to find it at one of these top picks.

1. Beacon's Closet

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88 North 11th St
Williamsburg
(718) 486-0816
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92 5th Ave
Park Slope
(718) 230-1630
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The top performer of all Brooklyn thrift shops. Beacon's Closet has two locations -- Its massive Williamsburg store houses an impressive amount of designer jeans, dresses, shoes, and accessories. The Park Slope post is smaller and usually crowded, but only because of the amazing deals to be had.

2. Housing Works Thrift Shop

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122 Montague St
Brooklyn Heights
(718) 237-0521
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This Brooklyn outpost of the popular thrift shop chain doesn't disappoint. A large selection of furniture, shoes, clothing for men and women, and various housewares and rugs. Inventory changes often.

3. Salvation Army Thrift Store

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Furniture, toys, clothing, and shoes -- Salvation Army has it all. The store wins points for accessibility, too. With nine locations in Brooklyn, the odds are that there's a branch in your neighborhood.

4. Baltic Bazaar

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141 Atlantic Ave
Cobble Hill
(718) 858-2900
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Baltic Bazaar sells some used clothes and furniture, but the real reason to stop by is the store's stellar collection of fabrics, trim, buttons, and yarn. Check out the wild window display while you're there -- The store managers change it often, and it's a work of art.

5. Deluxa

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187 Sackett St
Carroll Gardens
(347) 721-3401
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This Carroll Gardens shop is a hidden gem. Located on Sackett Street just off of Henry, Deluxa sells an eclectic mix of mid-century furniture, dishes, and nostalgia. Don't miss the fantastic jewelry collection.

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