2nd STREET Hawthorne
Resale chain in Southeast Portland · One of two 2nd Street stores in Portland
Closed · opens 11 am today3735 SE Hawthorne Blvd · map ↓
2nd STREET Hawthorne reviews
Large Portland resale store with huge variety, designer and vintage stock and friendly staff. Good for buying, but many sellers report long waits and tiny offers.
190 written reviews · 36% five-star · 39% one or two stars · 41 in the past year · reviewed since 2020
- 27Wide varietyHuge range, from classic designer to goth. Something for everyone.
- 18Friendly staffStaff described as friendly, welcoming and helpful, security guards included.
- 18Name-brand stockPlenty of designer and vintage items, including Japanese designer pieces, though some designer tags seem steep.
- 11Prices seen as highBuyers call used clothing overpriced, even brand names, and cite stained or unwashed items with high tags.
Selling or donating here
Its website and business listing don’t say whether it takes consignments or accepts donations. Ask before you bring anything in.
Call (503) 587-8814What shoppers mention
Themes from 190 written reviews, counted and summed up by us. One review can mention several.
What they like
- Wide variety27 reviewsHuge range, from classic designer to goth. Something for everyone.
- Friendly staff18 reviewsStaff described as friendly, welcoming and helpful, security guards included.
- Name-brand stock18 reviewsPlenty of designer and vintage items, including Japanese designer pieces, though some designer tags seem steep.
- Fun to browse2 reviewsHigh volume means constant new stock, rewarding anyone who likes digging for deals.
Prices & deals
- Good clothing prices6 reviewsCheap shirts, good everyday clothing prices and nice designer pieces at a good price.
- Fair prices5 reviewsMost prices seen as fair, with some items costing more.
Common gripes
- Prices seen as high11 reviewsBuyers call used clothing overpriced, even brand names, and cite stained or unwashed items with high tags.
- Rude staff3 reviewsA couple of shoppers found staff unfriendly, one citing the manager's attitude.
- Messy2 reviewsNot sorted by size, so shopping takes long. One shopper found sections neatly categorized.
Known for
- Huge variety, from designer to goth 2 shoppers
- Designer and vintage clothing 2 shoppers
- Constantly rotating stock 2 shoppers
A good fit for
From written reviews on its business listing, up to 29 Sep 2026. We check every theme against the reviews before we show it.
How it compares in Portland
Each dot is one of 127 Portland stores with 20+ written reviews. The big dot is 2nd STREET Hawthorne.
When shoppers are unhappy
We read all 42 of its one- and two-star written reviews since Oct 2023 and sorted them by reason. One review can give several.
- Lowballed or turned away when selling9 in the last 12 months26
- Rude or unhelpful staff4 in the last 12 months10
- Prices too high2 in the last 12 months5
- Dirty, smelly or cluttered store1 in the last 12 months4
- Followed, watched or accused of stealing1 in the last 12 months4
- Closed during posted hours or hours wrong2 in the last 12 months3
Selling
- Buys
- Clothes, bags, shoes, watches, accessories; cash on the spot; bring valid photo ID
- Returns
- All sales final; no returns or exchanges
- Appointments
- None needed to sell; bring items anytime during store hours
- Parking
- No parking lots and no discount services for nearby lots
- Do you pay cash or store credit, and how much of the resale price?
- What don’t you buy right now?
- Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
What it sells
- ClothingShoppers mention it
- Vintage clothingShoppers mention it
Seen as high. Tags run $5 to over $200. Shoppers split on fairness, and sellers often report 10-cent offers per item.
Hours & getting there
| Monday | 11 am–8 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–8 pm |
- Payment
- Credit cards, debit cards and contactless
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good to know
- Allow lots of time to sell: waits ran from about an hour to over three. Tip from 3 shoppers
- Visit regularly, since new stock arrives often. Tip from 2 shoppers
- Compare offers with other resale shops before selling: others are said to pay more. Tip from 2 shoppers
- Sellers often get offers of mere cents per item. Raised by 4 shoppers
- Long waits to sell, sometimes ending with nothing purchased. Raised by 3 shoppers
- Closed on Wednesdays. Listed hours
- Open Sundays, 11 am–8 pm. Listed hours
When it’s busy
Busiest on Saturdays around 3 pm. Quietest day: Tuesday. The first hour after opening is usually the calmest. Weekends are noticeably busier than weekdays.
Typical visits by hour from its business listing, compared with the store’s own busiest hour.
In its own words
Buying closes 1 hour before closing time. 2nd STREET is Men's and Women's second-hand clothing and accessories store. We buy and sell your gently used clothing and accessories everyday. Merchandises are always fresh since we regularly import second-hand items from Japan in addition to buying used items from individuals. Here you will be able to find high quality designer brands, unique vintage items and trendy pre-owned clothing, shoes and accessories. SUPREME OFF-WHITE Vivienne Westwood COMME des GARCONS BAPE A BATHING APE HYSTERIC GLAMOUR UNDERCOVER NUMBER(N)INE LOUIS…
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Questions
Does 2nd STREET Hawthorne buy secondhand items?
Yes. Buys clothes, bags, shoes, watches and accessories. Pays cash on the spot. Bring valid photo ID.
Does 2nd STREET Hawthorne take donations?
Its website and business listing don’t say. Call (503) 587-8814 to ask. Nearby, Radical Abundance Thrift Shop, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette and Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette take donations.
What are 2nd STREET Hawthorne’s opening hours?
Monday and Tuesday 11 am–8 pm, closed Wednesday, Thursday to Sunday 11 am–8 pm (Portland time).
Sources and dates
Its business listing and written reviews · its website (2ndstreetusa.com) · last updated 4 Oct 2026