2nd STREET Portland Downtown
Resale chain in Portland Downtown · One of two 2nd Street stores in Portland
Closed · opens 11 am today820 SW Washington St · map ↓
2nd STREET Portland Downtown reviews
Clean, well-organized Portland resale shop with designer and name-brand pieces and mostly friendly staff. Shoppers are split on prices, and sellers report low offers and long waits.
58 written reviews · 41% five-star · 50% one or two stars · 25 in the past year · reviewed since 2024
- 9Name-brand stockDesigner items far below retail; luxury handbags authenticated, though one buyer doubted a purse.
- 8Friendly staffMostly friendly and helpful clerks; one shopper reported dirty stares.
- 2Well-chosen stockClean, well-chosen racks, though one shopper notes it is not cheap.
- 4Prices seen as highWide price range, with some used items marked up too high.
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) 345-4775What shoppers mention
Themes from 58 written reviews, counted and summed up by us. One review can mention several.
What they like
- Name-brand stock9 reviewsDesigner items far below retail; luxury handbags authenticated, though one buyer doubted a purse.
- Friendly staff8 reviewsMostly friendly and helpful clerks; one shopper reported dirty stares.
- Well-chosen stock2 reviewsClean, well-chosen racks, though one shopper notes it is not cheap.
Prices & deals
- Fair prices2 reviewsSome find prices affordable and reasonable.
- Cheap name brands2 reviewsName brands and designer pieces cost less than full price, from designer to cheap vintage.
Common gripes
- Prices seen as high4 reviewsWide price range, with some used items marked up too high.
Known for
- Designer and name-brand pieces below retail 3 shoppers
- Clean, well-organized store 4 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 Portland Downtown.
When shoppers are unhappy
We read all 29 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 selling4 in the last 12 months13
- Rude or unhelpful staff1 in the last 12 months12
- Prices too high4 in the last 12 months5
- Long lines or slow checkout2 in the last 12 months4
- Unclear or unfair store policies (bags, fees, minimums)None in the last 12 months2
- Dirty, smelly or cluttered storeNone in the last 12 months2
Selling
- Buys from the public
- Clothes, bags, shoes, accessories. Cash on the spot. Valid photo ID required. No appointment needed.
- Returns
- All sales are final. No returns or exchanges.
- Layaway
- Items can be held for up to 1 day only.
- Parking
- No parking lot 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
Seen as high. Huge range, from cheap vintage to designer. Some call items fair, others say used pieces are marked up too high.
Hours & getting there
| Monday | 11 am–8 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–8 pm |
- Payment
- Credit cards and debit cards
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good to know
- Selling means a long wait for an estimate, so budget an hour or more. Tip from 3 shoppers
- Street parking nearby, says one shopper; another says parking costs money. Tip from 2 shoppers
- Sellers report offers of a dollar or a few dollars for decent items. Raised by 5 shoppers
- Open Sundays, 11 am–8 pm. Listed hours
When it’s busy
Busiest on Saturdays around 4 pm. Quietest day: Thursday. 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 Portland Downtown buy secondhand items?
Yes. Buys clothes, bags, shoes and accessories. Pays cash on the spot, no appointment needed. Valid photo ID required.
Does 2nd STREET Portland Downtown take donations?
Its website and business listing don’t say. Call (503) 345-4775 to ask. Nearby, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette and William Temple House Thrift Store take donations.
What are 2nd STREET Portland Downtown’s opening hours?
Monday 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