Alchemy
Secondhand store in Southeast Portland
Closed · opens 11 am today2122 SE Division St · map ↓
Alchemy reviews
Secondhand shop where shoppers say online hours can't be trusted and doors were locked when listed open; happy visitors found a great gift and want to see more.
21 written reviews · 86% five-star · 10% one or two stars · owner replies to 48% · 11 in the past year · reviewed since 2024
- 2Closed during posted hoursGoogle hours were wrong, and the doors were locked despite the store showing as open.
Selling or donating here
Its website and business listing don’t say whether it buys from the public, takes consignments or accepts donations. Ask before you bring anything in.
What shoppers mention
Themes from 21 written reviews, counted and summed up by us. One review can mention several.
Common gripes
- Closed during posted hours2 reviewsGoogle hours were wrong, and the doors were locked despite the store showing as open.
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 Alchemy.
When shoppers are unhappy
We read all 2 of its one- and two-star written reviews since Oct 2023 and sorted them by reason. One review can give several.
- Item broken, dirty or not as described1 in the last 12 months1
- Closed during posted hours or hours wrong1 in the last 12 months1
- Price changed at the register or items unpriced1 in the last 12 months1
What it sells
- GiftsShoppers mention it
Hours & getting there
| Monday | 11 am–6 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–6 pm |
- Payment
- Credit cards, debit cards and contactless
Good to know
- Confirm hours before going; listed times were wrong and doors were locked. Tip from 2 shoppers
- Posted hours are unreliable; the door can be locked when listed open. Raised by 2 shoppers
- Open Sundays, 11 am–6 pm. Listed hours
- Open until 8 pm on Saturdays, its latest night. Listed hours
In its own words
Gifts, thrift, disco and more!
Its own business descriptionSimilar in Portland
-
Side Street Vintage PDX
Thrift ★ 5.0 · 1 reviewClosed · opens 12 pm today
-
Vintage Pink
ThriftBuys ★ 4.4 · 233 reviewsClosed · opens 11 am today
Hawthorne vintage shop focused on well-chosen mid-century furniture and unusual pieces in excellent condition, with helpful staff. Many shoppers find prices high, though some say they are negotiable.FurnitureMid-century modernHome decorShoppers find prices high
-
Minshara Life
Thrift ★ 5.0 · 5 reviewsClosed · opens 12 pm today
Beautifully edited shop of crystals and curios, where shoppers say every corner holds a rare or unexpected find. Suits treasure hunters who like to browse.Jewelry
Questions
Does Alchemy buy secondhand items?
Its website and business listing don’t say. Ask in the store. Nearby, Xtabay Vintage Clothing Boutique, Simply Vintage Co and Vintage Pink buy from the public.
Does Alchemy take donations?
Its website and business listing don’t say. Ask in the store. Nearby, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette and Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette take donations.
What are Alchemy’s opening hours?
Monday to Friday 11 am–6 pm, Saturday 11 am–8 pm, Sunday 11 am–6 pm (Portland time).
Sources and dates
Its business listing and written reviews · its website (alchemyandfriends.com) · last updated 4 Oct 2026