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Better Bargains Thrift Store

Independent thrift in Northeast Portland

Closed · opens 10 am today10209 NE Sandy Blvd · map ↓

Better Bargains Thrift Store reviews

3.4 ★★★☆☆ 423 reviews

Large, packed Portland indie thrift with a big selection, daily color-tag discounts and donation coupons. Shoppers split sharply over high prices and a strict no-bags-at-the-door policy.

307 written reviews · 33% five-star · 40% one or two stars · 48 in the past year · reviewed since 2013

What shoppers keep saying
  • 29Friendly staffMany find employees consistently nice and helpful, though one says friendliness depends on you being friendly too.
  • 17Wide varietyLarge range including plus-size clothing, toys, books and tools, though you have to dig.
  • 8Fun to browseRegulars enjoy the thrill of the hunt and say they always find something.
  • 30Prices seen as highFrequent complaints of overpriced items, such as $30 used jeans, with some calling it outrageous.
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Better Bargains Thrift Store, 10209 NE Sandy Blvd, inside
Better Bargains Thrift Store, 10209 NE Sandy Blvd, inside
Better Bargains Thrift Store, 10209 NE Sandy Blvd · photos from its business listing

Selling or donating here

Its business listing doesn’t say whether it buys from the public, takes consignments or accepts donations. Ask before you bring anything in.

Call (503) 254-1060

What shoppers mention

Themes from 307 written reviews, counted and summed up by us. One review can mention several.

What they like

  • Friendly staff29 reviewsMany find employees consistently nice and helpful, though one says friendliness depends on you being friendly too.
  • Wide variety17 reviewsLarge range including plus-size clothing, toys, books and tools, though you have to dig.
  • Fun to browse8 reviewsRegulars enjoy the thrill of the hunt and say they always find something.
  • Good condition2 reviewsSome clothes in good condition, including a quality corset found at a fraction of new price.

Prices & deals

  • Rewards and coupons11 reviewsDonating a full bag earns a 30% off coupon; one shopper says coupon exclusions are unclear.
  • Good clothing prices7 reviewsBargains exist on clothing, like a coat for $30 or a Patagonia pullover for $2.49, but others found stained items pricey.
  • Color-tag sales7 reviewsRotating color tags give extra discounts, such as 65% off blue and 50% off yellow.
  • Fair prices4 reviewsSome say prices are fair, below Goodwill, but vary wildly from item to item.

Shopping there

  • No fitting rooms3 reviewsRecent shoppers say you try things on in the aisle; an older one mentions a small, non-private fitting room.
  • Small store3 reviewsDescribed as smallish and a decent little thrift shop.

Getting there

  • Easy parking2 reviews
  • No public restroom2 reviewsThere is no restroom, which matters for families or anyone with medical needs.

Common gripes

  • Prices seen as high30 reviewsFrequent complaints of overpriced items, such as $30 used jeans, with some calling it outrageous.
  • Rude staff11 reviewsFront staff and cashiers described as rude, mostly over the bag rule; one shopper never saw rudeness.
  • High for secondhand6 reviewsCalled one of the most expensive thrift stores around Portland, bougie and pricey for secondhand.
  • Cluttered aisles5 reviewsPacked with stuff, very narrow aisles, and carts barely fit or are not usable.
  • Messy3 reviewsLayout called messy and disorganized, yet still fun to pick through for finds.
  • Prices went up3 reviewsShoppers across years say prices have gone up, with inflation as one explanation.

Known for

  • Daily color-tag discounts 4 shoppers
  • 30% off coupon for donating a bag 4 shoppers
  • Clothes, toys, books and tools in volume 3 shoppers
  • Old-school thrift treasure hunting 4 shoppers

A good fit for

Treasure huntersDiscount-day bargain shoppersDonate-and-shop locals

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 Better Bargains Thrift Store.

One- and two-star reviews40% 0100 A bigger share than 121 of 127 Portland stores.
Reviews the owner answers0% 0100 Answers fewer than 103 of 127 Portland stores.
Say it’s too expensive98 per 1,000 0188 More price grumbles than 121 of 127 Portland stores.
4–5 star reviews, past 12 months12% Before54%Past year12% 12% of the past year’s 48 written reviews give 4–5 stars, against 54% before.

When shoppers are unhappy

We read all 68 of its one- and two-star written reviews since Oct 2023 and sorted them by reason. One review can give several.

  • Prices too high19 in the last 12 months35
  • Unclear or unfair store policies (bags, fees, minimums)15 in the last 12 months25
  • Rude or unhelpful staff13 in the last 12 months17
  • Item broken, dirty or not as described8 in the last 12 months11
  • Dirty, smelly or cluttered store3 in the last 12 months8
  • Price changed at the register or items unpriced3 in the last 12 months5
One- and two-star reviews by quarter Oct 2023Oct 2026 40 in the last 12 months. The last bar covers only part of a quarter.

What it sells

  • ClothingShoppers mention it
  • Books, records and mediaShoppers mention it
  • FurnitureShoppers mention it · On its business listing
  • Home decor and housewaresShoppers mention it
  • Kids and babyShoppers mention it · On its business listing
  • Collectibles and toysShoppers mention it
  • Vintage clothingShoppers mention it

Seen as high. Jeans $20-$50, jackets $38 and dresses $39 feel steep to many; color-tag discounts and a $0.25 first-Saturday sale help.

Hours & getting there

Portland time
Monday10 am–6 pm
Tuesday10 am–6 pm
Wednesday10 am–6 pm
Thursday10 am–6 pm
Friday10 am–6 pm
Saturday10 am–6 pm
Sunday10 am–5 pm

10209 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97220

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Payment
Credit cards, debit cards and contactless
Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance and accessible parking
At the store
Clothing recycling

Good to know

  • Check the daily color-tag or discount calendar before you go Tip from 3 shoppers
  • Bring a full bag of donations for a 30% off coupon Tip from 4 shoppers
  • Leave backpacks and bags at home or in your car Tip from 4 shoppers
  • Prices on used clothing and housewares often feel too high Raised by 5 shoppers
  • Bag ban at entry leads to rude or tense exchanges Raised by 4 shoppers
  • Open Sundays, 10 am–5 pm. Listed hours

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Questions

Does Better Bargains Thrift Store buy secondhand items?

Its business listing doesn’t say. Call (503) 254-1060 to ask. Nearby, RERUN, Take It Or Leave It and Copper Moon Vintage Mercantile buy from the public.

Does Better Bargains Thrift Store take donations?

Its business listing doesn’t say. Call (503) 254-1060 to ask. Nearby, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette, RERUN and PACS - Donation Center take donations.

What are Better Bargains Thrift Store’s opening hours?

Monday to Saturday 10 am–6 pm, Sunday 10 am–5 pm (Portland time).

Sources and dates

Its business listing and written reviews · last updated 4 Oct 2026

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