Salvage Goods
Secondhand store in Northeast Portland
Closed · opens tomorrow 9:30 am1506 NE Couch St · map ↓
Salvage Goods reviews
Huge dig-through thrift warehouse with stock that changes daily, strong on jackets and denim. Some find bargains, others call prices high and the owner rude.
140 written reviews · 33% five-star · 54% one or two stars · owner replies to 41% · 28 in the past year · reviewed since 2016
- 8Wide varietyHuge range of clothes, kitchenware, bags, sneakers and luggage. Stock changes daily and takes digging.
- 5Friendly staffOwner seen as nice though blunt; some report friendly service, others an unfriendly clerk.
- 3Well-chosen stockSplit opinions: one shopper likes the lack of editing, one calls the selection poorly edited, one calls it very well edited.
- 17Rude staffSeveral shoppers describe rude, condescending or yelling behavior from the owner or an employee.
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) 278-7433What shoppers mention
Themes from 140 written reviews, counted and summed up by us. One review can mention several.
What they like
- Wide variety8 reviewsHuge range of clothes, kitchenware, bags, sneakers and luggage. Stock changes daily and takes digging.
- Friendly staff5 reviewsOwner seen as nice though blunt; some report friendly service, others an unfriendly clerk.
- Well-chosen stock3 reviewsSplit opinions: one shopper likes the lack of editing, one calls the selection poorly edited, one calls it very well edited.
- Name-brand stock3 reviewsGood jackets, name-brand shoes and NBA hats, though some branded items are seen as overpriced.
- Good condition2 reviewsA denim jacket and tee for $4 and a like-new purse under $10, in good shape.
- Big store2 reviewsA giant warehouse-style space, described as enormous, with junk and good finds mixed together.
Prices & deals
- Good clothing prices5 reviewsAffordable quality clothing, including lots of Levis denim and an Eddie Bauer jacket.
Shopping there
- No fitting rooms3 reviewsNo changing rooms; a sign cites shoplifting, and mirror try-ons are discouraged.
Who comes here
- Worth a trip2 reviewsVisitors have dropped in while traveling; one on a work trip found women's clothing prices manageable.
Common gripes
- Rude staff17 reviewsSeveral shoppers describe rude, condescending or yelling behavior from the owner or an employee.
- Prices seen as high13 reviewsMany shoppers call prices too high, naming denim and branded items like Nikes and North Face.
- High for secondhand2 reviewsCalled too expensive for thrift even at 50% off, with dirty or ragged clothing.
Known for
- Jackets, some brand new with tags 2 shoppers
- Denim, including plenty of Levis 2 shoppers
- Backpacks and handbags 2 shoppers
- Sneakers and name-brand hats 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 Salvage Goods.
When shoppers are unhappy
We read all 35 of its one- and two-star written reviews since Oct 2023 and sorted them by reason. One review can give several.
- Rude or unhelpful staff7 in the last 12 months20
- Prices too high2 in the last 12 months12
- Unclear or unfair store policies (bags, fees, minimums)5 in the last 12 months8
- Item broken, dirty or not as described3 in the last 12 months7
- Treated unfairly or discriminated against2 in the last 12 months4
- Followed, watched or accused of stealing2 in the last 12 months3
What it sells
- ClothingShoppers mention it
- Home decor and housewaresShoppers mention it
Seen as high. Bargains like pants for $2.50 or six items under $8, versus a $15 stained shirt and $49.99 used hoodie.
Hours & getting there
| Monday | 9:30 am–6 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance and accessible parking
Good to know
- Plan extra time and dig: two hours covered only half the store. Tip from 3 shoppers
- There is a half-off clothing sale, but check tags: some items are marked ineligible. Tip from 3 shoppers
- No fitting rooms, so check measurements before buying. Tip from 3 shoppers
- Several shoppers report a rude or hostile owner or clerk. Raised by 5 shoppers
- Stained or worn clothing priced high, even after 50% off. Raised by 3 shoppers
- Closed on Sundays. Listed hours
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Questions
Does Salvage Goods buy secondhand items?
Its business listing doesn’t say. Call (503) 278-7433 to ask. Nearby, Wannabe Vintage, OURstore Vintage and Thee Lucky Bastard Antiquities & Desirables buy from the public.
Does Salvage Goods take donations?
Its business listing doesn’t say. Call (503) 278-7433 to ask. Nearby, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette and The Shopp take donations.
What are Salvage Goods’s opening hours?
Monday to Saturday 9:30 am–6 pm, closed Sunday (Portland time).
Sources and dates
Its business listing and written reviews · last updated 4 Oct 2026