St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
Thrift chain in Centennial Community Association, Portland
Closed · opens 10 am today17108 SE Powell Blvd · map ↓
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store reviews
Large, clean, well-organized Powell Blvd thrift with friendly staff, dressing rooms, plenty of parking and color-tag sales. Shoppers split sharply on whether prices are fair or too high.
91 written reviews · 62% five-star · 19% one or two stars · owner replies to 82% · 57 in the past year · reviewed since 2024
- 27Friendly staffStaff described as kind, polite and helpful in a tidy, large store
- 4Wide varietyWide merchandise range, with kids clothing singled out as the best one shopper had seen
- 2Fun to browseFun to hunt for treasures; the book section looked good
- 4Prices seen as highSome items in cases or tagged high; kids pants at $5, and $50 for five clothing items
Selling or donating here
Its website and business listing don’t say whether it buys from the public or takes consignments. Ask before you bring anything in.
Call (503) 744-7533What shoppers mention
Themes from 91 written reviews, counted and summed up by us. One review can mention several.
What they like
- Friendly staff27 reviewsStaff described as kind, polite and helpful in a tidy, large store
- Wide variety4 reviewsWide merchandise range, with kids clothing singled out as the best one shopper had seen
- Fun to browse2 reviewsFun to hunt for treasures; the book section looked good
- Good atmosphere2 reviewsClean, organized, wide aisles and jazz playing overhead
Prices & deals
- Fair prices5 reviewsCalled reasonable and fair, and a few dollars below Goodwill by some shoppers
- Color-tag sales2 reviewsColor tags mark half-off or 99-cent items; untagged items never go on sale
Shopping there
- Fitting rooms3 reviewsDressing rooms exist and need no item counting, but hours and hooks drew complaints
Getting there
- Easy parking3 reviewsPlenty of parking in a clean, safe lot
Common gripes
- Prices seen as high4 reviewsSome items in cases or tagged high; kids pants at $5, and $50 for five clothing items
Known for
- Color-tag sales and senior days 2 shoppers
- Large, clean, tidy store 3 shoppers
- Household bargains like a vintage mixer 2 shoppers
- Friendly, helpful staff 3 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 St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store.
When shoppers are unhappy
We read all 17 of its one- and two-star written reviews since Oct 2023 and sorted them by reason. One review can give several.
- Prices too high6 in the last 12 months12
- Rude or unhelpful staff2 in the last 12 months3
- Item broken, dirty or not as described1 in the last 12 months2
- Refused a return, refund or exchange2 in the last 12 months2
- Unclear or unfair store policies (bags, fees, minimums)None in the last 12 months1
- Dirty, smelly or cluttered storeNone in the last 12 months1
Donating
- Donations accepted
- Clothing, handbags, purses, shoes, hats, jewelry, furniture, unbroken dishes, glasses, cookware, utensils, working small appliances, power tools, hand tools, working electronics, digital media, toys, books, board games, sporting goods, antique furniture, sports memorabilia, fine art, coins, stamps, rare toys, novelties
- Donations refused
- Used undergarments, socks/stockings, firearms, ammunition, stained or heavily soiled items, broken items
- Sale days
- Event sales: Earth Day 25% off, Monday Blowout 50% off furniture/apparel, $1 kids' clothes
- Is there anything you won’t accept?
- Can I get a donation receipt?
What it sells
- Books, records and mediaShoppers mention it
- ClothingShoppers mention it
- Home decor and housewaresShoppers mention it
- FurnitureShoppers mention it · On its website · On its business listing
- Kids and babyShoppers mention it · On its business listing
Mixed views. CDs 50 cents, kids pants $5, soda stream $4; $50 for five clothing items felt high. Opinions split.
Hours & getting there
| Monday | 10 am–7 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–7 pm |
- Payment
- Credit cards and debit cards
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance and accessible parking
- At the store
- Small business, Free parking lot, Clothing recycling
Good to know
- Look for color-tagged items, since only those get markdowns Tip from 2 shoppers
- All sales are final; no returns allowed Tip from 2 shoppers
- Watch for themed sales such as Earth Day, Easter and senior days Tip from 3 shoppers
- Some items priced high, and shoppers say prices are rising Raised by 5 shoppers
- Selection uneven; books and home goods underwhelmed some shoppers Raised by 2 shoppers
- Open Sundays, 10 am–7 pm. Listed hours
In its own words
A non-profit, Portland thrift store located in a spacious, 20,000 sq-ft building. Discover vintage clothing, furniture, home décor, books, and more—new treasures arrive daily. A unique thrifting experience, all shoppers help people in need when they purchase. All proceeds help raise money for people in need of rent, utilities, food, and other vital services. Visit our friendly store at 17108 SE Powell Blvd and find vintage thrift finds and great bargain items while making a difference.
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Questions
Does St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store buy secondhand items?
Its website and business listing don’t say. Call (503) 744-7533 to ask. Nearby, Copper Moon Vintage Mercantile, Good Buys Junk Shop and Upstairs Basement buy from the public.
Does St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store take donations?
Yes. Takes clothing, handbags, purses, shoes, hats, jewelry, furniture, unbroken dishes, glasses, cookware, utensils, working small appliances, power tools, hand tools, working electronics, digital media, toys, books, board games, sporting goods, antique furniture, sports memorabilia, fine art, coins, stamps, rare toys and novelties.
What are St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store’s opening hours?
Monday to Sunday 10 am–7 pm (Portland time).
Sources and dates
Its business listing and written reviews · its website (svdppdx.org) · last updated 4 Oct 2026