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Village Merchants

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Closed · opens 11 am today4035 SE Division St · map ↓

Village Merchants reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,088 reviews

Large two-floor Portland consignment thrift with friendly staff, fair prices and constantly changing stock. Best for clothing, housewares and craft supplies, though aisles get cramped.

665 written reviews · 80% five-star · 3% one or two stars · 59 in the past year · reviewed since 2014

What shoppers keep saying
  • 81Friendly staffStaff described as kind, helpful and friendly, often mentioned alongside the prices
  • 74Wide varietyWide range covering furniture, clothes, kitchenware, art supplies and sewing patterns
  • 28Fun to browseShoppers almost always find something and struggle to leave empty-handed
  • 8Prices seen as highSome consignment items, such as used purses, stamps and figurines, are seen as overpriced
All 22 themes ↓
Village Merchants, 4035 SE Division St, inside
Village Merchants, 4035 SE Division St · photos from its business listing

Selling or donating here

Sell your things Yes, it buys from the public. Pays 30% of the marked retail price the same day. Buying Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 11-2. From villagemerchants.net ↗
Consign Yes, it sells things for you on consignment. 40% under $50, 50% for $50-98, 60% for $99 and above. Cash withdrawal every 28 days, or usable as trade credit immediately. From villagemerchants.net ↗

Its website and business listing don’t say whether it accepts donations. Ask before you bring anything in.

Call (503) 234-6343

What shoppers mention

Themes from 665 written reviews, counted and summed up by us. One review can mention several.

What they like

  • Friendly staff81 reviewsStaff described as kind, helpful and friendly, often mentioned alongside the prices
  • Wide variety74 reviewsWide range covering furniture, clothes, kitchenware, art supplies and sewing patterns
  • Fun to browse28 reviewsShoppers almost always find something and struggle to leave empty-handed
  • Well-chosen stock15 reviewsBuyers have a good eye; clothing and housewares feel chosen, in a clean space
  • One-of-a-kind finds15 reviewsLots of unusual, one-of-a-kind items and collections you would not find everywhere
  • Big store10 reviewsMassive, with two floors and an outdoor space, and well organized

Prices & deals

  • Fair prices26 reviewsMost shoppers find prices reasonable and cheaper than other thrift stores
  • Good clothing prices11 reviewsShoes for $16 and $18, a $6 scarf and sweater, and a $12 jacket

Shopping there

  • Bigger than it looks6 reviewsLooks like a small shop outside but is much bigger inside
  • New stock often4 reviewsInventory changes often, so repeat visits turn up new things
  • Easy to lose hours3 reviewsEasy to wander for hours and enjoy getting lost
  • Restock timing2 reviews
  • Restocked daily2 reviews
  • Racks sorted by size2 reviewsClothing is organized by size, which a plus-size shopper appreciated

Who comes here

  • Crafters and DIYers7 reviewsStrong for housewares and craft supplies alongside clothing and decor
  • Worth a trip3 reviewsVisitors treated it as a trip highlight and returned during their stay
  • Regular stop3 reviewsRegular stop for people visiting family or passing through the area
  • Supports a cause2 reviewsShoppers cite a good cause and keeping items out of landfills

Getting there

  • Tricky parking4 reviewsSmall, tight parking lot and busy street; there is also no restroom

Selling to them

  • Cash or store credit3 reviewsSellers can take payment as cash or store credit

Common gripes

  • Prices seen as high8 reviewsSome consignment items, such as used purses, stamps and figurines, are seen as overpriced
  • Cluttered aisles6 reviewsNarrow aisles packed with displays and people feel claustrophobic; one shopper disagrees

Known for

  • Housewares and craft supplies 4 shoppers
  • Clothing racks sorted by size 2 shoppers
  • Buying and trading items for cash or credit 2 shoppers
  • Two floors of wide-ranging secondhand goods 3 shoppers

A good fit for

Thrifty clothing huntersCrafters and DIYersBrowsers with hours to spare

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 Village Merchants.

One- and two-star reviews3% 0100 A smaller share than 98 of 127 Portland stores.
Reviews the owner answers0% 0100 Answers fewer than 103 of 127 Portland stores.
Say it’s too expensive12 per 1,000 0188 More price grumbles than 71 of 127 Portland stores.
4–5 star reviews, past 12 months90% Before93%Past year90% 90% of the past year’s 59 written reviews give 4–5 stars, against 93% before.

When shoppers are unhappy

We read all 9 of its one- and two-star written reviews since Oct 2023 and sorted them by reason. One review can give several.

  • Rude or unhelpful staff2 in the last 12 months4
  • Dirty, smelly or cluttered storeNone in the last 12 months2
  • Lowballed or turned away when selling1 in the last 12 months2
  • Unclear or unfair store policies (bags, fees, minimums)1 in the last 12 months2
  • Followed, watched or accused of stealing1 in the last 12 months2
  • Parking or access problems1 in the last 12 months1
One- and two-star reviews by quarter Oct 2023Oct 2026 4 in the last 12 months. The last bar covers only part of a quarter.

Selling & consigning

Pays
30% of marked retail price, same day. Buying Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 11-2
Consignment split
40% under $50; 50% for $50-98; 60% for $99 and above
Payout
Cash withdrawal every 28 days; immediately usable as trade credit
Hours
Open seven days a week 11-6; not buying Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
Trade credit
40% of marked retail price, usable on any item
From villagemerchants.net ↗
Before you bring anything, ask
  1. Do you pay cash or store credit, and how much of the resale price?
  2. What don’t you buy right now?
  3. Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
  4. What is the split, and when and how do I get paid?
  5. How long do items stay out, and what happens if they don’t sell?

What it sells

  • Home decor and housewaresShoppers mention it
  • ClothingShoppers mention it · Listed as a consignment shop
  • FurnitureShoppers mention it
  • Vintage clothingShoppers mention it
  • Kids and babyShoppers mention it
  • JewelryShoppers mention it

Seen as fair. Shoes $16 to $18, scarf or sweater $6, Pendleton coat $30; most say fair, some items overpriced

Hours & getting there

Portland time
Monday11 am–6 pm
Tuesday11 am–6 pm
Wednesday11 am–6 pm
Thursday11 am–6 pm
Friday11 am–6 pm
Saturday11 am–6 pm
Sunday11 am–6 pm

4035 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202

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Payment
Credit cards, debit cards and contactless
Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance and accessible parking
At the store
Free parking lot, Free street parking

Good to know

  • Budget extra time; checkout and dressing room lines can be long Tip from 2 shoppers
  • Check back often since new stock arrives daily Tip from 3 shoppers
  • Parking lot is small; be ready for a short walk Tip from 2 shoppers
  • Expect a line when selling or trading items Tip from 2 shoppers
  • Cramped, narrow, crowded aisles that frustrate some shoppers Raised by 4 shoppers
  • Open Sundays, 11 am–6 pm. Listed hours

In its own words

Neighborhood resale shop where you buy, sell and trade; deals in almost everything for your life and look, including clothes, decor and collectibles.

Its own business description

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Questions

Does Village Merchants buy secondhand items?

Yes. Pays 30% of the marked retail price the same day. Buying Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 11-2.

Does Village Merchants take donations?

Its website and business listing don’t say. Call (503) 234-6343 to ask. Nearby, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette and Radical Abundance Thrift Shop take donations.

What are Village Merchants’s opening hours?

Monday to Sunday 11 am–6 pm (Portland time).

Sources and dates

Its business listing and written reviews · its website (villagemerchants.net) · last updated 4 Oct 2026

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