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1. Heavens Treasures (formerly Impact Thrift Stores) : The nearest location is on Street Road approximately 20-minutes<br />
away via Bustleton Avenue. Impact has a wide selection of clothes for men, and women and children. (Be sure to check<br />
out their selection of dresses for girls, particularly around Yom Tovim! It has definitely saved me a pretty penny in the<br />
past.) The toy selection isn’t the greatest, but, it depends on the day, as it is a store that is stocked primarily with donations.<br />
If you’re on the look-out to spruce up your home, be sure to check out their eclectic array of paintings and pictures.<br />
(Honestly, you never know what you might find in their “bric a brac” section. I once found some quite interesting<br />
Rosh HaShanah décor that I completely didn’t expect to find!) Also, be sure to check out their large selection of used<br />
furniture. FYI: Closed on Sundays! (www.impactthrift.org/)<br />
91 E Street Rd, Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053 267-699-2000<br />
2. Second Avenue: Located across from Philadelphia Mills Mall, Second Avenue is the largest thrift store that I<br />
have found in Northeast Phily. There is a great selection of clothing for all, plus ample amounts of books and<br />
CDs. If you’re looking for toys, there is an entire aisle dedicated to toys alone. HOWEVER, be careful to check<br />
that the electronic toys work. I’ve also noticed that a lot of the toys are missing pieces, which can be “the nature<br />
of the beast” so-to-speak with second-hand goods. Nevertheless, it’s a fun place to shop — and from eclectic<br />
home-goods (to sensible winter coats you can pretty much find anything you need here.<br />
(www.2ndavestores.com) 163 Franklin Mills Blvd Philadelphia, PA 19154 215-639-6930<br />
3. GoodWill: Located on Bustleton Avenue, the Goodwill is the smallest of the thrift-stores mentioned here.<br />
You can find pretty much anything here (we once picked up a full-size keyboard for $20). The clothing sections<br />
seem a bit disorganized, but you should be able to find some good bargains. Plus, you can pop in here after<br />
your weekly ShopRite trip.<br />
<strong>10</strong><strong>10</strong>1 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-961-2204<br />
4. Pooh’s Corner Consignment Shop: A friend told me about this cute baby/children’s store, located about 25<br />
minutes away in Abington (not so far from Willow Grove Mall, home of StrideRite shoes). Prices are a little<br />
higher than the other places mentioned, but one reviewer mentioned that she sometimes gives discounts (not<br />
sure of the validity of that, though). In addition to clothing and some books, there is a nice selection of puzzles<br />
and toys (intact, with no missing parts!).<br />
1314 Easton Rd, Abington, PA 19001 215-576-6665<br />
5. BeeHive Thrift Store: Featuring great finds in clothing (and more!). Across the street you will find<br />
Beehive Too where you can score some great deals on used-furniture.<br />
7136 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111 215-922-6400<br />
6. The “Garage” Man: Located at 8361 Algon Ave. — the corner of Algon and Krewstown roads (right at the<br />
light leading to scenic Krewstown right through Pennypack Park) — is the nicest man who has a great selection<br />
of used furniture and other such things to give your home a little extra comfort. An added plus is that prices<br />
are super reasonable!<br />
7. Outdoor flea market at Roosevelt Mall runs every Sunday from early April through November. Outside of<br />
Modell’s Sporting Goods. (For more on flea-markets in Philly turn to: www.philafleamarkets.org).<br />
<strong>23</strong>39 Cottman Avenue, N E Phila, PA 19149<br />
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