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Guide To Shopping at Salvation Army Thrift Stores in Southeast Michigan

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Guide to Shopping at Salvation Army in Southeast Michigan

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It’s no secret: I LOVE thrifting. I get the biggest rush from finding cool things at cheap prices. Of all the places I have lived across metro Detroit, The Salvation Army takes the cake as my favorite place to thrift. I’ve found everything from Stella McCartney handbags for $6 to Ann Taylor and Calvin Klein jeans for a couple of dollars — and still with tags on them.

Every time I post about my finds, people ask how and where I found the items, and often times I hear “I never have good luck thrifting!” Well, friends — I have some secrets to share with you. I’ve partnered up with Salvation Army Thrift Stores in Southeast Michigan to share the best days to shop to score fabulous deals.

So, here’s your guide to shopping at Salvation Army thrift stores in Southeast Michigan. These deals cover all 35 thrift stores across metro Detroit {stores in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties}.

First, it’s important to know the days of the week to shop for the best pricing. How about a little graphic for you visual learners?

Best Days to Shop at Salvation Army

  • Monday – New 50 percent off “color” tag {ask what the color of the day is when you stop in} and Men’s Night 5 p.m. until close
  • Tuesday – Teacher/Student & Kids Day
  • Wednesday – Senior Day {ages 55+}
  • Thursday – Military Day and Ladies Night 5 p.m. until close
  • Friday – 5 for $5 on Color Tag of the Week
  • Saturday – 5 for $5 Color Tag of the Week

Personally, my favorite days to shop are the 50 percent off clothing sales. I always shoot to get there at the opening time for the best stuff. Often times the stores will also have a section of overflow items from local stores, too. It’s in this spot I can often get name brand diapers for around 75% off. I’ve also scored toilet paper, paper towels, plastic bags and more. {The items are brand new, but a lot of times the boxes are damaged.} I’ve even scored craft kits and toys for my girls that are brand new.

Mark your calendar for these sales:

  • New Year’s Day Sale {always Jan. 1}
  • March Mayhem {date changes every year – call your local store}
  • Memorial Day Sale {last Monday of May}
  • Fourth of July Sale {always July 4}
  • Labor Day Sale {first Monday of September}
  • Fall Savings Sale {November, but date changes – it’s usually right after Halloween}

Salvation Army Thrift Store Finds

Some examples of the awesome things I have found shopping at Salvation Army

Additionally, several of the stores offer special savings and merchandise events throughout the year. These can be worth traveling to if you are seeking a specific item. Here are examples of the special sales that happen during the year:

  • Ann Arbor – Music Extravaganza {April}
  • Rochester – Antique Auction {April/May}
  • Canton  – Jewelry Sale {June}
  • Utica – Home Furnishing Sale {April}
  • Royal Oak – Vintage Day {August}
  • Brighton – Kidtastic Sale {November}

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Make sure to follow @SEMIARC on Twitter and salarmythrift.com on Facebook and get access to even more sales and savings. I have them on my favorites list so I never miss out 😉 You can just show the cashier the tweet or Facebook post on your phone to get the deal.

SHOPPING AT SALVATION ARMY HELPS OTHERS

I think people forget that when they shop at Salvation Army, they are helping a greater cause. The thrift stores support The Salvation Army Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC), which offers substance-abusing men and women the opportunity to rebuild their lives through a voluntary, 6-month residential self-help program.

The ARC draws its entire operating budget from the revenue of the 34 metro Detroit thrift stores and relies on the support of the community to not only shop its stores, but also to donate gently-used clothing, housewares, furniture and more. Thanks to this generosity, the ARC was able to  treat more than 2,500 adults at its 300-bed men’s facility in Detroit and 85-bed facility for women in Romulus in 2014.

What has been your favorite finds at Salvation Army?

Comments

  2. I love getting Polo brand shirts for my son for $1. Scored a bunch of diaper genie refills for $2 each too.

  8. I think my best find was when I got a glider for my first baby’s bedroom for $15. Shopping thrift stores and Mom2Mom sales is the best way to shop for kids!

  10. I love finding things for my home, so far i have purchased new closet maid organization items that i was able to redo my sons 8ft closet.

  11. It’s hard to pick just one find, but I would have to say that my favorite was my like new Vera Bradley purse that I paid $2 for.

  14. At the last 50% off sale, I got a beautiful Nautica dress for my daughter for $3 – she loved it so much she wore it on the first day of school! It’s still our favorite dress!

  15. I had to go to a Roaring 20s party in college – found a great flapper-esque dress for about $5 at the Salvation Army in Ann Arbor :).

  18. I got most of my maternity clothes there when I was pregnant. They’re so expensive & you wear them for such a short amount of time. I’d rather spend the money I saved on the baby 🙂

  19. Love the stores near M 59. Always enjoy the new stores opening. Great opportunities to find treasures. Never leave with an empty cart!!

  20. My favorite finds are the kids clothes — especially girl stuff (boys seem to be a bit sparse). Also the diaper sales on 50% holidays. But, mostly, I love having a BFF to thrift with:)

  23. My recent best find was rain boots and winter boots for me. Awesome brands, great condition, and WONDERFUL prices!

  26. Found a like new Oshkosh snow suit for my toddler for $5 .. among lots of other deals! Love Sal Army!

  27. In the past I have found great furniture pieces for my college apartment (nothing matched but who really cares when you’re in college). Now I’m looking forward to finding children’s clothing for super cheap!

  33. Agh! Everything is awesome, but a $65 purse for $4 and $80 baby carrier for $1.85 or something nuts like that! J’adore!

  34. Finding brand new clothing with original tags on 50% off sale.. totally awesome.
    6 kids and they all love thrift shopping.

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