Savers

I bought a nice shirt for 8 bucks, this kind usually runs for 30 or forty dollars elsewhere, my wife always scores a few blouses when we visit Savers. Today we went to one of the other Savers in Austin, & today was our first but not last visit to this one. Lots of places to shop and eat in this little strip mall.

Organized, friendly staff, and a nice mix of new designer label stuff, more ecelectic/​retro wear, a large selection of embroidered Indian Kurtis. Great selection of designer jeans for under 10. Everything smells as if it has been washed. (Which is good if you are trying on clothes that might shrink)

Great thrift store! I love how organized it is, and the prices are pretty remarkable. The selection was great and the staff were extremely friendly! Went in to buy a coat because the cold winter caught us by surprise and the cashier was so nice she cut off our tags and helped us put our coats on when we were done purchasing. We will for sure be back if we need to go thrifting!

This place is great for do-​it-​yourself Halloween costumes. Bring your imagination! There is just enough weird in this locale to get second hand clothes like antique looking polyester wedding dresses, old overalls, straw hats, creepy doll-​type dresses, pinstripe gray pants to shred up for the zombie look, plus old school uniforms for black band pants.
I’ve had less luck with clothes for myself. The capri pants or shirts I’ve gotten are already worn out so I usually wear them for painting. It looks like there is some office wear that you could find if you look closely. It’s organized well in there. You’ve got to be in the mood to scour for «fabric finds».

My new favorite thrift store! Plenty of parking, nice staff, big selection & really good prices.

I just wanted to update my past review and say that one of the perks of Savers is that their clothes are organized! That’s right, almost every single thing in the women’s Large shirts section is a woman’s large shirt.
(Goodwill: watch and learn.)
Affordable, you get a discount coupon if you donate, and all the staff I’ve ever met are great.

Savers is a thrift shop with a lot merchandise. It’s like the HEB of thrift shops because you dread going because of the lines, screaming children, and shopping cart gridlock between the aisles, but you also know that if you go anywhere else you might not find what you need. Pretty much everything you might need from a thrift store, and I’m mainly speaking in terms of used clothing, is there at Savers.
Savers isn’t pretty, but it’s cheap.
Savers doesn’t have nice dressing rooms, but there are plenty of them so you don’t have to wait as long as you would at other places.
Do NOT use the bathroom at this Savers location if you can avoid it. Just trust me on this one.
When you’re done trying on clothes, take out the crap you aren’t gonna buy and put it on the hangy thing! This place has limited staff and they are busy at the registers, so all those jumpsuits that you tried on are just gonna stay in there while the next person tries things on if you don’t move them yourself. For some reason there are a lot of people who frequent this location who didn’t get the memo on that. Grrrrr.

Another good thrift shop I love shopping at. I’m also a Savers Club Member, so when a holiday comes us, say Labor Day, I get to go a day before the actual sale, YES!!! Their clothes are fairly priced, I’ve gotten a lotvof clothes from here, shoes too. LOL I really like the S. Austin location better, more variety. Store is nice & clean, always a plus in my thrift shopping book.

This place is awesome. Great finds. Great prices. You will find a wide selection of styles.

How am I JUST discovering this place?!
Savers is awesome. There are a ton of locations nation-​wide, it’s incredibly organized for a thrift store and there are a ton of ways to get additional discounts!
3 easy ways to get discounts:
1. It was my first time coming in and I brought in a bag of clothes for donation, which got me a 5% off one time coupon. For each bag you donate, you get 5% off to use whenever you want (up to 6 bags for 30% off).
2. There is also a frequent user card, where you get a stamp for every $ 5 you spend. After hitting a certain amount I think it’s $ 50, you get 30% OFF!
3. Lastly, you can get a free super savers club card to get access and information to special events, notifications for discounts, etc.
After spending about an hour there (everyone was really nice), I scored 3 items for work: a gray Ann Taylor skirt that fit like a glove and looked like it was barely used, a pair of cropped skinny black pants from Gap that were definitely new (still had crease down the middle), and a cute black semi-​sheer long sleeve top = all for $ 17!!!
Definitely hitting up their other location on S. Lamar today. I’m only $ 30 away from getting that 30% off! If you’re looking for work clothes, you can definitely find some good steals here (just be patient and come in with a broad idea of what you’re looking for). I think for the most part, people take care of their work clothes so they’ll be in better condition. Will strictly be shopping here moving forward for more work clothes!

This is a decent sized Saver’s. The staff seems to mostly stand around the registers without actually being at a register. We have waited up to 5 minutes, with employees looking directly at us several times, before someone finally goes, «Oh, do you want to check out???» Minor frustrations aside it is a nice store that is well-​lit and has a good selection of items.
They lose a star because of their beyond gross bathroom, though.

If I wanted to go to a thrift store, I’d come here. It is a typical thrift store which is a bit messy. For me, thrift stores are always a hit and miss for me. It doesn’t help I don’t have the body of Victoria Beckham where I can just wear anything. I was in need for nice work clothing. At the same time, I don’t have endless money to spend. So here comes Savers which was the best.
I ended up buying a couple of tops, a skirt and a red purse which all cost me $ 20. I get complimented by my co-​workers and acquaintances I know. They are shocked it all came from Savers. I’m going back to Savers and try other thrift stores for that matter. It’s almost fun and adventure looking for some nice clothing with thrift store prices.

How do I love Savers? Oh man… go when they are having ½ off sales! No joke! I got a Calvin Klein dress for $ 7, y’all! Seriously!!! You cannot beat that with a stick!!!

I found the purse I was looking for to slice up for the hardware. They have a good selection of shoes, and the clothes looked good, although I didn’t pick through much today. I’ll go back another time when I have a day to browse, I had a mission today. :)

Atmosphere
Your typical thrift store environment. Nothing fancy, just racks with stuff on it.
It’s well organized and clean.
Service
I encountered none until I went to check out but that’s common in a thrift store environment so no harm no foul.
Stock
It’s fair. I’m an XL guy so it’s a bit more limited in certain areas. They looked to have a LOT more in the medium/​small sections. They seem to get new stock pretty frequently, I’d say it’s worth it to check it out about every 2 weeks or so.
Price
Great. I bought 3 shirts for less than 20 bucks. They all looked brand new. I’m actually convinced 2 of them were. They didn’t look or smell awful or anything [I’m looking at you Salvation Army…]
Overall
If you’re a thrift store shopper or have been thinking about it ever since Macklemore sang about it, this is the store and location I’d recommend.
Also, head over to Man Bites Dog afterwards for a delicious lunch, I recommend the corn dog personally: P

How have I not reviewed this place yet? My check-​in count on Unilocal is definitely not accurate… I come here at least once a month or so…
As said by Frangible S., Savers has «good quality clothes at good prices» and is not a hipster central thrift store like Treasure City, Top Drawer, etc. It’s set up more similarly to Salvation Army/​Goodwill but is cleaner, more organized, and… the clothes don’t smell as bad.
Granted, the prices aren’t as dirt-​cheap as Salvation Army’s half off Wednesdays or Treasure City’s 25 cent sale, but I’ve gotten some really nice, gently-​used clothes here for very reasonable prices. I just came back today with an Ann Taylor blazer ($ 8), another blazer ($ 4), Worthington geometric pencil skirt ($ 5), and a long chunky cardigan ($ 4). I’ve also gotten 100% cashmere sweaters ($ 5), chambray button-​up ($ 3), and plenty of other good finds. But these finds don’t come without time and searching – as with most thrift stores, you must set aside at least 1 – 2 hours to browse their huge selection.
Also, a tip: 20% off Wednesdays for military and students!

I LOVE Savers for so many reasons! First, I’m in a zombie brass band, which puts me in the unique position of requiring costume-​y clothing year round. My first stop is always Savers, and you’d be shocked at how many things I find there! The best part though is that, even when I’m looking for goofy zombie-​wear, I often come across great finds for other occasions. The first time I went to Savers to zombie-​browse, I not only came out with the most over-​the-​top circus looking suit jacket, but also a gorgeous cashmere shirt from Banana Republic! Another time I went in for boots and found patent leather pumps (very zombie appropriate) as well as a great off the shoulder sweater from The Loft. I definitely agree with Katrina T. — if it’s your first time make sure to carve out at least 1.5hrs to peruse, you’ll be happy you did.
Second, I really appreciate the friendly staff, store cleanliness and organization. I’ve been to other thrift shops and they’re not nearly as organized — different sizes are all over the place and it makes it impossible to shop.
Third, I love the fact that they donate time and money to Easter Seals. Savers operates a joint employment program with ES, so not only do you get to shop knowing that you’re donating to charity, you get to shop also knowing that you’re helping a person with a disability maintain a meaningful job. I try to donate my own used clothing and housewares as often as possible, and you even get coupons for doing so!

This place was a surprise find and I’m glad we stopped by.
TIP: If it’s your first time, try to carve out 2 hours to leisurely browse. The place has amazing finds if you are willing to look.
Bring your own bag to carry out purchased goods. The last time I went, bags were not provided.

We went in singing Macklemore. We left singing Lucas with the Lid Off. It’s just a good song.
Bestie 1 of 2 said she needed a black skirt. I said I needed something I didn’t know I needed — yet — but I’d know once I seent it.
Do you know what she found? A black skirt and pants and shoes. Do you know what I found? A spring dress and shorts. Shorts are an experiment when you have my kind of back-​compartment situation. At this many years old, though, I can tell what the outcome of a fitting will be by the looks of it. Surprise: these shorts fit like a glove for legs. If legs were to wear gloves, you understand.
Savers has 4 – 5 fitting rooms with mirrors in them. I know stupid expensive stores that only put mirrors outside of dressing rooms, probably so that you can waddle outside in tears and a salesgirl can tell you you look awesome and you definitely need to buy that sausage casing. So stoopid.
But again, kids: $ 9.99 for used dresses is sometimes like whaaaaa? Give me Jersey’s $ 5.99 thrift store garments, por favor. I recently got a $ 75 clearance dress from Whole Earth Provisions for $ 20. New and whatever. That’s a real deal, for real.
But I’m like: alright. Savers provides pseudo come-​ups. This is pseudo awesome.

A little messy, but it’s a thrift store. Saver’s runs some decent specials occasionally, and I usually just find out by dropping in or driving by. On non-​specials-​days, prices are quite good, like winter coats for under twenty bucks. Sweaters for five, tshirts for three, dresses for six or seven… you get the idea.
I found a pair of gucci shoes for four bucks once.
It’s a giant store, so go in with some time and some money. I promise, you will always find SOMETHING you just HAVE to have and it’s SO cheap and you just CAN’T live without it. (i hope you read that with a college girl dramatic voice. If not, go back and read it again.)
Saver’s also has tons of housewares. Don’t you need a three dollar rotary phone? Or a four dollar quesadilla maker? How about one dollar used hair rollers?
Everyone needs those things. Everyone.

This place is so huge and awesome. Ridiculously huge and overwhelming. Almost all their winter stuff is half off already dirt cheap prices. So much random things here. It would take forever if you tried to check everything out. I completely skipped the used books/​cds section. Went to the houseware randomness aisles. Can you believe the only thing I bought for myself was a little glass sugar container? Well I don’t know if thats what it really is but I’m going to use it as that. The coolest was the lighting section. Some really random old vintage lamps that I just don’t have room for in my house. But I found this awesome Buddha lamp. He’s holding a blue ball that is the «lamp» part. It was just so randomly awesome I had to get it as a housewarming for my friend.
The clothes are so cheap, lots of old designer brands. Can you believe they had a pair of Sevens for 10bux?! I decided I didn’t need anymore jeans, even though that brand is normally insanely expensive. They’ve got a lot of old lady looking clothes though haha. And like I’ve said before, I’m weird about clothes and the way they fit, in the fact that nothing fits me the way I want. I am an alien.
I love me some bargains and random things. Thats how I came to check this place out. Its like treasure hunting, and it kills some time!

I love recycling, I love a bargain, and I love one-​stop shopping. Savers = Half-​Priced Books + Target x the neighborhood yard sale with designer/​brand names.
I have scored 2 pairs of fantastic Italian leather boots here that appeared to have been worn maybe once — sure hope that lady gives up some more shoes right before the next time I’m headed over there.
For the kids, I find Savers’ toys to be too thrashed for reuse, but I have found some great deals on books and boys’ clothing in like-​new shape.
Check out the red baskets — they roll! You just use the long handle to pull it along. No more red marks on your arm after you put 10 pounds of cool finds in your basket!