Thrifty Shoppe

Has turned into a ‘rob the customer’ to create jobs, and donate to charity. Sometime about 4+ years ago they lost their way regarding pricing. Sad to see it happen, and the people seem like such nice folks too.

The staff here was friendly enough, I made away with new running gear, some very cheap t-​shirts, and a cool hoodie. Not huge, but given the area, pretty solid selection.

Love this place, clean and well organized. Super nice selection of high-​end clothing that is rotated between the two shops, so always new stuff. Tag system in place shows what new, what’s been there a awhile and because so, is cheaper than marked.
A rarity to find items that shouldn’t have made the cut.
The furniture however, is way over-​priced and beat up, but they know the transient nature of the valley and how that crowd will pay up.
They always have beds, which just grosses me out to no end.
Lastly, please avoid bartering with these people, a lot of whom are volunteers, because all proceeds go to locals in need of charity. You really need two bucks off an eight dollar pair of jeans? No, you don’t.

(same as Vail Valley Cares)
I used to love this place. I could get good deals, but now it is crazy expensive. yes, you can find good deals and stuff, but ok glass vases for $ 6. That is too high in my mind, or shoes for $ 40. I still go, because there isn’t else much around, but I am bummed and sad that a framed pictures runs around $ 40. Good clothing selection. Still worth the try, but more frustrating than I would like. I am going to drive up to Leadville for deals. Still nice staff, high turnover of product because this is the land of the rich who just toss stuff. Good for us.

I always make it a point to come here each time I come to Vail. Whether it’s a skiing or snowboarding gear you want, there’s tons here at a fraction of the price for new. And this is high end thrift shopping, folks. Spyder, Obermeyer, Nils, Burton, and more… but ski pants average $ 40 and jackets about the same.
The inventory changes all the time and there’s tons of junk there too. But have patience and diligence and you’re bound to find something you love.