Out of the Closet

Best place to donate clothes, shoes, books, furniture for a good cause. If u have many clothes first go in an ask them to receive at the back door. Superfriendly staff.

I came here for fun and ended up getting tested with my friend I was hoping to score some vintage shirts but there wanna much of a selection and the clothes was priced like Ross prices n it was dingy clothes. Anyways the guy giving the test pricked my from her all wrong he lightly whiped it with the alcohol swap then quickly pricked my little ring ringer (I was freezing there was ano blood in my finger) so he started squeezing my finger to gt some blood out n it hurt so bad he yanked the pricker device out of my finger ending up taking some skin out n it hurt so bad for days after worst experience ever. But I had nice results so guess it worked out

Great place if you are looking for nice books, every week getting in and checking, and all the time I’m founding great things over there. And it’s extremely cheap. They also have a lot of discounts. And furniture)

The man behind the register (I believe his name was Craig) yesterday was incredibly funny and sweet. They had some really nice stuff yesterday — a baroque gold-​trimmed mirror with angels, and some nice pieces of furniture, all in great condition, and the prices were ridiculously low. There was a beautifully handcrafted wooden children’s kitchen that would look great in a tree house too, very unique!
I still didn’t have luck with the women’s clothing, most of which had extreme amounts of pilling, but many of the men’s dress pants were in like new condition. They had some nice fedoras and some rolling suitcases for about $ 10. Next time I plan to travel, I will come here rather than spend $ 50+ on a suitcase I will only use once in a blue moon.
The artwork was also pretty, and included a beautiful beach scene, some outdoor bird scenes and a roaring 20s poster of a lady in a slinky halter dress. I told my friend to snatch up some of the artwork for his new place but he said he wants to first get moved in. The paintings were about $ 5-​$ 10 each and looked a lot more expensive. They have a vast CD, DVD and vinyl collection, and although I found some good vinyl records, I don’t have a record player, so I had to nix that idea.
Their book selection is pretty decent, they have books in German, Spanish, Greek, and English, and they are buy one, get one free. A real steal! Whether you want a book on cooking, birding, sex education, GLBT, mysteries, thrillers, or Shakespeare, you can find it all here. Where else can you get books at these prices? The next time I get an itch for new reading material, I’ll be sure to come here first, before going the more expensive route of
or
. This also helps you expand your mind by offering the option of being more adventurous in your reads without spending so much that you end up regretting it if you don’t like the book.
I was told that they are closing up their South Beach location, so I am sure this location will get busier, and hopefully that means a better clothing inventory. They have trucks that will come to your home to pick up furniture and other unwanted items. If you have any stale books, magazines, art work, or furniture, bring it here rather than putting it on the curb. They also sell used shoes, so there’s no restriction on what type of items you donate — I even saw some LCD computer monitors for sale. Considering the money from the sales of items helps HIV+ people receive counseling and other assistance, why not give them your donations and check out their store for some thrifty finds as well?

Awesome thrift store, the employees are super nice. Found found the whole saga of my favorite book all 7 books and only paid $ 10, they have amazing movies and the have cool and inexpensive furniture and they do free HIV tests for free. In all the store is super cool!

Love the purpose of this thrift shop. I went and saw some great items for my creative side to craft with. The only downside was when I tried to drop off child item for donation and they told me they don’t do child items. I guess I understand but I wish they had reciprocal arrangements with other thrift shops so I could drop kids stuff off.

I love this place, I am always finding name brand clothing at a steal of a price. Last time I was in I found a a pair of Yves St Laurent Navy Blue slacks… omg I almost died. $ 7.00 !!!
This is not an uncommon occurrence. The beach location is not nearly as good of a selection. Those beach people…

I reviewed the «Out of the Closet» location on the beach a few years ago. Recently I had some gently used clothing and also some home décor items and small appliances to donate after I’d done some remodeling work. The church in my area which used to have «clothing only» collection bins in their parking lot has taken those away, and it seems that the Goodwill collection point which I pass often is only open after I pass it in the mornings, and is closed by the time I’m done with work in the evenings.
I decided to bring all my items here to Out of the Closet. First, they’ll accept anything, not just clothing items, but also because they’re open on weekends, up until 6 p.m. on Sundays. As has been mentioned by other reviewers, Out of the Closet sells the donated items in their thrift stores and uses the funds they collect to offer free medical and counseling services to those who may not otherwise be able to afford them.
Dropping off items to this location is simple; They have a parking lot in the back of the place, and at the far end you’ll see a steel roll up door and a sign that instructs you press the button and they’ll raise the door and accept your donations. If you happen to stop by during the times they’re closed, there’s a concrete block structure near the drop off point where you can place your items for donation.
The only slightly tacky thing I noticed was that, on the Sunday I came here to drop items off, their small dumpster out back was overflowing with things this place chose to throw away (either items they couldn’t sell or that were broken, etc.). While I realize not every item has a lot of value, and that some people probably donate broken items or things that would be better off trashed, at least close the lid on the dumpster so others who bring donations don’t have the idea that this is what might happen to the items they’re donating as well. After all, my guess is that everyone who donates items to this place is doing it with the best of intentions.
Note that if you have furniture or larger items to donate, they’ll send a truck to your home or business to make the pickup.

Great place to donate. Gentleman inside helped me carry bags inside. Very accommodating. Not picky about what you donate.
Btw any one looking. It was 50 items of men’s designer (dolce, yohji etc) in good condition.
Go shopping and do some good! ;-)

This review is for the Thrift Store side of Out of the Closet. I haven’t yet used the pharmacy or the gratis AIDS testing services, but I do know that there’s a super cute little thrift shop with tons of deals and an abundant amount of books.
OOTC is a great spot for anyone looking for hidden treasures to add to your home or collection of knick-​knack insanity, such as my own. I feel like they are usually lacking on the clothing side of thrifting, but I just dropped off a tone of clothes to assist with that. There a super fast drop off are in the back parking lot. That said, I scored a super sweet giant white faux leather couch for twenty freakin’ dollars here on a sale day. Plus, I never walk out of there with nothing. Lots of little goodies to be had!
The best part about OOTC — the store goes to fund the AIDS Healthcare foundation.

Always able to score a good find here

They change their inventory daily. It is really hit or miss, but the furniture here can be a real find.

I am not a thrift store person at all. Some people swear by them, but I usually don’t want to touch anything inside and can’t wait to take a shower once I leave. Out of the Closet is a breath of fresh air when it comes to thrift stores!
My husband convinced me to visit this store, and I was very pleasantly surprised. He came Out of the Closet (thankfully for me, not really!) with a number of very nice dress shirts, perfect for work. There is a large selection of men’s shirts, with very high-​end designer names thrown in there for a couple bucks each.
Now that we’ve been back a couple more times, I get so excited to see what I wil find. We purchased a complete set of bowls, salad plates, and dinner plates in that vintage-​y blue and white china pattern… you know what I’m talking about. The set was $ 20, and while that might be steep for some thrift store pros, that was just the price for me. I also came very close to purchasing a gorgeous desk set with shelves… I believe it was $ 40 or $ 50. Oh, and the book area is great! Anyway, my point is that you can find some delightful gems in here for pretty cheap.
The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because the women’s section is a bit lacking. The shoes are frighteningly worn, and the clothes all seem shrunken. I wouldn’t visit to shop for myself.
They also take donations of clothes/​furniture, which is nice if you’re looking to get stuff off your hands. Great place, great cause — free HIV testing as well.

If just for the cause, I’m giving Out of the Closet five stars. That aside, it is tidy, staffed by friendly people, and has a small parking lot to facilitate the process of shopping or making donations. Getting a tax receipt is easy as pie, with a computer kiosk setup just for that purpose.
Oh, and as for all the VHS tapes Jordan mentioned in his ¹¹⁄₀₉ review, they have a gaggle of VCRs ready for sale right now. Yup, a gaggle! Apparently, as Arthur the assistant manager informed us, there’s a resurgence in VHS popularity. He said for exercise and yoga tapes. (I know it’s for porn. Can’t fool me, Arthur!)
Make a donation. Pick up something unexpected. Help those with HIV/​AIDS. It’s a win/​win/​win at Out of the Closet.

What a great little thrift store in Miami — and what a great cause!
I loved the presentation & the name — and it was super clean and accessible. I love that there’s HIV testing and the pharmacy inside — it’s a brilliant concept, overall.
Found a couple cute items there — surprising designer selection (YaYa, Theory, People Like Frank) for just $ 6 – 15. Insane. Lovely.
So clean and open. Would definitely return — and would love to see their other stores.

The W and I have been donating items to the Out of the Closet Thrift Store rather than throw them out. They take everything and will even pickup furniture.
You should call for Store Hours before driving over to drop things off. There is parking in back and a Drop Off area.

Super affordable with most apparel ringing in at $ 4.99! A very large selection of men & womens wear and some attractive furniture items for under $ 30! Uniquely located within the store is a pharmacy which offers free HIV testing! I scored a dress, 3 cute skirts, a pair of capris and a pair designer shorts all for only $ 26! Um YES, this place is a win!

I am really blown away by the ratings of the other reviews. This place is awesome! Putting aside the goals and practices of the organization (because that alone would qualify a 5 star rating) but the store itself is worthy of AT LEAST 4 stars. It is a smaller thrift shop, compared to Goodwill & Salvation Army, but it is very clean, neat, organized, and staffed with smiles.
They have clothes, music, movies, books, jewelry, household items, etc. Yes some things are old but HELLO this is a thrift shop. You will not be purchasing items with their original tags (although I really did find a few) but you can get yourself some great threads! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You can make it work.
HONEST STATEMENT: I remember thinking to myself as I browsed through the clothes «if I was a single mom or homeless I would soooooo shop here». I am neither and I still shopped here. Versatility!!!
I walked away with a CD (Adelle) for $ 2.00 (or $ 3.00 I can’t remember), a book (Grisham) $ 1.00, a skirt (I’ve been asked where I bought on it’s first public outing), and a pair of shorts all for $ 10.00.
And they have a convenient parking lot accompanied by street parking if need be.

originally from california, out of the closet is a different type of thrift shop. its non-​profit and provides medical attention for patients with hiv. 95% of their income goes to that which is a good cause as they even offer free hiv exams.
i walked in just out of curiosity and was greeted by both of the kids who were working behind the counter. they were very helpful and informative so thats always good. i started to look around. everything was very organized in comparison to other thrift shops that ive been to. by style, size and color. so i found a pair of jeans. hmmm they looked almost brand new. $ 7? nice … so i grabbed it, now i just needed a cool t-​shirt… bang, found one in less than 2 minutes. $ 2? mine!
so yeah, i paid 11 bucks in total and i have a new attire. i look straight out of williamsburg now and i didnt pay a fortune for these pair of jeans. and to know i’m helping a good cause? that just sounds like a good deal to me.

A popular thrift store, but I didn’t like much the stuff inside. The clothes looked old and the stuff on the walls are good if you’re making a museum. They’re stocked up on VHS (I wasn’t aware people still had VCR players — which by the way, they should sell with the VHS tapes they have in stock).
On the other hand, the staff is friendly and the cause is great since the donations goes to help those with HIV/​AIDS (hence the thrift store getting another star). AHF Pharmacy seems to be well-​stocked so if anything, the pharmacy would be worth it, if you had to stop by here. But that gets a separate review.