Second Debut

This is such a great place for a Goodwill store. It is higher end product, clean, sometimes a little pricier than at a regular store, but remember it’s cleaner. I love it and they always have specials and sale going on if you sign up for their email reminder when in the store.

I had a very unpleasant experience today & not at all like any I’ve had before at Second Debut. One of my favorite things about going there is the joy that is shared from the employees. It’s always a big welcoming when you walk in and they are way back at the cash register but you are greeted with a happy & warm welcoming. I’s clear the customer MATTERS. I’ve gotten so much help from the employees that work there and they are enthusiastic and can really help you put an outfit together. I actually find I buy more and I’m satisfied with what I buy — their help does result in my spending more money, which I am happy to do.
Today… there was no one anywhere for quite some time. I circled the whole main part and shopped before I even saw anyone. When they came in the room — I was not greeted or acknowledged and then it appeared an older woman was training someone. I waited to ask my question because I did not want to interrupt and then finally I just walked right up to them at the register as the older woman was instructing what looked like someone new in training. I still had to stand and wait for her to finish talking before she could bother to address me. In the middle of all of this, though I was never acknowledged but visible, the UPS guy came in and «she» blasted a welcoming hello and what-​you-​got-​for-​us-​today — Oh Well… no big deal — it’s no big deal. When I finally got her attention, there was still no welcoming and I mentioned I was going to a costume ball and was looking for certain items which she directed me immediately to Goodwill. That’s fine. It was nice of her to hand over a coupon book so I could use it at Goodwill. We had a conversation about The Corner Store in Uptown and how they have wonderful vintage items — she did not know that store and was happy to go ck it out. She mentioned to me that she use to work for Tiffany’s and had been over in that area with fellow coworkers but did not know that store. I asked about pricing at the Clearance area and it was more like I was scolded for not reading the sign. I found her manner offensive. As I was talking to her I lifted a suit coat that was on the end of a display. I noticed it’s hook was not going the same way as the rest of the rack but for some reason I actually thought they wanted it that way because it was displayed. I put it back how I found it. She reached over in front of me as I was talking and yanked it off and put it «right». It was odd and in my face and unpleasant. She’s icky. The fun and warm and caring people need to be a priority at Second Debut. It’s what makes it unique and worth the high prices! I hope I never see her again. It was enough of a let down that I wanted to write a review — it was disappointing and unusual to see this at Second Debut. Is this a new direction for the kind of staff you are supporting? Tell me no. I miss the sweet people. It will be a long time before I go back. From Tiffany’s to Goodwill — really? Please fix your attitude.

Thrifting is one of my past times that makes me the proudest. I love finding that great deal on the next item on my list. Second Debut had primarily professional attire and a few home décor pieces. The majority of the clothing was geared towards the 40-​something looking to expand her wardrobe. It is not necessarily the place for the 20-​something professional. So, overall, very nice set up, good selection, but not my style.

Second Debut is a higher-​end second hand store run by Goodwill Industries. The items are more expensive than if they’d been in the regular Goodwill stores, but they seem to be selected for more recent trends and better condition and quality. That said, be prepared to pay close to consignment store prices for your items.
The service is always nice and the workers there seem thoughtful and helpful. All in all, if you like consignment shops like Nu Look and Turnstyle, don’t forget to add Second Debut to your list.

it depends on what you are shopping for but if you are a teeny tiny person and need business clothing you are in luck here. I took my daughter and was able to snag high end clothing at great prices. Ann Taylor, Bebe, London Fog, Express, Banana Republic and J Crew just to name a few. The clothes here are typically in good shape and some even still had tags on them. Like any consignment store you have to make a habit of checking in to see what is here as things tend to come and go quickly. The art room is large and great prices on things. I just have never found any art there that has whispered to me take me home and love me… but I keep shopping…

Went here with a friend & will never go back. Honestly, I LOVE thrifting & do it often. I even love a good vintage find. While their clothes may be name brand they were totally out of date (not in a good way!) and way overpriced. My mom would have liked some of the styles they had but would never pay that much for secondhand.

Not too shabby for a thrift shop. Second Debut is clearly selective with the clothing they accept in terms of brand and quality and avoids «vintage» apparel. The store itself is very clean, devoid of clutter, and well-​organized making for an easy shopping experience. The employees are cheerful and pleasant.
Aside from clothing and accessories, Second Debut has an art gallery with very reasonably priced pieces.
Like with all consignment/​thrift shops, Second Debut is hit or miss. The difference here is that all of the pieces are good quality/​brand name, so it’s primarily about finding something that fits your style and size rather than searching for a diamond in the rough.

This is designer fashion at it’s best, the second time around. The atmosphere is similar to that of a boutique buying name brands, the clothing in excellent condition. You will maybe spend more, but not as much as buying it on the rack the first time.

From now on it will be” skip the opitz and just come here.”
Was there for the first time yesterday. Such breath of fresh air in comparison to opitz. Nice hangers with clearly marked sizes, no clutter, NO SMELL, plenty of room to breathe. In addition to regular clothes, bridal and shoe they also have a designer, vintage, and even a little St. John section. Everything was in order, very nice merchandise, a bit overpriced on some things, but one must watch the dates on tags, and then you may really score a bargain.
The sales people were not pushy, but nice and almost boutique like. This girl was impressed.
Scored a pretty top for $ 8. Found two suits and a D&G top (for $ 60), but will wait till memorial day sale when everything will be 25% off.
There is also an art room, if you are looking to decorate your place.

Four stars for a nice and clean store that offers quality, donated clothing, though at consignment prices.
Granted you’re not going to shop here if you’re poor as the prices are still high (think $ 20 for Banana Republic), but if you’re trying to build a work wardrobe on a limited budget then this place should meet some immediate needs.
The selection varies across sizes with majority of good items in the M-​L range. There’s a whole section of plus sizes and also new swimsuits (yes, with tags attached) likely donated from Target (who regularly sends stuff to Goodwill).
Shoe and accessories section is updated-​ish, though prices rival clearance princes at department stores. $ 30 for a pair of pumps with feet grooves are not what I’d consider reasonable pricing, but at least it’s available for one-​stop shopping.
Worth a stop if you’re in the area or want a break from Opitz nightmare times.

As the tagline for 5 stars says, this is «as good as it gets!»
I love finding a great bargain on quality clothing, especially if I can get something new and at a discount. I discovered Second Debut quite by accident while looking for a handbag for a recent event I attended.
As other reviewers have stated, this feels like an upscale boutique. The presentation of the merchandise is appropriate, uncluttered, and attractive. The staff is friendly and helpful, giving honest feedback on how an item looks on you (great tailoring/​color; could be improved with a little hemming; not a good look!) even giving me a 20% off coupon to come back and shop again in the future.
I also love that the profit from shopping here goes back to support a charitable cause. I would be lying if I said that didn’t help loosen the purse strings on more than one occasion when I have been browsing and trying to talk myself out of spending some of my hard earned cash. No matter, I always walk out with a fantastic deal and have supported a good cause — it’s hard not to love a place like that where you feel like everybody wins!

This Goodwill feels like two separate stores: the upscale-​ish fashion part and the art room. And neither actually feel like a Goodwill.
First, the clothes: I’ve never found anything here, but that isn’t to say that there’s nothing worthwhile. It’s a lot of business professional stuff, which I have no use for. You’ll find some higher end designer stuff, including wedding dresses and formalwear, and some of the usual mall stuff like Gap and Banana Republic. A lot of the merchandise is a bit boring/​dated in my opinion, but it’s still worth a try. Just like any good thrifting expedition, tenacity is key.
Second, the art: If you have an empty wall or two, come here every so often and you just might hit the jackpot. Yes, sometimes it feels like you’re sifting through paintings that came from Kohl’s, but then one time you could score like I did. A few years ago I found an original watercolor, very interesting and modern… like real art vs. dentist lobby art. It was housed in this HUGE professional frame (the framing alone made it worth the price tag). I’m looking at it right now on my wall and it’s lovely up there.
There’s no dedicated parking lot here that I know of. Street parking is usually open, but it can be tricky if there’s a big crowd at Opitz.

Hidden gem right behind Opitz! 1^st of all, the stuff is here is not new but it is all in very good shape and mostly designer. The store is clean and well organized, the clothes are not jammed and smelly like most 2^nd hand stores. You almost feel like your in a regular store because of the atmosphere but all proceeds go to charity so you can feel good shopping.
I found the cutest pair of grey leather high heel loafers in my size for $ 20 never worn that I get compliments on all the time. As others have mentioned the longer something sits there the cheaper it gets marked down so if your willing to gamble on waiting your an always get it cheaper.
I spent so much time looking at clothes last time I didn’t go into the art section but I will for sure next time. I love the idea of used art as it can really get pricey!
Parking was street but there was tons of it and you can easily walk over to opitz too if you park in between them for a full day of shopping fun!

I went to Second Debut after googling where the closest Goodwill was to me. I didn’t really know what to expect– but I was on a mission to find something for the Unilocal Drive-​In so I headed over.
It is nothing like the regular Goodwill stores– it looks and feels like a boutique. They even have nylon footies for trying on shoes and a super cute bench to sit on while you do. Things are spaced out and organized better than any other second hand shop I have ever been in. Everything is current so I did not find the 1950’s outfit I was searching for. But I am so glad I went-​! I will be back soon when I have more time. I saw brand-​new-​looking Banana Republic skirts for $ 22, Cole Haan shoes for $ 30-​something and lots of other amazing deals!
For the peeps who have a beef with this being a Goodwill Store– Goodwill always sells clothes that are donated and then uses the money they make off the sales to support their programs. Goodwill does not give away clothes.

As a young professional on a tight budget, this store has been a huge help as I build a stylish and practical wardrobe. I have found great deals on shoes, bags, dresses, tops, jackets, and you-​name-​it at this store. People at work can’t believe some of the things I have gotten here and what I was able to pay for them. I definitely try to get to this store a few times each season to see what I can score.
I appreciate the spacious store, the attentive staff, the frequent sales, and the fact this store is part of Goodwill so that my money goes back into our community.

I’m taking away two stars after finding out that they pluck out the better donations to Goodwill stores to stock theirs. I have a lot of questions about this: do people donating to Goodwill know this? would they want to donate knowing this? 2^nd Debut’s location would make it inaccessible for many Goodwill neighborhood people. None of this feels right.

I went here for a charity event, and while I’m not entirely sure where my dollars went, I was pleased with the store. There are lots of designer labels, and tons of stuff in smaller sizes (0 – 4) — perhaps as these rich ladies grow out of their fancy clothes, they send them here for me to love.
When I went a few weeks ago, I scored a fabulous Burberry black lace skirt for $ 40 (originally easily $ 400), a semi dated but totally sexs Guess nude dress, and a cute & sweet wool Banana Republic dress that I’ve already worn twice and received just as many compliments on it. My friend got a really adorable skirt and a top… but it was really hard for us to narrow it down to those few articles. I almost bought a BCBG dress but dejectedly put it back on the rack after I realized I had literally no place to wear it. I was seriously starting to list of friends that might be engaged soon, so that I would maybe have a place to wear it in like a year.
Don’t get me wrong — there is a ton of ugly, old lady-​esque stuff. It’s hard to sort through everything. Even though it’s all in good shape and mostly designer, designers make plenty of mistakes and old ladies buy a lot of Chico’s. For the most part, however, it is reasonably priced, especially for the label whores like myself.
The girls working there are enthusiastic and helpful, and love the merchandise. («GREAT score! I’ve been keeping my eye on this one.» or «I couldn’t believe she was getting rid of this! It’s so beautiful.») I don’t get over to SLP much, but maybe on my next Trader Joe’s run I’ll stop by. I’m excited to see the place again to gauge the turnover and how much new stuff comes in. And if that BCBG dress is still there.

I don’t think I can say it better than Ashley F… If you’ve got Cristal taste on a PBR budget, Second Debut is for you. The dated price tags are key, and as I live so close, I’m able to hunt often and watch product I’ve been eying eventually get marked down 50%. Talk about a consignment deal!
Best part? It’s actually part of Goodwill — so your shopping dollars are going toward a great organization!

So, now that I am getting close to moving out of Minneapolis, I’ve been really trying to get to all the places that I’ve always wanted to go to, eat at, or try. and really, it has been somewhat of a burden on me. I’ve found some of the best places, like this one, that I haven’t been to yet, and don’t have a good excuse why!
This store is unique! I really like the whole sales idea, about lowering the price after a certain date on items if they haven’t sold yet. I recently went in and picked up two shirts, pants, and one skirt. all for about $ 60! I though it was a good deal, the jeans I got retailed for $ 80, and I only paid $ 24 for them. I do like that!
My only gripe about the place, is I feel I should be older. I know it sounds weird, but a lot of their clothes, or so it seems, are for older, fashionable ladies… you know, like the 45+ range. Trust me though, it is worth stopping in. They have tons of good deals, and tons of stuff to look through.
I was not impressed with their bag section. thought that was really lacking. And the shoes… meh. nothing too impressive there either!
This may very well be one of my new favorite thrift/​consignment stores in the cities! I wish I found it earlier.

If you’ve got Cristal taste on a PBR budget, your dreams will come true at Second Debut. First off, it doesn’t look all filthy and gross like a majority of thrift stores. They sell both mens and women’s shoes, clothes, jewlery, handbags (and REAL ones at that) and art.
The best part about this store is the way their pricing system works. For instance, I wanted these really awesome Betsey Johnson shoes. After they were there for a month, the price dropped almost 50%. It says a date on the tag, and the price it will be marked down to. If it is there another month after that, the price drops again, at 50%.
I have scored some awesome things here. Most notably, a brand-​new tags-​still-​on Donna Ricco dress from Nordstrom that retailed at $ 128.00, and I got for $ 12. It’s worth the trip.