Children’s Hospital Thrift Stores

What a treasure to find this store totally devoted to the care of not only their customers but the children and families needing assistance during their stay at Seattle Children’s Hospital. You won’t find cheap, broken down, worn hand me downs at this store. A lot of care is taken to sell items you’ll be proud to take home or even pass along as a gift. Many customers are regular shoppers that know quality treasures are to be found either on a quick «hunt» through the store or with the help of the ever so friendly volunteers and staff! You’ll find great furniture, toys a plenty, complete dinnerware sets and stylish clothing for great prices! It’s not just about finding a good deal, but also discovering quality items not so often manufactured in today’s world! Plus, all the proceeds benefit the kids in need of care!

Great second hand shop in the north end. There are some real finds there at times. Got a signed piece of art for a super price (this kind of item can move fast, so check in regularly). Friends tell me of equally glowing reviews. I find the staff to be great. And remember to drop off your great donations at the back door.

Somehow i feel like the serf visiting the Lord’s manor in this place. The older ladies who work here always seem to have a slight air of disdain for the shoppers. The selection is decent though small but the prices are high.
One time i asked about a friend who volunteered here and the lady said «oh her? shes in the back She rolled her eyes at me. Excuse me for asking.

I, who mostly reviews with 5 and 4 stars felt creepy here. I saw lots of old housewares and home kitchen devices but NO modern and updated stuff NO!
Clothes that were not frumpy? NO
I know that others have gone here and found things to feed their stuff desires, but for me it’s a NO!

The stuff here seems like someone elderly passed on their belongings to the store… and that’s a good thing in this case for a good cause. I love rummaging through old housewares and finding nifty gadgets or full china sets. I didn’t really look at the clothes, but it’s definitely vintage type stuff and so is priced higher than your Goodwills and Value Villages.
They have a smaller selection, but it’s better, I think. The store is run by cute little grammas too. :) Plenty of parking and you can visit other nearby stores like Marshalls, Pier One, or Sears.
Unfortunately I was rushed out after 15mins so I can’t report on anything further. However my initial reaction to the place is to go back again!

This is the best thrift store in the northend! Located in the mallish area anchored by sears and Marshalls, CHT offers an ever changing variety of better quality recycles. Merchandise comes from local drop offs and from collections organized by hospital guilds, Find everything from designer to gently used target couture, but everything is in good shape and clean. On a good day you can score a dining set, dishes and table linens for a fraction of the price. They frequently have left overs from some of the higher end stores. (one week liz claiborne, another time lots of Eileen Fisher. I am pretty sure I have spotted some Anthropologie dodads that came directly from the store. CHT regulary gets high quality sheets, towels and robes from local hotels. The tags may seem pricey on the first go round, but regular reductions by color tag provide the opportunity for fabulous bargains if you can wait long enough. If you are a thrifter with a heart and conscience this is the place to go first: EVERY PENNY supports UNCOMPENSATED CARE at Childrens’ Hospital.