Best Manhattan Thrift Stores?

[blaxx]

I need to buy clothes that can be used for costumes and objects for props.

I heard there is a bunch on 23rd St - are they any good? I've been looking at some websites but they don't look like they would be that cheap.

Any other suggestions?

[Jordan Catalano]

There's a Salvation Army store on 46th between 10th & 11th, I believe. There is one on 8th around 23rd or so too, that's pretty good. Stay away from that "Cheap Jacks" store because the cheapest thing in there would pay my rent for a month.

[blaxx]

Oh, I hear ya. I hired a Jack once and he was NOT cheap.

[thetinymagic2]

The Flea Market on West 39th/9th Ave on the weekends all yr long. The lady with the huge vintage clothing/accesory section is absolutely FABULOUS! Very high end retro and new CHEAP fabulousness!! I'm serious~ ck it out!!! You'll go Crazy/!

[thetinymagic2]

[blaxx]

Nice suggestions you two! I assumed those other stores were not really that cheap but I'll check these options out.

[thetinymagic2]

What does CHEAP mean to you? Price range? BTW, be careful about potential bed bugs from used merch - just sayin'.......(inspet carefully)

[blaxx]

Cheap, well - $15- $25 for a dress and not $75. Something like that, heavily discounted. Some $5-$10 props.

[thetinymagic2]

she's got stuff from 10-about 150. (real furs), The entire market is chock full of goodies if you know how to "hondle" well

[blaxx]

Nice, I'll give it a try. Do you know what time it opens?

[thetinymagic2]

hink it opens really early, say 9? maybe 8. It's called the hell's kitchen flea market. i think they have a wesite.