Thriftology
Address
12700 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, Washington, 98125
Phone
+1 206-391-7141Hours
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Thriftology: A Treasure Trove of Unique Finds in Seattle
Nestled in the heart of Seattle, Thriftology is a one-of-a-kind thrift store that has captured the hearts of local shoppers. With no website or Facebook presence, this store relies on word-of-mouth to draw in a loyal customer base, and the reviews speak for themselves.
As one customer, Jett Westerlund, describes, Thriftology boasts an "awesome store" with a "great selection" and a "super friendly staff." The store's owner, Judy, is praised by multiple reviewers for her warm and welcoming demeanor, with Shawna Taylor recounting how Judy "talked with and pretended to bargain with my children in a way that made them feel thoughtful and valued in their choices."
The inventory at Thriftology is described as a true "treasure hunt," as Austin Werner notes, with "anything you could think of" according to Jess MacKimm. From vintage crystal candle holders to sewing machines, the store seems to offer a diverse array of unique and high-quality secondhand items. As Heather Stratton shares, "The owner has a great eye for quality - no junk here."
Several reviewers highlight the store's whimsical and community-oriented atmosphere, with Zoe Perry describing a "garage sale-esque set up" and a "cool vibe." David Duran simply states, "Miss Judy runs a good community business."
Customers rave about the friendly staff, the treasure-trove of unique finds, and the overall sense of community that Thriftology fosters. As Aaron Lim (Awon) succinctly puts it, "This was a really cool store."
50 reviews
Jett Westerlund
Awesome store, Great selection and a super friendly staff.I highly recommend this store
Austin Werner
Maybe the only thrift store in Seattle that still feels like a treasure hunt. A fun place to stop in and explore. The owner and Judah are both very warm and friendly. Highly recommend
Shawna Taylor
I bought my two young children to shop with their allowance at this local store and we had the best experience! The owner talked with and pretended to bargain with my children in a way that made them feel thoughtful and valued in their choices. They both want to come back to find new treasure and talk to Judy! Super great store with a lovely owner and a great vibe overall!
Jess MacKimm
Anything you need, Thriftology probably has it! After taking some time looking around, I found a really beautiful set of crystal candle holders that fit my needs perfectly. The staff are welcoming and want everyone to find what they need at a reasonable price. This was my first but definitely won’t be my last visit to Thriftology!
Aaron Lim (Awon)
This was a really cool store that had basically anything you could think of. The owner was really helpful and nice and the prices were very reasonable.
David Duran
Judah, fantastic dude, fair prices. Miss Judy runs a good community business. No frills, good prices.
Victoria Shutts
I’ve visited Thriftology a couple of times as a Lake City neighbor. The owner is so vibrant & friendly, she lights up the space. I was particularly interested in their sewing machines & the employee working offered that I take it home to test drive it & return it if it doesn’t work. You don’t get that kind of service at goodwill. Highly recommend!
Omniversexy
Thrift Shop with good music and vibes. Donald is a phenomenal artist and entrepreneur who inspired and coached me. @pleasants.artwork on Instagram A wonderful energy here and cool finds!
Zoe Perry
Reasonable prices and a whimsical vibe. I like the garage sale-esque set up, but I think it would be worth having someone go through to get some stuff up off the floor through out the day just in case! I think getting some price stickers or signs would be a good idea for transparency and efficiency during checkout too. The owner (I assume, I didnt ask what their role was) was really sweet. This place has a lot of cool stuff though and just needs time to organize a little so people can get the chance to look at all of it!!
Heather Stratton
Absolutely loved my recent trip in to Thriftology. Greeted by a nice helpful man at the front who explained the pricing. The front of the store had nicely laid out items and the back was more of a hunt. I enjoy both types of thrifting. I found some many awesome treasures I had to leave some behind! The owner has a great eye for quality no junk here. I make vintage button flowers in thrifted vessels and found so many! I will definitely be back. 🙂