Unique Thrift Store

25% off Mondays are back for the summer. Yay! Still, DO NOT go here if you will need to use the restroom. The health department should be notified of the terrible restroom conditions rife with fecal cells! In all three ladies restrooms, ALL the trashcans were overflowing with poop-​covered toilet paper — some sticking to the wall. Not something I am accustomed to viewing! I understand that this is a practice (not to flush toilet paper) in some foreign countries. It made my stomach upset. Of the three bathrooms one had no toilet seat — it was sitting on the floor next to the toilet. In the 2^nd, the toilet was stopped up and nonworking. Just sickening.
The clothes are priced high IMO for what is offered. Some items I could get new on sale online for the same or better prices than what Unique Thrift is asking. Still, it is easier not to have to scour online and wait for deals if you need something right away then there are some good deals to be found. I won’t go back to this store just in case nature calls & I’d have to revisit those germ-​filled restrooms.

Haven’t been here in over a year. Things have changed. No longer a 25% off sale on everything on Mondays. What a bummer. Prices slightly higher. Being able to find a good parking spot should have been an indication of the change. Definitely take time seeking that bargain find.
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I love the selection of the unique thrift stores. Pretty organized in comparison to others.

Nothing special about this thrift store, just like any other. Mainly came to look for an ugly sweater, no luck. There was some being sold up front, but they were $ 20 each, not sure how thrifty that is. If I need something cheap and in a hurry I’ll come back, but I’ll check out some others around the area. The area was pretty clean, not too crowded and the prices were decent.

Needed 100 LaserDiscs to keep my son alive (doctor would not accept cash/​check payment). Found them at Unique Thrift Store. Here is us now:

Always has a fine selection of VHS, a well organized book section and some surprisingly decent electronics. Overall a very good store with a few issues with cleanliness in the furniture section. It also is attached to another solid thrift store which is a must visit as well.

The first step in this thrift store I got really excited about how big this place was. I actually came here to find some picture frames and old books but to my surprised they were way over priced for vintage goods. Personally think this place is a rip off for what you get. You’re almost better off buying something brand new for the prices here. I’m big on thrifting books and picture frames but was super disappointed at this place.

I LOVE thrift stores and this is one of my favorite in the DC suburbs. It is really two thrift stores in one-​Unique on one side and Value Village on the other. I love it here. I come here sometimes just to walk around because for me it’s like sensory overload! This thrift store has just about anything that you could be looking for. There is a SEA of clothing for men, women and children.
I have the VIP card so I like to take advantage of the special savings days. I especially like the holiday sales because you can get 50% off. I really do love this thrift store, and I am more than willing to travel to find some cool items.
Just a warning… it does get crowded in this thrift store. I mean crowded. There have been times where it is a struggle to navigate my shopping cart through the aisles. It’s a popular thrift store so I understand. Just be prepared… especially on the savings days.

Picture being inside someone’s closet and looking at hits and misses. Sometimes there are treasures and sometimes there are duds. You could find a new item with the tags still on or a frayed handbag. I have a found collectible Longaberger baskets or my favorite Vera Bradley handbags. I have found awesome Halloween costumes and even a $ 4 ball gown I wore on a cruise.
There are 2 thrift stores in the same building. Unique thrift is on the right side. Both stores are considered separate entities. If you shop at both stores (which I suggest) you will need to check your bags at a free, safe storage area in between both stores. Keep your claim ticket. There isn’t much difference between the two stores. Both have bathrooms and dressing rooms. I prefer the dressing rooms at Value Village, on the left side.
The items used to be cheaper. There are still great bargains but I don’t understand why the locations marked up items $ 1 — $ 7 and higher, considering everything is donated. Handbags range from $ 3.99 to $ 9.99. When management has the notion that a bag is valuable, the prices range from $ 14.99 to $ 19.99. The more expensive items are kept behind the counter, near the front of the store. I usually don’t look at those items. If I am going to look near the front areas, I will glance at the costume jewelry and watches in glass display areas. I have found pretty items or black tie events, as well as hilarious pieces for halloween.
I have found new polo and sports shirts for hubby. Not all of the locations have dressing rooms. A bargain is only a bargain, if it fits.
All items are 25% off each Monday. On Thursday, your free VIP card will get you 25% off. Once you join the mailing list, you can get notices of holiday sales and other specials. You can sign up for a VIP card any day, except Thursday.

I’ve been a thrift store junkie for years, and Unique and its adjacent sister, Value Village, are like heaven for me. I love well-​made clothes, but I can’t afford to buy new brand names clothing, so I turn to these two stores to satisfy my fashion on a budget needs. On Mondays everything in the store is 25% off. On Thursday, everything is 25% off with a VIP card. Holidays, everything is 50% off. I’ve found out recently that the Sunday before a Monday holiday is 50% off with a VIP card (I strongly advise applying for a VIP card – you can sign up for them on days without discounts).
On the holidays that offer a 50% discount, it gets quite chaotic and the lines can get ridiculous. It’s best to come when doors first open to avoid the worst crowds and get a better selection of stuff. I also recommend calling ahead to find out what time the store opens. The Sunday before the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday I found out they opened the store at 9am, even though they normally open at 11am on Sundays. If you want a 50% off discount without the crowds, I’d aim for opening time on those days. Also, I’d avoid using carts on busy days. They have these pull-​on baskets available, which are more convenient and easier to manage through the crowds. You can fit a mountain of clothes in there if you take the hangers off.
Having said that, it can be nice to shop on days when there are no discounts. There’s a greater amount of higher quality clothing and fewer shoppers around. Personally I don’t use the fitting rooms (they smell weird, are very cramped, and have limits on how many clothes you can bring to try on). There are long mirrors throughout the store you can use. I wear leggins and a tank top underneath my clothes so that I can easily try on fitted clothes without exposing myself indecently in public.
It can take patience (and experience!) to go through the stuff in the store to find gems, but it’s well worth the effort. A friend of mine found a photography lens for less than $ 50 that he later resold for close to $ 1,000. You’ve got to be open-​minded about the whole experience. Some days you may go home empty-​handed and some days you may just hit the jackpot.

Hoo boy. This store is just a special snowflake of a thrift store, and I ride the fence between loving it and never wanting to step foot in it again.
I’ve been here several times now, and the first time I went, I saw 2 women get arrested for shoplifting. That does tend to color an experience poorly, but it was generally overridden by the ridiculous and fun explosion of STUFF that is this store and its linked store (Value Village). They should just re-​name the whole mess of a complex the Thrift-​O-​Rama, because that’s what it is. Do not go into this store if you intend or need to leave quickly, because hunting through all of this stuff takes time. Sometimes it’s just way too much for me.
This is the sort of thrift store where you find children’s crappily painted pottery pieces scattered on the «home goods» shelves next to pots and pans that are fine and usable. It keeps it interesting, and if you’re thrifting for fun rather than out of necessity, it’s worth bringing a friend or two to marvel at the selection with you.
The clothes selection is pretty much endless, and the quality spectrum is wide. Prices are really good though, especially on sales days, so you can drop $ 20 and walk away with quite a few things. One major, major downside is that the dressing rooms smell strongly of pee (or maybe that’s the Value Village side – I honestly can’t remember) so it’s sometimes not worth lingering to try on the clothes.
The deals on furniture are ridiculous, though you have to go on a good day – there’s a lot of garbage to hunt through. One time, I saw not one, not two, but THREE used (and broken) Gazelle fitness machines, all standing side-​by-​side.
The whole place doesn’t seem terribly clean, and it’s usually kind of crowded. I usually walk away with my allergies acting up, but again, the bad is mitigated by the good. One time when I left feeling especially crappy, I had found a tasteful plain leather purse for $ 7 – turned out it was a Coach bag.
So it has its ups and downs, but if you’re looking to buy a bunch of used crap in a one-​stop-​shop? Yeah. Try this place.

When I speak of specifically this thrift store I refer to it as a «crappy Kmart», in a good way. The place is super organized and you can shop here as if it is a Kmart. Chances are you’re going to find something similar to what you’re looking for.
WHAT MAKES THIS PLACE GREAT… is that there are 2 large thrift stores connected. One side is Unique and the other side is Value Village, which are the same business. So there are 2 Kmart sized thrift stores connected.
There’s a crumby little «market» in between the two, but if you need generic car charges or knock off bras I wouldn’t waste my time there.
Granted this place was AMAZING back in the day, but since they’ve changed their pricing stickers and organized the store, I haven’t found as many amazing things as I usually do.
As with any Value Village/​Unique Thrift if you get a Member’s appreciation card (free) everything is 25% on Thursdays. Every Monday everyone gets 25% off. AND when there’s a 3 day weekend, like memorial day or labor day, that Monday EVERYTHING IS 50% OFF!!! Although, on the half off days it used to be a mad house, now it’s just very busy. Do yourself a favor and don’t go the Tuesday after a half of Monday there will be NOTHING left.

Nothing about this place had a wow factor for me, except the fact that someone finally shouted over the intercom to get the hangers off the floor. You couldn’t shop without clothes falling off the hangers. The selection was horrible. I have been to better thrift stores and wouldn’t recommend this one. Unique in Falls Church is definitely the best as far as organization, cleanliness, and customer service. Save your energy and money for better quality.

I am thrifting nut. I like to find items from the past as well as a good deal. This thrift store has two stores inside of the building. Its a strange but awesome concept! Great selection of cloths, home goods, books, toys, and movies. The shoes are very over priced! Discount days on Holidays (Labor day, memorial day, etc.) and Monday. I’ve found treasures galore here and can’t wait for my next trip!
*The bathrooms are pretty dirty so don’t plan a pit stop here.

Fabulous finds at this store (so good I can’t tell you). It was well organized and fun to look around. The prices could be a little lower. One complaint is that I bought a wooden puzzle for my son and they had wrapped it in packing tape. So when I pulled the tape off it pulled some of the paint on the puzzle with it. Also some other price stickers were hard to get off the glassware. I’ll still be coming back often.

Gah! Other reviews are correct in that this place is a shadow of what it used to be. Thanks, Macklemore!
Seriously though, I used to come here and get all kinds of fun vintage finds, spend $ 40, and come out with two giant bags full of stuff. Now, if I find anything good, it’s not even worth it. They sell last season Forever 21 clothes for the same price as some items you could get in the store new! My favorite was one time I saw a completely unopened package of index cards, with a sticker on it that said 25 cents, along with Unique’s price sticker reading $ 1.19. REALLY? This place has started to completely miss the point of a thrift store– to get stuff on the cheap because it’s USED inventory that the store got for free. When I feel like I’m better off buying new, there’s something wrong here.

Unique is getting a little greedy these days. The one in Wheaton seems to be priced more reasonably, but the selection here is much better. Be prepared to WAIT in line during their holiday sales. However, it is well worth it because there is something for everyone here.
This is the best thrift store chain around and I’ve officially become a Unique addict.
There is plenty of parking @ this location and it’s right off 95.

I love this store. I have been a customer here for 3years and still havent got tired of coming here. On Mondays they have 25% off which is open to the public and Thursdays they have 25% off to all V.I.P. cardholders.
This place is actually two thift stores in one plus they have a variety of other small stores in between. This place is really amazing for home décor, baby clothes and pretty much any thing your mind can think of and around Halloween they have new and old costumes for every age.

This place is hugeeee!
I try so hard to be a thrift shopper because I know so many people that are amazing finders… unfortunately I’m just not one of them. And it’s really hard for me to wear someone’s old clothes.
Very organized by sex and style, very easy to find what you’re looking for. Problem is you still have to look through everythinggggg. There were so name brands in there, you just got to look.
Accidently came here on a Monday and holiday and wow! was it crazy. They had police outside and everything! Everything is half off either Monday’s or holidays or both. If you have the patiences, be my guest!

I love going here. In my mind, Value Village and Unique are one gigantic thrift store… but I have never been able to find the time to through both places in one visit… maybe it’s because I get easily distracted… or because I never go here looking for something specific.
I’m not a designer jeans kinda girl— because I just can’t stomach paying a buttload of money for clothing… so I go here for my jean because a) I know they won’t shrink on me after 1 wash and I don’t have to hem them b) they are already nice and comfy c) and they are cheap!
I also like this place for kids winter jackets and stuff…
It’s like treasure hunting– and is a cheap way to satisfy your need for retail therapy and to spend your saturday without breaking the bank. PS this location has changing rooms.