Assistance League of Tustin Thrift Shop

MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK. Seriously, this place always has a special. I just scored 5 green tag items ($ 6 each) for a total of $ 1. Yes, indeed a great day! I check this place out on a weekly basis. I love how they iron and steam the clothes. Makes them not feel like used «thrift store» clothes. It’s a hit or miss, but I secretly go just to see what the sale of the day is. Yup, I’m a hoarder :) The only con for me is this place is kind of overpriced for a thrift store. If it wasn’t for their deals, I probably wouldn’t shop here.

Smaller sized thrift store. We got through it in an hour really great deals. Buy one get one free today.

Very small. Not many options. Maybe for the older crowd. It’s annoying now that most thrift shops is turning «boutique». One side has higher priced high end clothes while the other side is cheap nameless brands. You’re better off at other thrift shops on sale days. Wider selection & better prices.

Great friendly service and reasonable pricing with a clean store and great selection in a nice area. Was very happy to shop there

Remodeled, nice looking, lots of space and items to look at!

My wife and I went in this morning for the first time «very unpleasant experience» I’m carrying a basket with one pair of nice sandals in it for my wife and the owner or manager came up to me and reached in to my basket and took them out and said they would be at the register counter. idk why she did that but it cut our shopping as my wife was matching up a outfit.

It’s beginning to look kinda messy now… they should carry more records and CD’s. stuff from the 80’s please!!!

I was conflicted on how to rate this. I’ve been to another Assistance League in another city that had a far better selection of things and far better pricing so I’m biased, but I will, for this area this thrift store has very good pricing and you can occasionally find some real gems here. The pricing is especially good for paper goods, craft supplies, books and dishes. The selection is limited for all these things but they are very cheap. Clothing less so but still not terrible, especially for Tustin.
I just wish the store employees weren’t so unbearably rude and biased (as in, during sales I’ve seen them discount things for some people and not for others, I guess a lot of people just don’t notice in the process). I’ve also had some glare at me and ignore me when I try to speak to them (though others were perfectly polite so it really varies). It sucks because the other Assistance League was so pleasant it made me happy to shop there but I go to this on less because the people here are really stand offish, no idea what their problem is.
Still definitely worth a visit though for some great bargains.

Love this store got a $ 90 non toxic toy garage for $ 5. Also found some good clothing here too!

So I came here on a Thursday on my way to the doctor. It was a much better experience! Clean and organized but still, not a huge selection. It is however a good one to keep on your thrift store list for a quick pop-​in.

Amazing vintage housewares and clothes! Really beautiful and unique silent auction items… some listed for way under even thrift store value!
I have purchased designer clothes here for a fraction of Goodwill prices and every dime goes to charity. All the staff are volunteer and very friendly.
Great place for holiday items, especially in November and December. A volunteer told me today that they do «Christmas in July»! Can’t wait to go back and get more vintage Santas!

I found the perfect Levi’s to make high waisted shorts out of them! The staff is super friendly and I scored some great deals today :)

This is what I got when I came here:
a genuine Burberry sweater $ 3.00 !!!
a bone china vegetable dish that’s part of my 60s bone china set $ 10.00 !!!
a crystal picture frame $ 5.00 !!!
Doesn’t happen all the time but I definitely scored this time!

I usually look to thrift shops for clothes, but I was in for a pleasant surprise when I found more of an interest in non-​clothing items instead.
Not going to lie… the clothes are not that great. There are mostly tacky shirts and shoes and obnoxious items that you wouldn’t catch me wearing.
On the other hand, I sifted through their more minscellaneous collection of items… and instantly fell in love with the cutest picnic basket… only for $ 3!
My other friends got a couple of books and a really nice bag, for $ 4 and $ 3, respectively.
I can’t say that I’ll be going back anytime soon, but if I’m in the area, I’ll be sure to stop by!

Above review is wrong re: hours. It is open 10 – 2, closed on Sunday and Thursdays and open 10 – 3 on Saturdays. This store has a great book department. After seeing the selection of children’s books I don’t know why anyone would ever buy new kids books since they outgrow them so quickly. They also have a «better clothing» section with upscale brands for adults and children and great BOGO (buy one get one) sales. Lots of seasonal décor for all the holidays if you get there early enough. They do not carry furniture but do have housewares, sporting goods, linens etc. Since it is staffed by volunteers (all money goes to charity) they do take a long Christmas holiday break so shop early. Parking lot is small but adequate and plenty of free parking on street.

I have been driving by this thrift store for a long time and about 6 months ago I actually decided to go in. I was a little hesitant to Unilocal this place because it’s kind of my best kept secret for hidden treasures. I don’t know if it’s because I have gotten lucky when I have gone or my taste of clothes is just what’s offered here but either way this place is awesome.
It’s tiny for sure, and the parking lot is kind of a bust but it’s part of it’s charm. I have found great 70’s style clothes all $ 3-​$ 10. I found an amazing brown leather jacket for $ 20, yes genuine leather!
You can tell how great a thrift store is depending on the area… let’s just say people who probably donate their clothes and items here probably don’t have to shop at thrift stores. Their loss, my gain!

Only open from 11 – 2 daily, and closed thursday. Very small place, and limited selection. Some of their merchandise is over priced, and some is a good bargain. It’s almost nothing but clothes. Hardly and electronics or appliances. I’ve never left here satisfied.

Not a lot of stuff to buy and the place is pretty small, but it’s for a good cause so that’s why I gave it a 2 star rating. For the goods alone it’s more like a 1.5 star.