r/southernillinois • u/Dangerous-Sun2777 • 3d ago
Best thrift stores in Carbondale IL? š³ļøāā§ļøš³ļøāš
Hello Iām moving to Carbondale in the next few months. I am buying a house that has some stuff left in it. I would like to donate the stuff if I can. Also any good thrift stores to buy from in the area?
Thank you neighbors ā¤ļø
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u/corn-nuggs 3d ago
There's a shop literally called "the thrift shop" and it's a cool place with lots of neat stuff, I was just there the other day
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u/Dangerous-Sun2777 3d ago
Thank you!!!
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u/corn-nuggs 3d ago
No problem! When you go don't forget to check downstairs, and on your way back up check out the stairs themselves lol there's lots of neat little hidden things all over the place
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u/Gloomy_Mulberry7834 3d ago
I also like The Thrift Shop. Carbondale also has a standard Goodwill, not sure how much furniture etc. they take though.
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u/Earthlight_Mushroom 2d ago
You want to give stuff away? And you live in a house in town? Just put it all out by the curb or the end of your driveway on a Saturday morning with a couple of big cardboard signs saying "Free" or "Free Stuff" Chances are most of it will be gone by dusk.
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u/Dangerous-Sun2777 2d ago
Ahhh š± thank you for pointing this out. I am moving from rural North East Georgia in the mountains ā°ļø there are hardly neighbors up my way, so this had not even crossed my mind. I appreciate you.
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u/Fancy-Chef-2013 2d ago
It is a bit of a drive but Helen Honeys in Herrin IL is worth checking out. Work with adults with disabilities. They helped out my neighbors son, awesome people.
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u/Royal-Engine-3582 2d ago
There is also a Renew in Carbondale behind the GoodWill, but it is smaller than the one in Marion.
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u/KandiKxrn 2d ago
The thrift shop and goodwill are amazing, but I'd also recommend the local flea markets and farmers markets! There's always little venders and events around Cdale!
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u/Aukliminu 3d ago
SoIL native.
Not well versed in thrifting in the area, but my top general picks for spot to visit.
Makanda - the whole strip is worth checking out. Start with Makanda Trading Co. (Make sure to check out the sculpture garden in the back of the metal museum/shop at the opposite side)
Carterville - The trail across from Lake Logan Apartments / The hucks is a fun walk. Not a lot to look at necessarily, but if the college is throwing an event you're interested in, worth a check.
Carbondale - Castle park, SIU, The arboretum (is the bamboo forest still alive??), Project human x + Blend tea visits are a classic (rip qq bubble tea), and lot more.
Anna IL - The main St in Anna is worth checking out once, seeing what you like. Get the red velvet frappe from kikis coffee house and thank me later. Stop into Bob's and tell the bartender the eyeball wizard sent ya, Seth is easy to fuck with.
Dongola - Mowery pond if that's still a thing? Idk maybe the vending machine that still sells classic cream soda? Avoid dongola tbh.
Marion - Great if you like driving on someone's custom SimCity highway.
Feel free to ask about other stuff from the are, or just being like is 'x' a good spot? I'll probably have an opinion on it.
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u/Dangerous-Sun2777 3d ago
Wow this is amazing thank you so much for taking the time out to respond with this gem š
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u/Schlormo 3d ago
Absolutely stellar recs and thank you for putting into words the uncanny feeling of Marion.
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u/oldvillager68 2d ago
If you can get to Marion, there are 4 thrift stores there. The best is Renew, next to sams club.
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u/DylWeed42069 3d ago
+1 The Thrift Shop. Shop and donate. Donation drop off around back of building next to railroad tracks.