Best Tampa, Florida Thrifting Hot Spots to Visit

If you're a longtime resident of the Tampa area of Florida, perhaps you're already aware of these great secondhand stores. But whether you're in the Tampa vicinity for just a day or two or have lived there for years, be sure to check out these thrift stores in Tampa. Thrift store shopping is a great way to find gently used apparel, secondhand furniture, housewares, and more.

Going thrifting can be a fun way to spend a few hours, and it's also a legit way to score great deals. When you explore a thrift store, you could come across steep discounts on clothing from a wide range of brands, used maternity clothing, furniture, household items, and more. You save money and prevent items from going into the landfill.

Here are some of Tampa's best thrift stores:

You'll find Sunshine Thrift Store located at 4304 S. Dale Mabry Hwy in Tampa. (It also has branches in Bradenton and St. Petersburg.) According to its website, each location has over 30,000 items and is open seven days per week. This thrift and consignment store holds a huge selection of items, from books to electronics to apparel and more.

Triage is a clothing consignment boutique in Tampa, located at 4109 Henderson Boulevard. The business started in 1980 and primarily carries designer clothing and accessories for women.

Check out La France at 1612 E. 7th Avenue in Tampa. This store specializes in both new and vintage apparel, hats, and accessories. You can also shop online through La France's Etsy shop.

In Tampa, thrift shoppers and those who have items to consign can stop by labelswap. Located at 3143 W. Kennedy Blvd, labelswap carries over 13,000 items including luxury and name-brand clothing and accessories.

There are branches of Avalon Exchange in several other cities, and the Tampa location is at 2823 S. MacDill Avenue. It started with a focus on vintage clothing, and it now includes contemporary, vintage, and designer apparel.

For a shift away from clothing thrift shops, check out Oh Whatever in Tampa. At 3612 S. Manhattan Avenue, Oh Whatever specializes in furniture, home decor, and illuminations.

Discover great furniture and salvage items at Stained Market Place, located at 2106 East 15th Avenue. If you're seeking inspiration for how to decorate a space in your home, or ideas for a restoration project, Stained Market Place could be the place to go.

For a wide variety of vintage items including clothing and home decor, be sure to stop by Vintage Post Marketplace at 5206 North Florida Avenue. In this former post office building, you can find specialty items from local vendors as well as new and gently used furniture.

You'll need to plan ahead to visit Vintage Roost, since it's only open on the second and fourth weekends each month. Located at 2326 East 7th Avenue, Vintage Roost runs for three days at a time, selling all kinds of vintage furniture and other home items.