Eastside Community Aid is a nonprofit thrift store that sells donated items to raise money for more than 20 different local organizations such as Eastside Domestic Violence, King County Search & Rescue and the Kirkland Interfaith Network. Products include figurines and gifts, small appliances and other household goods and clothing for men, women and children. The organization was established in the 1980s when a group of Eastside women began holding garage sales to raise money for charity. The ECA's first thrift store was opened in downtown Redmond. The current location in the Totem Lake area is run entirely by volunteers.
For a great bargain on clothing for men, women and children, check out the huge selection at Forget-Me-Not Consignments. Well organized departments have clothes and accessories for the whole family. The children's area has clothing, shoes, coats and some toys and books. The women's section includes dresses, pants, jackets, shoes, boots and jewelry. There are clothes and shoes for men and boys as well.
The clothing is priced at about 1/3 of the original price and the consignor gets 40% of the selling price. They accept clothes for the current season, items are on the sales floor for two months. The mother-daughter team who own the store have been in business for seven years.
Located in Kirkland's Totem Lake neighborhood, FabuLE$$ Thrift Boutique has anything and everything. Appliances, furniture, knickknacks, decor, toys and holiday items are among some of the treasures to be found. Seniors always get a 20 percent discount and there's usually a storewide sale for even more discounts.
Absolutely Fabulous is just that: a fabulous thrift store. Items include name brand and other men and women's clothing, as well as jewelry, accessories and shoes. Some name brands include Prada, Gucci and St John, but there are tons of finds to sift through. All items are on discounted pricing, clean and ready to wear.