Frugal Family: Thrift Store Shopping

Thrift stores are a great way to save money on play clothes, costumes, antiques and more. They can also be a great place to receive a tax credit when you donate or to make some extra cash through consignment sales. Take a look at a few places around Riverhead to save a few bucks:

Baiting Hollow Congregational Church Thrift Store:  2416 Sound Avenue, Calverton.  727-6141 

This is a seasonal thrift store mostly managed by Bertha Fricke and her loyal volunteers from the Batiting Hollow Congregational Church.  A typical piece of family clothing costs between $.50 and $3.  They also have art work, glassware, and household decor.  Donations accepted during store hours or you can call to schedule a drop off time for large furniture items. Just ask for Bertha.  Receipts for donations are available.  They are open from March through November.

• Store Hours: Thursday and Saturday: 10AM - 3PM

Grace's Place Thrift Store: 434 Griffing Avenue, Riverhead.  727-3900

Two stories of this bright and cheery, large victorian house-turned store are packed with a very large selection of family clothing, accessories, household items and more.  A typical piece of clothing would be between $1 - $4.  They offer a receipt for donated items.  Call to schedule or drop off anytime during store hours.  Ask for Caitlin Padeletti.

• Store Hours: Monday -Saturday: 10AM - 2PM

Deal: 50% off clothing through the end of April.

The Alley Cat Thrift Store: 103 1st Street, Riverhead.  727-2621

Located behind the Riverhead Congregational Church, this store is run by an all volunteer staff and offers family clothing, accesories and small household appliances.  Think, retro/vintage at this store.  This is a great place to find '60's, 70's and '80's themed costumes.  A typical piece of clothing would be between $1-$5 .  They also give a receipt for donated items. Call and ask for Joan Flieshman, store manager, to schedule a drop off or drop off anytime during store hours.

• Store Hours: Tuesday and Thursday: 10AM - 2PM; Saturday: 9AM - 1PM

Deal: 50% off clothes through the end of March

K's Treasure Chest: 435-3 Osborne Avenue, Riverheaad.  208-8595

Located next to Carlo's Pizza, this thrift store carries adult clothing, accesories, artwork, household accessories and decor.  A typical piece of clothing would cost between $3 - $4.  Since this is a for-profit thrift store, donated items are not eligible for a tax deduction. However, you can call for info on how to sell clothing on consignment.

• Store Hours: Monday - Friday 10AM - 4PM; Saturdays: 10AM - 3PM 

Deal: $1 Rack of clothing stocked daily.

Salvation Army: 319 East Main Street, Riverhead.

• Store Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10AM - 7PM

Deal: 50% off clothing every Wednesday