Cheap Vintage and Thrift Shops in Manhattan, New York

12 Shops that Sell Treasures for Little Cash

Here are twelve great shops to visit:

1. City Opera Thrift Shop - Don't let the name deter you from visiting this two-floored gem. Not only do they sell evening attire, but they also offer designer shoes starting at $25 ($90 for Jimmy Choos). The second floor contains shelves of glassware and many genres of books. Furniture, paintings, used Valentino, Armani, and Dior clothing make this place their temporary home. With a wide range of prices, all proceeds go to the venerable Lincoln Center City Opera.

220 E 23rd St

(212) 684-5344

2. Cadillac's Castle - Friendly staff, $10 sale rack, vintage jackets, super cute dresses - who could want more? There are also many dresses, t-shirts, vintage tops, pants, and skirts worthy of a dig. Sales aren't permanent so it's good to visit often. Jackets from $2 and up, designer resales (Burberry, Prada, Versace, Miu Miu, Christian Louboutin), and discounted coats all contribute to the royalty of this Castle.
333 E 9th St
(between 1st Ave & 2nd Ave)
(212) 475-0406

3. Hairy Mary's Vintage - This small LES shop presents a nice array of vintage jewelry, bags and accessories. The altered vintage dresses may be worth the extra cash, as they may run to $100. Shoes are arranged by size and style. Two quality pairs of boots for $200 and a '40s cropped jacket for $120? Prices may go a bit on the higher end but if you have time to dig, you'll be surprised by what you find.
149 Orchard St
(between Rivington St & Stanton St)
(212) 228-8989

4. Daha - Boots, boots, and more boots. There are beautiful collections of bags, jewelry, and other accessories. In this huge shop, coats, hats, and perfectly organized shoes leaves vintage-shoppers agape. A quality, long-chained gold necklace costs $45. With lots of boots, cute dresses, and helpful employees, you'd have a grand ol' time.
175 Orchard Street
(between Houston St & Stanton St)
(212) 388-1176