2nd Ave Thrift Superstore — Attraction in Falls Township

Retail Resurrection: A Visit to 2nd Ave Thrift

At first glance, 2nd Ave Thrift appears to promise the familiar charm of the secondhand shopping experience: aisles of discarded relics, each whispering fragments of someone else’s story. Yet upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that this establishment offers something far more avant-garde: the chance to pay nearly full price—or occasionally more—for the privilege of reuse.

The clothing selection is particularly striking. Sweatpants hover tantalizingly close to their original retail cost, despite visible evidence of prior ownership in the form of faded logos and mild discolorations. It’s an inspired business choice: why trouble shoppers with guilt over fast fashion when they can enjoy the same price point for items that have already been gently tested by life?

Elsewhere, the towel section provides a compelling study in texture and tone. The curated array of worn terrycloth, faintly tinged with the hues of past detergents, invites reflection on impermanence, utility, and questionable laundering practices.

The belt collection is equally memorable. Each cracked strap suggests the patina of authenticity—an effect that would surely cost far more if it were artificially distressed by a designer brand.

Perhaps the most admirable aspect of 2nd Ave Thrift is its quiet confidence: the unapologetic pricing, the serene acceptance that shoppers could, in fact, buy new items elsewhere for less. There is a kind of purity in this. In an age obsessed with bargains, they have chosen to be different—celebrating the concept of thrift not as a route to savings, but as a statement of taste.

In sum: a store that redefines “thrift” into something less about cost and more about conviction—and, of course, about paying top dollar for gently...

No many people say negative things about this place! Me and my husband go there about twice a week! Dave’s and Leanne all the the nicest managers around! They are very friendly and will help you with almost st anything! People say The prices are way too high! They are much cheaper than department store prices! They great sales and they are starting to email coupons also to people for good good discounts! We never leave there without finding anything, even if it’s just one thing! People also need to remember the store can’t give everything away for cheap cheap. They have lots of workers there is it also get paid! it wasn’t for them they wouldn’t be able to get the merchandise out in the store! Somebody said a patient army is much better. I have to disagree there. I used to shop there for years until 2nd Ave. opened. Stop by Salvation Army the other day! It was horrible Selection was awful! Salvation Army was the most disorganized dirtiest thrift store ever! They also ruin all their clothes because they stapled to price tags to their clothes! Second Avenue opened we never went back to Salvation Army! I drove by the other day on the way good stuff I was like. I’ll just run into Salvation Army Wow that was such a waste of time. People are entitled to their own opinions! I can say is 2nd Ave. is it amazing you just have to take time and look and you’ll find something you can’t just walk in their in a hurry! You need to give yourself some time to look around because you also find other things in the wrong sizes when people put them back! Happy...

Two years ago I wrote a good review about this store. But a lot has changed since because after a new owner took over, they have been changing a lot of things for example everything is VERY OVERPRICED. shocking! A book used to sell at 1.99-299 is now 2.49 - 5.99. Why? Clothing used to be fun and exciting at very affordable thrift prices but now it could rival TJ Maxx and Marshall except you get brand new refundable items at the latter stores. 2nd Avenue will allow you to exchange clothing items only and if your new items are lower priced you loose your money but if it’s more than your previous purchases you have to top up. Ridiculous!

They removed the fitting rooms so now way of trying the expensive clothes. They also kinda stopped the “ colour sales” . It used to be two discounted tickets per week or two. one colour for 50% and the other 25%. But now it is only one lousy colour with very limited items to sift through. So shoppers are left with no choice but to purchase the overpriced stuffs. They also separate the “ branded items” at the front of the store but the prices are ridiculously high. One time I googled a shoe they have and the price at Etsy is two times cheaper and when confronted, the manager told me they don’t ship so no shopping fee 🤣🤣 to pay. Bonkers!!

I won’t stop people from going to this thrift store but Given a choice you better off shopping at TJ Maxx or Marshall or Walmart on their markdown days for lower and brand new refundable stuff than at this...