Hillcrest Thrift Shop - Picture Hills (HPC) — Local services in Kansas City

I love thrift stores! It wasn’t until we lived in woodsy state of Washington that we came to really appreciate thrift stores. The overall quality of furniture you could find was simply amazing! I bought a nice wooden-glass coffee table for $20 there and jokingly call it “grandma’s table” ..our “family heirloom” we like to tease guests when they put their feet on it, then proceed to put OUR feet on it after telling them how smart we were for getting it so cheap.

Here though, you may have to dig around a little more.. but Hillcrest can be a fun place to visit. They have many practical items like scrub top and pants, to shoes, boots and mirrors. The furniture can sometimes be a let down to see though, the furniture that’s lightly used and in great condition always goes first. I swear, there’s back room deals happening only friends know about! Anyways...

We found a drawer for $150, except when you opened the drawers, 2/4 were broken and were missing the wooden holder! I don’t have an eye for antiques so maybe I was missing something. But it felt like $150 for a drawer that could not be used as a drawer, maybe a possible project but would need some more money to remodel or just make it practical for use at home. The wood was light, flimsy and showed no sign of decent quality. There’s much furniture like this available.

Thrift stores are unpredictable though and you have to keep visiting to experience the enjoyment and savings they have to offer. For convenience I enjoy coming here when I have time and the staff are friendly, don’t be afraid to challenge an appraisal and see if you can get it cheaper... bartering is also fun...

Hillcrest is an amazing place. I’ve never met anyone unfriendly there and once I found a beautiful antique Bible that did not have a price and the manager priced it right then and there for me. I could not be happier about ALL of my purchases there in the years past, from when they were just the clearance center to now. Platte city to Liberty, every single location has treasures to find. I have found amazing antiques to frivolous little books. Their pricing is more than fair for what you’re buying. I have many times bought something and then went and researched the price and found it to be worth more than I paid. I honestly hate most thrift stores because they can be cluttered, picked over, or just plain dirty. I have bought so many items from hillcrest and have been more than thrilled with the cleanliness of the store. Heck I’ve bought a beautiful Victorian couch, a full grain leather chair, cabinets, tables, silverware, books, blankets, music stands for my children, paintings, some of my very favorite things have come from there. It’s always my first stop when looking for something different. 10/10 (actually going back today to get something I thought I could live without but apparently cannot 🤣)

Edited to add, one time I found an amazing braided wool rug that was discounted to $20. This rug was in PRISTINE condition. This is my dream rug. My great grandmother had one when I was very little. I asked the man if he was sure the pricing was correct. He said yes. I voluntarily paid $50 for it because id have felt like I was robbing them for anything less. Lou and the ministry are amazing assets to...

I cannot say enough good things about this particular location. The prices are lower than I'd expect for the quality of their items. It is extremely clean and well-organized. You will not be searching through bins and overstuffed shelves. It is very easy to find the sizes of clothing you are looking for, as the majority of the clothes are meticulously sorted by size. Even tablecloths and bedding are labeled with their sizes! Toys, small appliances, and electronics have always been in working order for me. Items that are part of a set are put together (i.e. dishes, toys with multiple parts, etc). Books are sorted and not thrown haphazardly on the shelves. I was surprised to find a lot of sheet music! The furniture is in very good condition, and there are always sales on top of their already reasonable prices. There are 3-4 registers or more open at once, so checkout is very fast. They even load big items like furniture for you! The staff is very happy and friendly. Be sure to join their rewards program because you will definitely be coming back. You earn a point for every dollar spent towards coupons ($1 off after $25 spent, $3 off after $50 spent, $10 off after $100 spent, etc). I've easily redeemed 3 or 4 of the $10 coupons in less...