Treasure City Thrift didn't have the most consistently high quality goods available. However, the monthly 25 cent sale makes the experience worth it. The bang for your buck is extremely high at these prices, so if you bring a few friends on these days you can make an event of it and enjoy the lengthy search together!

Goodwill Boutique claims to have a higher caliber of items than a standard Goodwill, which just means that the 'pickers' are more selective. However, from what I saw, the selection still trended towards modern to 2010s fashion. I did notice the pieces were better maintained than the CTX Goodwill location, and out of the two options, I would recommend this Goodwill.

Pricewise, both Goodwill locations had higher prices than Goodwills in other locations, so with that said, the Boutique is the location I would recommend visiting of the two.

Halloween is also a great time to visit and check out the new-with-tags-costumes.

Having been to many Goodwills across the country, I was not particularly impressed with what I saw here. Although there was ample stock, the quality of items was not great and the variety of items was limited to mainly basics from the 2010s.

The pricing was also not great, with a higher standard pricing system than the other Texas Goodwill locations I have been to.

Top Drawer Thrift is another fun store to visit with friends just to wander around and window shop. The store itself was small and had a small clothing stock, however, the items were high quality especially given their ages.

We saw a 1950s bullet bra, a 1930s dress, and more fun pieces that all appeared to be in excellent condition. It was really obvious that the 'pickers' for the store had a discerning eye.

Other than clothing, there were knick knacks, small decor pieces, accessories, and some vintage-inspired modern pieces.

Parking is limited here, so you may have to park further and walk around the area, which may benefit your day if you check out some other stores nearby.

For antiques, knick knacks, or furniture, Austin Antique Mall is a fantastic option. However, for clothing specifically, this location does not have a large selection of sizes or options available. Of the limited pieces of antique clothing items, there were great statement pieces, though typical of antique styles, they were in the smaller size ranges. The same can be said of the shoe options, which was to be expected.

Don't come here if you're shopping for clothes to wear. Instead, set a few hours aside to walk around and enjoy the antiques, perhaps spotting a treasure along the way.

Hands-down the most convenient thrifting option for UT Austin students, Buffalo Exchange boasts a wide variety of styles and trends.

If you are new to thrifting, Buffalo Exchange is one of the first places I would recommend trying. Because Buffalo Exchange is technically a consignment store, the pieces found in store have been identified to fall into quality and style thresholds, ensuring the stores have diverse and unique options on the racks. (In other words, it isn't a coincidence that you see so many cool pieces.)

For those interested in menswear or unisex pieces, this particular store is also a great choice. Around half the store falls under the 'male' or 'unisex' classification, so take your male friends or enjoy the large selection yourself!

The experience shopping here was really fun! I went here with friends and window shopped, and recommend doing the same.

There were a ton of knick-knacks to look at and a good amount of clothing in 2019. There were small pieces of furniture and unique housewares that I loved checking out.

Parking is limited so you may have to walk a little, which will also allow you to explore the other shops nearby.