These Are The Most-Saved Spots for Secondhand Shopping in the Country

Have you been to any of these shops?

On Fridays, I typically release “Leftovers,” my roundup of all the stuff I’ve been into or up to of late. But this week is a bit different, because the team at Yelp reached out and asked if I’d like to be the first to share their secondhand shopping report (which includes a list of the Most Saved Secondhand Shops across the U.S.) to the general public.

I said yes, of course, because I love you (and because, selfishly, I wanted to see if any of these places are near me or have been checked off my list) — the answer to both is yes.

Yelp’s latest search data reveals a clear shift in how people are shopping secondhand (and, probably, offers a somewhat grim look at the economy): shoppers are not just interested in finding vintage pieces, but also in making them last.

Searches for tailoring are up 111%, bag restoration is up 77%, refinishing services are up 82%, and vintage clock repair has spiked 167%. The data points to a growing investment in restoring and caring for inherited or thrifted finds across clothing and housewares.

the Rose Bowl

That means people are viewing vintage pieces as long-term commitments, an ethos that I fully support. It’s part of the reason I am so passionate about finding “luxury” or “designer” things at the thrift store. It’s not so much about the designer of it all, but about the quality. Quality lasts. Buy a great pair of 1980s Donna Karan trousers, search on Yelp where to get them tailored, and you’ve got a pant that will last you a lifetime.

Same thing goes for furniture — just Yelp where to get it reupholstered or repaired, and it can be with you for the long haul.

Alongside these more statistical findings, Yelp is releasing a list of the Most Saved Secondhand Shops across the U.S., a guide to some of the best places for finding cool stuff around the country.

I’m guessing that’s what you’re here for.

the Rose Bowl

Methodology: This is an all-time list of the most saved secondhand shops in the U.S., according to Yelp, which identified businesses in the Thrift, Flea Market, Antiques, and Used, Vintage & Consignment categories, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including total number of saves and ratings of reviews. Yelp included up to five businesses per state for geographic diversity, and analyzed searches on the platform from July 2026 to July 2025.

1. Melrose Trading Post — Los Angeles, California

2. L Train Vintage — New York, New York

3. Urban Jungle — Brooklyn, New York

4. Rose Bowl Flea Market — Pasadena, California

5. Uncommon Objects — Austin, Texas

6. Village Merchants — Portland, Oregon

7. Knee Deep Vintage — Chicago, Illinois

8. Cure Thrift Shop — New York, New York

9. Bridge Thrift — Los Angeles, California

10. Tokio 7 — New York, New York

11. Community Thrift Store — San Francisco, California

12. 10 ft Single by Stella Dallas — Brooklyn, New York

13. King Richard’s Antique Center — Whittier, California

14. Room Service Vintage — Austin, Texas

15. The Garment District — Cambridge, Massachusetts

16. Kokorokoko — Chicago, Illinois

17. Cambridge Antique Market — Cambridge, Massachusetts

18. The Cottage Shop — Houston, Texas

19. Blue Velvet — Austin, Texas

20. Fia’s Fabulous Finds — Washington, D.C.

21. Monkies Vintage and Thrift — Austin, Texas

22. Hip Zipper Vintage — Nashville, Tennessee

23. Shangri-La Vintage — Chicago, Illinois

24. Starland Vintage & Unusual — Nashville, Tennessee

25. Boomerangs — Cambridge, Massachusetts

Uncommon Objects

The full Yelp list is here.

Have you been to any of these spots and if so, which was your favorite? Uncommon Objects in Austin is one of the best vintage shops I’ve ever been to in my life and I think of it often.

Uncommon Objects

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PS. This weekend, I’m heading to the Braderie South antique show in Jekyll Island. I’ll recap the trip in Sunday’s letter, along with all the cool vintage I find.

xx,

VC

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