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00 The local guide
Utah's best thrift stores, honestly ranked.
Written by the team at Plato's Closet Draper. Yes, we're on the list — and so are the stores that beat us at what they do best. Ranked by what you're actually hunting.
01 Where to go for what
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Plato's Closet Draper
Draper (12198 State St #7)
Best for: Brand-name clothes for teens & young adults — and selling yours for cash
Our store, so grain of salt — but here's the honest pitch: everything on the racks is current-style and brand-name (Lululemon, Nike, Vuori, Madewell, Free People), because we buy inventory for cash from local closets instead of taking donations. That means a higher hit rate per minute of digging than any donation store, at 60-80% off retail. 4.6★ across 1,600+ Google reviews. Skip us if you want furniture, vintage, or $2 mystery bins — that's not what this is.
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Savers
Multiple (Midvale, Taylorsville, Orem & more)
Best for: Volume thrifting — biggest racks, everything under one roof
The heavyweight for sheer selection: clothing in every size and era, housewares, books, Halloween. Prices crept up in recent years, but for a long dig session with the widest net, Savers is still the volume king in Utah.
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Deseret Industries (DI)
Statewide
Best for: Rock-bottom prices, furniture and household goods
Utah's charity-thrift institution. Donation-driven, so the clothing racks are a true lottery — but furniture, kitchenware and the occasional wild find are where DI shines, and your money funds job training programs. Cheapest baseline prices in the state.
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Uptown Cheapskate
Salt Lake City & Sugar House
Best for: Brand-name resale closer to downtown SLC
Similar buy-sell-trade model to ours, aimed slightly older and located up north. If you live in central Salt Lake and Draper is too far, this is the comparable option — curated, brand-name, cash-for-clothes.
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Pib's Exchange
Salt Lake City
Best for: Vintage, costume and one-of-a-kind pieces
An SLC institution for true vintage and costume digging — the place for a 70s jacket or a themed-party fit. Not where you go for current-season athleisure; exactly where you go for character.
/06
Indy Clover
South Jordan
Best for: Boutique-style secondhand on the west side
A curated, boutique-feel resale shop serving the South Jordan / Daybreak area. Smaller and more selective than the big chains — worth a stop if you're west of the freeway.
Full disclosure: this guide is published by Plato's Closet Draper. We've kept it honest — including when another store is the better pick — because that's how we'd want to be recommended.
THRIFTING IN UTAH — FAQ
Common questions.
What is the best thrift store in Utah?
It depends on the hunt. For brand-name, current-style clothes (and selling yours for cash): Plato's Closet Draper or Uptown Cheapskate in SLC. For volume and variety: Savers. For rock-bottom prices and furniture: Deseret Industries. For vintage: Pib's Exchange. No single store wins every category — that's why locals rotate.
What's the difference between buy-sell-trade stores and donation thrift stores?
Donation stores (Savers, DI) resell whatever gets dropped off — huge variety, lots of digging, occasional gold. Buy-sell-trade stores (Plato's Closet, Uptown Cheapskate) pay cash for items they select, so racks are pre-curated to current styles and name brands — less digging, higher prices than DI, still 60-80% under retail.
Where can I sell my clothes for cash in Utah?
Plato's Closet Draper pays cash same-day for current-style young-adult brands, no appointment needed. Uptown Cheapskate does the same in Salt Lake City. Donation stores don't pay for items. For high-end designer, consignment (a percentage after it sells) may beat a cash offer.
Which Utah thrift stores are best for back-to-school or homecoming shopping?
For school-year clothes teens will actually wear, curated resale beats donation digging on time: Plato's Closet Draper stocks the brands (and homecoming dresses in fall) at 60-80% off. If you have a full day and patience, Savers can stretch the budget furthest.
Start with the curated racks.
Plato's Closet Draper — brand-name secondhand at 60-80% off, and cash for your clothes same day. 12198 State St #7, open 7 days.