Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries was founded in Boston’s South End in 1895; today, stores supporting the nonprofit can be found throughout the world. The closest is in West Campus. Clothes are organized by type and color and most have a set price: jeans $7.49, graphic T-shirts $1.99, and so on. There’s also a pricier boutique section of higher-end brands and noteworthy vintage items. A weekly tag sale on Sundays offers special discounts, and college students get a 15 percent discount every Thursday.

Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm, Sunday, noon to 6 pm

Buffalo Exchange occupies that magical space between a thrift store and a consignment shop. Items—both men’s and women’s clothing with a youthful and hip bent—average $15. Low- and high-end brands can be found, ranging from H&M and Urban Outfitters to more expensive labels like Calvin Klein. Those selling clothes can get 30 percent in cash or 50 percent for trade on the spot with a valid government-issued ID. Sign up for the store’s newsletter to find out about special deals, like student discount day. And bring a reusable bag: Buffalo Exchange donates money to local charities in lieu of providing bags.

Hours: Monday to Saturday, 11 am to 8 pm, Sunday, noon to 7 pm

Urban Renewals is massive: one room is filled with women’s clothing and children’s toys, another has men’s clothing, and a third is filled with furniture. Housewares and bric-a-brac are spread throughout. There are no set prices for types of clothing, but most items are a real bargain. Skirts, long-sleeve tops, and dresses can frequently be found for under $10. Keep in mind that there are no dressing rooms, no refunds or exchanges, and it’s cash only. One more tip: the store is packed on Wednesday, when senior citizens get 50 percent off, so plan to visit another day to avoid crowds. Thursday is ideal, because students get 50 percent off on all red-, green-, yellow-, and blue-tagged clothes.

Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm, Sunday, noon to 5 pm

It’s impossible to miss Vivant Vintage. The exterior has two colorful murals, one that declares the store “home of the traveling spectacular.” If that’s not enough to draw you in, the eccentric atmosphere should be—it’s like walking into a collector’s attic, with items from vintage cameras and old typewriters to an elk head with a gas lantern dangling from its antler. It can be hard to tell what’s for sale and what’s part of the permanent decor, but owner Justin Pomerleau will happily clarify. The clothes vibe is rock ’n’ roll bohemian: lots of leather jackets ($70 to $150), vintage graphic T-shirts ($20 to $30), and button-downs with big ’70s collars. There’s plenty of outerwear, dresses, leather bags, boots, wingtips, sunglasses, jewelry, and ties ($15, two for $25). Vivant Vintage also offers a 15 percent discount for students and teachers every Wednesday as well as haircuts every third Thursday. 

Hours: Monday to Friday, noon to 7 pm, Saturday, 11 am to 7 pm, Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm

One of Boston’s most popular chain of thrift stores (there are four), Boomerangs is noted for lavishly decorated windows, especially at Halloween and other holidays. Boomerangs Special Edition stands out from the others, with more upscale items in its inventory. With high-end brands such as Proenza Schouler, Issey Miyake, Chanel, and Gucci, much of the merchandise looks like it came directly from a Madison Avenue boutique. The items here cost more than those available at other Boomerangs, but you can find plenty of cheap bargains. The store offers kitchenware, art, furniture, books, jewelry, and more. Proceeds benefit the AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts. Find a list of locations here. Keep up with special sales via Boomerangs’ Facebook page.

Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and weekends, 11 am to 6 pm, Thursday and Friday, 11 am to 7 pm

At Castanet you’ll find lots of designer brand duds for sale, all in excellent condition. Expect to shell out some serious money, though, because the labels include Chanel, Balenciaga, Isabel Marant, and more. Castanet squeezes a lot of merchandise into two small rooms and offers one of the best deals available to those consigning clothing: 50 percent of the selling price. Call to set up an appointment or email the store’s owner with a description of your items.

Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, noon to 6 pm, Thursday to Saturday, 11 am to 6 pm, and Sunday, “open by chance” 

Founded in 1969, Great Eastern Trading Company was one of the first vintage stores in the Boston area. Today, it’s known for its unique clothing for all genders, binary and nonbinary. With vintage items from the 1920s through the 1980s, it’s also a good place to find a Halloween costume or outfit for a costume party. The store carries statement items: we recently spotted a glittery disco-era costume on the $5 rack, guaranteed to get you noticed. Check out the store’s Instagram account to see more items.

Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 7 pm, Sunday, 1 to 6 pm 

This vintage store is designed for students with an eye for hip streetwear and sports apparel. Thrive Exchange is a hub of ’80s- and ’90s-era clothing. Recently on sale: a Tommy Hilfiger vest for $60 and a Celtics starter jacket for $90. There are some cheaper items as well, like graphic tees ranging from $20 to $30. You can trade, sell, consign, or donate clothing and accessories. Trading items is the best value: bring in $10 worth of clothing and you’ll get $20 in trade. 

Hours: Monday to Saturday, 11 am to 8 pm, Sunday, noon to 7 pm

A quote by Carrie Bradshaw—Sarah Jessica Parker’s character from Sex and the City—greets visitors entering this South Boston vintage boutique: “I like my money where I can see it…hanging in my closet.” Covet is a consignment boutique offering both high-end and affordable apparel and accessories. There are some real gems to be found among the eclectic selection of tops, dresses, and pants. Recent fashionable finds include a tiered lace-up dress from South Portrait ($115.50), a blue puffer jacket from Zara ($28), and a Louis Vuitton bag for $710 (they normally retail for thousands of dollars). Check out Covet’s Instagram for daily updates on its inventory, but act fast—almost as soon as items are posted, the word “Sold!” appears next to them.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 11 am to 7 pm, Saturday, 11 am to 6 pm, and Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm

Sometimes vintage stores feel more like museums, with a look-but-don’t-touch ethos. But 40 South Street has a down-to-earth vibe, with a fun and weird rather than prim-and-proper selection. You’ll find vintage denim, pleated skirts, and leather vests adorning the chain-link fence entryway of the postage-stamp-size shop. You’ll also find sparkly evening dresses, kitschy sweatshirts, and men’s and women’s pieces from the ’60s to the ’80s, ranging from the basics (a vintage Johnny D’s Uptown T-shirt, $50) to the statement-making (a vintage Chinese fitted silk jacket, $35). Owner and local rocker Hilken Mancini—cofounder of Girls Rock Camp Boston and Punk Rock Aerobics—plays punk classics while you peruse the racks. Take a look at her Etsy store to get a taste of the selection here.

Hours: Thursday and Friday, 1 to 7 pm, Saturday, 11 am to 6 pm, Sunday, noon to 5 pm

This women’s boutique is a must for anyone with a passion for contemporary fashion who doesn’t want to pay sky-high prices. The store has two locations in Jamaica Plain offering both new and vintage fashion. You’ll find high-end designer apparel from St. John and Louis Vuitton, as well as apparel from Old Navy and the Gap, along with handbags, scarves, jewelry, and other accessories in a rose-scented environment. Consignors receive 50 percent of profits when their clothing sells. 

Hours: Monday through Saturday, noon to 7 pm, at Heath St.; 10 am to 7 pm at Centre St.; closed Sundays

A service project of MIT’s Women’s League, the MIT Furniture Exchange (FX for short) has been selling used furniture and household goods at bargain prices to members of the BU, Harvard, MIT, and Suffolk University communities with a valid university ID since 1958. All proceeds benefit the MIT Women’s League Scholarship Fund, which provides annual financial support to MIT female undergrads. We recently spotted a beautiful white dresser with pink handles for $50. Bibliophiles will want to check out the huge selection of used books (10 cents for paperbacks, 25 cents for hardcovers). Check FX’s Facebook page to view pieces the team has rehabbed.

Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10 am to 4 pm, the first Saturday of each month, 10 am to 1 pm

Host a shopping party, bring in some gently used clothing, or just stop by for this consignment shop’s many in-store sales. Raspberry Beret retails both new and consigned pieces of women’s fashion. Carrying mostly mid-range women’s apparel—many pieces are around $30—it has an eclectic assortment of higher-end designer and more low-end trendy merchandise. Caution: plan to spend some time here. Most of the merchandise is on crowded, non-color-coordinated racks, meaning you may have to dig a bit harder to find what you’re looking for—but it’s worth it. There is also one small rack of men’s items. Your purchases might even help support a local charity: Raspberry Beret invites local nonprofits to open consignment accounts that any seller can opt to donate items to. In addition to the Cambridge storefront, there is another location in Maynard, Mass., and items are also available online.

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 11 am to 7 pm, Friday to Saturday, 11 am to 8 pm, Sunday, noon to 8 pm

Boasting the biggest selection of vintage clothing in the Boston area, Kendall Square’s Garment District offers one-stop shopping for both vintage and contemporary secondhand clothes. Women’s blouses are $7 to $14; dresses start at $10. Men will find items from business suits and button-downs to T-shirts and jeans. The pieces range primarily from the ’50s to the ’90s. Check out the massive pile of clothing on the bottom floor, where you pay $2 per pound, $1 on Fridays. The Garment District sells kids’ clothing, used designer duds, and brand-new clothing as well. The building also houses Boston Costume, one of the area’s biggest costume rental locations, which is open daily until midnight during the month of October for those looking for a Halloween outfit.

Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11 am to 8 pm, Saturday 9 am to 8 pm

High Energy Vintage in Union Square is a tucked-away gem with a serious retro-futuristic vibe and a ton of vintage treasures. Owner Andrew Wiley whistles along to ’80s electro-pop as customers look through the merchandise, which ranges from men’s and women’s vintage clothing and shoes (most appear to be from the ’70s and ’80s), vintage video games, cameras and other electronics, and vinyl records. Most of the records retail for $10, but there’s a $1 record bin out front. Don’t miss the $5 “trunk o’ treasure” right inside the door. Check out High Energy’s Facebook page for sales and new additions.

Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 11 am to 7 pm, Sunday, noon to 6 pm