2023 Jan 8
Thrifting is a great way to manage your income, especially in these trying times. The concept that primarily began as a reservation for people who wanted to live sustainably or on a budget was not as mainstream as it is now. But isn’t it great to see more people choosing to make a switch to the more economical and greener side of living?
If you haven’t already, this is one trend you might want to consider jumping into. So here’s a list of thrift shops, both online and offline, that you should check out!
Online Stores
1. REFIND (Sri Lanka’s First Online Thrifting Marketplace)
Location: Varies based on vendor
Tel: 0722 055 300 (for technical support)
Items for sale: Women’s wear including; swimwear, jewellery, shoes and more
Instagram: @refind.lk
Facebook: @Refindlk
Website: refind.lk
Payment method: Direct deposits only
Delivery: Available (island-wide)
2. Thrift Kade
Location: DM to inquire
Items for sale: Brand new and second-hand women’s wear including denims
Instagram: @thrift_kade
Payment method: Direct deposits only
Delivery: Available (island-wide)
3. Thrift Sri Lanka
Location: Based in Colombo
Items for sale: Brand new and second-hand women’s wear
Instagram: @thriftsrilanka
Payment method: Direct deposits only
Delivery: Available
4. Preloved Thrift SL
Location: DM to inquire
Items for sale: Brand new and second-hand women’s wear including; sarees, handbags and baby wear
Instagram: @recycledthrifting
Payment method: COD, direct deposits
Delivery: Available
5. Thriftclassy.lk
Location: Based in Negombo
Items for sale: Branded men’s wear and women’s wear including; denims, swimwear and shoes
Instagram: @thrift_classy.lk
Payment method: Direct deposits only
Delivery: Available
6. Thrift Zone LK
Location: DM to inquire
Items for sale: Women’s wear and shoes
Instagram: @thrift_it_with_us
Payment method: Direct deposits only
Delivery: Available
7. Nice Twice Closet
Location: DM to inquire
Items for sale: Women’s wear, makeup and accessories.
Instagram: @nice_twice_closet
Payment method: Direct deposits only
Delivery: Available
8. SL Thrift Store
Location: DM to inquire
Items for sale: Women’s wear, shoes, makeup and accessories
Instagram: @sl_thrift_store
Payment method: Direct deposits only
Delivery: Available (island-wide)
9. Pre Loved Boutique
Location: DM to inquire
Items for sale: Women’s wear and makeup
Instagram: @prelovedboutiue.lk
Payment method: Direct deposits only
Delivery: Available (island-wide)
10. Preloved Books LK
Location: Based in Colombo
Items for sale: Brand new and second-hand fiction novels for young adults and children, self help books and school textbooks
Instagram: @prelovedbooks.lk
Payment method: COD, direct deposits
Delivery: Available (within Colombo)
11. The Second Round
Location: Based in Colombo
Items for sale: Women’s wear, shoes, school textbooks, and novels
Instagram: @the_secondround
Payment method: COD, direct deposits
Delivery: Available
12. Thrift Lanka
Location: Based in Colombo
Items for sale: Brand new and second-hand women’s wear, jewellery and books
Instagram: @thrift_lanka
Payment method: Direct deposits only
Delivery: Available (island-wide)
13. Thrifty Threads SL
Location: DM to inquire
Items for sale: Brand new and second-hand women’s wear, skincare products and accessories
Instagram: @thrifty_threads_sl
Payment method: Direct deposits only
Delivery: Available
14. Thrifties.lk
Location: Based in Colombo
Items for sale: Women’s wear, shoes, accessories and makeup (selected clothes are also available for hire through refundable deposits)
Instagram: @thrifties.lk
Payment method: Direct deposits only
Delivery: Available (island-wide), self-pickup
15. Thrift Store
Location: Based in Colombo
Items for sale: Women’s wear
Instagram: @thrift_srilanka
Payment method: Direct deposits only
Delivery: Available (island-wide)
16. Thrift Luv
Location: DM to inquire
Items for sale: Women’s wear, jewellery and shoes
Instagram: @thrift_luv20
Payment method: COD, direct deposits
Delivery: Available (island-wide)
17. Urban Thrift Closet
Location: Based in Dehiwala
Items for sale: Women’s wear, shoes and beauty products
Instagram: @urban_thrifty_closet
Payment method: COD, direct deposits
Delivery: Available
Physical Thrift Stores
18. Priyankara Bookshop
Location: T2, Priyankara Bookshop, Economic Center, Kirimandala Road, Narahenpita
Items for sale: Second-hand novels, subject-related books, magazines and more
Tel: 0711 383 145
Facebook: @2ndhandbooks.lk (English books)
@PriyankaraBookshop (Sinhala books)
Payment method: In-house purchase, COD
Delivery: Available
19. Sarath Books
Location: No 9-11, D R Wijewardena Road, Colombo 10
Items for sale: Secondhand novels, subject-related books, magazines and more (lending facility available for a charge and open to trading)
Tel: 0771 613 642
Facebook: @SarathBooks
Website: sarathbooks.lk
Payment method: In-house purchase
20. Chinthaka Bookshop
Location: 581/A, Galle Road, Mount Lavinia
Items for sale: Second-hand books
Tel: 0713 010 552
Facebook: @chinthakabookshop
Payment method: In-house purchase
21. Senanayaka Bookshop
Location: 366, Colombo – Galle Main Road, Colombo 03
Tel: 0112 361 948
Items for sale: Second-hand books
Payment method: In-house purchase
22. Second-hand Bookshops
Location: McCallum Road, Maradana, Colombo 01
Items for sale: Second-hand books
Payment method: In-house purchase
23. The Grace Store
Location: 28/4/1C, Hokandara Road, Hokandara South
Items for sale: Women’s wear, household items, books, toys and DVDs
Tel: 0773 740 391
Facebook: @grace.ftw
Payment method: In-house purchase
24. Salora Western Fashion Collection
Location: 189 A, Moratuwa Road, Piliyandala
Items for sale: Second-hand men’s wear and women’s wear
Tel: 0114 590 400
Opting to thrift not only allows you to snag some amazing deals, but also gives you a place to trade things you may no longer need. Thrift stores are a great way to build community and share the things that you love with those around you. Happy thrifting!
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