The 6 Best Secondhand Stores Around Grand County

Secondhand shopping can stretch a household budget, keep usable goods out of the waste stream and uncover items that simply aren’t available new. Across Grand County, resale shops range from boutique-style consignment stores to nonprofit operations that turn donated merchandise into community assistance. Highlighted through the Best of Grand contest, these secondhand resources give residents and visitors several ways to shop affordably while extending the useful life of clothing, furniture and household goods.

Thine Designs Consigns

Thine Designs Consigns is a locally owned Granby boutique offering gently used furniture, home decor, fashion, accessories and mountain-style housewares. Its consignment model emphasizes carefully inspected, higher-end resale items, giving shoppers an alternative to buying new while providing local consignors an opportunity to earn money from items they no longer need.

Changes Thrift Store

Changes Thrift Store in Fraser combines affordable secondhand shopping with community outreach. Associated with Valley Life Church and managed by Melanie Menke since 2010, the nonprofit sells clothing, household goods, sporting equipment, books and small appliances while also providing emergency assistance and clothing provisions. Proceeds support local outreach ministries, extending the store’s impact beyond its retail floor.

Main Street Thrift

Operated by Mountain Family Center, Main Street Thrift in Granby sells donated apparel, kitchen items, linens, books and home accessories. Staff and community volunteers manage donations and daily store operations, while clothing vouchers help provide items to clients in need. Revenue from donated goods supports Mountain Family Center programs including food pantries, housing assistance and utility support.

Connections Thrift Shoppe

Connections Thrift Shoppe offers budget-conscious shoppers gently used apparel, footwear, kitchenware, toys, home decor and seasonal merchandise in Granby. Volunteers support the nonprofit’s operations, from sorting inventory to assisting customers. The shop also works with charitable initiatives to redistribute goods to families experiencing hardship and directs proceeds toward local philanthropic causes.

Pregnancy Resource Connection

Pregnancy Resource Connection takes a different approach to providing families with needed goods. The Granby nonprofit maintains a resource closet that distributes free baby clothing, maternity wear, diapers, wipes, formula and essential gear to expectant and new parents. Material assistance complements its no-cost pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, parenting education and peer mentoring services.

Redemption Thrift

Redemption Thrift pairs secondhand shopping with a place for people to gather in Kremmling. Its inventory includes vintage goods, seasonal apparel, housewares, Southwestern decor and pre-owned furniture, while Redemption Commons provides space for residents to socialize and enjoy beverages. The locally owned store also uses promotions and community events to maintain an active connection with the town.

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