r/ThriftStoreHauls

Community Overview

About r/ThriftStoreHauls

A forum dedicated to sharing your thrift finds. Garage sales, flea markets, pawn shops, and more are all allowed. Come join our community and share your passion for the hunt with like-minded people!

The community at a glance

r/ThriftStoreHauls is a Subreddit for Vintage Fashion Lovers and Shoppers with roughly 4.2M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #5 in the Home Shopping communities list and #9 in the Vintage Clothing communities list.

Roughly 105K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Thrift, Find, and Vintage. Product recommendations often mention thrift stores, shirts, and dresses.

On Reddit
4.2M Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +105K members
Growth: +2.6% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 23K members
  • 2014: 13K members
  • 2015: 8K members
  • 2016: 19K members
  • 2017: 165K members
  • 2018: 295K members
  • 2021: 1.5M members
  • 2023: 842K members
  • 2024: 971K members
  • 2025: 233K members
  • 2026: 88K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 9K members
  • Jan: 9K members
  • Feb: 9K members
  • Mar: 10K members
  • Apr: 10K members
  • May: 8K members
  • Jun: 8K members
  • Jul: 9K members
  • Aug: 9K members
  • Sep: 7K members
  • Oct: 5K members
  • Nov: 3K members

Topics

  • Thrift
    108 posts in the past month
    #1
    Thrift
    108
  • Find
    84 posts in the past month
    #2
    Find
    84
  • Vintage
    65 posts in the past month
    #3
    Vintage
    65
  • Found
    59 posts in the past month
    #4
    Found
    59
  • Thrift Store
    42 posts in the past month
    #5
    Thrift Store
    42

Flair

  • Clothing&Accessories
    28 posts in the past month
    1. picked up these earrings because I liked the shape - turns out they are 14k gold
    2. Just enrolled in welding school and realized I'll need some good work boots. Found these the next day for $6
    3. đź“©
    #1
    Clothing&Accessories
    picked up these earrings because I liked the shape - turns out they are 14k gold · Just enrolled in welding school and realized I'll need some good work boots. Found these the next day for $6 · 📩
    28
  • HomeDecor
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Vintage “made in Japan” cat candle holder. $4.99. It’s so cute!
    2. 1940’s-50’s Craig Thalhammer tripod for $8.99. Figured I could make a cool lamp out of it, and for now, this 1960’s globe light (also thrifted) is pretty fun!!!
    3. Magic Mushroom lamps a-plenty!
    #2
    HomeDecor
    Vintage “made in Japan” cat candle holder. $4.99. It’s so cute! · 1940’s-50’s Craig Thalhammer tripod for $8.99. Figured I could make a cool lamp out of it, and for now, this 1960’s globe light (also thrifted) is pretty fun!!! · Magic Mushroom lamps a-plenty!
    15
  • Art
    10 posts in the past month
    1. I think I got someone's prized collection at the thrift store.
    2. Vintage 70s Kosta Boda glass frog, $1.99 at GW! He’s so cute, couldn’t leave him behind!
    3. Didn't make the same mistake
    #3
    Art
    I think I got someone's prized collection at the thrift store. · Vintage 70s Kosta Boda glass frog, $1.99 at GW! He’s so cute, couldn’t leave him behind! · Didn't make the same mistake
    10
  • Miscellaneous
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Got these at Savers. I won. (Still shaking)
    2. Finds for today
    3. Left it on the shelf.
    #4
    Miscellaneous
    Got these at Savers. I won. (Still shaking) · Finds for today · Left it on the shelf.
    8
  • Kitchen
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Swap meet find transformation/restoration
    2. Do you think this is safe to use?
    3. My prized vintage PYREX collection ♥️
    #5
    Kitchen
    Swap meet find transformation/restoration · Do you think this is safe to use? · My prized vintage PYREX collection ♥️
    6

Product recommendations

  • thrift stores
    22 posts in the past month
    1. Best thrift stores between Pittsburgh and Denver along 70?
    2. Los Angeles thrifters-- what are the best West Hollywood/Beverly Hills thrifts?
    3. Best thrifting in Philly???
    #1
    thrift stores
    Best thrift stores between Pittsburgh and Denver along 70? · Los Angeles thrifters-- what are the best West Hollywood/Beverly Hills thrifts? · Best thrifting in Philly???
    22
  • shirts
    4 posts in the past month
    1. I love snagging hilarious T-shirts from the thrift and this may be my best find yet.
    2. I love snagging hilarious T-shirts from the thrift and this may be my best find yet.
    3. I thrift the best shirts (and skirts too)
    #2
    shirts
    I love snagging hilarious T-shirts from the thrift and this may be my best find yet. · I love snagging hilarious T-shirts from the thrift and this may be my best find yet. · I thrift the best shirts (and skirts too)
    4
  • dresses
    3 posts in the past month
    1. I found the best dress!!!
    2. I found the best dress!!
    3. I found the best dress!!
    #3
    dresses
    I found the best dress!!! · I found the best dress!! · I found the best dress!!
    3
  • shoes
    2 posts in the past month
    1. My Best Shoe Find
    2. My best shoe find of my life. $51 for all. All from one Goodwill on the same visit.
    #4
    shoes
    My Best Shoe Find · My best shoe find of my life. $51 for all. All from one Goodwill on the same visit.
    2
  • lamp
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Goodwill find! What kind of lampshade would look best?
    2. Scored my best lamp to date.
    #5
    lamp
    Goodwill find! What kind of lampshade would look best? · Scored my best lamp to date.
    2

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/ThriftStoreHauls for?
Best for Vintage Fashion Lovers and Shoppers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/ThriftStoreHauls free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/ThriftStoreHauls have?
Roughly 4.2M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/ThriftStoreHauls on?
r/ThriftStoreHauls runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/ThriftStoreHauls cover?
On the Hive Index, r/ThriftStoreHauls is organized under Vintage Fashion Lovers, Shoppers.
How do I join r/ThriftStoreHauls?
You can join r/ThriftStoreHauls by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Vintage Clothing communities like?
Communities for vintage clothing enthusiasts covering thrifting, retro fashion, vintage shopping, and secondhand style. Reddit and Discord host active communities for sharing thrift hauls, legit checking vintage pieces, and discussing vintage fashion history from 1920s through Y2K.