Everybody loves a thrift store! From knick-knacks to vintage clothes and to affordable home appliances, there’s always something for anybody to enjoy. I recently explored some of Evansville’s hot thrifting spots to see what the thrifting scene is like here in the city. After spending way too much money, I compiled a list of some of my favorite spots.

World Wide Missions Consignment Store

            World Wide Missions is located beside Eastland Mall on the east side of Evansville at 304 North Congress Avenue. Their hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Easily the biggest thrift/consignment store in the area, it is filled with affordable clothes, home appliances, dishes, toys, and anything else you can think of. The store seems never-ending, as the close of one section opens the next for what feels like miles. Although upon first entry it may be overwhelming, taking time to sift through the items is completely worth the time. To top it all off, the entire store is always 50% off!

Looky Looky Vendor Mall

            Located right next to UE beside CSL Plasma and 517, Looky Looky is a flea market so nice, they named it twice. The mall is filled with various knick-knacks and features collector’s items, including Pop Figures and action figures. They also have a large selection of DVDs, CDs, and even Wii games. Looky Looky is the perfect place to take a group of friends for an afternoon shopping trip. Walk under the Lloyd past Turoni’s, turn right, and you’ll see their large sign at the end of the shopping center. Please note that while bags are not allowed in the store, they do offer secure lockers to store bags in while you shop.

Abyssco

            If oddities interest you, Abyssco is the place to visit. Found at 4597 Washington Avenue, Abyssco is open noon to 8:00 p.m. Thursday through Monday and is full of unique clothes and jewelry, funky décor, and interesting accessories. At one point, they had a crucifix kit for sale. They also offer cheap mystery bags and packages which contain knick-knacks or jewelry. You can follow them on Facebook at “Abys S Co”, where they post certain items for sale that can be claimed in the comment section.

            Thrifting in Evansville is truly an adventure. From vendor malls to consignment stores, Evansville’s thrift scene has so much to offer. You never know what you’re going to find— treasures await you!