Consignment shopping can be a great way to save money and give used items a second life. Over time, you learn how to score the best deals and find the most unique items. The Atlanta area is lucky to have several awesome consignment shops. Even if you've never visited them before, this is the perfect time to get started. The first Monday in October is National Consignment Day, a celebration of this smart, sustainable approach to shopping. Here are the top stores our real estate agents recommend visiting in celebration.

• Rag-O-Rama: 111 Euclid Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307
  Rag-O-Rama is a secondhand clothing store that takes pride in stocking the most unique, eye-catching apparel. They've won numerous awards, including a Best in Atlanta award from My Intown Atlanta.
  
  This store carries styles for men and women. Their collection of vintage styles is second to none, and they also have a lot of handbags, sunglasses, and jewelry. Rag-O-Rama accepts credit cards, has dressing rooms, and is also a good place to sell any used or vintage clothing you're ready to part with.
  
  
• The Lucky Exchange: 212 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
  The Lucky Exchange is a consignment clothing store that combines vintage and modern styles. They only accept and resell clothing that is clean and stain-free. You can expect a bit of everything, from Doc Martens to suede pants. They even have vintage ponchos from the 1970s!
  
  The Lucky Exchange has been an Atlanta staple since 2003. They're open by appointment only, so get in touch before National Consignment Day if you're looking to shop. 
  
  
• RCR Consignment Boutique: 22 Bennet St. NW, Suite C-1, Atlanta, GA 30309
  RCR Consignment Boutique is a consignment clothing shop that only sells high-end luxury brands. This is a great place to shop for well-known brand items. They guarantee the items they sell are 100% authentic.
  
  While RCR has a huge collection of women's items, they also sell men's apparel and accessories. This is a great place to shop for suits, cufflinks, and ties. All sales are final, and they offer payment plans for some higher-priced items. 
  
  
• The Cathedral Thrift House: 1893 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
  The Cathedral Thrift House first opened in 1949. Its mission is to resell clothing at modest prices. If you need help choosing an outfit for a special occasion, the staff is happy to make recommendations.
  
  In addition to clothing, The Cathedral Thrift House also offers a great selection of secondhand housewares. They have artwork, lamps, furniture, glassware, and even old CDs and records. While this shop won't purchase your used items, they do accept donated items. You can drop off donations between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday. 
  
  
• Lost-n-Found Youth Thrift Store: 2585 Chantilly Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
  Lost-n-Found Youth Thrift Store is operated by a not-for-profit organization that helps homeless young people in Atlanta. Proceeds are used to support a youth center and transitional housing. While the store has a great selection of clothing and shoes, they also carry furniture, artwork, collectibles, and even toys. 
  
  Lost-n-Found Youth Thrift Store is a great place to shop for small kitchen appliances and household goods. They also accept donations of used apparel and goods, and your donations are tax-deductible.

Whether you're new to consignment shopping or an experienced thrifter, we hope you have a great time celebrating National Consignment Day on October 2, 2023. If you're new to the area and still looking for a place to call home, contact us. We'll help you find the best Atlanta homes for sale.