Tulsa, Oklahoma may be known for Southern hospitality, cowboy boots, and iced tea, but this Southern city is sweet in more ways than one.
And no, we’re not talking about their collection of art-deco architecture, although that is pretty sweet.
We’re talking about the best thrift stores in Tulsa where you can wrangle in a great deal and an envious new-to-you look.
To make the most of it, read our thrift shopping tips, or watch our video below, to maximize your own Okla-homegrown style.
Scroll to the end to see why thrifting Tulsa is not only good for your fashion and your wallet, but good for the planet, too.
Index: The Best Tulsa Thrift Stores
- Vintage Stock Tulsa Jump to store
- Love Me Two Times Jump to store
- Animal AID of Tulsa Thrift Store Jump to store
- Turning Point Jump to store
- Home Accents Vintage To Modern Jump to store
- Gardner’s Used Books & Music Inc. Jump to store
- Forty Year Vintage Jump to store
- Paula’s Treasures Jump to store
- Uptown Cheapskate Jump to store
- Assistance League Tulsa Bargains Thrift Store Jump to store
- The Vintage Phoenix Marketplace Jump to store
- Jade Antique & Vintage Boutiques Jump to store
- Prime Thrift Store Jump to store
Vintage Stock Tulsa
If pop culture à la video games, movies, and toys is your bag, then Vintage Stock Tulsa is not to be missed.
As one of the most popular value thrift stores in Tulsa, they sell everything from DVDs, books, collectibles (think: Luigi plushies to Demon Slayer Decora mini figurines), and more.
The store also rents out items, so if you’re not sure Nightmare on Elm Street 2 will hold up, you can “try before you buy”.
If you do love it, they will subtract the rental fee from the purchase price, sweetening the secondhand score even more.
Price Range: $-$$
Love Me Two Times
Love Me Two Times Tulsa will make you fall head over heels with the vintage thrifting scene.
They only stock items from before the 2000s, so there is always a fantastic cast of rotating vintage gems to peruse.
With groovy second hand finds like ceramic jaguars, snag a funky dress, set of backstreet boy’s shot glasses, or random cat statue that represents the best and brightest thrift stores Tulsa has to show off.
Price Range: $-$$
Animal AID of Tulsa Thrift Store
Animal Aid of Tulsa is one of the most eclectic thrift stores Tulsa has. With everything from ceramic Japanese pendants, vintage sweaters, and full dining room sets (home makeover, anyone?), it is the place to upgrade your life, sustainably speaking.
Most of their profits go to pay vet bills at the local animal shelter, Animal Aid of Tulsa.
Help a furry friend in need while getting in some retail therapy? Yes, please!
Price Range: $-$$
Turning Point
With a rotating selection of sales each week ranging from summery shirts to snuggly sweaters, the most intense penny-pinchers among us will find a new deal at Turning Point Thrift Store.
There’s a little something here for every shopper, and Turning Point Thrift Store should make the list for anyone going on a vintage shopping spree in Tulsa.
Price Range: $-$$
Home Accents Vintage To Modern
One of the greenest thrift stores in Tulsa, Home Accents Vintage to Modern, carries plants, furniture, décor, and…did we mention, plants? All so that you can decorate your home in whatever flowery way you’d like while using all second hand items.
If you buy a plant and a pot, the staff at Home Accents Vintage to Modern will go the extra mile and plant your purchase for you.
Looks like you won’t be cutting down on your houseplant collection anytime soon!
Price Range: $-$$
Gardner’s Used Books & Music Inc.
If you’re a reader, or an aspiring one, Gardner’s Used Books & Music Inc. is the place for you.
Gardner’s Used Books & Music Inc. not only hosts an incredible collection of books, movies, and comics, but it’s also the largest used bookstore Tulsa has to offer.
Gardner’s Used Books & Music Inc. doesn’t just accept books and comics: they will also buy your used canvas bags (as long as they are in good condition) in an effort to cut down on plastic waste.
Price Range: $-$$
Forty Year Vintage
Although thrifting in Tulsa is a past-time like no other, finding items from a specific time period can be touch and go.
That is unless you visit Forty Year Vintage.
What’s old is new again, and if you’re a fan of the Grand Millennial style, Forty Year Vintage’s range is drool-worthy.
They stock items from the 1950s to the 1990s, with strong mid-century modern vibes—so if you’re missing your grandma’s floral couch from say, 1968, check out this spot.
Price Range: $-$$
Paula’s Treasures
If regular thrifting bores you, pop over to Paula’s Treasures.
One of the most interesting vintage stores, Paula’s Treasures mixes up the traditional model of thrifting by swapping out one store for over 60 different booths.
Many of the booths boast gorgeous clothing and jewelry collections for all sustainably-minded shoppers. Like a pair of wooden plant earrings that would make any Earth-lover do a double take.
From useful to kooky, Paula’s Treasures will no doubt spice up your thrifting.
Price Range: $-$$
Uptown Cheapskate
If having a little extra cash is something you’d like (which, let’s be honest, who wouldn’t like that?) trade in your gently used shoes, shirts, and swanky accessories for cash back at Uptown Cheapskate.
The clothing that Uptown Cheapskate doesn’t buy gets donated on your behalf.
By shopping at Uptown Cheapskate, you’ll be helping the planet and putting a little money in your pocket at the same time.
Not a local?
Not to worry; you might be able to find another one of Uptown Cheapskate’s many stores near you.
Price Range: $-$$
Assistance League Tulsa Bargains Thrift Store
Assistance League Tulsa Bargains Thrift Store helps make your money go farther than simply buying a cute new outfit.
Profits from the store go towards Operation School Bell®, a charity that helps give Tulsa children clean, new clothing and shoes for school. Anything they can’t sell at Bargains Thrift Shop is eligible for their Waste Not Program, which distributes items to other non-profits in the Tulsa area.
You can stop by for a worthwhile trip and a charity donation all rolled into one.
Price Range: $-$$
The Vintage Phoenix Marketplace
The Vintage Phoenix Marketplace thrift store in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma is the place for inclusive thrifted fashion.
Not to mention an extensive collection of antique to modern furniture and “hands down the best record collection ever”.
As a ministry-focused and community-driven store, they don’t discriminate, meaning you’ll find sizes XS – 3X and all styles to suit all genders.
They also work to support small, women-owned and businesses that support families in any way they can.
The Vintage Phoenix Marketplace also has the option to buy online so you can scratch the shopping itch while maintaining your introversion in peace.
Price Range: $-$$
Jade Antique & Vintage Boutiques
JADE Antique and Vintage Boutiques is a thrift store in Broken Arrow that stocks a range of smile-inducing wares.
From décor, clothing, and furniture to a wide variety of seasonally based special items.
They not only love thrifting, but they adore philanthropy, too. They partner with Legacy of Hope Dog Rescue, Street Cats of Tulsa, and the Broken Arrow Senior Center, to name a few.
Price Range: $$-$$$
Prime Thrift Store
Prime Thrift Store is a second hand thrift store that will save you money while keeping your style fresh.
Featuring specials (like Super Saver Sunday and Senior Citizens Day) almost every day of the week, you can’t help but score a deal, any time, any day.
Prime Thrift Stores also partners with multiple charity organizations such as the AMVETS Foundation which supports American Veterans, along with local emergency services, medical facilities, and more.
Price Range: $-$$
Why go Thrifting in Tulsa?
Tulsa may have been known as the Oil Capital of the World, but that doesn’t mean a leopard can’t change its spots.
The city is working to fight climate change and textile waste. In addition to the Green Fleet Initiatives, Tulsans who recycle, donate, or reuse their old textiles help to ease the burden of solid waste in Oklahoma while getting a second life out of items they’ve already purchased.
For the last number of years, Tulsa has offered a bi-weekly curbside recycling pickup for an extra two dollars on Tulsans’ utility bills. And residents are taking advantage with an uptick of 29 percent (circa 2009).
And thrift stores can help you avoid fast fashion altogether while embracing the sustainable (and stylish!) philosophy of slow fashion.
Not a local?
Not to worry. Some have online shops and there are other platforms to sell clothes online.
Thank You very much for this interesting and helpful article. I am the owner of Home Accents Vintage to Modern. This has been a blessing for our store!!! I look forward to more of your fun articles!!! Margie 😊❤️
Hey Margie, I’m so thrilled to hear that, thanks for letting us know! Hope you’ve had a few (or a lot) more visitors as a result of the article.