SAN ANTONIO – A great thrift store offers interesting used goods at low prices -- what’s not to like? Some are tiny. Some let you haggle over the prices. Some help raise funds for charity, while others are staffed by lifelong collectors.
We asked for your favorite thrift stores. The top four nominations were...
Fort Sam Houston Thrift Shop (#fortsamthrift)
3100 Zinn (Bldg 1154), Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
Texas Thrift Store (#texasthrift)
6776 Ingram Road San Antonio, TX 78238
Thrift Town (#thrifttown)
2864 Thousand Oaks Drive, San Antonio, TX 78232
Once Upon A Child (#onceuponachild)
16646 San Pedro Avenue San Antonio, TX 78232
AND THE WINNER IS...Once Upon a Child, by a landslide!
Karen Wilburn, the owner of the children's resale store, is thankful that everyone had another vote left in them.
“We just finished that whole election thing, so voting was probably not on anyone’s list for this store -- but we're glad!” said owner Karen Wilburn. “But we're glad that they came out, and we're glad that they voted, and we're glad that we were able to give them what they are looking for.”
One customer who posted a review online said, "The staff has been very friendly and helpful. I don't know how they're so cheerful around kids and babies all day but they manage to do so. I've had very positive experiences here so I will be happy to return when I need more baby shower gifts."
Congratulations, Once Upon a Child. Our viewers say your store is the top spot in San Antonio for 'thrifty' shopping.