101 Million Expected to Shop on Black Friday
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101 Million Expected to Shop on Black Friday
Shopping on the Cheap
Second Time Around
Providence
Second Time Around, a premier consignment company located on Thayer Street, offers the hottest labels for resale. Selling men’s and women’s clothing and accessories, this vintage shop has so much to offer, including a high-end section where you can find top-brands for less and in great condition. Customers can even consign some of their own clothes through appointment or drop off to make some extra cash.
Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 11am-7pm. 294 Thayer Street. 401-455-2050.
Foreign Affair Warehouse
Providence
A one-stop vintage shop, Foreign Affair has you covered from 50s cocktail dresses to 80s frocks. Carrying clothes from the Victorian era and one-of-a-kind vintage items, you never know what you are going to find.
Monday-Saturday 11am-8pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm. 140 Brook St. 401-274-1484.
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Salvation Army
Providence
Who doesn’t want to help their community while shopping? Well, through the Salvation Army you can do just that; by supporting them you support their efforts, from disaster relief to family tracing, worldwide. Search through their various items and find your hidden treasure, you won’t be disappointed.
Monday-Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 9am-6pm. 201 Pitman Street, Providence. 401-421-5270.
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Savers
Providence
A thrift store that allows you to help others while you shop, Savers offers clothing, shoes and accessories for great prices. Thousands of items are donated daily so you will never have the same shopping experience twice. The best part: your purchase will help Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Ocean State.
Monday-Saturday 9am-9pm, Sunday 10am-7pm. 201 Branch Ave, Providence. 401-273-1085.
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Marshalls
Lincoln
A store that offers clothes, accessories, and shoes in one convenient place, Marshalls is the perfect place to shop, especially for Bryant students. Marshalls offers many different brands, so you can get those designer items without paying designer prices.
Monday-Saturday 9:30am-9:30pm, Sunday 10am-8pm. 622 George Washington Highway #303. 401-334-3262.
TJ Maxx
Newport
Nothing makes a shopper happier than great deals. TJ Maxx is the perfect place to build your wardrobe with designer pieces for less so you don’t feel guilty buying that BEBE purse. Feeling lazy? You can even shop online.
Monday-Saturday 9am-9:30pm, Sunday 9am-8pm. 199 O’Connell Highway at the Newport Mall. 401-841-5910.
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The Big Top Flea Market
Olneyville
Hopefully you have plenty of time to shop, because you can spend hours at The Big Top Flea Market searching through their 50,000 sq. ft. of bargains. With over 200 vendors, you can find everything from cheap clothes, accessories, perfumes, hats, gloves and purses. Also check out their shoe warehouse which offers women’s heels, sandals, and boots as well as men shoes on the cheap. The prices are great, but you can try to get them down even further with some bargaining. Admission is free on Saturdays and .50 cents on Sundays.
Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm. 120 Manton Ave, Providence. 401-274-0060.
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