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Looking to clean out your closet before the holidays? Or maybe even pick up a new outfit or two for the holiday season? Not only is shopping secondhand sustainable but selling your gently used treasures is an easy way to make some quick cash too!

Wondering where the best places are to buy and sell your items here in Anne Arundel County? Here is a list of our 15 favorite local consignment shops.

1. Uptown Cheapskate

Open from 10 am – 8 pm, Uptown Cheapskate is a great consignment shop to buy and sell clothes in Annapolis. As a bonus for bringing in secondhand clothes, this store offers its sellers 25% more money when opting for a store credit rather than cash. This consignment shop is a great place to take your items with their quick turnaround times and later than usual business hours. Looking to consign? Items that are in high demand are dresses, designer handbags, jeans, and men’s clothing.

2. Return to Oz

Return to Oz wants to make the consigning process as easy as possible! This consignment shop requires an appointment where you can bring in up to 30 items. After the selling price is determined, you will receive 40% of the profits once it has sold. Return to Oz has an array of unique secondhand clothing – so stop in and shop (or sell)!

3. Honeysuckle

Not able to shop in person? Well, you’re in luck! Honeysuckle has their very own online store where you can browse all their previously loved clothing from the comfort of your home. And better yet, their online store operates 24/7, so no matter what time of day you’re wanting to shop their collection, you can browse their listings with ease.

4. Savvy Consignment

Located in Severna Park, Savvy Consignment is a great place to consign your items if you’ve got a tight schedule. With an online portal, Savvy allows you to check on your listings from your account to see just what has sold. Need to make room in your closet? Stop into Savvy Consignment today!

5. Savvy Home

Shopping for more than just clothes? Check out Savvy Home! Here you can shop for all your home necessities like local artwork, rugs, living room furniture, and lighting fixtures. If you’re wanting to consign here, you can even send in photos of your furniture, and they’ll let you know if it’s an item they can take or not! So, no need to worry about hauling around furniture if you’re worried about it getting turned away.

6. New to You Consignment Shop

Open for over 35 years, New to You Consignment Shop is the place to go if you’re wanting to shop for a variety of things! This shop sells women’s clothing, designer handbags, jewelry, home decor, collectibles, and furniture. If you’re wanting to consign your items, be sure to call and make an appointment before you stop by!

7. Hand-Em-Down

Hand-Em-Down is a 100% online consignment shop, so this is a great option if you’re looking to shop from home. Selling anything from home appliances to women’s and children’s clothes, Hand-Em-Down is sure to have what you’re looking for. The best part is they’re based out of Pasadena!

8. New Digz

With a customer loyalty program, you can’t go wrong shopping at New Digz! Better yet, they have a text notification system where you can receive exclusive mobile offers and alerts. With two locations in Crofton and Upper Marlboro, there’s plenty to check out, including their collections of designer clothing, jewelry, accessories, shoes, and handbags. New Digz is sure to help you bring your wardrobe to life!

9. Second Wind

Voted Bay Weekly’s “Best Consignment Store,” Second Wind Consignments offers much more than just clothing and decor. In addition to clothes and decor, Second Wind also offers marine hardware, fishing equipment, books, and even lamp repair services. If you’re ever in need, swing by Second Wind Consignments and see how they can help!

10. New 2 Us

New 2 Us is a great consignment shop if you’re looking for a wide range of secondhand children’s toys. Although they don’t have a website, they frequently update their Facebook page with new listings and items they’ve received. So, if you’re wanting some new trinkets, checkout New 2 Us and see if they have anything that sparks your interest.

11. A Second in Time

A Second in Time not only is a consignment shop, but they offer estate services too. If you need to use the estate side of their business, specialists will come out to your home to help you decide what has worth, what should be donated, and what can be thrown away. This is a great option if you’re wanting to downsize or are feeling overwhelmed with the sorting process after the passing of a loved one.

12. Plato’s Closet

Perfect for those in their teens and twenties, Plato’s Closet carries well-known brands including American Eagle, Free People, Nike, Urban Outfitters, Adidas, and so many others. Plato’s Closet also offers cash on the spot for items that you bring in no matter the style, season, or time that you come to the store, no appointment needed!

13. One Petticoat Lane

Looking to consign? No appointment is needed at One Petticoat Lane in Annapolis! Just pay an annual fee of $10 and you can consign as much as you want at this shop. One Petticoat Lane accepts furniture, ladies clothing, jewelry, and accessories. Drop off on Wednesday’s, Thursday’s, and Friday’s from 10 am – 6 pm.

14. All the Rage Vintage

Located on West Street in Annapolis, All the Rage Vintage has a whole collection of unique vintage collectibles to add to your closet. Offering both in store and online shopping, All the Rage Vintage can ship to you, save an item for in-store pick up, or you can come browse all their items in person. Also, to give back to the community, All the Rage has an entire page on their website of fundraiser t-shirts for sale. Proceeds of these shirts are donated to the various causes they support.

15. Belle Ame & Muse

Belle Ame & Muse is the perfect combination of modern and vintage to bring you only the chicest luxury accessories for a secondhand price. Located on Maryland Avenue, this is the perfect place to stop in and shop if you are looking for a designer bag but aren’t ready to spend the amount that a brand new one costs.

Who doesn’t want a closet full of unique finds?! Plus, you’re sure to snag some finds at half the price of normal retail stores. So go in and check out some of our favorites and let us know if you snag any great finds.