The Closet of Greater Herndon

I usually make at least a couple of fun discoveries when I shop here. There’s a really good selection and the volunteers who run the store are great!

I love the closet, and I go there several times a month to find good deals. What I usually look for are toys and books for my grand babies. Plus, I find lots of good deals on clothes for myself. The Closet always has new merchandise overtime I hope. Plus, the staff and volunteers are always helpful and courteous. This place is the very best if you don’t want to pay department store prices and get really good deals!

Generally full of worthless trash. The merchandise, and the customers. Rude, irritating, don’t know how to control their children. Goodwill is larger, has better selection, and generally less trashy people.

Been here many times… at least once a month. Decorated my home and recycled gifts to love ones. Come and have fun!!!

Cash only! I have been shopping here twice, and the next time I need lamps I will try here first. Super nice folks working and a good atmosphere – there is a vibe of people in need being helped. I have donated here also.

This is a great hidden gem. Its packed full of fabulous stuff, money goes to charity and they were having a huge sale. I walked away with a bag full of much needed clothing for less than $ 20. So glad my uncle and aunt took us there!

This place is packed full of good stuff. I bought an Apple wireless keyboard and mouse for $ 4.50, a VA Tech Monopoly game for $ 2.50, and a wooden bowling set for $ 5. Can’t beat that with a stick! The only real complaint I would have is that you have to park in the municipal parking that is a couple of blocks away.

Great small thrift shop. As noted hours are few but the deals are many. Nothing super fancy, but everything is reasonably priced and with some hunting can find occasional name brands and high quality items. They constantly get new stuff donated and even switch out seasons from winter to spring. Great bunch of friendly volunteers keep this place awesome.

If you like thrifting — THIS little store should definitely be on your list.
The people who work/​volunteer are just as amazing as the stuff in the store.
The other reviews are accurate regarding the place being stuffed w/​goods, from floor to ceiling. And w/​slim hours/​days open, Saturdays are a very very busy time for them. However, even w/​a ton of people and loads of things to look at, smiles and bargains are everywhere.
I would leave small kids at home though (I do) and grab a cup of coffee while you’re out. This bike store has awesome sugar free latte’s.
Check it out!

I can’t believe I’ve been thrifting for all these years in Northern VA and only discovered this now! We went this morning and the Farmer’s Market was out as well. It’s super crowded and everything is thrown on the shelves in a haphazard way. But the prices can’t be beat and there are all sorts of little goodies. My daughter found a Radio Flyer trike for $ 4.50 and was beyond thrilled. I found a woven laundry basket (or at least that’s what I’ll be using it as) and our day was more than complete. We’ll definitely be back.

This place is a riot – in a good way. The hours are terrible (10 – 2 three days a week). It’s packed with people and only sort of loosely organized. Parking is well-​nigh impossible. You know that game with the plastic cars that you have to move around to try to get the red car out without removing the pieces? Yeah. Just bite the bullet, park up the street and walk.
You’re probably wondering then why the 5 star review? First, tell them you’re a newbie and they’ll ring the big bell in the front of the store. Hilarious! They definitely encourage repeaters though. Many of the customers and staff seemed to have known each other for years and years.
Second, look up. A lot of the best stuff is placed high up on shelves (vintage globes, cheap lamps) and if you need help getting something down, forget the staff (who are super friendly and helpful, but not always obvious), just ask the nearest tall person. Even the customers are friendly here!
Finally, the prices are very fair. On a recent trip, I bought a vintage ceramic planter for $ 4, a HUGE lamp shade for $ 4 ($ 60 new), a white linen tablecloth for $ 4 and a vintage globe for $ 4 (often $ 20 at other local thrifts). Not everything costs $ 4. I got some needlepoint kits & embroidery hoops for 25 – 50 cents each and nice serving utensils for $ 1.
It seems to be a good place for clothes, toys, crafts (lots of yarn and fabric at very low prices) and housewares. Don’t bother looking for furniture. The selection is small and lackluster. Also, everyone was carrying loaves of bread that were available from big buckets at both ends of the store. I’m not sure what the deal was with that. Free maybe? I didn’t ask.
One quick note: bring cash. I had to run up to an ATM because I rarely carry cash and they don’t take credit cards.

I’d rather go elsewhere for some finds, but I really do like and appreciate what this place does for the community. It’s amazing how crowded this place is with customers, but it must be because the hours are so limited. The Manager, Mr. Sawyer, is a really nice guy and always puts my eldest to good, hard work when community service hours are needed.

You’ve probably never heard of it, but it’s been there for over 35 years. Hiding in plain sight in the centre of downtown Herndon is The Closet. The hours are terribly inconvenient (3 days a week, 10am-​2pm) and the parking can be tricky if you are not on a bike. However, it’s what’s inside that counts. For apparel, you can get everything here from 80’s and 90’s rejects (Member’s Only, extra-​loud Tommy Hilfiger, LA Gear) to brand-​name dress clothes (Brooks Brothers, Thomas Dean, even St. Croix Knits). There are knick-​knacks, toys, and plenty of no-​name and old bestseller books. The jewelry and old cameras are worth a look too.
The place is always packed and all sorts of people can be found here from old folks to hipsters. If you can make the trip during their narrow hours, it will definitely be worth your time.
Oh, don’t forget to bring cash. The Closet is run by a network of churches and it’s cash-​only to keep operating expenses down