Serving Germantown since 1985.

Our Why

Our customers are our neighbors and friends.

We pride ourselves in our 40 years of history of providing quality goods and service to our customers, many of whom have been shopping with us since we first opened our doors.

Bargain Thrift Center is a place where our staff knows many customers by name and where everyone is welcome to shop in a clean, comfortable atmosphere. We hope you'll stop by and see for yourself why Bargain Thrift Center continues to be one of Philadelphia's leading thrift stores.

Jobs @ BTC

300,000

pounds of donations we took in during 2025, and we’re on track to do it again in 2026

Our Impact: 2025-2026

80%

the amount of donations we’re able to sell per year, by weight

$6000+

The amount donated to local charities January - June 2026, through our in-store donation program, where we make a cash gift for every pound dropped off in-store.

  • Two women wearing face masks standing behind a table with folded clothes and masks in a thrift store.
  • A woman wearing a black face mask with white patterns, a light green tied-up shirt, and blue jeans at a thrift store. She stands behind a table with colorful clothes laid out, with shelves and racks of clothing in the background.
  • Two women standing outside a glass storefront, smiling and holding coffee cups. One is wearing a brown sweater and a blue apron with painter's splatters, and the other is in a striped shirt and light blue overalls. The window behind them has colorful leaf and bird decorations.
  • An adult woman and a young girl wearing pink masks shopping at a store checkout counter with clothing racks in the background. The counter has pink and black clothing items and pink shoes.
  • Woman with long braided hair wearing a face mask, shopping in a store, standing at a table with clothing and accessories.
  • Smiling woman in plaid coat, yellow hat, and yellow boots at thrift store or shopping area.
  • Smiling woman with gray hair and sunglasses on her head, standing behind a table at a thrift store checkout counter, surrounded by sale items and clothing racks.
  • An elderly woman wearing a purple headscarf, plaid shirt, and purple pants standing in front of a large bookshelf filled with books, smiling, with a cane in her right hand.
  • Man in black hat, black vest, white shirt, and black pants standing outside a store with decorated glass windows and potted plants.
  • Woman wearing a large pink sun hat, pink and orange floral maxi dress with a beige belt, standing on sidewalk outside a store with glass windows displaying some pottery and decorative items.

At Bargain Thrift Center, new items are added daily so our inventory is constantly changing and fresh.

  • Shelves with vintage clothing, collectibles, dishes, mugs, and decorative items in front of a red brick wall at a thrift store.

    Household Essentials

  • A dress form displays an ornate, embroidered bust with floral and swirl patterns, adorned with beads and sequins, and long beaded fringe hanging from the edges.

    Vintage Clothing

  • Purple fleece vest, magenta blouse with ruffled sleeves, floral skirt, gray sneakers, small toy piano, pumpkin, and autumn leaves arranged on wooden floor.

    Children's Clothing

  • A collection of folded sweaters, scarves, and boots on a wooden floor, with fall leaves and a 'Happy Thanksgiving' card nearby.

    Men's & Women's Clothing

  • A small rubberized book-shaped container labeled 'Book Bank' on a wooden surface, surrounded by scattered coins and a metal key.

    Collectibles

  • A potted plant with colorful patterned leaves sitting on a wooden table next to a large turquoise vase.

    Home Decor

  • Two wooden bookshelves filled with various hardcover and paperback books on topics including social media, psychology, social issues, technology, self-help, fiction, and more.

    Books

  • Display of various jewelry items including earrings, necklaces, and bracelets, along with a pair of red high-heeled shoes, on a market stall.

    Jewelry, Shoes & Accessories

  • Christmas decorations including candles, a lantern, a small Christmas tree, red ornaments, and antlers on a windowsill.

    Holiday Decor

  • The image shows multiple shelves filled with various children's toys, including stuffed animals, toy vehicles, and plastic figurines.

    Toys & Games

Located in the historic Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Bargain Thrift Center has been a fixture of the community since 1985.

Come Visit Us!