An obvious truth about consignment and thrift shopping is that the more affluent the store’s location is, the more upscale the goods on offer will be; I have found this to be so in Kennebunk, Maine.
Most of the in-town consignment shop offerings fall squarely into the boutique category, regardless of whether they are selling clothing, home goods, or antiques.
There are also plenty of other options nearby, some of which provide no-frills, secondhand shopping experiences for less-choosy bargain hunters willing to spend a bit more travel time; after all, if you’re a fan of thrift shopping, it’s all about the thrill of the hunt—am I right?
Map of Kennebunk Consignment Shops
Check out this map of all the thrift and consignment shops covered in this article.
Outta the Box
All proceeds at this fun little store go to The New School in Kennebunk, an “incubator for environmental awareness and student involvement.” Relying completely on donations, Outta the Box resells high-quality items in tip-top condition like clothing for the whole family, furniture, dishware, décor, books, accessories, lighting, artwork, jewelry, and much more.
I scored a set of 14 purple glass dessert plates for a song last year—and a Stephen King hardcover, to boot.
Location: 8 York St, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Website Outta the Box
Fresh Start Boutique
Fresh Start is my favorite women’s secondhand clothing haunt; I try to stop in often, because there are always new items, and I never leave empty-handed. Racks are first organized by type/style, and each is then sorted by color within each size range.
How helpful is that? You’ll find brands like Chico’s, L.L. Bean, Gap, Talbot’s, Levi’s, and J. Crew—and every item is carefully reviewed before being accepted for resale.
You’ll even come across never-worn pieces here, and you can round out your look with jewelry, handbags, shoes, scarves, and more. There is on-street parking as well as a large lot behind the shop; the staff is helpful and friendly—and the music is always good, too.
Location: 29 Main St, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Website Fresh Start Boutique
Budget Box at St. David’s
Created in 1966 to help offset expenses at the St. David’s Episcopal Church, the volunteer-run Budget Box also provides much-needed aid to the poor locally—and globally.
Selling secondhand clothing for the whole family, footwear, home décor, jewelry, accessories, collectibles, and more, the Budget Box takes in (and waves goodbye to) many items every week, so it would behoove you to shop often.
Just think—you’re saving oodles of money while helping those in need. So, head to the Budget Box and put a win-win spin on your next shopping spree!
Location: 2 Bragdon Ln # 2, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Website Budget Box at St. David’s
ReStore York County
As you most probably are aware, proceeds from all ReStore locations go to the local Habitat for Humanity’s efforts to provide families in need with affordable housing.
The Kennebunk ReStore—as with all ReStore locations—is run completely by volunteers and sells a wide variety of gently-used home-building materials, furniture, appliances, hardware, tools, and more.
Perfect for a budget renovation, quick room refresh, or last-minute repair, you should always start at ReStore before heading to the big box home stores. Trust me—your wallet will thank you!
Location: 4 Industrial Dr, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Website ReStore York County
Old House Parts Company
If you’re rehabbing an old house and are on the hunt for period hardware, woodwork, fixtures, or furniture (and have a bit more spending money to play around with), Old House Parts is where it’s at.
Housed in an 11,000-square-foot freight house from 1872, this rambling establishment features an expansive collection of architectural salvage materials hailing from the early 1700s to the mid-nineteenth century.
A dream come true for any builder or renovator working on a historical restoration, the Old House Parts Company sells everything from doors, windows, wainscoting, and mantels to lighting, hardware, clawfoot tubs, and flooring.
Location: 1 Trackside Dr, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Website Old House Parts Company
Yesterdays 2
If you collect sports memorabilia and cards (or any other trading cards), old and new comic books, vintage video games, or vinyl records, make a point of stopping into Yesterdays 2.
The shop owners are friendly and extremely knowledgeable; satisfied customers frequently comment on the variety and quality of the store’s collection as well as the affordable prices.
The well-organized shop is all but hidden in a little strip mall-type building, right next to a flower shop and below the local driving school—so keep your eyes peeled.
Location: 1 High St Suite 6, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Website Yesterdays 2
Gold Dust & Rouge Inc.
Another mention-worthy spot for secondhand collectibles and jewelry as well as vintage vinyl, magazines, posters, photos, and sports memorabilia is Gold Dust & Rouge.
The owners carefully scour the state of Maine and beyond for estate sales offering promising items—which they then display at their well-organized shop alongside many other one-of-a-kind beautiful objects, each perfect for a unique gift, adding to a collection, or to elegantly accessorize a special outfit.
Location: 63 Portland Rd Ste 2, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Website Gold Dust & Rouge Inc.
Melissa’s Mighty Finds
This sprawling boutique is located on Route One, just over five minutes north of Kennebunk’s center. You can’t miss it—just look for the zoo of myriad concrete yard figurines gathered by the roadside.
Offering a warren of rooms full of artfully displayed goods, Melissa’s shop shares space with her daughter’s business endeavor, The Spotted Horse Tack Shop—so bully for you if you’re an equestrian as well as a bargain hunter.
Every corner and surface in the store is filled with carefully curated “finds,” like clothing, accessories, furniture, antiques, jewelry, art, and much more.
While most are secondhand, some of the items you’ll find at Melissa’s are new—and be sure to give yourself plenty of time to shop here, because there’s a lot to see.
Location: 1479 Portland Rd, Arundel, ME 04046 (6 minutes)
Website Melissa’s Mighty Finds
Safe Haven Thrift Shop
Established to fund the Safe Haven Humane Society’s cat rescue and no-kill mission, this thrift and antique shop is less than ten minutes from Kennebunk.
Providing spaying and neutering as well as tending to the medical needs of cats delivered to their care, this registered 501(c)3 non-profit is run by volunteers and sells clothing for adults and children, collectibles, antiques, dishware, décor, linens, jewelry, furniture, pet gifts, and much more—all for pennies on the dollar, and for a wonderful cause.
Location: 1784 Post Rd, Wells, ME 04090 (9 minutes)
Website Safe Haven Thrift Shop
Time and Again Consignment
Just 15 minutes south of Kennebunk, this non-profit consignment shop gives proceeds to the needy, selling carefully selected donations like clothing, décor, footwear, handbags, lighting, knick-knacks, puzzles, games, jewelry, accessories, and more.
The shop is bright and orderly, and all of the volunteers working here are cheerful and helpful. Whether you’re on the prowl for a special occasion outfit, a unique gift, or just browsing, be sure to add Time and Again to your shopping excursion—chances are you’ll walk out with the perfect find.
Location: 676 Post Rd # 2, Wells, ME 04090 (15 minutes)
Website Time and Again Consignment
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