7 Thrift Stores and Consignment Shops in Sussex County, NJ

The best thrift stores in Sussex County, NJ stretch from downtown Newton and Sparta up Route 94 to Hardyston and Vernon, and our team picked 7 shops for secondhand clothing, home goods, holiday decor and consigned gear. Every shop below is confirmed open on its Google Business Profile, and we pulled the details from each shop’s own page or listing.

Several of these shops are run by church volunteers and put their proceeds back into local charities, so a bag of finds here does double duty. If you like the hunt, pair this list with our guide to antique shops in Sussex County.

1. Woodstock Vibes, Hardyston

Woodstock Vibes on Route 94 calls itself a high end thrift store, with brand name clothing, shoes and accessories plus a big selection of vintage pieces. The family-owned shop sits in Hardyston (its mailing address reads 3235 Route 94, Franklin), and inside you will find The Luxe Era, a boutique corner for luxury and designer items. The store is open every day from 10 AM to 6 PM and has no phone, so the shop asks shoppers to reach out by email at WoodstockVibes@gmail.com or through Facebook.

2. Beehive Thrift Shop, Newton

Beehive Thrift Shop holds a storefront at 123 Spring Street in downtown Newton, a short walk from the shops and restaurants on the square. The Town of Newton lists it on its official retail directory, and the shop is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 AM to 3 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM. It is a good stop for clothing, housewares and the kind of odd find that becomes a conversation piece. Phone: (973) 383-1228.

3. Back On the Rack Consignments, Sussex

Back On the Rack Consignments at 115 Route 23 in Sussex is a consignment shop for the whole family, with baby and children’s clothing alongside women’s clothing, dresses and shoes. Its hours are some of the most generous on this list: Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 6 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Families who swap out sizes every season will get the most out of this one. Phone: (973) 875-7225.

4. Second Chance Shop, Vernon

Second Chance Shop sits at 40 Route 94 in Vernon Township, on the stretch between McAfee and the Mountain Creek area. The bright shop mixes thrifted clothing with home goods, jewelry and gifts, and it is open Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM along with several weekday afternoons. If you are spending a day in town, our guide to things to do in Vernon has more stops nearby. Phone: (862) 332-4956.

5. Church Mouse Thrift Shop, Sparta

The Church Mouse Thrift Shop is tucked in the rear of Sparta United Methodist Church at 71 North Sparta Avenue. Volunteers stock gently used clothing for the whole family, books, jewelry, kitchen supplies, jigsaw puzzles, games and seasonal decor, and prices stay low with frequent sales. Sales are cash only, and proceeds plus donations that do not make the sales floor go to other charities locally and worldwide. Hours are Wednesday 10 AM to 2 PM, Thursday and Friday 1 PM to 4 PM, and Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM. Phone: (973) 729-9121.

6. The Stock Exchange, Sparta

The Stock Exchange is a consignment shop at 44 Woodport Road in Sparta, close to the lake communities along Route 181. Racks of consigned clothing fill the space, and the shop keeps hours Wednesday through Sunday, including Sunday afternoons, which makes it an easy weekend stop. Phone: (973) 729-8400.

7. St. Joseph’s Thrift Shop, Newton

St. Joseph’s Thrift Shop, run by St. Joseph Parish, sits at 17 Halsted Street in Newton, a few blocks from Beehive. It is open Thursday and Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM and on Saturday mornings. Shoppers give it some of the highest marks of any thrift shop in the county, and it is worth pairing with Beehive for a two-stop morning in downtown Newton.

Tips for Thrifting in Sussex County

Many of the church-run shops here are staffed by volunteers and keep short hours a few days a week, so plan a route that groups the Newton and Sparta shops together. Bring cash for the smaller shops, and if you are donating, drop items off only during open hours. Late fall is a great time to look for coats, boots and holiday decor before the rush.

Turn It Into a Day

Thrifting pairs well with a meal out. Our antique shop guide covers more vintage stops along Route 94 and Route 15, and most of these shops sit within a few minutes of a downtown lunch spot.

Featured photo: Beehive Thrift Shop via Google Business Profile. Business photos in this guide come from each shop’s Google Business Profile.