New to the area, many Auburn freshman might be coming in with just a suitcase, a few boxes and absolutely no idea where to go to build their wardrobe or furnish, however lightly, their new housing.
Plato’s Closet, located in Market Square Shopping Center on Opelika Road, is a clothing store that sells men’s and women’s gently used, brand-name clothing at discounted prices.
Offering anything from shoes to backpacks, Plato’s Closet has a host of summer and winter wear.
For those students looking not to build their wardrobe but to get rid of the old threads, Plato’s Closet is always buying used clothing, offering a rare opportunity for the cash-strapped college student to make a little extra money.
Harvest Thrift Super Store, located at Pepperell Corners on Pepperell Parkway, is another essential stop for incoming freshman or anyone with a student budget in general.
Past the acrid smell that lingers weirdly around the entrance of this thrift hub is a wonderland of used furniture from couches to recliners to porch décor and more.
They also sell kitchenware, coffee mugs, well-used Erotic novels as well as pocket bibles and, to top it off, Harvest Thrift also sells men’s and women’s clothing at prices akin to Goodwill and often even lower.
Live Savers Mission Thrift is a convenient shopping stop for those students on the south side of town.
This affordable store, located off of East University Drive, offers a large selection of cheap clothing for men and women, home décor, used athletic gear, such as golf clubs and bicycles and kitchen wear from cutlery to dinner plates.
Auburn freshman and transfers alike won’t need to stretch their budgets if they look in the right places, and these stores may be a place to start.
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