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NEWPORT — At least once a week, Kimberly Allen tries to go treasure-hunting.
Allen was doing just that on the afternoon of March 4 at Second Chances, a thrift store in Newport that sells antiques, collectibles and countless other goods secondhand. She and her children had just gotten back into town after a family skiing trip and were browsing the aisles of the thrift store together.
“I just like to find treasures,” Allen said. “Anything interesting, unique. Something that’s a surprise.”
Besides Second Chances, she is a regular customer at a host of secondhand stores in the Newport and Priest River areas. Another one of her go-tos is Petticoat Junction, also in Newport.
What secondhand stores sell has a history, Allen said. And you can buy some of that history in high quality at affordable prices.
“They have a story behind it, usually,” Allen said. “It’s not just quick, manufactured.”
Second Chances and Petticoat Junction are just two of over a dozen secondhand stores spanning Newport, Priest River and a few other cities within The Miner’s readership area. Below is a list, along with all readers need to know to go treasure-hunting themselves. Priest River God’s Provision Thrift Shop is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 544 Highway 57. The store, comprised of three converted buildings, sells adult and children’s clothing, books, furniture, bedding and more. Prices range from 50 cents to $50, with proceeds going toward local charities and other community resources.
Critters Thrift Store is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mondays through Saturdays, closing at 3 p.m. in the winter. At 5538 Highway 2, Critters Thrift Store is part of the Priest River Animal Rescue, with all proceeds going toward rescue operations. Items are for sale in each of the store’s nine themed rooms, including kitchenware, vintage and antique goods, crafts, linens and clothing. Prices are comparative to low, ranging from $1 to $400, and the store has daily discounts and sales. One discount is 25% off for military and seniors aged 55 or older.
Run by its namesake, Priest River Community Church Thrift Store is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays at 6042 Highway 2. The nonprofit sells household goods, clothing, games, crafts, toys and sports equipment ranging in price from 25 cents for dishware and $50 for leather coats, wedding dresses and vintage and antique goods.
Clothing Closet is open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. At 6083 Highway 2, Clothing Closet sells consignment men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, as well as new jewelry, essential oils and gift items. Prices range from 99 cents for baby and clearance items to $100 for leather coats and formalwear.
The Miner could not reach Hoardstrom’s for comment. At 4797 Highway 2, Hoardstrom’s is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesdays through Fridays, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.
Oldtown
Run by Real Life Selkirk Church, RLS Thrift Store opened March 25 at 54 Selkirk Way, Suite C. Its hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. The nonprofit sells furniture, outdoor gear, houseware, toys, home decor and men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, but does not accept donations of large exercise equipment, old laptops and computers, mattresses or medical equipment.
Prices range from 25 cents for clothing and some pieces of houseware and home decor, to $400 for brand-new appliances.
Priest Lake
PLCCOA Thrift Store is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays at 26589 Highway 57. To fundraise for the Priest Lake Christian Community Outreach Association, the store sells clothing, household goods, jewelry, bedding, appliances and more at prices ranging from 50 cents to $5. PLCCOA provides emergency help to the Priest Lake area, such as food, clothing, transportation and other basic resources.
Spirit Lake
C’s Train and Antique Shop is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesdays through Saturdays at 6222 Maine St. Unlike the other secondhand stores on our list, C’s Train and Antique Shop specializes in just that — trains.
The store sells new and secondhand model trains and accessories ranging in price from $300 to $3,000. Besides trains, C’s Train and Antique Shop sells collectibles and antiques such as desks, cupboards, cabinets, closets, dressers and other pieces of furniture.
Newport
Treasures A-Z is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays at 317 S. Union Ave.
The consignment store sells vintage and antique items secondhand, from household goods to collectibles. Prices are comparative to low, ranging from 25 cents for stickers to $4,000 for high-end jewelry and pieces made of precious metals.
Petticoat Junction is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and until 5 p.m. on Saturdays at 129 S. Washington Ave. The antique store sells collectibles, jewelry, clothing, furniture and more, ranging in price from $1 for trinkets to $10,000 for sculptures and fine art.
Bring ‘n it back is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at 201 S. Washington Ave. The store sells clothing in all sizes, from newborn to plus-sized men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, as well as jewelry, home decor and household goods such as kitchenware.
Prices range from 50 cents to $14.99 depending on the clothing brand, with most pieces costing less than $10.
Second Chances is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays through Mondays at 400 N. Washington Ave., but not for much longer.
The store is closing on April 20, after a three-day close-out sale from April 17 to 19. On the first two days the sale will be 50% off, with group pricing on the third and final day.
Up to closing, Second Chances will continue to sell games, books, albums, collectibles and more at comparative to low prices.
The secondhand store is transitioning into an estate sales company, citing a lack of staffing to remain as the former. Clients can rent the building for their own sales, using the cash register and shelving left over from its days as Second Chances.
Even so, “We’ll miss it,” Allen said.
The Miner could not reach Now & Then Antiques or Shaw’s Antiques for comment. At 321 S. Washington Ave., Now & Then Antiques is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and until 4 p.m. on Saturdays from May to mid-December. At 325 Hwy. 2, Shaw’s Antiques is open at its owner’s discretion.
Kimberly Allen browsing the aisles of Second Chances on April 4 in Newport.
