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Top 5 Second-Hand Stores in Gent

Written by The Testers | May 2, 2023 5:14:12 PM

Feeling like going on a shopping spree in Gent, but without spending a fortune? ๐Ÿ›๏ธOr are you looking for unique vintage items for student-friendly prices? ๐Ÿ‘›


We got you! In this blog post, we compiled a list of the best second-hand stores in Gent. In these stores, you cannot only find clothing - but also shoes, accessories, homeware, and many more things! ๐Ÿ˜โœจ

 

The top 5 best second-hand stores in Gent: 

  1. Think Twice
  2. Vintage Factory
  3. Oxfam Solidariteit
  4. Just Waldo
  5. De Kringwinkel Ateljee

 

1. Think Twice

One of the most popular second-hand stores in Ghent, Think Twice has earned a reputation as a go-to place for fashion enthusiasts looking for unique clothing items. With 3 stores in the city, this store offers a wide range of vintage, retro and used clothing ๐Ÿ‘•, as well as accessories ๐Ÿ‘“ and shoes ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ.

One of the reasons Think Twice is so popular is because of the careful selection of clothing items. The store focuses on quality over quantity and carefully inspects each piece for flaws and damage before it goes on sale. This ensures that customers receive only clothes that are of high quality and in good condition ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ.

Another advantage of shopping at Think Twice is that you can find many unique pieces ๐Ÿ‘–๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘—. Since the store specializes in retro and vintage clothing, there are often pieces in the assortment that you wouldn't find elsewhere. Whether you're looking for a fancy piece of clothing for a party or a classic piece that you can wear over and over again, you're guaranteed to find it at Think Twice ๐Ÿ˜Š.

Price is also an important factor that draws many customers to Think Twice. Used clothing is significantly cheaper ๐Ÿค‘ than new clothing, and you can often find real bargains at Think Twice. 

 

 

03 293 83 44

3 stores in Gent:

 Brabantdam 14, 9000 Gent

 Ajuinlei 15a, 9000 Gent

 Nederkouter 118, 9000 Gent

Opening Hours:

  • Monday: 10:00 - 18:00
  • Tuesday: 10:00 - 18:00
  • Wednesday: 10:00 - 18:00
  • Thursday: 10:00 - 18:00
  • Friday: 10:00 - 18:00
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00

 

2. Vintage Factory

Are you looking for high-quality vintage clothing, boots, or even vinyl records? ๐Ÿ›๏ธThen Vintage Factory is THE place to be! You can find vintage sweaters, leather jackets, sunglasses, and boots. They also have a selection of old vinyl records โ€“ how cool is that? ๐Ÿ˜ If you love fashion that does not follow current trends, and that is more based on the 80s or 90s, Vintage Factory is a great store to check out. โœจ

When sourcing their clothing,  Vintage Factory makes sure to pick high-quality vintage items. Their clothes, accessories and shoes come from all over the world, thanks to the storeโ€™s connections in the US and in Europe - including the Netherlands, Germany, Scandinavia, Italy and the UK. ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ‘š๐Ÿ‘—

Apart from their store and webshop,  Vintage Factory also sells their clothing at music festivals in Belgium and the Netherlands โ€“ in a vintage English red double decker bus! ๐ŸŽŠFurthermore, each December, Vintage Factory sells their items at the Royal Christmas Fair in The Hague, Netherlands. โค๏ธ

 

 

0494 43 86 70

Nederkouter 39, 9000 Gent

Opening hours:

  • Monday: 11:00 - 18:00
  • Tuesday: 11:00 - 18:00
  • Wednesday: 11:00 - 18:00
  • Thursday: 11:00 - 18:00
  • Friday: 11:00 - 18:00
  • Saturday: 11:00 - 18:00
  • Sunday: Closed

3. Oxfam Solidariteit 

Specifically Oxfam Gent (Steendam 73)

In this facility of Oxfam, you can find a fun and changing variety of offers for clothes, shoes, accessories, computers, books, toys, music, movies, and home articles๐Ÿ‘—๐Ÿ‘š๐Ÿ‘Ÿ๐Ÿ‘ข๐Ÿ“˜๐ŸŽต๐ŸŽฌ. All items are of good quality at a fair price. Furthermore, computers have a warranty of 1 year๐Ÿ’ป.

On their Facebook Page Oxfam also promotes their products and their worldwide and local projects.๐ŸŒ

You can bring your own commodities to the store to help Oxfam (no electric materials or furniture). Oxfam Solidariteit Steendam in Gent is part of Oxfam. There are 35 facilities of Oxfam in Belgium.

Oxfam Steendam also sells a small selection of the products of the Wereldwinkel.

Oxfam is not just any secondhand clothing store. Oxfam works with different partners all over the world to help people and make the world a better place. The profits of the Oxfam stores go to the projects of Oxfam worldwide๐ŸŒ.

Oxfam supports partner organizations in developing countries in different ways, such as:

  • Providing materials
  • Helping to give structure to a partner organization
  • Financial support

So, by buying products from Oxfam, you get good quality products for a fair price and you help people all over the world at the same time!

 

 

 09 224 02 80

Steendam 73 - 9000 Gent  

 shop.gent@oxfam.org

 

Opening Hours:

  • Monday: 10:00 - 18:00
  • Tuesday: 10:00 - 18:00
  • Wednesday: 10:00 - 18:00
  • Thursday: 10:00 - 18:00
  • Friday: 10:00 - 18:00
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00
  • Sunday: Closed

 

There are two other Oxfam Solidariteit stores in Gent:
Sint-Amandstraat 16 - 9000 Gent

Lammerstraat 16 - 9000 Gent

 

4. Just Waldo

Just Waldo isn't your typical thrift store. It is instead for everyone who enjoys investing in high-quality pieces from renowned designers at a reasonable and respectable price range.๐Ÿ˜‰ Names like Dries van Noten, Burberry, and Carlo Colucci have been carefully chosen for their great execution and style. Rather than being overrun with products, the store provides a carefully picked collection of visually appealing pieces that are likely to impress.

Step inside to be transported to a world of beauty and aestheticโœจ, with a stunning interior straight out of your Pinterest homepage. The carefully designed space serves as an ideal environment for the store's high-end items, making browsing even more enjoyable!๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐Ÿ’–

What makes Just Waldo unique is not just the excellent offerings available here, but also the amazing and welcoming employees behind the business's doors.๐Ÿ™Œ Every contact demonstrates their passion for and understanding of fashion, making shopping here a fun and tailored experience. Just Waldo is the place to be whether you're an educated fashionista on the hunt or just want to get some inspiration.๐Ÿ’•

In case you already want to have a peek inside their collections you can also visit and order from their online shop:

https://justwaldo.com

 

 

Ketelpoort 1 - 9000 Gent

Opening Hours : 
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 11h - 18h
  • Thursday 11h - 18h
  • Friday 11h - 18h
  • Saturday 11h - 18h
  • Sunday 11h-18h

5. De Kringwinkel Ateljee

De Kringwinkel Ateljee is a collection ofsecond hand stores across Gent.  These stores offer both clothing and household items all under one roof๐Ÿ‘—๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ. With six stores to choose from you will be sure to find unique and one of a kind items.

Check out the 6 Gent locations below!

  • Kortrijksepoortstraat 44
  • Brugsesteenweg 354
  • Pijndersstraat 52 
  • Flemish quay 10
  • 5 Geloom Street
  • Princess Clementinalaan 189

Prices are extremely reasonable and very suited to student buyers or just anyone looking for a quality bargain๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ’– It is common to also stumble across valuable items which are appraised by the company and sold at a fair price๐Ÿ’ต.

De Kringwinkel Ateljee is actually an employment project which has existed for over 30 years๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ผ. The company offers social employment, assistance and environmental care to its workers. 

On larger items such as washing machines, couches, tables etc they offer home delivery for your convenience๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜€ 

 

09 224 07 15

Kortrijksepoortstraat 44, 9000 Gent

Opening Hours : 

  • Monday 10h-18h
  • Tuesday 10h-18h
  • Wednesday 10h - 18h
  • Thursday 10h - 18h
  • Friday 10h - 18h
  • Saturday 10h - 17h
  • Sunday Closed

In a nutshell:

There are lots of lovely secondhand stores in Gent! Whether you're looking for vintage clothes, vinyl records, or household items - you'll definitely find something for a really good price! ๐Ÿ‘›๐Ÿ˜Š

 

Are you also in love with Gent, and do you want to be the first to know about THE places to be in this wonderful city? ๐Ÿ˜

 

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