Robin’s Nest Thrift

Awesome awesome awesome deals inside this place. I always make sure to check out the latest deals inside whenever I can. Prices are extremely affordable and like any thrift store, you never know what you’re going to find from one day to the next. I’ve found tools, vintage tools, antiques, camping supplies, and even model airplanes. The staff is friendly and always willing to help you out.

What can you say about a thrift shop? They have that closet smell and full of odd items. What make this one fun? They have a unique assortment of items, yes, but the staff is awesome. I love coming here because they treat strangers like neighbors. The lady that ran the place (I think) has a son that plays music in the next building if you are lucky to catch the band in. Anyway. Its a great stop to make in Rio Vista.

Thrift store funk at it’s best! Stopped here on a whim after a day of thrifting near Stockton and we were glad we did. Funky, a little musty and some roof leaks didn’t stop them and it didn’t stop us. We found some fun little treasures here. The obviously know what they have and price it accordingly, but they don’t max out every item. I felt like there were some bargains, some steals and a few items with extra cushion built in for resellers. Definitely not the neatest, but if you like the thrill of discovery this is worth a detour.

My grandmother and I stopped by Robin’s Nest Thrift this afternoon. We discovered it on one of our thrifting adventures several months ago, and today she suggested we go again. Upon our previous visit I found a small selection of vintage Nikon and Pentax cameras that I did not buy since I own several already (also from thrift stores and flea market-​esque establishments). Other discoveries of interest included books on vegan cooking from the 80s and 90s, a selection of porcelain teapots similar to the kind sold in trinket shops in Chinatowns throughout the USA i.e. San Francisco and Portland (but antique and therefore more intriguing); a set of binoculars from the 50s, and a plethora of handbags, vintage dresses, jewelry from various eras, belts, DVDs, CDs, and shoes – but nothing compared to the illustrated Girl Scout handbook from 1957 I found amongst a stack of mid-​90s self-​help literature by Suzanne Somers. The one purchase I made that day; it cost something like $ 5. In contrast to that first experience, today I found (and purchased) 4 vintage scarves, a cashmere sweater from the 70s in my favorite color scheme (black, white, grey) with an embroidered pattern of horses (some would call it an «ironic sweater»), a lime green leopard-​print shirt from Forever 21 circa early 2000s (most definitely an «ironic tank top»), and a black and white knit minidress from the 90s. I spent $ 23. Considering the hike in prices in the past 5 years at establishments like Goodwill, or at most consignment and vintage stores in general – I felt very satisfied with my thrifting haul.
Today I also noticed a lot of vintage furniture i.e. vanity sets and dressers. Don’t let the warehouse-​like appearance of the exterior fool you. A trip to Robin’s Nest might be worth your while (when in the mood to dig beneath the surface to find the hidden gems).
Cons: Distracting atmosphere reminiscent of the Goodwill Bins in Oregon or flea markets in Guatemala. In other words, the organization of merchandise (or lack thereof) could frustrate those without the time or patience to «treasure-​hunt».