Too Good To Be Threw

Found many clothings in great condition (lots of Talbots, Ann Taylor…). They do have evening dresses and pretty shoes.

great location near the corner of blanco and 1604, near the wellsfargo bank, with a huge parking lot. i’m not one to buy «vintage» clothing or shoes so i was drawn to the furniture. there’s tons to look at and i saw a beautiful desk that was marked down. there’s also light fixtures, bed sets etc in addition to purses, clothes and shoes. upstairs there’s a teen dept with tons of stuff too. i was approached a couple times by the staff to see if i needed any help so that was nice. i thought the prices were reasonable so i think it’s worth taking the chance to see what they have.

I have found some really great deals every time I have gone and loved going but I am knocking off one star because last time I was there I was followed around like I was a shoplifter. I understand that they have to protect their business and loss prevention control but I did not appreciate the sales person pretending to look at racks and following me everywhere I went. I would have felt better if she would have just came out and asked me if she could help me with anything instead of lurking around every corner I turned. It was pretty obvious!

I definitely liked this place!
As with any thrift/​consignment store, the items will be hit or miss based on personal preference. I was personally impressed with the brands and most of the quality of the clothing. The store is a lot bigger than you would expect and is super organized! I loved that each round rack hosted one «type» of clothing: jackets, trousers, sleeveless shirts, etc.
The only thing I wasn’t thrilled about were the prices on the downstairs and some upstairs items. A lot of the dresses and pants were extremely overpriced for their condition. However, the upstairs «juniors» section seemed to be more affordable compared to downstairs. In the future I’ll be going upstairs first.
I did NOT like that in order to try on a pair of shoes you had to ask for a clerk to go to the back and grab the match. That is just annoying, and not necessary for the quality of shoes that they had.
Overall — I’ll go back if I’ve got free time in San Antonio. I knocked off one star for prices (I tried on a semi-​decent Lilly Pulitzer dress and the price tag said $ 55 — not worth that much… many of the dresses were overpriced) and another star for the shoe system. Those are both things I believe need to be improved upon.

–Solely based on shopping experiences–
As with any thrift store it can always be a «hit or miss» trip when trying to find something unique to add to your personal collection.
This location is more female based but I mean that will always be the situation unless it is clearly marked as a men’s specialty. The brands and designers they carry range from mid to high.
Keep an eye out on their clearance selection as you can come across some nice pieces. I’ve been able to score some pretty awesome pieces because of their sales.
TG2BT also carries mens and children.
Overall if you are in a thrift shopping mood it doesn’t hurt to see what they have.

Mixed bag. Truly, mixed bag. There are some very nice items in here that have been gently used and well care for. There is also some crap that should have been sold at a garage sale or given to charity. Have been here a few times and have not found the furniture that we’re looking for, but hey we know that it’s used. We’ll keep looking. Staff are quite varied. My daughter walked out after being ignored, despite having a clothing item to purchase. Overall, it’s okay.

I have been to this location a couple of times. Not once have I been greeted, so that is a HUGE turn off and they see me walk in. The times I have found some things that I like they are way overpriced. I had found a pair of wedges that were 75% off and they still wanted $ 30 for them. When I looked the pair up online they didn’t cost much over that brand new… maybe they forgot they are a CONSIGNMENT SHOP!

I wasted valuable time (ironing and hanging) and money (drycleaning) several of my clothes that were labels that they said they accepted: Banana Replulic, GAP, Ann Taylor, Calvin Klein, Bebe, and even a few boutique labels that I purchased in NYC. I took my items to drop them off for consignment and was told to browse the store while they went through my items. I decided to look through the clothing section with my 15 minutes, and the racks were pretty bare. Most of the clothes were labels I had never heard of (not designer) and the majority of the pieces had been discounted 50−75% off (meaning that those items had been on the racks for almost three months and not sold). I found a few items that I was about to purchasing (only because they were 75% off!) when I was told that my consignments were ready. They did not take a SINGLE ITEM of mine for consignment, claiming that even thought they accpeted the labels, my pieces were «out of date». I was rudely dismissed and so I quickly put back all of the clothes I was going to purchase and walked out. I will NEVER shop at any of their locations again. Don’t waste your time or money preparing your garments only to be told some bogus excuse as to why they won’t be accepted. To be honest, it didn’t look like much was selling there either, so save yourself the trouble and donate them.

I recently discovered consignment stores and googled this store. They list themselves as having clothes and furniture, but I noticed they did not have much of a furniture selection. They have a small section for male clothing. Not sure how good the fashion or price was for the men section.
The environment was clean, friendly, and fresh. As you walk through the door, it has a nice, clean smell. The staff nicely greets you and asks if you need help. They have a little café at the entrance that sells drinks and honey. I didn’t get anything therefore I don’t know about prices and quality. Lots of parking. Store is easy to find.
They have a big selection for females with the junior section upstairs. The clothes were sorted which made it easy for me to browse. Pretty good selection of shoes, too. Prices are pretty decent with a good selection of big brand name clothing. I did not see too much of the expensive brands, but I did notice they have a lot from Express, Banana Republic, and other brands from malls.

not sure why I wasted my time drving out here… there were a few nice pieces of furniture. however way over priced. You can find some of the stuff they have brand new at your local furniture stores

If I have one hobby I wish were better funded, it would be decorating my house. I would hate to come home and see matchy-​matchy furniture I bought all at once from a big box store. I like instead to find unique pieces at second-​hand shops, yard sales, and sometimes, my cousin’s house (yes, I’ve been known to steal her hand-​me-​downs on more than one occasion, she has great taste! (-;).
But, it’s my favorite of all if I find an old piece of furniture that needs to be redone somehow and I get a great project out of it. Enter Too Good To Be Threw. This furniture resale shop is one of a chain of four locations now in San Antonio, two of which sell household goods and two apparel, both on a consignment basis.
I’ve only ever shopped here, but I’m told they have a great consignment program if you’re interested. They take on the pieces for 90 days, they’ll pick up from your house for about $ 80, and every 30 days if they don’t sell, the prices are lowered by 20%. (Check for specifics with the store if you’re interested as these numbers could change as time goes on). At the end of the 90 days, if your piece doesn’t sell you can choose to come pick it up or donate it to Boysville who will attempt to sell it in their thrift store to raise funds there. I think that’s a great program!
I always find an interesting array of items here. And I love that when I find something I like, with patience the price may come down if no one else purchases it in the 90 days. All the tags are marked with the date the consignment started. For example, today, I found two bedside tables I adore. The price of $ 249 was higher than I’d like to pay, so I checked the date (Sept 12, 2010) and I know if I go back on October 12, the price will be less 20% if no one buys it. So, naturally I put a voodoo hex on any potential buyers and will wait it out and see what happens!
All in all, if you’re decorating your house on a budget, or just like cool and interesting finds, I highly recommend a stop at Too Good To Be Threw. I had great, friendly service, and the selection is very full. Just, don’t buy my side tables, they’re hexed…

I have fun looking around here, even though I have never actually bought anything. The furniture looks pretty good for being second-​hand. 2g2bthru is in a wealthier area of San Antonio, so the furniture is actually pretty upscale. This is probably the cleanest thrift store I’ve ever seen.
I did find the employees to be rather indifferent and no one acknowledged me. I would still come back to get some great finds, though, even if I haven’t just yet.