Some of the best treasure hunts in Arizona don’t cost a fortune, they cost about the price of a fast-food lunch. Across the state, giant secondhand shops let a single $25 bill fill up a cart with clothes, furniture, books, and oddball finds.
From Tucson warehouses to a two-acre marketplace in Cottonwood, these spots reward anyone who loves the thrill of the hunt. Here are seven roomy shops where your money quietly does the work of a hundred bucks.
1. Deseret Industries Thrift Store & Donation Center, Tucson
Northern Tucson hides one of the tidiest big-box thrift experiences you’ll find anywhere in Arizona. Sitting on West Orange Grove Road, this sprawling shop feels less like a jumble sale and more like a proper department store that happens to sell secondhand.
Clothing racks are sorted by size and color, the floors stay spotless, and the lighting is bright enough to actually see what you’re buying. There’s even a dressing room, which is a rare luxury in the thrift world…