There’s a place in Tigard where treasure hunters go to experience the thrill of the find without needing a metal detector, a shovel, or an understanding spouse who doesn’t mind when you come home covered in dirt with nothing but a rusty bottle cap to show for your efforts.
The Union Gospel Mission Thrift Store stands proudly with its distinctive purple awnings like a beacon for bargain seekers, a siren song for the frugally fashionable, and a playground for those who understand that “pre-loved” doesn’t mean “less lovable.”
This isn’t just any thrift store – it’s a cavernous wonderland where one person’s “I don’t need this anymore” becomes another person’s “How did I live without this my entire life?”
Walking through the doors feels like entering a museum where everything is for sale and nothing comes with that “if you break it, you’ll need to sell your car to pay for it” anxiety…