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4.0 of 5 stars.
Today the store was half empty. I'm not sure if they just cleared out a bunch of old stuff or if this presages changes. I'll report back as soon as I know anything. Although one change I already...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, this place flat out reeeeks workse than goodwill. What gives? No dressing room? So you will be potentially paying a few bucks only to come home with a stinky rag that doesn't fit. I found one...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Reds, Greens, Blues, Yellows..you can get a shirt, skirt, pants, or coat in any color of the rainbow and in multiple shades. I like the way they organize their clothing by colors, makes for easy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No ATM or dressing rooms, but that's okay.I've found so many beautiful dresses here for under 10 bucks. It's unbelievable. Not to mention the many creepy and kitschy paintings I've found for even...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love love this thrift store. Urban Renewals is huge, cheap and has a great selections of old and weird books as well as vintage finds. This is the kind of thrift store you can spend a good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They lose a star for not having dressing rooms, but that also probably cuts down on a lot of lifting. This is the definitive Allston thrift shop, and it evidently clothes many of the area's residents....
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Him: Dude I'm so bummed.Me: Why?Him: I'm in this wedding and I need to find a navy blue jacket. I can't find one for under $200. I'm going to wear this thing once. Blows.Me: They have a rack of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still as cheap as ever! I went here today with my mom to see if I could find some stuff for a costume I was putting together. They had some excellent stuff that was priced cheaper than McDonald's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going here for years and in terms of finding hidden treasures it's awesome. I get brand new-looking clothes people give me compliments on... you just have to be willing to search junk to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the perks of living on the Brighton Center / Allston Rock City (I have way too much fun with that) border is that Harvard Ave is just a fifteen minute walk away. One of the best parts of being...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
UR is great in that they have a ton of inventory arranged conveniently, and have lots of other bullshit knick-knacks that we sometimes impusively bring home and pridefully display much to the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
TOTALLY DECE. as far as urban thrift stores are concerned these days, this place is pretty good. great sorting of a huge amount of stuff. a lot of clothes and stuff. wholeback room for non clothes,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love thrift stores. Only shop at thrift stores.Here is my basic pro/con for UR, in list format (of course!):Pros: Probably the best clothing selection in town. Handy color-coding means you can stay...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to be a 4-5 star girl. I love Urban Renewals, and have used it for the past couple of years without hesitation.Today though.. well, I brought in some pretty good items for them to resell, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh, I hate to share secrets, but I'm also compelled. Reading through the reviews for this place, I told myself not to add one, that my literally dirty secret would stay mine this time....
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I do like this place. I like that it's very organized, the employees are very friendly, and they have these funny "grab bags" where you pay a small price for whatevahs in the bag. :D I got a pie pan...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to take a lot of 'thrift stores' or 'consignment shops' in Boston seriously, when they price designer labels and racks of so-called vintage clothing at regular, retail prices. But Urban...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Score! I found a pair of really REALLY great jeans here that make my booty sing! Fairly cheap too.My booty thanks you Urban Renewals!
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite neighborhood thrift store. If you live close enough to keep checking out the new inventory and have a good eye you can get some steals. Come dressed in thin leggings and a tank top...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After reading everyone's reviews, I was expecting a little more from this place. I was hoping to be swept off my feet by dazzling treasures unearthed... But I felt more like I was hit by a truck and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I slunk back to the boys' department, eyeing the T-shirts. I thought of my once-beloved bastion of Metro Detroit, Value World (nA�e Village) and sighed hopefully as I perused the racks. Kiddie T-ball...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Urban Renewals,Ever since I walked into your store when I was twelve and finally realizing how I like to dress, I fell in love. I don't care if you don't have dressing rooms, and that you don't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It closes way too early (6pm most nights, a bit later on Thurdsays), which is annoying considering that if you're not passing through the area already anyway, it's a trek to come out here on the slow...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why don't I come here more often? Seriously, every time I come in I leave happy.Today I went in looking for tight black jeans as part of a costume. Not only did I find a pair that fit almost perfectly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mission: Secure a belt for the Yelp Prom festivities along with a black shirt for the Mister. I'm slightly scared of Urban Renewals. I don't really like it for some reason, it just rubs me the wrong...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was not born to thrift.Miles and miles of racks of clothing, hoping for the one or two sweet scores makes me dizzy and tired. And I never, ever have luck - and if I do find something I like, it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm usually not one for shopping at thrift stores, but I only needed a dress for one day... the Old Skool Prom - Yelp Style event. I found my 80's dress here as soon as I walked in. I guess the reason...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Renewals, I was so glad to see that you hadn't burnt down after that scare a few weeks ago.I'm not an insane thrifting fanatic - I hardly like spending money at all (which, as g/f reminds me, is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love to shop... Really, I do and when they line the clothes up by type and color and charge single digits, i'm in heaven. i've walked out of here so many times with slick shit that i've gone on to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my kind of thrift store. Totally hit or miss. You have to dig for treasure; that's half the fun! I needed black shoes for an upcoming performance, and not only did I find some very sexy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know that silly ridiculous smile that plasters your face when you get a seriously good deal? Welcome to Urban Renewals, folks! Step right up. You know it's going to be wicked when you see: that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Thrift stores always smell funny, like an attic with old people and homeless man throw up. This is a big thrift store, with a huge clothing selection for women, men, and kids, and additionally a huge...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I got an awesome bag here. But I really went looking for red pants, and when I actually found some I realized that if I actually wanted to try them on, there was nowhere to do so! So a random...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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This cramped Allston shop bills itself as a family thrift store. Start with the children's clothes in the front racks, wander back to the men's sports jackets (including some wild plaids) and then meander into...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love Urban Renewals. I pass it on my way home from the Harvard Ave T stop, so I probably get something from there about every week. Some great finds I've had- Steve MAdden, Nine West, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have a love hate relationship with thrift stores and their ilk. My parents used to bring me to them all the time when I was in middle school. They always seemed to have cool random things but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While I hardly have a smidgeon of the patience required to scour through a thrift store, I absolutely love them.Ditto many others - huge space, nicely organized. But they close at 6. Big fat thumbs...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good stuff here.My daughter shops here regularly, and I accompanied her along with my brother some time ago. He had mentioned looking for something to wear to a family event and ended up getting a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place, especially for books (for home and school, I teach elementary) great purses too. the clohes/shoes are sometimes really, really outdated but its worth a look b/c this place is HUGE....
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My opinion of this place fluctuates. It is definitely hit or miss, and I really find the lack of a changing room and the fact that they only take cash a drawback. But, I do find things here. It is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the store that consistently threatens to derail my commute into/home from work. I gaze longingly as I pass, knowing that if I venture in, I will potentially lug home something utterly useless...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am pretty much the Queen of Thrift in my hometown (Houston, TX), so I feel like I have a huge bank of various thrift store to compare Urban Renewals to.I liked this place enough. It's MUCH cleaner...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
ehhhhhhhI heard great things about this place. However, thrift stores organized in this way drive me CRAZY. I guess that it is asking a lot to separate plus size from misses, but a gal can dream...I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone who knows me knows I love thrift stores, records, being thrifty. I am Scottish after all. U.R, an exciting place for random junk and stuff you mostly need (or just want for cheap).I buy used...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Organized by color! grab bags of THINGS. A rainbow of fun! This is the best way to spend and early Thursday night (they're open till 8pm) Weekend morning, or a day off browsing and finding treasures.
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expecting an awful rushed squack, instead, over the loudspeaker comes "Our specials today are (a laundry list of items)" announced by a man with the most soothing, lovely, accented, almost resigned...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love vintage clothes and second-hand stuff so this is always a favorite place to scrounge for goodies. A lot of it is stuff I don't especially want or need so of course I don't buy stuff every time...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Officially my happy place.It's a great place to go after eating or before eating. No bathroom however.. had to run over to Hess. I asked a worker if there was a bathroom and she simple said...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful selection, good vibe, very nice people...to be continued.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for the organizational hierarchy alone: Clothing is separated by gender. Then season. Then item and color. They even separate patterns and tweeds!
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ROSIE O'DONNELL DOLL?! I seriously almost bought this for...whatever reason. It repulsed me and seemed like a good enough gift for a friend to destroy. Unfortunately it was either broken or needed new...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had my first Urban Renewal experience recently. It was pretty interesting. I bought the UGLIEST winter coat. Seriously, it looks like a shag carpet but it was so cheap (5 bucks) and is warm. I can...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've said a lot of nasty things about Urban Renewals in my day..but I always go back. Overpriced, crowded, and disorganized though it is, I've found some choice items here-a Las Vegas pilsner glass,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They have everything, but not all of it's interesting or desirable. The place has been picked-over like crazy and people still hunt rabidly through everything and eye you if you get to a rack of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
To be honest, I'm divided on this place: on one hand, it's cheap (as it should be), but on the other, it's kind of sterile.Given that the Hadassah Thrift Store is only blocks away, this place could...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Too many hipsters writing reviews, not enough serious thrifters. I was skeptical about this place because of some of the negative reviews I read here, but I went today and I LOVED it. This is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not nearly as good as some of the thrift stores that I've been to. The clothes are mostly low quality - a lot are cheap brands. Everything is cheap though - you could buy a lot of stuff here if you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are a lot of clothes here, sorted by color, and if you search hard enough you can really find some great stuff. I got a Jones New York cardigan, never worn, and some broken-in Doc Martens both...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In the eternal quest for the better deal, my relationship with Urban Renewals has been masochistic at best. Each time I pass through the gates to thrift store heaven, I pray and hope that this time...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it. How can people seriously love this place? I went there once (and maybe I need to try again) and found nothing in the way of clothing in a place where most of what they sell is clothes!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here this past Saturday, and its a thrift store, and nothing really spectacular, as I see it. I actually prefer the Goodwill over in the South End. The prices are very decent, so I was happy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SO MUCH BETTER THAN GARMENT DISTRICT.. Where everything is so expensive and over-hyped! While there aren't any dressing rooms (I know, I know), at Urban you're destined to find something, and at what...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It has come the time that I up my rating to 5 stars.You can find me in Urban Renewals almost every single day, checking the newest items. (That is not an invitation to stalk me) This place's turnover...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A good solid thrift store. It gets picked through more than most thrift store mostly because of it's location, but it's a good one. Big selection of not just clothes but furniture and home stuff too....
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is basically the same as and Savers you might run into. When I got there on a holiday Monday afternoon (Presidents' Day), it looked like everything had already been picked over (I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place because it's down the street from where I live and it's always a fun adventure...as for selection, it's a hit or miss place but i sumtimes re-construct t-shirts, so this is a great...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know, I don't appreciate this store nearly as much as I should. At present I live down the street--the proximity definitely makes me take the place for granted. When I first happened upon it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I had a lot of money to spend and could shop in high priced stores, would it be as much fun as shopping at Urban Renewals?I have decorated my entire apartment with items from this store. I found...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of the best thrift store in boston.used t's are supposed to be 99 cents (not 2.99 or 3.99 like at goodwill or 12.99 at garment district)color coordinated and everything!(the furnature room smelled...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Huge place. I have had a pretty decent time finding things to fit and that aren't stained. Way more women's clothing than mens. Decent amount of kids clothing. They have some books and some horribly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you don't like picking through racks and racks of clothing in a HUGE wherehouse style building, this place is not for you!BUT -- its Bostons cheap Vintage shopping at its BEST. Like an earlier...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to have to say that this is the largest and best used/second hand thrift shop I've been to. IT IS HUGE. Some of you may feel a little queasy from the thought of second-hand, maybe arm-pit...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has always served me well in times where I find myself in need of makeshift costumes. The things I have been able to put together have been fantastic! I'm not a big thrit store dresser...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thrift shopping is fun when you find a) clothes that fit or b) clothes that are hilarious. Urban Renewals has both! I've found everything from sleek vintage A-line dresses to green Muppet-fur...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brittany S. compares Urban Renewals to the thrift store in Idaho in Napolean Dynamite, which is actually the Mormon-church owned Deseret Industries (known as the D.I.). Having been a longtime Utahn,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the mix of people you find in here; there are both a lot of students and a lot of locals. The place is well laid-out and easy to navigate, with long racks of clothes organized by type and color...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best thrift store in the city. A mix of newer stuff and hardcore vintage, sold cheap. Here's why I love it: A.) It's gigantic. B.) They have SALES...like, 50% off for things with such and such colored...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best thrift store in Boston, hands down. This place is ginormous, so be prepared to spend some time here. Also, they only take cash--hit up the ATM beforehand.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would almost give Urban Renewals 5 stars, but the lack of a dressing room means I cannot try on their pants (ladies, trying on pants in front of a shit load of dudes near the christmas shelves is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a ridiculous place! It's like one big yard sale of junk in a department store!! My boyfriend had his heart set on a tan vintage suite which he could purchase for less then $30, and this was the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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This place is what it sounds like. Old peoples things, cheap. There are tons of clothes, all sizes and styles. Sports coats, jeans, t-shirts, dresses, i think even gowns. For the average guy, buyi...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A great place for when you are first moving in to a new apartment and need some kitchen supplies. They sell grab bags of utensils for about $3, which range from the essential (spatula, wooden spoon)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The is place is really a true thrift shop! Stuff is actually cheap. I've made some great finds in here. My favorite section to browse is the random household items. You never know what you will find....
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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I am a sucker for thrift stores, and this one always satisfies my need for browsing. You can spend a great deal of time in here shifting through the toys, clothes and furniture. Like any other thrift store...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A good thrift store and one that actually delivers on the point of a thrift store: It's cheap. As mentioned, there are no dressing rooms, but for those of us who just don't care, it's not a problem....
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Super place for used clothing! Watch out for the crazy old ladies though! This store is really organized and spacious which I love! Also the prices are really reasonable.
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the epitome of a thrift store. Racks beyond racks of clothes that overflowing with colors. If you're looking for something vintage check this place out, i bought 3 tumbler glasses for 2 bucks....
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Be forewarned that this place does not have dressing rooms, so you must be willing to strip down to a tank top and shorts to try anything on. Still, I have found a few things here and their prices are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An interesting place my friends and I stumbled into my Freshman year (4 years ago)... that's basically a warehouse filled with racks of used clothing. Some sketchy, some cool and vintage, some just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is like a really big, really cheap Salvation Army. The prices are really good! I bought like three winter coats which were all in great shape and very cute for only about $7 each. They have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Personally, I don't like to buy second hand clothing, unless it's high quality, but I do like this store. Besides clothes (which they have plenty of), there's a back room filled with furniture,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Basically the Walmart of the thrift store world. It is a giant warehouse size room with racks and racks of clothes. I needed a bathing suit once and found it fast. I think it's popular with the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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This is a huge thrift store that is really easy to get to, just take the 57 bus to harvard ave. Like most thrift stores, they have plenty of old and ugly clothes, but there's also a good mix of usable,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2005
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Designer clothes at a thrift store? There are plenty here at this spacious and well stocked store in Allston. Shelves and racks are filled with clothes from top designers like Claiborne, Guess and Anne Klein....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2005
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