Secondhand Stores in El Cajon

El Cajon doesn’t show up on many thrift guides but as one of the county’s larger towns, El Cajon has the population density and donation volume to support a secondhand scene, without the weekend crowds and inflated prices that come with shopping in trendier parts of the county.

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Friends Bookstore - El Cajon Library

Books,Library Bookstore — El Cajon

201 E Douglas Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Used books inside El Cajon's main library branch. Uncurated used and donated books with prices typically running $.50 - $5.00.

Goodwill - El Cajon

Thrift Store — El Cajon

420 N 2nd Street, El Cajon CA 92021

Goodwill in El Cajon. Call for donation hours

Plato's Closet - El Cajon

Thrift Store — El Cajon

398 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020

Buys gently used teen and young adult clothing.

The Mercantile Store at The Barn Florist

Antiques & Furniture — El Cajon

13277 I-8BL, El Cajon, CA 92021

Antiques, gifts, florals - coffee shop on site.

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