When thinking of purchasing UCLA merchandise at the UCLA store, it is inevitable to think of the high cost of the items, let alone making sure you are not breaking your bank account. Luckily there are cheaper ways to get your UCLA swag on. The UCLA Thrift Shop is a great alternative that offers great prices and discounts.
The gates to UCLA Thrift Shop stand open, showing the entrance of the store. “The store is associated with the UCLA hospital, not the school, but UCLA students often come by and ask if this is the ‘UCLA thrift store,’” mentioned Fernanda, a friendly clerk at the thrift shop.
The outside corner of the UCLA Thrift Shop. Located at 11271 Massachusetts Ave. in Sawtelle about two miles away from campus, the UCLA Thrift Shop can be a fun trip for you and your friends to go on a treasure hunt.
A UCLA Swimming and Diving long-sleeve hangs on a rack inside of the store; a person stands to the left of frame, browsing through the other long-sleeves. There is a range of UCLA merchandise in the thrift shop, some from UCLA athletic teams, so, if you’re lucky enough, you might be able to find something from your favorite UCLA team.
A gray top with a UCLA logo in the top right hangs on a rack. You can also find UCLA apparel with only the UCLA logo at a whopping one-sixth of the original cost. Most items are barely worn and in great condition.
Racks of clothes tops hang above two racks holding clothes bottoms. The clothing racks are separated by garments and are well organized. This makes it enjoyable and easy to look for your desired garment to complete that outfit in your mind.
Miscellaneous clothes pieces are featured on a wire wall inside the store. The UCLA Thrift Shop sells more than just UCLA gear, offering a large amount of wearables for adults and children of all sizes.
Various handbags hang on a wire wall rack. On top of clothes, you can find a huge variety of clothing accessories like purses, jewelry, handbags, watches and much more.
Shelves of books and miscellaneous items stand in the store. If you are looking for a good read, the UCLA Thrift Shop has a massive book collection. The selection runs from fiction to nonfiction and everything in between, so you will certainly find something that catches your interest.
Art frames and furniture sit in a corner of the store. If you are searching for decorations, the selection of home decor options is vast and can be spotted all around the store. You can discover something of your liking to decorate and furnish your apartment. You can obtain your chairs, couches, center tables, coffee tables, painting, frames, lamps and even rugs here for a discounted price.
More art frames and furniture sit in the store. The store even sells kitchenware and china sets if you want to host a fancy holiday dinner or use them for any special occasion.
Shelves of plates and other dishware lie near a window in the store. Whether you are looking for a particular item or just browsing, you can be sure to find something that catches your eye at the UCLA Thrift Shop.
