2nd Is the New 1st
Thrift store2nd Is the New 1st is a thrift store in Oak Lawn, IL. You’ll find it at 4871 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. It’s one of 2 secondhand and resale shops we track in Oak Lawn.
The store keeps hours six days a week, including Sunday, staying open as late as 6 PM on its longest days. It’s closed on Monday. Thrift hours change seasonally and around holidays, so a quick call before a long drive is worth it.
As a thrift store, its inventory is donated and priced for fast turnover: stock changes daily, sizes and styles are unpredictable, and the best finds go to shoppers who come back often rather than those who come once.
6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
Store information
- Address
- 4871 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
- Hours
- Monday: ClosedTuesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMWednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMThursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMFriday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMSaturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +17737892133
- Website
- 2ndisthenew1st.com
Before you go
- Ask at the register which tag color is on sale this week and which is newest — the sale racks are cheap, the newest racks are where fresh donations land.
- Check garments under good light for stains and test every zipper; most thrift sales are final.
- Bring a tape measure and your key measurements — sizes vary wildly across eras and brands.
- Sunday hours are on file (11 AM – 4 PM), so it fits a weekend circuit.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is 2nd Is the New 1st located?
2nd Is the New 1st is located at 4871 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453.
What are 2nd Is the New 1st’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Hours can change — call ahead at +17737892133 to confirm.
Is 2nd Is the New 1st open on Sunday?
Yes — 2nd Is the New 1st lists Sunday hours of 11 AM – 4 PM.
What kind of store is 2nd Is the New 1st?
2nd Is the New 1st is a thrift store in Oak Lawn, IL.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near 2nd Is the New 1st?
Yes — we list 6 other secondhand, thrift, consignment, vintage, or antique stores within about 50 miles. See the nearby stores section on this page.
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