McAlister Institute- Thrift Store
Thrift storeMcAlister Institute- Thrift Store is a thrift store in El Cajon, CA. You’ll find it at 993 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020. It’s one of 10 secondhand and resale shops we track in El Cajon.
The store keeps hours seven days a week, including Sunday, staying open as late as 6 PM on its longest days. 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
- 993 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
- Hours
- Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PMTuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PMWednesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PMThursday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PMFriday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PMSaturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +1-619-442-0212
- Website
- mcalisterinc.org
Getting there
McAlister Institute- Thrift Store is in El Cajon, California.
Get directions32.79460, -116.94854
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 – 6 PM), so it fits a weekend circuit.
Thrift & secondhand stores near El Cajon
Quality Thrift
Thrift store841 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA0.2 mi
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: Closed
Empire Thrift Store
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DAV Veterans Thrift Store
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Mo-Sa 08:00-18:30, Su 09:30-17:00
Goodwill
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Plato's Closet
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Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
AMVETS Thrift Stores Donation Center
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Frequently asked questions
Where is McAlister Institute- Thrift Store located?
McAlister Institute- Thrift Store is located at 993 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020.
What are McAlister Institute- Thrift Store’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Hours can change — call ahead at +1-619-442-0212 to confirm.
Is McAlister Institute- Thrift Store open on Sunday?
Yes — McAlister Institute- Thrift Store lists Sunday hours of 11 AM – 6 PM.
What kind of store is McAlister Institute- Thrift Store?
McAlister Institute- Thrift Store is a thrift store in El Cajon, CA.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near McAlister Institute- Thrift Store?
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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