Mel Trotter Thrift Store — Sparta
Thrift storeMel Trotter Thrift Store — Sparta is a thrift store in Sparta, MI. You’ll find it at 538 South State Street, Sparta, MI 49345. It’s the only secondhand shop we currently track in Sparta, so the nearby list below reaches into neighboring towns.
We don’t have hours on file for this location yet — the phone number or website below is the fastest way to check before visiting.
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
- 538 South State Street, Sparta, MI 49345
- Phone
- +16167978200
- Website
- meltrotter.org/givehelp/shop
Getting there
Mel Trotter Thrift Store — Sparta is in Sparta, Michigan.
Get directions43.14914, -85.70950
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.
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Once Upon A Child
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Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mel Trotter Thrift Store — Sparta located?
Mel Trotter Thrift Store — Sparta is located at 538 South State Street, Sparta, MI 49345.
What kind of store is Mel Trotter Thrift Store — Sparta?
Mel Trotter Thrift Store — Sparta is a thrift store in Sparta, MI.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Mel Trotter Thrift Store — Sparta?
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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