Nelson's Thrift Store
Thrift storeNelson's Thrift Store is a thrift store in Athens, OH. You’ll find it at 175 Columbus Road, Athens, OH. It’s one of 9 secondhand and resale shops we track in Athens.
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.
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Store information
- Address
- 175 Columbus Road, Athens, OH
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.
Thrift & secondhand stores near Athens
Goodwill
Secondhand store175 Columbus Road, Athens, OH0.0 mi
Monday: 9 AM – 9 PM; Tuesday: 9 AM – 9 PM; Wednesday: 9 AM – 9 PM; Thursday: 9 AM – 9 PM; Friday: 9 AM – 9 PM; Saturday: 9 AM – 9 PM; Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM
New-to-You
Secondhand store90 Columbus Rd, Athens, OH0.5 mi
Random House Antiques
Antique store12 W State St, Athens, OH1.6 mi
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Thrift store309 W Union St, Athens, OH2.0 mi
Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday: Closed
Ohio Thrift
Thrift store918 East State Street, Athens, OH2.0 mi
Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00
The Peddler and the Packer
Secondhand storeSouth North Plains Road, The Plains, OH2.3 mi
Monday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Sunday: Closed
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Nelson's Thrift Store located?
Nelson's Thrift Store is located at 175 Columbus Road, Athens, OH.
What kind of store is Nelson's Thrift Store?
Nelson's Thrift Store is a thrift store in Athens, OH.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Nelson's 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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