Once Upon A Child

Once Upon A Child is a secondhand store in Columbia, MO. You’ll find it at 205 E Nifong Blvd., Columbia, MO 65203. It’s one of 6 secondhand and resale shops we track in Columbia.

The store keeps hours seven days a week, including Sunday, staying open as late as 9 PM on its longest days. Thrift hours change seasonally and around holidays, so a quick call before a long drive is worth it.

Secondhand stores buy or take in used goods and price them to move, so the floor changes constantly; expect a mix of everyday clothing, housewares, and the occasional standout piece priced well below retail. Once Upon A Child buys gently used items outright for cash or store credit, so you can sell as well as shop; see our Once Upon A Child guide for what it takes and how payouts work.

6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.