Once Upon A Child
Secondhand storeOnce Upon A Child is a secondhand store in Traverse City, MI. You’ll find it at 521 Olesons Commerce Drive, Traverse City, MI 49685. It’s one of 16 secondhand and resale shops we track in Traverse City.
The store keeps hours seven days a week, including Sunday, staying open as late as 8 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.
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Store information
- Address
- 521 Olesons Commerce Drive, Traverse City, MI 49685
- Hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMTuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMWednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMThursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMFriday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMSaturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- 231-642-5570
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.
- Selling? Bring items clean, folded, and in season; buy-sell-trade stores pay more in store credit than in cash.
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Women's Resource Center Thrift Shop
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Cherry Pickers Resale
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Goodwill
Thrift store2279 South Airport Road West, Traverse City, MI4.3 mi
Mo 10:00-18:00, Tu 10:00-18:00, We 10:00-18:00, Th 10:00-18:00, Fr 10:00-18:00, Sa 10:00-18:00, Su 10:00-18:00
Antiquities Warehouse
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Women's Resource Center Thrift Shop
Thrift store1331 West South Airport Road, Traverse City, MI5.2 mi
Monday: 10 AM – 6 PM; Tuesday: 10 AM – 6 PM; Wednesday: 10 AM – 6 PM; Thursday: 10 AM – 6 PM; Friday: 10 AM – 6 PM; Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM; Sunday: 11 AM – 5 PM
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Once Upon A Child located?
Once Upon A Child is located at 521 Olesons Commerce Drive, Traverse City, MI 49685.
What are Once Upon A Child’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Hours can change — call ahead at 231-642-5570 to confirm.
Is Once Upon A Child open on Sunday?
Yes — Once Upon A Child lists Sunday hours of 11 AM – 6 PM.
What kind of store is Once Upon A Child?
Once Upon A Child is a secondhand store in Traverse City, MI.
Can I sell clothes to Once Upon A Child?
Yes — Once Upon A Child buys gently used, current-style items outright and pays in cash or store credit (credit is usually the higher offer). Bring items clean and in season; the store decides what it takes on the spot.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Once Upon A Child?
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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