Plato's Closet

Plato's Closet is a secondhand store in Merrillville, IN. You’ll find it at 359 East 81st Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410. It’s one of 3 secondhand and resale shops we track in Merrillville.

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. Plato's Closet buys gently used items outright for cash or store credit, so you can sell as well as shop; see our Plato's Closet 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.