Quality Thrift
Thrift storeQuality Thrift is a thrift store in El Cajon, CA. You’ll find it at 841 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020. It’s one of 10 secondhand and resale shops we track in El Cajon.
The store keeps hours 5 days a week and is closed on Sunday, staying open as late as 5 PM on its longest days. Thrift hours change seasonally and around holidays, so a quick call before a long drive is worth it.
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
- 841 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
- Hours
- Monday: ClosedTuesday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PMWednesday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PMThursday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PMFriday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PMSaturday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PMSunday: ClosedHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +1-619-588-9191
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.
- It’s closed on Sunday — plan the visit for another day.
Thrift & secondhand stores near El Cajon
McAlister Institute- Thrift Store
Thrift store993 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA0.2 mi
Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Empire Thrift Store
Thrift store1090 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA0.4 mi
DAV Veterans Thrift Store
Thrift store1130 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA0.5 mi
Mo-Sa 08:00-18:30, Su 09:30-17:00
Goodwill
Thrift store420 North 2nd Street, El Cajon, CA0.9 mi
Plato's Closet
Secondhand store450 Fletcher Pkwy #104, El Cajon, CA1.3 mi
Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
AMVETS Thrift Stores Donation Center
Thrift store1761 Greenfield Drive, Granite Hills, CA2.4 mi
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Quality Thrift located?
Quality Thrift is located at 841 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020.
What are Quality Thrift’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: Closed. Hours can change — call ahead at +1-619-588-9191 to confirm.
Is Quality Thrift open on Sunday?
No — Quality Thrift is closed on Sunday according to its posted hours.
What kind of store is Quality Thrift?
Quality Thrift is a thrift store in El Cajon, CA.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Quality Thrift?
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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