Real-Life Works Thrift Shop
Thrift storeReal-Life Works Thrift Shop is a thrift store in Raleigh, NC. You’ll find it at 5100 Lacy Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27609. It’s one of 47 secondhand and resale shops we track in Raleigh.
The store keeps hours seven days a week, including Sunday, staying open as late as 12 AM 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
- 5100 Lacy Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10:00 AM–6:00 PMSunday: ClosedHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +1-919-714-9797
- Website
- real-lifeworks.org
Getting there
Real-Life Works Thrift Shop is in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Get directions35.84970, -78.60454
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 (Open 24 hours), so it fits a weekend circuit.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Real-Life Works Thrift Shop located?
Real-Life Works Thrift Shop is located at 5100 Lacy Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27609.
What are Real-Life Works Thrift Shop’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; Sunday: Closed. Hours can change — call ahead at +1-919-714-9797 to confirm.
Is Real-Life Works Thrift Shop open on Sunday?
Yes — Real-Life Works Thrift Shop lists Sunday hours of Open 24 hours.
What kind of store is Real-Life Works Thrift Shop?
Real-Life Works Thrift Shop is a thrift store in Raleigh, NC.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Real-Life Works Thrift Shop?
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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