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Getting thrifty: Study shows Albuquerque in top 20 out of 200 best thrifting cities

Elizabeth Tucker Elizabeth Tucker Elizabeth Tucker Journal Staff Writer
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Albuquerque ranked 18 on a 2023's Best Cities for Thrifting list assembled by Lawn Love.

The city scored:

  • 2nd place for Number of Goodwill boutiques/specialty stores

  • 3rd for number of Habitat for Humanity ReStores

  • 5th for number of Goodwill outlets

  • 14th for Flea Markets

  • 43rd for average monthly Google Searches for thrifting-related keywords over the past year.

Joy Junction Thrift Shoppe

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Elyse Chavez browses clothes at Joy Junction’s new thrift store, located at 11030 Menaul NE.
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Raymond Griego inspects a sound system at Joy Junction’s new thrift store, located at 11030 Menaul NE.
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Elyse Chavez browses at Joy Junction’s new thrift store, located at 11030 Menaul Blvd NE. LOCATIONS: 4012 Menaul NE, 505-873-8372; 11030 Menaul NE, 505-877-8971 HOURS:Closed Sunday and Monday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday
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Items at Joy Junction’s new thrift store, located at 11030 Menaul NE.
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