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Thrift Store in El Cajon, CA

McAlister Institute- Thrift Store

Located at 993 E Main St in El Cajon, California, this thrift store sells used goods and accepts clothing donations for recycling. Open seven days a week, it carries items such as books, clothes, and furniture, with reviewers noting unique items and a clean, spacious setting. Staff are frequently described as friendly. The store has a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking, a free on-site parking lot, and accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.

Rating
4.2 / 5
Reviews
132
Open
7 days a week

01 — Details

Google rating
4.2 / 5 from 132 reviews
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02 — Hours

Monday8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

03 — Location

What reviewers mention

  • friendly staff 18
  • donations 6
  • books 3
  • clothes 3
  • cleanliness 3
  • room 3
  • unique items 2
  • furniture 2

Topics and counts from Google reviews.

Buying and donating

  • Sells used goods
  • Accepts clothing for recycling or donation

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • On-site parking

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