Best buys: Irvine's 3 top thrift stores

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Looking for the best thrift stores in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top such shops in Irvine, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the most popular spots to buy what you need at a bargain.

1. Déjà New

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Topping the list is Déjà New. Located at 2803 McGaw Ave. in the Business District, it's the highest-rated affordable thrift store in Irvine, boasting 4.5 stars out of 109 reviews on Yelp. The shop supports the mission of WHW, a nonprofit that helps the unemployed/underemployed attain the skills and resources they need to get and keep a good job.

2. Mariners Church Thrift Store

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Next up is Turtle Ridge's Mariners Church Thrift Store, at 5001 Newport Coast Drive. With 4.5 stars out of 33 reviews on Yelp, the thrift store and food bank has proven to be a local favorite. The store offers "gently used items at affordable prices," according to the church's website.

3. Assistance League of Irvine

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The Business District's Assistance League of Irvine, at 2452 Alton Parkway, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the thrift store and arts/crafts spot, which offers clothing, antiques and more, four stars out of 51 reviews. Proceeds from the store's sales are a major source of funding for the league's philanthropic programs.

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