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Thrift Store in Dubuque: Name Brands for Less
Plato's Closet Dubuque is the thrift store for name brands. We stock trendy, gently used clothes, shoes, and accessories at up to 70% off retail, and fresh styles hit the racks every day. Whether you are looking for a thrift store near you in Dubuque or ready to clean out your closet and get paid for it, you are in the right place.
Thrift store near the University of Dubuque, Loras, and Clarke
Dubuque has three colleges, and a lot of our shoppers are students on a budget. Shop name brands for less, then bring back what you have outgrown at the end of the semester and sell it for cash. No appointment needed.
Sell your clothes for cash
Bring in clothes, shoes, and accessories you are done wearing. We look through what you bring and pay you on the spot for what we buy. We are looking for current styles in good condition. Shoppers and sellers visit us from East Dubuque, Asbury, Peosta, and across the Tri-
Shop name brands for less
Everything on our racks is gently used, current, and priced at up to 70% off retail. See what is Most Wanted (link to your Most Wanted page) and check back often, because the racks change daily.
What you will find at our Dubuque thrift store
Jeans, tops, dresses, jackets and coats, shoes, bags, and accessories, in styles for guys and girls, from the name brands you already shop. We restock every day, so what you see on Tuesday may be gone by Friday. When a style is in season, like back-to-school basics, homecoming and formal wear, or winter coats, we stock up.
Why shoppers choose Plato's Closet Dubuque
- Name brands at up to 70% off retail
- Cash on the spot when you sell, with no appointment
- New styles on the racks every day
- One store for shopping and selling, so your old clothes help pay for your next outfit
Questions about our Dubuque thrift store
Is Plato's Closet a thrift store?
Yes. Plato's Closet Dubuque is a name-brand thrift store. We sell gently used, current clothes, shoes, and accessories at up to 70% off retail. Unlike donation-based thrift stores, we pay cash for the items we buy, and we only put out styles that are current and in good condition.
What are your hours?
Monday 10 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–9 PM
Thursday 10 AM–9 PM
Friday 10 AM–9 PM
Saturday 10 AM–9 PM
Sunday 11 AM–6 PM
Holiday hours are posted on our Google listing.
How is Plato's Closet different from Goodwill?
Goodwill takes donations. We buy your clothes and pay you cash on the spot, and our racks are picked for current styles and name brands, so you can shop trendy brands for less.
Do I need an appointment to sell my clothes?
No. Walk in during open hours with the clothes you want to sell.
Is there a thrift store near the University of Dubuque, Loras, or Clarke?
Yes. We are in Dubuque, a short drive from all three campuses. Check Google Maps for the exact drive time before you publish.