Ticktocker Thrift Shop Natl Charity League

I have been here several times and have only purchased from here one time. I came in on Saturday while they were having a sidewalk sale. I didn’t buy anything from the sale (I found a picture but at 10 bucks I took a pass), but I found a Kate Spade bag inside the store & grabbed it.
The mom’s & daughters who volunteer here are sweethearts. There is a selection of clothes, shoes, books, kids clothes, handbags & men’s clothes. Parking can be a little hard to find, I had to park in the back. Like all thrift stores, the selection here varies. The items here are donated by the mom’s & daughters so they carry some great stuff. The store is staffed by volunteers so the store hours are limited & they charge sales tax here.
Cash only.

This is a nice, clean, and well organized little thrift store. They have a large children’s section which includes designer clothes. The men’s section is well stocked. The book section is great. I have found several classic books in new condition for 50 cents to $ 1.00
The shoe section is small but the clothes selection is great. I like the designer section but the prices are a bit too steep for my liking. They only open 10−2pm so it’s hard to make it. Not sure when they have sales but i would love to go when they have one. Friendly staff but they are prompt about closing at 2pm.

I love supporting charity initiatives and as a girl, by default — I love shopping. So, when you have a organization that encompasses both of my passions, a fire is ignited. *squeals in excitement*
On a random trip to the southern part of Costa Mesa, I decided to take a detour and check out this shop. It’s a mid-​sized building with ample space for their goods. Unlike some thrift shops, the racks aren’t overstuffed and the shop does not evoke that moth-​ball smell. Most articles of clothing are priced according to their list, and their designer items are priced individually (located mostly towards the back right corner of the shop). I saw a good assortment of Marc Jacobs, True Religion, and Juicy Couture just to name a few.
They also have a good selection of men’s clothing. I saw a gentlemen in his late 20’s pick out two piles worth of comfy tees. Looked like he hit the jackpot, though I didn’t do too badly myself. I picked up an adorable 100% cashmere sweater and a Lacoste polo for $ 12. Not too shabby if I do say so myself. Proceeds go towards various charity organizations throughout Orange County and the Ticktockers, mother and daughter volunteers, regularly donate items from their fashionable closet.
I was told that every once in a while they have a huge sidewalk sale on Saturdays where you can stuff everything in a bag for $ 10. I guess I’ll report my findings soon Until next time, happy shopping!

The store is small but really well organized. I got three round glass vases and three glass candlesticks holders. The vases were $ 2 – 3 each and the holders were $ 1 each! Everyone shopping seemed to be finding stuff that they liked and I heard someone say their young men’s clothing section is amazing!

Some reviews bagging on this store must be from clueless people. This is the best thrift shop in town!
Firstly all the proceeds 100% go to support women and children charities in Newport/​Costa Mesa area. The other charities maybe nonprofit but they are paying salaries to a lot of staff.
All the items are donated from the women and families who live in Newport area and are Ticktockers (high school girls who volunteer all over town) and thus you are getting classy stuff right out of their closets as opposed to the crap dumped off at bins around town. This is the best thrift shop in town, yes it small and yes it’s not open all day, the girls go to school and the mom’s are involved, but they are providing a valuable service to the community.
This place a has regular customers, who know they can get fantastic items but you got to come in early the merchandise moves quick and at the end of the month the product that has not sold ends up down the street at the other thrift shops. Happy shopping.

I love this place! I’m not sure what everyones on about. It’s small, but if you get there early on a weekday, you can find some great stuff! I left with a huge armful of stuff, and I can’t get over how sweet all the women were who worked there! I will deffinetly be back

Things they have going for them: a decent book selection and a good cause. …aaand that’s about it.
Seriously you close at 2pm? Seriously?
And really, you’re gonna turn off the lights while I’m grabbing a couple of books at 1:50? Really?
Look, I get that you’re all volunteers and all, but that doesn’t really give a free pass to act like I’m impeding on your time here.
And sheesh, you’re makin’ me feel more like a jerk for the two star review since you’re for charity and all. But, you know what? Like 99.9% of thrift stores are from charity, so perhaps someone can take some notes from some of them.
Oh man, now I find out they have a special program for school uniforms for families who can’t afford them? Dammit. That IS a good thing, but I stand by what I’ve said… even though it proves I’m really just a selfish prick. But, hey — don’t turn the lights off while I’m looking at books, jerks.

Some of my most prized possessions have come from Ticktockers, I just scored 2 Marc Jacobs dresses and a Marni Blouse for 14 bucks last time I was there. Remember, this is the chosen organization of Junior League, so the donations come from some of the best closets in Orange County.
Prices are set, so there’s no haggling or guesses. Usually, they will go down on prices, if anything. The back room has nicer dresses, shoes and labels in general and is opened Saturdays.
Every so often they do a $ 10 bag sale, and a parking lot sale on Saturdays. But usually there are about 4 different hefty women (weird, they seem to alternate) who literally run in front of you, grab the shoes and purses and taken them to a corner to sort through what they want. Proceed with caution– or, like my Aunt, call them out and grab the box out of their hands. You don’t dance with my Aunt, she lived in boat in Mexico for 10 years, and made a living hustling dudes out of pool.
Now for the warm and fuzzy factor– They have a school uniform program, so if you know of a child who can’t afford NMUSD uniforrms, call or go into the store for more information.
CASH ONLY. There’s of B of A next door though just in case you come empty handed.

my first vintage tie love bloomed here. a few years ago i checked this place out with a couple friends and bought a bag of art deco, skinny, and other vintage ties at a dollar each. since then my visits to this place have become more and more scarce as i realize how much the contents have deteriorated. and my latest drop-​in has just been the last nail in the coffin.
to start with, i didn’t mind the homeless guy laying down in front of the store. it’s a charity, right? but the lady working the counter was so mean! a customer asked her how much a certain pair of jeans was, and the woman took so long to find out and gave the answer as if she was doing a huge favor that wasn’t normally her job. aren’t charity shops supposed to employ sweethearts working for a good cause? her eyes were following everyone in the store (mostly older white ladies and then me) with a cold stare; as if we were suspects of kidnapping small children and smashing kittens. that’s right, you heard me.
wasn’t much of anything there for me. as i was leaving, i smiled and thanked her for her time. she just gave me the same icy look and said nothing.
what a bitch! ‚’: /