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I've spent 20 years thrifting in Prague. Here's how to donate, shop, swap, and sell

The complete Prague secondhand guide to decluttering, spring cleaning and how to buy (or borrow!) what you need for less.

Julie O'Shea

Written by Julie O'Shea Published on 30.03.2026 20:29:00 (updated on 31.03.2026) Reading time: 13 minutes

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  • Donate it: Charity shops and clothing banks
  • Sell or consign it (thrift stores, consignment)
  • Sell it (or buy it cheaper) online
  • Donate or discover big stuff (furniture, household goods)
  • Donate, sell, or buy secondhand books
  • Swap, giveaway, or borrow it
  • Recycle it (textiles)

I’m somewhat of a closeted thrifter. What started as a way to kill a lazy Saturday (or procrastinate on work deadlines) has quietly turned into a lifestyle. With inflation nudging prices ever higher, hunting for secondhand treasures has become less of a hobby and more of a practical art form.

Over the years, I’ve discovered that the same designer jeans, breezy summer dresses, and quirky home accents that carry eye-watering price tags in boutiques often show up in Prague’s charity shops, consignment stores, and secondhand markets, sometimes for a fraction of the cost. 

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