Second-hand shops in Essen

Hi All,
I have another question for you. I am looking for second hand shops or "thrift stores" as we would call them. I can find any number of second hand clothing stores, but I want the type of store that sells everything from furniture to kitchenware. Does anyone know of any in Essen or even Bochum? I looking for something similar to Goodwill or Salvation Army stores. I have tried Diakone but the ones I have been in don't seem to have much.

Blessings,
Jeanne

here In Germany the Flohmarkt or troedelmarkt are more popular ( flea markets) they hold them saturdays and sundays.. you can find most anthing at them. look in your local papers for the lsitings there is a web site but I dont have the addy on hand I will look it up and post it for you!

Thanks Elaine. I will check it out. I a looking for household stuff as we brought very little from the U.S. Have you heard of Freecycle? I know they are popular here in Germany.

Blessings,
Jeanne

I have not, but Good luck to you!! Welcome to Germany.. also this may sound Bad but they have Spermüll which is large trach collection where people throw out large things for trash- yes I am talking trash diving, you would be amazed at what you find-- there is a second hand store kind of near me I want to say its called Skarabeus its in Bergisch Gladbach- sorry I cant give you the correct name its near the Physosyatrische Klinik if anyone knows the name please help me out..

I think you're right with the name, I used to love wandering around in there they used to have some really good gear and were open to silly offers. They seem to have got a bit more professional now.

Hi Elaine,
thanks for the tips. I am not against "dumpster diving". I have found some great things that way

Have you heard of Freecycle. They also hve groups in Germany and are a great place to get rid of stuff and too find stuff you need. Check out www.freecylce.org or
http://www.freecycle.org/group/DE/Germany for groups in Germany.
Jeanne