Red White & Blue Thrift, located at 5722 Walzem Road, is unique among many of the other big thrift names in town. It’s a massive store spanning more than 45,000 square feet, and it’s packed to the brim with clothing, shoes, accessories, homewares and appliances.

Digging through the racks, you’ll definitely find quirky and fun pieces. Splashy fast-fashion finds from obscure online brands may draw your attention. But if you keep digging, you can find some true vintage treasures.

Of course, London Fog trench coats are hanging around – though a bit overpriced at over $25 – and vintage labels are speckled throughout the men’s and women’s clothing aisles. For the most part, Red White & Blue Thrift staff know when to price things higher, tacking $35 to $50 price tags on wool coats or $99 on a Beau Brem coat. It’s not unheard of (these contain a high percentage of natural fibers and are true vintage scores), but it can stop feeling like a thrift store at times – particularly when they only accept cash.

The real reason to come to this thrift store is the finds the staff didn’t realize were of high value. The blazers are often marked lower than you might expect, particularly for cashmere, wool, cotton or linen vintage finds. There were even some Brooks Brothers pieces hiding among the Sean Jean or Macy’s suiting common in second-hand shops, or you could stumble upon some true vintage tweeds.

A real bummer: The aisles are organized by color rather than by size. While the sizes run the full gamut, you’ll have to dig through items and pray it’ll fit when you finally strike gold. But it’s mostly average sizes in the small-to-extra-large range, with petite or plus sizes peppered in.

The physical media and homewares should definitely not be overlooked here. Antique glassware, dishes and cookware were scattered across haphazardly organized shelves (think Goodwill aisles where trash might be mingling with crystal vases). There is also a massive selection of books and DVDs that is worth digging through if you’re cutting the cable cord or are a doomsday prepper reliant on entertainment.

Ultimately, Red White & Blue Thrift is definitely worth a visit. You’ll have to dig deep into the racks in true thrifting fashion, but there are deals to be had. Just make sure you bring cash or plan to pay ATM fees.

Location: 5722 Walzem Road, San Antonio, TX 78218

Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday

A note from Zach: There’s no question that interest in thrifting has skyrocketed. While nationally it could easily be chalked up to a recession indicator, it’s been a hobby that unites San Antonio friends for years. With the uptick in interest, new stores are cropping up all over town – even new brands – but which ones are really worth your time? MySA is diving deep into the growing list of thrift stores across the city and letting you know where to go.