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Second Glance

4.6 ★★★★★ 129 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Gloucester, Massachusetts

Familiar thrift shop stocking books and furniture, as well as clothing, household items and more, and benefiting a food pantry.

Plan your visit

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM
Thursday 9 AM–5 PM
Friday 9 AM–5 PM
Saturday 9 AM–5 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours can shift for holidays, clinics, and lesson schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's on the wall

Instrument and gear categories at Second Glance, confirmed in players' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🎸 Electric Guitars 3 mentions

“The music they play is great, the clientele interesting, and the staff is mostly helpful.”

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🏆 Vintage & Rare

“I found two vessels that from what little google searching I did, may or may not be vintage planters?”

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♻️ Used Gear 2 mentions

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What players say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 129 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

😊 friendly staff 4 mentions

“Second Glance is a cute thrift store the staff are nice and I like browsing the book section =) The prices are great and the store and bathroom is clean.”

💵 good value 2 mentions

“Excellent variety, great prices, and friendly staff.”

From the reviews

Fantastic Thrift Store! They change up the displays on an almost daily basis. Always something new to see. Some prices are creeping up, but overall there are many bargains. Best and most fun thrift store I have ever been in. The music they play is great, the clientele interesting, and the staff is mostly helpful.

★★★★★ — C, Sep 2017

This thrift is a treasure for the community. Not only do they do amazing work providing food and nutritious meals to the community they also have a program where people in need can access the thrift for essentials. This store never disappoints and has weekly themes that are seasonal and thrift style oriented.

★★★★★ — Renee, Aug 2024

The staff here are so kind and helpful. There are two separate building and the prices are very low. They have some beautiful furniture and both stores are laid out nicely. Tons of clothing, books, games, dishes, furniture, and more. Definitely need to come often as the inventory is always changing.

★★★★★ — Catherine, Jan 2025

I love Second Glance . They’re always changing the store a bit to keep it as accessible and appealing to the eye as possible . Not your typical thrift store . I can tell they put a lot of effort to “decorate” with their items rather than just throwing price tags on things on a fold out table or in boxes .

★★★★★ — Alexis, Feb 2023

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Where to find Second Glance

2 Pond Rd #1, Gloucester, MA01930

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