Consignment Shops in Hanover, Massachusetts, Where You’ll Get a Great Deal

Hanover, Massachusetts, was founded in 1727 and is less than an hour from Boston. With a population of nearly 15,000 and its "country town" feel, Hanover is home to some unique consignment stores you should check out when you're in town.

Consignment shopping is a great way to help the environment because you're keeping products from entering landfills. That cute dress or vintage lamp deserve a second life rather than being tossed in the trash!

Not only that, but it's a good way to make some extra money by selling your unwanted items. Consignment shops will buy your goods usually one of two ways: by selling it in their store and giving you a percentage of the proceeds, or they'll buy it outright and resell it. Either way, it's a win-win for you, the store, and the environment.

Consignment shops are a boon for treasure hunters or those wanting to revamp their styles, and Hanover has no shortage of them. These curated shops offer a variety of items, so plan to spend some time in each one.

Here are the 10 best consignment shops in Hanover, Massachusetts, and the surrounding area, based on Yelp and Google reviews. (Also read: Were these your favorite stores in the '80s?)

Our first pick sells high-end, gently used furniture. Furniture Consignment Gallery is a great place to pick up something new for your abode, be it throw pillows, rugs, or full furniture sets. Most of the furniture here is beautiful and looks brand new!

Furniture Consignment Gallery has four locations across the state and sells online, even shipping to California. The business also offers interior design consultations, reupholstery, and refinishing.

Off The Rack features clothing and accessories for the whole family, from designer labels to fast fashion. They also sell shoes, bags, and small household items.

The store's owner, Rachael, opened Off the Rack in 2003 after growing up shopping consignment stores with her mother and grandmother. Customers on Yelp say this store is fun and reasonably priced.

Elite Repeat Furniture Consignment is a favorite among shoppers in Hanover, having been voted the Best Furniture Consignment Shop in The Readers Choice Awards.

The store opened in 2001 and sells quality used furniture, antiques, collectibles, and home decor. It has a warehouse of over 9,000 square feet, so if you're looking for something special, you'll likely find it here.

Wish List Consignment is the perfect place to pick up some preloved vintage clothing from dated 1900 to 1980. The store is owned by Gretchen Gold, who has numerous years of experience with vintage jewelry and accessories.

Wish List also sells vintage jewelry, collectibles, and select mid-century home furnishings. Reviews on Yelp indicate Gretchen is a delight to shop with, and the prices are reasonable.

Twice As Nice is unique in that it offers formal wear such as prom and wedding dresses from sizes 0 to 24. It also sells clothing, activewear, costume jewelry, and designer handbags. The store has over 100 styles of bridal gowns and some are brand new and deeply discounted.

The shop also offers alterations. Reviewers like that they can get high-end wear at reasonable prices. This shop is in a building that houses consignment shops for kids, men, sporting goods, and music.

A sister store to Twice As Nice, Family Sports Consignments offers gently used sporting goods for the whole family. You'll find all kinds of gear here, from skis to boots to hockey sticks. They also sell men's clothing and shoes.

Reviewers appreciate the store's many options and the opportunity to find quality items at lower prices.

Whitman Estate Furniture offers home goods but you can also find vintage and antique items. Its inventory comes from estate sales, with inventory being added daily.

Reviewers say this store is a little more expensive but cheaper than similar stores.

Second 2 None Consignments has a 7,000-square-foot warehouse holding everything from second-hand furniture to fashion.

You'll also find home goods, jewelry, accessories, and luxury items.

Times Past Antiques is a charming little shop that offers vintage home goods, collectibles, knick-knacks, jewelry, and books. It also offers items on eBay.

One Yelper said the shop carries "lovely stuff, nicely curated (nothing that should be at a garage sale, etc.)."

Another sister store to Twice is Nice, Kids Closet offers gently used, brand-name children's clothing, as well as toys, accessories, games, and books.

You'll find clothes for newborns to teens, and some maternity wear. There's even a play area! (For further reading, check out 20 things Massachusetts is famous for.)