COMO Thrift Shop
45 Cutler Street
Stonington, CT 06378
Beneath Viaduct to Borough
860-535-9041
Store Hours:
Closed Mondays
Tuesday - Saturday | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday | 12-4 p.m.
Donation Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
An Eclectic Mix of Bargains
Repurpose—Reuse—Rejoice
The shop’s inventory features quality, gently-used clothing, furniture, jewelry, books, bric-a-brac, one-of-a-kind treasures, and more! Every item comes from the donations of our generous patrons. Your support is what helps the COMO and its programs year-round. Donations are gratefully accepted. You may call to arrange to drop off your donation at 860-535-9041. Established in 1947, at the end of WWII, by Mrs. A. H. Gildersleeve, the Stonington COMO operates one of the oldest thrift shops in the area. Gildersleeve determined the British War Relief efforts should be directed locally, specifically to benefit the COMO.
Most people know 45 Cutler Street as the home of COMO Thrift but our shop of wonders has popped up at various locations over the years! First located in the Potter Block on the corner of Water Street and Wall Street, COMO Thrift then moved to Mrs. Elizabeth Carlson’s basement at 22 Pearl Street. Next moving to the home of Robert S. Jones at 152 Water Street, followed by 161 Water Street, just a short distance away. Finally, COMO Thrift found its perfect spot at the Seaport Ford Building at 45 Cutler Street on May 1, 1975. The Seaport Ford, built in 1946, is approximately 6,600 square feet on a 1.8-acre parcel which now includes the COMO Paddle Courts and Children's Garden!
Tinsel & Treasures After Hours at COMO Thrift Shop
Tuesday, November 19 | 5-7 p.m.
Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style as the COMO Thrift Shop presents the Tinsel & Treasures After Hours shopping event! Enjoy special evening hours on Tuesday, November 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. This enchanting evening is a great opportunity to find unique and meaningful gifts, stunning holiday decorations, stylish home goods, fashion treasures, and designer accessories that will make the holiday season truly special. The COMO Curated Closet will be showcasing the best of the best items in the shop so take a peek before the deals are gone. Shoppers can expect a fun and festive atmosphere, complete with decorations and friendly staff ready to help! With a diverse array of items available, from vintage finds to modern must-haves, there’s something special for everyone.
Help make a difference in your community by volunteering at COMO Thrift! Thrift Store volunteers help fuel this critical fundraising arm of the COMO. Volunteer activities may include processing donations, organizing the sales floor, assisting customers, and helping to create window displays. Volunteer schedules are flexible so you can spend as little (or as much!) time volunteering as you’d like!
Follow @COMOThrift on Instagram and Facebook to see our new arrivals!
DonatIONS
Donations to the COMO Thrift Shop are much appreciated and tax deductible. For those who are gracious enough to arrange a large drop-off, please first contact the COMO Thrift Shop Manager at 860-535-9041 to arrange an appropriate drop-off time, as space can sometimes be limited. Please be sure that donations are in good condition for resale. As a nonprofit organization, we incur the staffing and disposal expenses of items that are not suitable. If you have any additional questions regarding donations accepted at the COMO Thrift Shop, please feel free to contact us 860-535-9041.
Please note we are unable to accept:
Mattresses
TVs
Computers/Scanners/Printers
Exercise Equipment
Large Kitchen Appliances
Cribs
Car Seats
Upholstered Furniture
VHS tapes
Pack & Plays or Play Pens
Locking Chests
Donations sought include:
Gently Used Clothing
Jewelry
Furniture
Kitchen Items
China and Glassware
Collectibles
Seasonal Items
Children's Toys
DVDs
Vinyl Records
Books
The Prom Shop at COMO Thrift is open! Gather your friends and find that perfect dress! Shop our incredible selection of formal and semi-formal wear. We have dresses and suits of every color, size, style, length, and design to fit your taste. We know prom can be expensive. For families that need assistance, any Stonington youth in grades 9-12 can show a school ID at the counter to choose a free gown or suit, accessory, and handbag through the COMO Prom Shop program.
Thrift Shop In-Store and Social Media Standards:
The Stonington COMO Thrift Shop is a warm and inviting retail establishment that provides funding to the non-profit Stonington Community Center. While we welcome the sharing of feedback while shopping or donating at our shop location; there are some comments and behaviors we do not allow.
Behavior of this kind may result up to and including being asked not to return to the shop:
Personal attacks of any kind
Inaccurate information
Conversations that negatively target person(s)
Political content
Religious content
Promotions for other businesses not approved and/or affiliated with the COMO
Removing price tags and asking for an item to be priced for you.
Behavior of this kind will result in being banned from the store and depending on circumstances, may be reported to the police and prosecuted.
Abusive, threatening or vulgar language
Price switching of store merchandise
Shoplifting store merchandise