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1512 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

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About this place Out of the Closet - Ansley

Out of the Closet is the thrift-store chain run by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, with sales funding its HIV care and advocacy work. This Atlanta branch sits at 1512 Piedmont Ave NE, close to the Ansley Park and Midtown area, and stocks donated clothing, books, records and household goods at thrift prices. It is a shop, not a bar or community centre, though it has long been a familiar stop for Atlanta's gay shoppers. No hours are listed here and AHF has opened and closed Out of the Closet stores over the years, so check the AHF or Out of the Closet site before making a special trip. Donations are generally accepted in store.

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Jasmine Bruce
Jasmine Bruce Aug 2026
★★★★★
Joseph Thompson
Joseph Thompson Jul 2026
★★★★★
Susan Kinney
Susan Kinney Jul 2026
★★★★★

They seem to have a good turnover of goods and loads to choose from. I find something every time I go. Store is stuffed with things but clean and organized. And their prices are still “thrift store” prices , not goodwill prices.

Dewight Wortham
Dewight Wortham Jul 2026
★☆☆☆☆

I understand they selling products for profit but they have to remember even if it was new when donated they shouldn't be selling at or above retail. Even when i showed them it was too high they still struggle admitting it was too high by saying it was new out the box. I shopped them at their old location many times but I never seen prices so damn high on donated items. I won't shop there anymore im done i will tell others to do the same.

Brianna H
Brianna H Jun 2026
★★★★★

I loved this thrift store. We were greeted by the employees as soon as we walked in, and were told of the sales for the day. I found the prices to be more than fair and they towards a good cause. I definitely will be back.

Kimberlee Tate (Be4Real83)
Kimberlee Tate (Be4Real83) Jun 2026
★☆☆☆☆

I wish I could love this place. Saw ads on FB asking for donations. I was like bet! As a Queer woman myself, I decided to donate here instead of going to other places as it says proceeds help LBTQIA kids. I love the kids. But huntea the customer service on donating is a BIG miss. Pulled up and my items are together and neatly bagged. Thankfully this was not the big haul I’m preparing for later this summer, cause not a one person assists even after being asked. So unfortunately I’ll have to go to other businesses because they come to the vehicle and WE unload together. It’s just a basic courtesy to me, as you are getting items delivered to your door for free that you will make a profit off of. Come on y’all, let’s do better.

R. Rush
R. Rush Jun 2026
★☆☆☆☆

My gawd. Came just to donate and was bombarded by rudeness at the door. "Donation cut off time is 5:30" ( it's 6pm, they close at 7), but we'll take it. At that moment I had second thoughts of taking my stuff in (bag of clothes, shoes, household items and an office chair). With a lack of better judgement, I took it in and was confronted with "we don't need no chairs, we'll take the bag." What a horrible 1st impression. I can say I'll never be back to donate or shop!! Not a bit of customer service was extended to me. But the white man (im a black man) buying shoes was treated so nicely and a white woman brought in donations after me... was she greeted with a donation cut off time??? I think not!! Sad

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Last updated on 16 October 2026

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