Buy the Bag

About Buy the Bag
Known as “thrifters heaven” by savvy shoppers, bloggers and media, including The New York Times and the Today Show, Housing Works Buy the Bag is not your typical retail shopping experience. You spend $25, we give you a bag to fill with menswear, womenswear and accessories – some of which may need just a little care.

Buy the Bag FAQ
Have questions about Buy the Bag and Saturday Power Hour? See our FAQ for answers.

Saturday Power Hour
Get a head start on your Saturday bag stuffing! Buy Power Hour tickets every Monday at noon for just $5, and shop from 10 – 11am the following Saturday. Only 50 Power Hour tickets are available each week. First come, first served.

Purchase your tickets for Saturday Power Hour tickets each Monday at noon right here.

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Location Detail

Buy the Bag Shop

159 28th Street Brooklyn, NY 11232, 718-840-2923

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Shop Hours

  • Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday Friday: 11am to 4pm
  • Saturday: 11am to 5 pm

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    Buy the Bag Rules

    This is a not your everyday shopping experience, so please keep in mind these rules:

  • Clothing is sold by the bag only; No individual sales
  • No horseplay, leave it at the ranch!
  • Public restrooms are not available
  • We love pets, however, they are not allowed in the shop