swap shop

American

noun

a store or shop where items, especially secondhand ones, are traded or sold.

swap shop British

noun

a place or occasion at which articles no longer wanted may be exchanged for other articles

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The Salvation Army church and community centre in Sudbury, Suffolk, has set up a uniform swap shop for the second time.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2023

"Children shouldn't ever be punished for not having a school uniform," she said, adding that people shouldn't worry about going to a swap shop for school wear as they're keeping it out of landfill.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2021

The New York Yankees made the biggest splash at this annual swap shop, acquiring Stanton from Miami.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2017

Punxsutawney Phil prepares to relay news of Chelsea's latest managerial swap shop.

From The Guardian • Nov. 21, 2012

Bring your unwanted bedding, clothes, music and books to Bklyn Yard for Score!, an outsize swap shop of used goodies.

From New York Times • May 27, 2010

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