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The Bins Opened By-the-Pound Thrift Store on Guadalupe

The new shop near the University of Texas offers a sliding scale of pricing for handpicked clothing.

Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Openings & Closings

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The Bins, a new by-the-pound thrift store, has opened at 2915 Guadalupe St. near the University of Texas, targeting students with a fluctuating weekly pricing model. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Shoppers looking for budget apparel near the University of Texas now have a new option as The Bins opened its doors at 2915 Guadalupe St. The store features handpicked clothing sold by the pound with prices that fluctuate throughout the week.

Why it matters

The new storefront fills a retail space previously occupied by Flamingos Vintage Pound, continuing a long tradition of commercial activity at a site once known for Antone's nightclub and I Luv Video. The company specifically targets college markets for its business model.

Pricing at the store follows a sliding scale from $10 per pound during opening weekend down to $1 per pound on Thursdays. Total store hours are 10 am to 9 pm daily.

The players

The Bins

A thrift store company that focuses on college markets.

Flamingos Vintage Pound

A vintage retailer that previously occupied the store location.

Antone's

A historic nightclub that formerly occupied the store's site.

I Luv Video

A former tenant of the 2915 Guadalupe St. property.

The details

The Bins occupies the space at 2915 Guadalupe St. that was most recently home to Flamingos Vintage Pound before it relocated down the street. Inventory is handpicked and organized by clothing type to simplify the shopping experience. Customers can expect pricing to drop from $5 on Monday, $3 on Tuesday, $2 on Wednesday, and finally $1 on Thursday.

Timeline

  1. 1980s: Antone's nightclub operated at the site.

  2. 2015: I Luv Video closed its Guadalupe location.

  3. Late 2024: Flamingos Vintage Pound moved to 2820 Guadalupe St.

  4. September 25, 2026: The Bins opened its permanent Austin location.

The Texas Context

The Bins' expansion into Austin follows a documented trend of retailers targeting high-density college student populations for thrift store growth. This move mirrors the company's presence in other college markets like College Station.

Residents can visit the new store daily between 10 am and 9 pm. Shoppers should note that clothing costs change depending on the day, with Thursday offering the lowest price of $1 per pound.

The takeaway

If you are looking to hunt for deals, keep an eye on the store's sliding price schedule to time your trip for the lowest rates. You can visit the shop at 2915 Guadalupe St. any day of the week to browse the current selection.

Further reading

You can find more local retail updates in Austin Openings & Closings.

Source note: This article includes information reported by CultureMap Austin.

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