On a recent Saturday, I found myself haggling over an orange scalloped chair of questionable age.

I was looking to score some finds for my closet and home, and I’d been in the market for a living room chair for some time. This vintage one stood out among the sea of secondhand wares lining the street at a Frankfurt flea market next to the Osthafen, or East Harbor.

“Twenty-five euro,” the salesman said.

“How about 20?” I replied, unwilling to open my wallet without a bit of negotiation even if it was a good deal. He laughed and considered my offer for a moment before finally agreeing.

One of my resolutions for this year is to buy more secondhand items and do less online shopping.

Aside from the typical virtuous reasons for doing so — reducing mass consumption, saving money, etc... — I’ve found it to be much more enjoyable when I snag something I can’t get at the mall or online. Plus, it’s a great way to spend a sunny spring day and get your steps in.

Kaiserslautern has its share of resale spots, but I had heard that Frankfurt has the better selection of thrifted and vintage clothing and furniture.

After the flea market visit, I headed to the city center to browse the shops near Berger Strasse and then hit a much-hyped warehouse on my way out of town. Based on that experience, here are five spots I’d recommend checking out:

Flohmarkt (Flea Market)

Schaumainkai or Lindleystrasse, depending on the week. Check the schedule here. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

When I arrived around 11:30 a.m., plenty of patrons were filtering between sellers offering a variety of items.

The merchandise included books, lamps, shoes, dishes, tools, trunks, shelves, paintings, CDs, chandeliers, old radios, record players, blenders, toasters, golf clubs, cabinets, earrings, watches, you name it.

Some areas of the market definitely give off swap-meet vibes, with people sifting through random piles of clothing. But other sellers offer more curated collections, like racks of leather jackets or a table of antique lamps.

In addition to my orange chair, I went home with an ornate mirror and a coffee table book for a grand total of 45 euros.

A word of caution: Parking is a bit hairy. It took me a while to find a spot, and I ended up paying about 3 euros for a parking space about a five-minute walk away.

Wiesen Vintage

Wiesenstrasse 17 Tuesday through Friday, 2-7 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

This little shop was the first on my walking tour and I was impressed with the curated selection of vintage clothing.

The store appeared to be mostly geared toward women, though I did come across men’s items here and there. They also offer a small selection of furniture, accessories and home goods.

As is so often the case with boutique-style thrift shops, the prices were higher than what you’d find at a flea market, depending on the item. Nothing struck my fancy on this particular day, but I’d definitely return. Be aware, payment is cash only.

Vintage Revivals

Wallstrasse 25 Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

This shop had a larger selection than Wiesen Vintage and features a second floor.

It’s definitely geared toward a younger crowd, showcasing Gen Z’s affection for sporty Y2K fashion (did you know Juicy Couture is vintage now?).

But overall I saw a lot of high-quality items for men and women, including tons of denim jeans and leather jackets.

I left the store with a knit vest, a leather purse and ring for 38 euros.

Outflip

Höhenstrasse 30 Monday through Friday, 2:30-6 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Even though I didn’t buy anything at this shop, I had a great time exploring the inventory, which included, to my surprise, chalk bags for rock climbing and Nalgene water bottles.

Its two floors are packed with men and women’s clothing, accessories and shoes. I was impressed with the variety and range of fashion choices, which spanned from vintage styles to modern items from places like Forever 21 and Zara. Prices generally were somewhere between 10 and 40 euros depending on the quality.

Vintage Factory 1977

Am Südpark 12 Monday through Friday, 12-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

After a few hours in the city center, I drove to this warehouse tucked into an industrial park near the airport.

Vintage Factory 1977 is sprawling, with rows and rows of secondhand clothing for men and women and a collection of funky home decor, bags, vinyl records and furniture to boot.

Thrifting enthusiasts would particularly delight in the collection of Carhartt pants, vests and jackets, which seemed to be in good shape and cost at least half the retail price.

There also was a vast section featuring American sports jerseys. There were too many for me to look through them all, but they appeared to carry most major professional and college teams, at prices between 50 and 100 euros. I even found one from my alma mater, the University of Kansas.

Thomas Dürr, the owner, told me customers will buy armfuls of the jerseys to sell at a markup on Ramstein Air Base. So if you’re an NFL or MLB fan looking to cut out the middleman, maybe visit the place for yourself.

The prices were a bit higher than at other shops I toured that day, especially the home goods. I left with a denim vest for 23 euros.

A word of caution: This store displays vintage nude magazines and risque photos on its walls, so don’t bring the kids if that’s a concern to you.