My Big Finds of Germantown

My Big Finds of Germantown is a thrift store in Germantown, MD. The business specializes in vintage goods, upcycled items, vintage clothing, reclaimed goods, and vintage furniture. It also carries hip and local decor, gifts, and bath and body items. The inventory changes frequently to offer a new experience with each visit. The store focuses on sourcing locally and supporting other local businesses and artisans, stocking local goods that are often unique to the area.

My Big Finds began as a pop-up shop in Kentlands in 2015. Owner Jodi Rapaport left a career in the brokerage industry after more than twenty years to start the business, aiming to create a community-focused spot that celebrates small business, fair trade, and vintage styles. Jay Rapaport works behind the scenes to manage the technical and physical operations of the store. The staff includes local high school students, providing them with their first jobs and opportunities to learn marketing, business, and entrepreneurial skills. The business sponsors and organizes numerous local events, including the Kentlands/Lakelands Tree Lighting, the Kentlands/Lakelands 5K, Kentlands Under the Lights, and Oktoberfest.

The store has received recognition from local publications. It was named Readers' Pick for Best Antiques and Vintage Store and Best Consignment/Resale Store in the January/February 2026 issue of Bethesda Magazine. It also placed as a finalist for Best Gift Store in the same issue. Additionally, My Big Finds won Montgomery Magazine's Readers' Choice for Best Women's Clothing Store in the Winter 2026 awards. The business was featured on the Gaithersburg episode of PBS's If You Lived Here.

Customers have rated the business 4.70. The store hosts pop-up events, such as the LINX that Bond Permanent Jewelry pop-up, and offers registration for hair-related events through its online links.

My Big Finds of Germantown serves as a neighborhood fixture in Germantown, MD, combining vintage finds with local community support.