Where's a good place online or in person to get Maryland gear? I was told the bookstore was really overpriced. Just looking for a t shirt, a coffee mug, and maybe a hoodie for the fall. Also if the school ever hands out free stuff lmk where to go!
Posted Jul 26, 2021, 5:50 PM UTC
If you're down with getting secondhand items, the thrift store in Adelphi is the closest one to UMD so usually has stuff from students donating after they graduate or move out for the year. You can also check a site like Poshmark. I've personally sold some of my better condition UMD gear on there and after just searching 'UMD' and 'University of Maryland' I was able to find clothing.
If you're in the area, check out a CVS or grocery store near by. Bookholders used to have a cheaper price point for apparel but I think they're under construction for now. It can be hit or miss but TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and similar places might have something for you!
But yes, the school will usually give out some stuff. Look out for sports games where they hand out stuff. Soccer, Football, Basketball, and Lax are usually the sports that give out apparel. You won't get a hoodie but if they're feeling generous you might get a long sleeve. I used to intern with athletics so my case is extreme but I think about 90% of my UMD apparel was from specific sports games.
Edit to add: There's a TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Ross in Downtown Silver Spring. When I went to UMD there was a bus there on Saturdays and I still saw it rolling through when I lived there but I'm not sure if that's true anymore!
There's also a TJ Maxx/Marshall's in PG Plaza Mall, about 1.5 miles from south campus
I forgot about that!
OP, there's also a shuttle to there. Stock is little different between different TJ Maxx's and Marshalls so it doesn't hurt to check both IMO
seconding your comment on the grocery stores in the area. the mini target near the bars always has UMD gear!
The Uptown Cheapskate and Value Village in college park have a good amount of old Maryland gear if you want to thrift it in person, Fanatics also has some good cheap stuff online and often has sales
Marshall’s and TJ Maxx usually have cheap umd shirts and gear at PG Mall or Greenbelt
I always get Maryland stuff from dicks online. Most shirts are around $20 and are under armor
Good question. Yes, a lot will be given out, just be patient. Secondly, Walmart is your best bet for cheaper, basic stuff. If you’re ok with used, I bet there is a ton of stuff on FB Marketplace!
FYI the bookstore has some very basic t shirts for like $15 and they also have mugs for $15 which isn’t bad at all.
second this!! id like to know, I was also told not to buy anything bc a lot is given out?
The bookstore tends to have a significant clearance section, and they run sales constantly.
Plenty of Kohl's stores in Maryland have shirts and hats, often on sale. They can be a bit hard to locate but if you'll be there anyway, ask around
I’m a big fan of fanatics.com. They have stuff for any team that’s ever existed and they have a wide range so there’s a good mix of nicer stuff as well as affordable stuff
Costco sometimes has cheap UMD gear in their clothing section
If you can get to a kohl’s or Walmart in the surrounding areas they usually have umd stuff
Also RouteOne apparel has general Maryland stuff and American eagle has UMD stuff (I like their hoodies since they're a better quality imho)
Etsy has some cool stuff!
Bookstore is overpriced. So many events give out free Maryland gear, especially sports games. There's a lot of Maryland gear given out in various academic events, clubs/organizations, various events put on by the University every year. I have a ton of Maryland shirts and things I've accumulated over the years from basketball games (that was my thing) or random events I've been to here and there.
That being said, you can find a lot of stuff to buy cheap on Amazon, any clothing store nearby (like Route One Apparel, Dicks, etc.)