Vintage Ventures

We were rather disappointed by what we were greeted with at May’s Place. The store, as it happens, is less of a thrift store and more of what one would picture when conjuring the image of an antique sourcing spot. The clothing and items are all genuinely vintage, and therefore more valuable. However, even some of the rarer items were priced far too high. For example, a Rolling Stones 1989 tour tee...

Goodwill is always a great option for those who are looking for trendy vintage clothes on a tighter budget. Unlike most of the other stores that we visited, Goodwill does not necessarily sort through clothing to choose the best quality pieces, as its aim is to provide very cheap items for anyone who may be in need. Many people are daunted by the perceived uncleanliness of shopping at a second hand...

Revolve’s atmosphere is a mid-way point between that of Found by the Pound and May’s Place. The store is very clean and well-organized, with separate sections for jewelry and accessories, as well a wall of free books (that’s right, free). Prices tend to be on the lower side, although some of the items that the store carries are new and made by other local boutiques, which makes them quite a bit...

Angel Boutique seems to be a somewhat trendier version of Goodwill. The store, though the floor was creaky, was well-lit and clean, and had a nice atmosphere. The prices were overall quite low for what was being sold. As an example, most pairs of jeans were around five dollars. The prices of the shoes were similarly low. Even a large wooden entertainment center cost only 125 dollars. The store additionally...

Found by The Pound was our favorite thrift store that we visited. It’s obvious that the store searches for valuable and often even trendy items to display. Unlike Goodwill, this is not just a second-hand store; its a place that one can go when searching for higher quality and truly vintage pieces. They offer a wide variety of clothing staples for people of any gender, including a large selection...