I used to like going here. However, a lot of the vendors are priced way too high. This is called a…read moreflea market, but this has higher than antique store prices in many cases. A lot of these vendors have their own little museums going. It's a shame because this could be a really great spot. I only go once every 4-6 weeks because the turnover of inventory is not what it should be. A lot of things sit collecting dust because the prices are outrageous. When this was a bigger space, there was at least a larger variety of vendors who would be willing to negotiate. Hoping when they move to a bigger space that things will change over and prices will be a little more reasonable.

My focal point are the flea markets I've been to out of state. The reality is, the more vendors…read morecongregating under one roof, the better the likelihood of finding stuff you want to buy. Nothing piqued my interest in Berwyn. While all the booths are occupied, the market isn't particularly big. All told, we may have spent a half hour checking out the vendors. With that said, I'll likely return because I'm a fan of two other businesses in this strip mall! Plus, like any antique mall, it's hit or miss with what's on the floor.

Beautiful items for a wonderful cause. If you have items to sell in good condition, consider…read morebringing them here.

HUH? I'm the first reviewer? Really? I find that unusual…read more This is a smallish consignment/thrift store on Lancaster Avenue right across the street from the Goodwill store in Berwyn. You could pass it by everyday and never stop in. (I know I have). They have a lot of vintage stuff and cool knick knacks. They must get a lot of stuff from people who are downsizing as they are associated and benefit Surrey for Seniors. I go there to consign stuff mostly, but I always seem to purchase something that catches my eye as I'm walking towards the back of the store with my boxes. This time it was a sterling silver pendant with a floral design, perfect gift for a woman from my garden club. If you are into vintage jewelry/pins you should try to stop by if in the area....they have a whole selection stuck into a mannequin and very reasonably priced. I like consigning there because the items do move quickly and things are kept in good condition. Not like some other consignment or even donation stores where they throw your items around. Just sayin. Ask for Liz Farina if you're thinking of consigning. They have a $20 annual fee (new to me) and you get 60%-sales start after 30 days. Smile. Just happen to have the info sheet in front of me on my desk before filing.

Lovely selection of items for sale in the store, but from my experience as a consignor, I can't…read moregive a good rating. First off, their website desperately needs to be updated to provide accurate information--they only consign by appointment and you need to call them for the appointment. This information is not on the website, nor are details such as how many items they will accept for inspection, how the items need to be presented and specific consignment guidelines (such as item conditions, labels accepted, etc). This is misleading, and their current policy has been in place for quite awhile now (based on a visit to the store over a year ago). Glad I called to verify, as I thought the "walk-in" policy was new. I gathered my items, making sure everything was clean and on hangers, and went to the shop on my appointed day. While they inspected my items, I was invited to browse the store. I noted the pricing on several items, and overall, I felt that many of the items were overpriced for what is basically an upscale thrift shop. The upside is that I only waited a relatively short time to see what they would accept. Out of 23 items, they accepted 6. And two of these items were mid-level designer handbags in very good condition. I was offered what I felt was an insultingly low amount of money for the items, or store credit. They offered some rationale, some of which was fair, but much, from my view (such as the condition of the bags) was not. Bottom line, they want items in new or pristine condition. However, while browsing, I saw things that clearly were not in that state. In the end, I know I could have walked out without leaving the items, but I opted to accept the offer, not because I felt it was fair, but mainly due to personal logistics (downsizing). Given the pricing I saw on what was for sale, I kind of felt ripped off and taken advantage of. I'm not new to consigning, but I thought I'd try someplace different this time around. From my experience, there are other shops in the area that are easier to deal with (in as much as communicating their consignment policies) and offer a better return to sellers on their items. Note to the management: Please consider those who patronize and consign to your shop and update your website (it's really not that hard to do) OR honor the walk-in policy that is currently posted.

I cannot remember a time that I have been so insulted. A few weeks ago, I took a few clothes to…read moreFashion Xchange, and the owner (?) told me that they require 20 or more items at a time. She also said that she wouldn't accept summer clothes, just fall/winter. I went home and went through my closets. I retired recently from a new home sales position and have dresses, skirts, and pants that I knew I would no longer wear. I just went back and waited while the owner helped another person. While waiting, I saw and bought a pendant. The owner then came out, said she had gone through all of my clothes and would only accept a couple of items. She told me that my clothes were "not what her clientele were looking for". I paid more for the pendant than I got for the few items she accepted.

The sales staff here have been pleasant, but I mostly consign clothes here. If that's what you are…read moredoing then note you won't get a billion dollars for your stuff. I find they mostly have a price SET for certain items and it doesn't necessarily matter if they come from high end stores or run of the mill ones. Also you get a percentage based on that set price.............30% 40%. And when you get your check when the contract is finished it really is a small pittance, but if you do it regularly it adds up. I'm quite surprised at some of the clothing brands they do take cause some come from TJ Maxx which is in the same shopping center, some come from ummmmm Kohl's or Boscov's.............but hey if it's your style than go for it. And they do have some nice shoes and purses. I suppose the people who have high end name brand make out the best cause the percentage is higher. I would definitely visit the store if you thrift just know it's pricey- but you do get clean clothes.

This place is a joke. I've been browsing their inventory for the past year and a half; so, when I…read morewas told they only deal in "name brand high end designers," I thought I was in the twilight zone. The rude person inspecting my clothing never introduced herself and told me to go back to my closet and find more high end items then come back. (Not likely.) I find it ironic that this enterprise, part of Nordstrom, which is where most of my clothing is from, was not interested in pristine Nic and Zoe, Madewell, Zella, etc. Linen items she didn't recognize (bought in New Orleans and Miami, were also passed on. Better consignment shops to deal with.

This store in a sentence: how the upscale moneyed set looks like they're outdoorsy without…read moreactually being outdoorsy. Or: decor, gear and outfits for entertaining at the "cabin" in the Berkshires. Tucked into a shopping center off busy Lancaster Ave/ US -30 in Paoli sits Trove General Store. It's a beautifully merchandised, well laid out store featuring warm brown tones against cool gray, some "vintage" style accents, mix of clothing, decor and housewares. None of this is "general store" unless you've got a cozy 6 bedroom cabin or a chalet at Aspen. You want to look outdoorsy without being outdoorsy- catered clamping is roughing it. Everything is lovely, and $55 is a sale price for a shirt. Three melamine stacking trays in different sizes will run you $85. Spotted a thick book on how to go camping that will not help you go camping but will look great on a shelf or a side table. Expensive, tasteful, fun to visit. I am not their customer.

Returned a gift item that did not fit…read more Limited selection coupled with poor return policy (only store credit) and an unwillingness to special order makes it very difficult to shop here.

I love this place for gently used children's clothing and gear. The owner Reed is so nice and…read morehelpful. I also think she carries a lot of good quality items that is worth what she prices them at.

I will preface this review by saying I am a difficult convert to thrift stores for clothing…read more(excepting rare vtg fashion), and even moreso when it comes to clothing or gear for my baby. But I admire people who can make use of thrifting for clothes, especially if they are saving money over what they'd pay elsewhere (I love saving money)!!! I bought all of our baby gear + 0-6m clothes new b/c I was paranoid of germs. That said, once 6m hit, my son went into a growth spurt that lasted 2 months, and grew him into 2T clothes! That was when I decided second hand was not such a bad thing. (I could not even get things through the wash before he grew out of them.) Until today, I'd never shopped at a kids' thrift store, I bought items a la carte on ebay (REI, LLBean, Carter's PJ's, etc). So I ended up at As They Grow in Berwyn b/c I called ahead about a second hand convertible tricycle/stroller. They had a Kettler model for $50 ($170 new). There are a ton of these ride-ons on the market, and my son is only 9mos, so I had been eyeing a version made for younger babies. The As They Grow proprietress (she didn't give her name) encouraged me to visit and take a look, in case it might work. Great. When we got to the store, the Kettler trike was right out front. There was more wear to it than I was expecting for $50 at a thrift shop. (Percent off retail is great for sales on new items, but it doesn't apply to the world of used. Garage sale prices apply.) Still, we took a look, discussed it as optimistically as we could, but it just did not seem safe for our son. The proprietress then came out to join us, and she agreed, he is too young. I decided to take a look inside since we made the trip. If you like high-end Nordy names for kids clothes (Mini Boden, Tea Collection, etc.) and filler with more middling preppy standards (Baby Gap, Polo, etc.) this is the place. Girls on the right, boys on the left. Clothes on racks, shoes lined along the wall on the floor. Tons of fancy preppy clothing in loud ginghams, rugby stripes, florals, etc. Bold bright prints, that will make cute photos, but are so noticeable, that your kid can't really wear them more than once or twice, b/c the statement is so memorable. I did not spend hours picking through everything, but I easily got a feel for the vibe, which was Derby race attire. Lilly and V. Vines galore! And don't take me for a knocker of these styles; I have plenty of V. Vines, and Lilly dresses (I sold half on ebay and still have a dozen of 'em), but I can't wear that stuff all the time. My son is crawling, and wants to get dirty, and I want to allow that growth to happen for him. I need practical, durable clothes for him, in dark or earthy colors (like the REI and LLBean mentioned above). I didn't see those labels here. They could exist in other seasons, or perhaps as consignments come in, but again, the vibe, was Devon Horse Show, not walk in the park. So for me, it was a wasted trip. I'd call these "vacation clothes," or "dress up clothes," or "family photo clothes," but not "everyday clothes." I attend storytime at Radnor Library every week, and none of the other babies wear these kinds of clothes on the daily either. Just providing my input for other shoppers, who will have varying needs. As They Grow was running a 50% off sale on all tags of certain colors (orange and green this time), so they work to move inventory by consignment age. However, the prices for used clothing were high. I saw some cute Janie & Jack boys' loafers, but the price was $20 used (and used looking)! I searched these on ebay and they're $8 there, in better condition (plus shipping, but that is a wash with my gas and time to lug a baby to the store). A no name brand was $7 for boys' pull-on print shorts. I can get these items brand new on sale for the same price (and this year's latest inventory). I can get them on ebay for half the price with shipping. I also have to say, when I visited in my "uniform" of yoga pants and VS tee, I was looked up and down. (I wear this outfit everywhere else I make Yelp reviews, and I never before noted that I've been looked up and down, except Devon WF.) I felt like I should have been dressed to the nines to visit a thrift store. Excuse me. I don't think the woman meant anything by it, and it is probably just her nature, but in a retail setting, toward a customer, it's not appropriate. I've shopped plenty of thrift stores for vintage furniture and home goods. I have donated tons to local thrift stores, as well. People at Bryn Mawr Hosp Thrift are super gracious and sweet, on the shopper end as well as the donor end. That is the kind of attitude that welcomes me back. It's a shame that I did not have a better experience at this place because I was on the fence about trying a local kid/baby thrift store, and this visit sent me right back to ebay, where I just bought my brand new Joovy Tricycoo for only $15 more than the used Kettler.

Waste of my time, I tried to sell my clothes here and when I dropped it off they said it was going…read moreto take 40 mins and I had to wait inside the store. 50 minutes passed and I went to check on the status, and they haven't even started on my items. Would've been nice to get an update that they weren't going to get to me anytime soon. I took all my stuff and left after wasting an hour here.

Plato's Closet Paoli is so well organized and I find it so easy to find the color and size I am…read morelooking for every time. The owner also donates clothing weekly to help people in need within our community which reduces the number of items going to landfills.

Thrift & Thrive is the new, larger thrift store run by the nonprofit Domestic Abuse Project of…read moreDelaware County. They previously ran Nana's Attic in Broomall (now closed). I stopped by a few days ago to check out their new store. It's significantly bigger than Nana's Attic, which means it feels far less cramped. Yay! Still very good prices, the "yellow tag" items are consignment and generally higher priced than the store's donated stock. It about killed my soul to see an awesome vintage salt & pepper mixed in with newer dishes in a consignment lot. Aaah! Staff are great, the store is clean and bright. I'll definitely be back. Note: angled parking in front of the building is NOT free, Pontiac is a public street, and those are pay at kiosk metered spots.

I do not recommend going here. Thrift and Thrive has lost my business after 10+ years…read more As previously stated, I have been a customer for over ten years. I have been a customer at this store since it was called Nana's Attic. Today I was there, looking for furniture. The selection was a bit overpriced for the quality. Suddenly, I needed to use the restroom. The woman working informed me that they did not have a public restroom and that I could go to the Dollar Tree next door. The Dollar Tree did not have a usable restroom. I returned to thrift and thrive because, quite frankly, I was literally about to pee myself. I begged to use the employee bathroom. The employees lied to my face and said that there was no bathroom in the entire store. Yeah right, if that's true, then that's a worker's rights violation, and they would not be in business. I explained that I was having an emergency and they did not care. It really stinks to be a loyal patron of a store, then to be treated so poorly in return. Particularly during a vulnerable moment. There are plenty of better thrift stores in the area with better prices AND customer bathrooms. It's a shame that a store that has such a great mission doesn't provide a great shopping experience.