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.

Velvet Shoestring is a wonderful consignment shop. They have great, high quality, unique pieces…read more The staff is unobtrusive and let you browse at your leisure but quickly spring into action if you ask for help. Inventory is updated regularly and items go fast. Keep an eye on their Instagram for new treasures.

For those looking for (relative) bargains on beautiful high end furniture, lighting and decor, this…read moreis an excellent choice. The Velvet Shoestring accepts consignments on high quality pre-owned modern, vintage and antique items - think Waterford, Herend, Herman Miller. Pricing changes based on the time an item is available, dropping every 30 days. This is noted on the tag so if, say, you want something but don't want to pay the current price you can take your chances that it won't sell by the time the price drops. When I say something is a relative bargain, I mean they Eden at the most reduced price you will not find a Tiffany lamp for $5. Consider that the lamp was, let's say, $900 new, they might price it at $400 to start and it's still a good price for what it is. They don't negotiate beyond the tag. Staff are minimal and unobtrusive. You're generally left to wander the two floors (main floor, lower floor) to your hearts content. It's a lovely store that I enjoy visiting every few weeks to see what's new and what I might want - the other day I bought the stained glass lamp in one of the photos. I love it.

I was trying to get an idea if my China pattern that was 80+ years old was something they were…read moreinterested in buying. He looked up the pattern and said it wasn't an item they were interested in. I was OK with that, but he was a bit sarcastic,

Since my last review Dishfunctional moved from a warehouse type space to a retail strip mall…read morelocation in nearby Frazier. Their WC space had been sold and was being torn down. FDC and I were in the area so we decided to check out the new digs. The shopping center it's located in is large and has ample free lot parking. The space is bright and open. What we noticed was a change - in the old location there were rows and rows of shelves, with dishes organized by pattern or color. If you were hoping to find a replacement for a broken plate in your pattern, or to add to your set, you could easily do that and chances were, they'd have your pattern even if it was passed down from your great grandmother, who brought it with her to the New World. In the new space there was thoughtful merchandising of items, displayed in settings with style groupings but not necessarily patterns. Saw some patterns scattered in different places, like Kings Crown Ruby Stained goblets. I get it, they compliment lots of styles. Finding 5 of them may involve hunting. The store is lovely and well displayed. We found inspiration and were charmed. It's still a great store, it's more though general shop for amazing dishes and such and less looking for an item in a pattern. In its former format, Dishfunctional filled a need no one else had. Now it's just shopping for cool stuff. We'll still visit, my dish loving heart weeps though for what was lost when some real estate developer decided what West Chester really needed was more "luxury condos" on a semi-industrial area. One other thing - they still have a robust eBay presence so if you are looking for a specific pattern or style, check there. Also Alfred has an encyclopedic knowledge, so ask him about what you are looking for - or if you want to know more about a gorgeous bowl- if he's there.

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.

Yes!!! This place is fantastic! If you like casual, light relaxed quality furniture... this place…read moreis for you. We bought 3 pieces from Stacey. Can't wait to return to see what else they bring in!!! No waiting either! Everything was available and associates all kind, helpful and stylish! Women owned business!

Love this store! There's always treasures to find. We've gotten most of our furniture from here to…read morefill our new home - custom dining table, custom pine console tables, swivel chairs, pillows, artwork, dining chandelier, and a dresser. Price has always been so great, and even the custom pieces are an incredible price made by local shops. The staff is also always so helpful and lovely to work with!

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.

I appreciate a secondhand store where the goal is not to try to squeeze as much money out of…read morecustomers for used items, but to simply sell donated goods at reasonable prices in support of an important cause. Bryn Mawr Hospital Thrift certainly fits the bill. The first floor of the store is all household goods and furniture. We marveled at the very low cost of the china cabinets, and my daughter lamented that the store isn't located in Chicago where she is trying to furnish an apartment. The second floor is all clothing. Even though they have labels for children and men's clothing, about 80% is for women. The clothing is quite well-organized by size and type, so it's easy to home in on specific styles. The clothes are clean - the shirts that I purchased seemed to have been professionally laundered and pressed. There were some high-end designer labels in the mix, but they weren't priced any differently from other clothes in the same category. I came away with two dress shirts and two ties for $11; in all we spent just $23 for a fair number of very nice items. Staff here isn't terribly friendly but not rude either. All in all this is an excellent store with lots of choices and outstanding prices.

As a seasoned thrifter, I walked away pleased. I first just want to give a shoutout to Marianna who…read morewas just the sweetest when I needed to park my stroller downstairs to put my little baby in the carrier and take him up to the Women's section. She was really so kind and let me know I could leave it there and go shop. They were running 50% off of colored tags the day I went. I didn't find any in the tag colors, but I did find 2 pairs of flats for $19, which isn't bad at all. They also had a fill a bag sale outside with 50 cent items. The clothing upstairs was abundant and ranged in sizes. I also saw some Anthropologie brands, some designer, and some higher end clothing for fairly decent prices. Anthro clothing for $10 is pretty good. Hopefully the next time I won't be all sweaty and carrying a baby and linger longer. There is a little lot in the front, but I found parking behind the business was easy enough and cheap (50 cents covered it).