I live just east of SoBro, though I'm known to claim the area as my homefront. It's an area I just…read moreplain love, a unique combination of urban edginess, friendly people with just a bit of attitude (like me), and a surprising amount of cool businesses. SoBro Vintage Market is probably right on that line between what would be considered SoBro and Broad Ripple, though it undeniably carries a SoBro vibe. In case there's any doubt, this is a vintage market. The vibe tends to change here from visit to visit, though I'm not going to say I actually frequent the place because, quite honestly, it's not always particularly wheelchair friendly. Some of this stuff is vintage enough that I don't want to take a chance on breaking it with my chair. You can get art here. You can get music here. You can get clothing here. You can get some furniture here. If you look up this place on social media, you'll see that they actually have "& Curiosities" in their name - that's appropriate because they have quite a bit that I would simply call "curiosities." Prices range from "great deal" to WTF?" It seems like when I've been here, I've always seen quite a bit that falls into mid-century. That's kind of appropriate considering an awful lot of SoBro would fall into that era (including my home - a 1955 California ranch). When they are open, they are known for putting some items outside (which is how I finally stopped - I saw a wonderful retro dining room table that was to die for). People are friendly and knowledgeable. I honestly don't know a lot about the place, other than I find it to be ultra-cool, and I've never stopped by that I didn't see something I'd want (and will sometimes get). If you're into the vintage scene, SoBro Vintage Market is definitely worth a visit. If you have mobility issues or are a wheelchair user, just be aware that sometimes it gets pretty tight inside and you'll want to exercise caution.

Stopped in here for the first time the other day. It is sort of dark in there and does not appear…read moreto be a lot of organization. We looked around the entire shop and found the prices to be a bit high. We go to thrift and antique stores often. The guy in the store greeted us as we walked in and did not bother us as we browsed the store. Probably will not return to this shop.

I stopped by Thrifty Threads yesterday before leaving town because I needed some new shorts and I…read moreneeded them cheap! I was impressed by the boutique sections & ended up with 1 pair of excellent shorts, 2 dresses, & 4 shorts for a total of $27. What an excellent price! If I'd had more time, I would have stayed longer & probably found some nice home goods. The young male cashier was very nice and respectful. When I return to the area, I'll be back!

There's a new Thrifty Threads! It's located near the Castleton Sqaure Mall. For those not aware,…read moreThrifty Threads benefits The Julien Center, an Indianapolis nonprofit that helps people who are experiencing domestic violence and abuse. So the money from your purchases, as well as your donations, all go toward a great cause. This new thrift store is so clean and organized. Probably 75% of the store is clothing, shoes and accessories, but they also have a great selection of used books, DVDs, and even cassette tapes and VHS for the old heads. The prices are amazing. One of my kids bought a board game for $2, and the other found a Wii game for $3. There are lots of quality home goods and kitchen stuff, too. Nothing is junky -- you can tell that they are discerning about the items that they choose to display in the store. I visited the store on its second day of being open, and I noticed that it didn't have a sign out front yet. It's still early days for the store, though, so I'm sure they'll put a sign out at some point. In the meantime, just look for the banner that says "grand opening."

We love visiting this hidden flea market. Even if we don't find what we need I always walk away…read morewith the cheap candy. Full sized candy bars for 50 cents and other candies and snacks for less than a dollar. Love visiting to see what random things people have made, or what vintage furniture is available. A great place for finding pieces worth displaying or including in a craft project. We stop by every month or so to see what's new. Check them out when you are in the area.

Try to understand customer service and how to take customer feedback…read more We were surprised to see DVD's for $1 and Blu Ray's for $3, but VHS tapes were $5!! I said to the lady behind the counter that not many people would pay $5 for VHS tapes and she responded with "Yeah, well we sell them at that price every day." I said, "You don't have to argue with me" and we left! Goodwill and other Flea Markets average $1 for VHS tapes, including brand new and sealed.

Amazing place it has a lot of great value. Good prices too. I bought a few items and I wish I had…read morethe money to buy more.

I've been into Tad's a couple times over the years. The antique mall is up on a hill in Westfield…read more Road construction seems to chronically hinder access, but we breezed through the construction yesterday. I saw a some antiques, lots of collectibles, some new stuff and some junk. I wasn't looking for anything in particular, but I enjoy looking at antiques and things with an interesting history. And I like to decorate with antiques. Most booths and glass cases were neat and well organized. Many booths were decorated for fall and a few had sales in progress. Prices were mixed. The mall is fairly large by local standards. I took about an hour to go through and see what caught my eye. I did purchase a greeting card. The clerks were friendly and helpful if you needed assistance. Parking is a bit confusing. I found parking on the side of the building.

Wheeler is a much better place to donate than Goodwill because they value what you donate and treat…read moreyour items with respect. They do not run big outlet locations like Goodwill where they dump donations in huge bins for people to root through and damage. You can drop off items behind their store, or in off hours bring them into the store. They so not spend tons of money on fancy TV commercials and fancy stores. Their profits go to directly serve homeless people and those with substance addiction problems. I personally know one of the people they helped to turn their life around. Please make the little extra effort to go to their thrift store which is east of the super Walmart on 96th to shop and donate. Help this small organizarion continue to do good work in our community.

The Wheeler Mission Store is one of my go-to thrifting spots. Is it the cheapest? Naw. Is it…read moreclean and well organized and have a good variety of things to choose from? YES! This location is on the same side of the road as the Walmart and in the same plaza as the Petco, Platos, and the Autoparts store. The staff are super nice and there are a lot of volunteers walking around as well. I have found several things that are new with tags (priced accordingly), tons of name-brand goods, and there is rarely that funky thrifted smell that permeates everything you get from the WMS. They have everything from clothes to furniture/household goods to really nice jigsaw puzzles. Everything is super easy to find. Prices here at the Mission Store are a little higher than places like Goodwill, but every purchase supports the Wheeler Mission by providing meals and funding for training to their residents. There are also hand-made candles and other wares that the residents make while staying at Wheeler for purchase. Once while shopping I noticed it was busier than normal and the associate explained that they allow Wheeler residents to come and shop for what they need to get back on their feet. COOL!

This was my first time inside an antique store - or antique mall. Although I didn't make a…read morepurchase, it was interesting seeing all the different things you can possibly buy at JW Riley's Emporium. There are a lot of dolls. Many that freaked me out, haha. But there were other neat things, too, like teacups, fabrics, figurines, etc. There's a lot to look at inside if you have the time to peruse the various set-ups. This is right across the street from the Lincoln Square Pancake House in Greenfield.

I have gone to this antique store for ages and I don't know why I have never reviewed it. I love…read moreantique stores and thrift shops and this one has a lot of different vendors in it so you get a pretty unique mix of things. You never know what you will find on any given day. I always seem to find something that I want to bring home. My girlfriend and I had a great time shopping for several hours and we never even did get up to the top floor. Nor did we get all the way over on the bottom floor so you can see there is plenty to look at. I did find some jewelry I like and I usually do in here the prices are pretty reasonable in most of the booths. When we get up to the counter to pay there is usually a lovely lady or two to help us out. I will continue to stop in this antique store for as long as it is here!

This place is massive, with 3 floors of booth space held by a multitude of vendors and has tons of…read morebeautiful and unique items. We found items of any and all categories, ranging from vintage concert tees, vinyl records, milk glass dishes and vintage jewelry to comic books, children's toys, books and more. In my opinion, most of the items were not priced to sell. They were being overvalued. The pricing was for the customer that comes in looking for a specific item for a specific purpose. We were just browsing for fun and unique finds and left with a pair of cuff links, a piece of costume jewelry, a few handkerchiefs and a book. We saw other items that we were interested in, but after doing some price comparison, we were able to find the same or similar items on online marketplaces such as eBay for less. The staff were kind and helpful. We stayed right up until closing time, and they never lost their professionalism or kindness like some businesses probably would when customers walk in moments before closing and disregard them when a shopkeeper reminds them. This was not us (we were there for about 2 hours), but I did witness this happening.

Stopped here during the week and spent an hour or so browsing and came away with a few great…read morepieces. Overall, I'd say it's worth a visit. Antiquing is all about what the individual is looking for and I'd say they had a decent amount of items I was hoping to find. Upon entry there were a few employees sitting at the front counter but they did not greet me at all. At the time of check out they were a bit friendlier but I wouldn't rate them high on making customers (at least me) fell welcome. The 3 levels are pretty well organized and tidy and most booth item were reasonably priced. I found parking nearby on the street after circling the area a couple of times.

The staff are very helpful and friendly. There are so many treasures that you need a couple of…read morehours to just explore. I have found gorgeous outfits as well as shoes and diamond in the rough jewelry. I definitely recommend this lovely place and lovely people.

This is a well organized thrift store. The clothes are clean and the store is laid out well. The…read moreemployees are very friendly and helpful. They have clothes and some furniture and books and kitchen stuff and Knick knacks. Definitely a great place to come to and see what treasures you find. I love that all of the money they earn goes to a great mission.