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    Building Character

    4.5 (48 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Deirdre C.

    Great place! We were glad they were open on the 4th of July as it seemed like lots of businesses were closed. We walked around almost the entire space-it's a large building filled with spaces for vendors. So many great items for sale. Definitely something for everyone!

    Taylor G.

    Love love this store! Full of ideas, creativity, and designs. Great place to get unique gifts and lots of awesome things. Plan to visit a few times a year to see what new inventory they bring in. This store feels like Etsy.com but live and in person - very fun!

    John A.

    Really cool place. I thought it was one store but when you get inside you realize it's more like a flea market with various vendor booths selling their unique collectibles and items. Really loved this place and I'm glad I went back to it. When I first found it, it hadn't opened yet, so I went and got a coffee and then came back. Definitely worth it! Really interesting stuff.

    Susan P.

    Bunch of small shops. Lots to look at. Souvenirs. Other people's treasures. Handmade goods. Some snacks. Worth a look.

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    Kasi M.

    So fun! Loved everything about this shop. Great local pieces at great prices. An awesome place for a unique gift or a great spot to find some vintage threads. We went on a Sunday when they opened and they had a large variety of local foods, artists and vintage goods. The prices on most booths were excellent. My husband and I found some old records, some treats from Lancaster and a sweet old saint johns bay vest that still has plenty of life left in it. Our total was around $60 and it was a fun way to spend the afternoon. It took us about 2 hours to look at everything which I appreciated. Since we aren't local I wanted to get through the whole building and this wasn't an issue. Would definitely return and recommend!

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    Karen H.

    While eating lunch at Southern Market the bartender knew we were visiting and hitting some of the local thrift stores and suggested stopping by Building Character. It's not exactly a thrift store, but it's located in a brick building that you enter through an alley. We were able to find parking on the street. Building Character only has 2 or 3 parking spaces in the parking lot so you may not be the lucky one to get a space. Once you walk inside you actually get a colonial vibe from the place. If you walk up the 2 or 3 steps to the next level and go the the rear you will actually see an old world functional printing press with various prints for sale. Building Character appears to rent space to vendors selling anything from eccentric vintage clothing, candles, books, scrubs, jewelry and food etc. The unique thing about this place is you will not actually see the vendor, you select your items and then there is one general check out spot located in the front of the store. Pretty neat to be able to sell your wears without being present. Although the prices aren't thrift store I found that they were still pretty reasonable for finding items that are unique and your helping small business owner thrive. Win, win!

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    Lots to look at. Finding the parking was confusing. Was enjoyable for a girls day out. Located near a lot of little shops. Fun outing

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    All time favorite store. Great, unique finds with friendly people. Thanks for such a neat family friendly store.

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