I enjoyed walking around in Urban Suburban a few Saturdays ago, because of the 'no pressure'…read moreservice. There is a wide selection and I think there was an interior designer there looking at vintage furniture the day I visited. And the prices seem to be reasonable even though I didn't purchase anything that day. This small shop is definitely worth a visit.

Cool place with lots of booths that sell antique/ vintage stuff. I really enjoyed looking around in…read morehere. The place is much bigger than I thought. I definitely would like to come back here when I have more time. A lot of the stuff was pricey but there were also booths that were offering sales. There's a good selection of furniture, pictures, home decor, kitchenware, etc. Pretty much everything I saw was in good condition. I'll be back!

Items that I dropped off for consignment never reached the floor, so it's no wonder they didn't…read moresell. They were designer items, in line with the items they accept. When I scheduled an appointment to pick up unsold items, they returned my items that had not reached the deadline for pickup. On another occasion, I dropped off designer items and when I inquired about the money from the item I was told I had missed the deadline and the item was donated . I don't believe that to be true. They had remarked how much they loved the item at drop off. I believe they kept the item . Just suspect that I never saw my items either times on the sales floor. Of course I paid the $10 fee , their gain, my loss, and picked up my items. BTW some still had the original tags on them, I had never worn the items. Purchased from high end stores. Disappointed.

Owners/employees act like you annoy them just being in the store. Young employee (granddaughter of…read moreowner?) was sitting in a chair by the door and was SLEEPING in the chair. Literally never got up. Customers all in the store.

Treasure Trove! I walked into this place and was immediately giddy! The happy vibe, the ol' school…read moremusic playing and the fabulousness on all the walls is magic. Let's begin with product availability. The menswear section is great for those of us that can turn menswear pieces into fashionable pieces for women. Then move around to women's pieces. We have high end to low end pieces at reasonable prices. Purses and handbag heaven. The next time you're putting that special outfit together, come to D'Trespa Consignment to get that statement bag to take the outfit over the top. There's just som many gems being housed here. You have to come in and take a look. The shop owner shared a few things; Bring your items in and if sold, you can receive cash or if not sold the will donate to a charitable organization on your behalf and you receive the charity receipt for tax purposes. She also informed us that the first Saturdays of every month until October, the street will be shut down for an open market. Come by during those times and you could possibly win a prize. Can't wait to come back. Great shop to find those designer pieces you've been wanting.

Incredible shop and LaRoyce is a great hostess/owner. She was incredibly nice, helpful, conversant…read moreand we reminisced a bit. For men, there is a bit of that Birmingham preppy (Brooks Brothers, Polo, Vintage Vines) and some downright vintage. I bought a 1970's JC Penney LS shirt and some other men's items. There is not a huge men's selection, but for women, there's a lot more - purses, dresses, iconic looks and "create your own style." She's even got a "little black dress" room and was updating to add a bunch more dresses. What I like best is that the selection is unique. This is a boutique, not so much just T's and jeans, but items to look your best or find your own fashion way. For my lady I bought a Michael Kors and a Ralph Lauren handbag - but I left some for you dear reader. So, go check it out!

Well, I revisited Sozo Trading Co. today and I was greeted warmly again when I entered the store…read more The clothing selection looked just as great as it did the last time I was in the store and I also noticed other things such as beautiful glassware, dishes, sturdy furniture, electronics, a variety of linens plus several light fixtures and nice lamps. And then I noticed the jewelry, because the last time I visited I was looking for mystery jewelry jars and today I was happy to see five or six baggies absolutely full of costume jewelry that appeared wearable along with beads and watch parts and just everything I could use for crafting and repurposing with jewelry. So, I purchased two jewelry bags and the contents did not disappoint me when I opened them at home. So, it was another productive and great day shopping at Sozo Trading Co. In addition, there is always plenty of free parking and if you have the time there are a couple of restaurants nearby.

Sozo Trading Co recently turned 10!!! I can't believe they have been around this long already…read more This is one of my favorite thrift stores to visit. At their 10 year celebration, it was such a fun environment! They had raffles , special pricing and even had a coffee truck on site. I really enjoyed coming here to celebrate with them! The staff is hardworking and seem to enjoy their jobs.

Haven't been in this store in years…read more Variety of stuff ranging from doors to razor blade knives I didn't realize they even have a few appliances. Oh, and floor rugs! And.. much to my surprise, furniture! People that work here are really friendly and pleasant Can't always guarantee they have what you need, but they sure have a lot of stuff.

Holy Pinterest Crafters' Heaven!…read more Have you ever wondered where all those super thrifty and creative folks on Pinterest get their surplus of old wooden doors, used rakes, vintage shutters and pre-loved chandeliers? Look no further, Birmingham DIYers. The Habitat Restore is a depository for leftover, unwanted, or found building materials that are bargain priced for YOU (and me too). Bonus: the proceeds benefit an incredible organization that helps build houses for those who truly need and deserve them: Habitat for Humanity of Birmingham. Do yourself and your community a favor - donate any leftover building materials you have after a remodel or addition or head to Restore after a Pinterest binge has you itching to build your own headboard out of doors, fence posts, or old lightbulbs (hey, I don't judge!). The staff are incredibly friendly, the store organized and clean, and the prices, well, let's just say you won't find this stuff much cheaper anywhere else that is in good shape. Note to self: they even sell paint, so no matter what your project is, check out the wares at this Irondale gem to feel good while getting some bang for your buck. Happy crafting!

Lovely little thrift shop that I've gotten some wonderful finds on both visits. Be aware - it…read morecloses at 4 and manned by volunteers. Excellent prices.

I love the concept! Everyone in there is So friendly! Very fulfilling business to support :)read more

Vapor is an excellent thrift store! My recent visit was successful. I found some really cute items…read morefor reasonable prices. The color of the day was blue, so those items were half off. I highly recommend Vapor if you enjoy thrifting. I typically don't like thrifting but I always enjoy coming here! Friendly service every time.

If I could give zero stars, I most definitely would. When it comes to showing the love of God, the…read moremanagement department falls very short. I went through the interview process and was offered the job the very next day. However on what should of been my first day, after having been there for 4 hours, I was fired by the store manager for being gay. They knew I was gay when they offered me the job.