Managed to get the BEST vintage sweater coat this past year. This store has an ever-changing…read moreselection of high quality vintage apparel. If you have never visited 40 South Street in JP, now is the time!

Went here with some friends with really high hopes because of everyone saying it's a great place…read more However, we found the owner to be quite rude. Me and my friends were searching through the clothing and making sure to fold everything back up once we were done and the owner came over to us and made a few comments about us making a mess and then was watching over our shoulders the whole time. In my very personal opinion if you want someone to buy something from you maybe don't be so demeaning to them

Beware parking in the loading zone!! $90 ticket…read more Super easy drop off inside. I had a lot to donate and the staff were super helpful. However, the parking in front is loading only for commercial trucks like FedEx. Which is not at all clear, especially if you are from out of town. I went in for two minutes and came back to a $90 ticket. Several other people said the same thing happened to them at this location. Look carefully at the parking signs.

This place all kinds of gems if you're willing to take the time to find it. This place is pretty…read morebig but kind of tight when going down the aisles especially if someone has a cart. There is everything from clothes & shoes to random housewares & bags. Sometimes you can make out really well, all depends on when you go & what you happen to be looking for. I mean sometimes you find something you didn't even know you wanted or needed. I guess that can be dangerous. So do yourself a favor & start supporting local & reduce your carbon footprint by not adding more child labor or textiles into the landfill.

Fascinating items, always like looking around in there. Like the tidbits of jewelry and artwork…read morethey sell. The staff are always friendly and helpful.

" Better then sliced bread " This diversity consignment…read moreshop is everything. The vibe is everyone belongs and I love that . I am new to the consignment game about a year in . However this consignment shop is very comfortable and just not like the other consignment ms . Big selection and store is organized and the vibe is welcoming.

New clothing store on Newbury Street! They sell vintage clothing and accessories from a ton of…read moredifferent brands, and have a fitting room so you can try on pieces. Staff was friendly as well. This is their second location, first one being in Allston. Check it out!

I just stopped in to use the photobooth. I read that it only takes cash, which is true - only $1s…read moreand $5s. It's $5 for 2 photostrips. You can fit 1-2 people in the booth and it's right at the entrance tot he store

This is a pretty small antique store but there's plenty to look at. We looked around for about five…read moreminutes before leaving. Super quick to walk through and check it out if you're in the area. Staff was helpful and the items were cheap.

Someone has done a great job of organizing and cleaning this place up from what it was in the old…read moredays (10 or more years ago), when it was hard to even walk in it. Some great finds for good prices, from the elegant (Chinese style chest of drawers and small storage chests) to the practical (used clothing in very good condition).

Great finds at affordable prices! Definitely would recommend this place to those looking to thrift…read morein the area.

Just went there for the first time ever. It is cash only and that's a little bit of a bummer but…read morethey do have ATM machine that charges $3.50 for a fee if you have to pay that. Good brand too. I would definitely go with cash in hand, and be prepared to spend a while, searching through the racks because they do things by color and not size. But definitely some good name brands

Salmagundi is, hands down, the finest hat shop I've ever set foot in -- and I say that as someone…read morewho has spent the last 40 years frequenting some of the best haberdasheries in New York City. I visited the Jamaica Plain shop today with my brother, on what happened to be the 27th anniversary of my father's passing. What could have been a heavy, emotional day was transformed into something unexpectedly meaningful, thanks in large part to the experience I had with Jessen. He spent well over an hour with me, patiently walking through countless combinations of styles, shapes, and colors -- not rushing, not upselling, just exploring what really worked. He was thoughtful, kind, and extraordinarily knowledgeable, and it was clear he genuinely enjoyed the process of helping me find the right hat. That enthusiasm was contagious; time absolutely flew by. I left with a beautiful hat and a matching scarf, each with its own story -- down to where the wool came from and how it was made. That level of care and passion isn't something you can fake. It's obvious that Jessen and Andria care deeply about their craft, their customers, and the experience they create in the shop. This was, without question, the best experience I've ever had in a hat store. The selection is fantastic, but it's the heart, expertise, and hospitality that make Salmagundi truly special. If you're anywhere near Boston and even thinking about a hat, do yourself a favor and go see Andria and Jessen. I can't recommend this place highly enough.

This place has been my favorite for headwear since 2010! The owner Jessen is a definite people…read moreperson/pleaser. The shop is very slick, neat and clean. Everyone on staff is very knowledgeable regarding chapeau's for men, women and children. Situated in a great JP neighborhood. I visit often!

Great place for western and rock'n'roll clothing and accessories. Owner was super cool and very…read moreinformative. You must stop here if you're shopping on Newbury St.

Funky little place. Nice people and helpful staff. Got a great cowboy hat and a pair of gloves…read more Lots of other cool stuff here. Worth checking out if you're on Newburyport Street.

Thrifty Threads is such a special place. It's completely run by volunteers, and every dollar goes…read moreback into the community. I love that they don't just sell donations -- they also share a lot of what they receive with other local nonprofits for free. The store is always clean and easy to browse, and the prices are super fair (honestly waaaay better than Goodwill). The volunteers are friendly and genuinely care about what they do, which makes the whole experience feel good. Shopping here feels like being part of something positive.

"Thrifty Threads" is run by a mafia of neurotic middle aged women with an intensity that only years…read moreof housewifery can yield. On the surface, they appear sweet and sociable--but don't be fooled--beneath their bubbly exteriors you'll find some of the feistiest hustlers in the greater Boston area. Usually I'm a sucker for petty flattery and all the other bells and whistles of small talk--I certainly won't say no to being gassed up--but the way these ladies do it is sickeningly sweet. They don't talk so much as cluck, and they don't flatter so much as badger. Several months ago, I found a silver ring that was slightly underpriced. Almost immediately, nostrils twitching at the scent of a good bargain, one of the ladies greedily extracted it from between my pincered fingers like a seagull snatching away a hot dog mid-bite. When she saw I was startled, she explained that she could not permit anything to be underpriced, and that she'd have to thoroughly inspect the ring to ensure that I wasn't getting away with a deal. I glared at her, and she began to squirm, until, unable to stand the unspoken tension any longer, she erupted into a jittery rant about some tragic episode where someone bought a casserole dish for $25 and resold it for $50. She was in utter disbelief that someone would dare reap a profit off a church sale, the proceeds of which go towards funding Monday night bingo. Judging by the moral conviction in her voice, the proceeds might as well have been going to the starving children of Guatemala or something like that. Apparently, a few weeks ago, all hell broke loose at one of these bingo nights when the sought-after prize--a $50 Olive Garden gift card--went missing. One of the players, Doris, who had finally won for the first time in all her bingo-going years, was heartbroken. Because the church didn't have $50 to spare for a replacement, she was offered the next best thing: a basket with an assortment of cheeses from Wegman's. Doris was insulted by the consolation prize and refused to claim the cheeses. The award committee, having a "you get what you get and you don't get upset" attitude, publicly scolded Doris for her lack of gratitude. Once a pillar of the community, Doris hasn't stepped foot in the church since, and things just haven't been the same. The remaining church goers have factionalized into those who are pro-Doris and those who are anti-Doris. But even within the factions, mistrust abounds--to this day, no one knows who stole the gift card. I just wanted to make a basic transaction. Instead, I got pinned to the wall with manic tales about uneaten cheese and a gift card heist. Thankfully, I was able to pry myself from the conversation before this lady went off the deep end. In all my years of attending sales, I've never seen anyone describe the machinations of the church sale business with such nervous momentum. I honestly could not tell if this lady needed to stop taking drugs or start taking drugs. They're so paranoid that a sliver of jewelry might fly under the radar that they even installed a watchguard to patrol the "FREE" table, in case someone drops off a donation of value. Their guard of choice is a hawk-eyed 80-year old lady, who, judging by her accent, comes from some defunct Eastern European country. She embodies her role with the ferocity of a vulture, as though she's tapping into her muscle memory of fighting over skimpy rations during communist times. Just as I thought all hope was lost, a gentleman dropped off a bag of jewelry at the "FREE" table. I quickly grabbed a few pieces when, out of nowhere, the watchguard granny swooped in and lunged at the jewelry bag with the determination of someone who's won blood feuds over canned meat. When she spied the few crumbs of jewelry I'd scooped, she plucked them from my clasped hand without saying a word, and fled the scene before I could object. I remember reading somewhere that mothers have the ability to summon strength way beyond their capabilities when they see their young are in danger, at times even lifting cars to save their children. I'm convinced that a similar principle applies to penny-pinching grannies when their chance for a bargain is threatened.

I live in Ohio. I just purchased an online gift card for my niece who lives in JP and is…read morecelebrating an upcoming birthday. I had a question about the best way to get the online gift card to her, so I called the store. The gal on the phone couldn't have been more pleasant and more helpful. Thank you, On Centre, for your excellent customer service!

Great gift store with so many amazing and fun items. Definitely stop in and support your local…read moresmall business!