I have shopped at Vintage Etcetera for many years and I ALWAYS find something I cannot live…read morewithout!! There are so many treasures tucked away in this adorable little shoppe, you cannot just go through it once. The owners, Audrey and Neal are so very sweet and personable. And their friend and employee Martha is adorable. She knows where EVERYTHING is in the store and is always very helpful. DON'T MISS OUT on this shoppe if you are from out of town!! And if you are from the area, check them out often as new things come in all the time!! Joan Hale, Alamogordo

I'm in town for just a little while but forgot to bring my baby's jumper. I came here looking for…read moreone and although they didn't have one, the lady who helped me was sooooo incredibly nice. She spoke with me and walked me over to the area where baby items were. She had been vacuuming and stopped to help me. I have to say, I went to a bunch of thrift stores looking for a jumper, and this place was the best by far! Highly recommend!

Very meh. Almost 3 stars for very low prices, still most of their inventory will never move because…read moreit really wasn't good at all. Nothing much here to see... try 'Kings Treasure' just down the street.

Valerie is a delightful person and her shop is a blast! This is a DON'T MISS! Plus, she has a…read morefantastic sense of humor that makes the visit even more fun!

From the owner: Unique home decor. Vintage, New and Antique. Ideas and things for weddings. Farmhouse, French…read moreCountry, Mid Century Modern, Rustic, Eclectic and more. If you like Junk Gypsys, Fixer Upper, Magnolia, Silos, Flea market Flip other HGTV home decor shows you'll love this store!

Disappointed! We…read morepurchased a desk with book shelves attached to the top of it, and the cashier said it could be shipped to El Paso from Ruidoso. Unfortunately, when I subsequently contacted the owners to arrange for shipping, they told me that Ruidoso was a "small town" and finding a delivery service was unlikely. With that, we went back to pick it up ourselves. (A six-hour round trip.) The owner did help my husband load it into our Jeep, and told him that the screws which held the two pieces together were in one of the drawers. (We couldn't check ourselves because they had wrapped the pieces in plastic for transport.) Upon returning home, we discovered the screws were not there. (We ended up buying replacements from the hardware store.) The piece is beautiful, but the owners were less than careful in making sure the transaction was a success! I was sad, disappointed and very sorry for the situation, especially since I WAS such a frequent customer. I believe that merchants should take care of their customers, because the customers take care of them!

Store is larger than it looks from the street. Everything was displayed nicely and store is clean…read more Staff was indifferent.

This small store is more like an antique store than a pawn store. Many items like vintage dolls,…read morehistorical typewriters and tools are worthy enough to be in a museum. Walk slowly as you never know what you will bump into.

Very eclectic place. Not your typical pawn shop. Full of antiques and collectors items. I could…read morebrowse for hours. Quite a place to see. Friendly staff.

The stuffs good quality and for great prices. The people are so friendly and the proceeds go to a…read moregreat cause. I love this place!

This has become far too much of an "Ebay" store. They are printing ads from Ebay to attach to…read morethings to show you why you are paying higher than normal THRIFT STORE prices. But they seem to forget that everything was DONATED in the first place. Before Goodwill closed, their prices had gotten ridiculous too for things that were donated as well. Zia should no longer call themselves a thrift store but an Ebay shop.

If I could give this store a zero rating, I would. The owners are scammers who do not pay their…read moreemployees and steal from them. Yep, first hand experience via my daughter in law working there and hasn't been paid in 2 months. Plus, owner said she could sell some of her vintage clothing there....these people took her clothing off to an auction, sold them for pennies, and she never saw a dime of it. How low and dirty can an employer be?

Great seller. Always has the best selection and customer service is one of a kind! Shipped me my…read morepackage extremely fast and for a great price!

Our first visit to the Emporium was unplanned; we were driving by and saw the "Antiques" sign and…read moredecided to stop in. Glad we did! In addition to treasures, there is also local art for sale and the building itself is historic - it still houses the safes from a previous life as Alamogordo's first bank! While making our purchase, Chris (the owner/operator) mentioned an occasional local history tour that he gives. We made a point to come back for the next one and it was a great time! Start at the Emporium with mimosas and meet and greet, then walk with the group to several historic locations around downtown (where each proprietor offered their own stories and info about that place.. The tour includes lunch and concludes at the nearby Tularosa Basin History Museum - admission to which is also included in the tour price. All of the people involved in the tour are excited about revitalizing this part of Alamogordo and it shows! We will be back in the future to see how things are coming along!

I was cheerily greeted by one of the owners, she explained all the different things that they have…read more There are lots of nooks and crannies. Its a big place. Lots of locally handmade items, wearable art, jewelry, souvenirs, home decor, men's vintage clothing, hand made soaps, cool second hand items, records, and a selection of plants. I loved the place. It smells good and the prices are very reasonable. I recommend.

Great selection and customer Service... cute store and displays.. good prices.. unique itemsread more

Quality consigned vintage and new unique women's clothing in a setting that could keep you shopping…read morehere awhile. Fun and funky. We spent a couple of hours trying on clothes and jewelry and chatting with the sales clerk. Certain color tags go to 50 percent off after the clothes have been there awhile. Unique items include a plethora of fur coats, including minks, blinged purses and party shoes. If you're spending the afternoon shopping in Ruidoso, this is a good place to find something unique. They take credit cards and all sales are final. But you'll want to keep it anyway.

Humane Society Thrift Shop in Ruidoso, NM, was a stop my oldest daughter requested we make back on…read moreMay 4, 2024. The staff members we encountered were not so friendly or welcoming. We were sorely disappointed in the lack of merchandise. Back in 2017, Emily mentioned in her review how many books were available. We didn't recall see hardly any if at all! Ample parking in a private lot. When facing the building, the humane society adoption center is to the left, while thrift store shopping and donations are to the right.

Good values a lot of books. Staff okay not as friendly as at the auxiliary thrift. They definitely…read moreneed donations as shelves a bit light on stuff. But will always spend money for our furry friends