"Mama used to tell me Long time ago…read more Not everything you see glitter is gold You're just a brand new second-hand gal" (Peter Tosh) They are only open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and they're only open a total of eleven hours per week, but it would really be worth your while to check out the Glastonbury Second Chance Shop. We've visited their Simsbury store a bunch of times, and we saw pretty much the same selection of low priced goods here in Glastonbury - men's & women's clothing, shoes, household goods, artwork, books, toys, etc. We caught a 50% off sale on clothing yesterday, and I walked out with a $15 blazer for $7.50. Pretty sweet, eh? All proceeds go to charity (The Village for Families) and the store employees are all volunteers. The two women we interacted with were as nice and friendly as could be, we really enjoyed chatting with them. Bottom line? You can score some great bargains and support a worthy charity all at the same time.

Wonderful shop. All proceeds go to charity. Ladies in the shop are gracious and knowledgeable.read more

Some may call it a 'hidden gem' but it is not hidden; it sits right there on the Silas Deane…read moreHighway in Wethersfield. What a wonderful array of furniture on consignment that moves very quickly...so follow their website which is timely and informative. I did not find the coffee table that I now need for my gallery but will keep checking back. I did find a little treasure of a salt and pepper combo. There are many unusual gift items that are well priced and would make a hit.

Beautifully organized, sparkling clean and reasonably priced home consignment shop. A counter full…read moreof new small item gift goods welcomes you close to the entrance. Staff was hospitable and informative. We hadn't found anything this visit yet it's a good option to check in with on a regular basis if in the market.

Adorable little shop, I bought a few clothing items, purse, and room spray and my total came to…read moreless than $10. You definitely can't beat it! I'll have to stop by again soon one night after work to see if there's anything new.

I love this store. So nice to go in and look around. Ivana is lovely. Merchandise changes weekly. I…read morealways find amazing items. Kate Spade to Waterford. Also easy to consign items. Check it out!

Very bright and clean store with some good quality items. Some are priced a little higher than…read moreexpected as the name brand items are there but I would have thought there'd be as little more of a discount as a consignment store. There was a store wide 25!'% of all items sale so that was nice. Not too bank knickknacks and more clothing and shoes and bags here.

I've been going into Consignment Originals since they opened their doors. It was the greatest when…read moreChris was the manager. The last few times,its been trash,nothing special not good quality. They have basically removed all gifts and furniture. I will never go back or my friends and family. A real let down and boring store to shop at. This is the sign of a bad manager. Staff is very rude as well. Stay away!

I love going to vintage and antique shops, the good ones give me the feeling of going back in time…read more Circa Antiques & Collectibles is a lovely little shop in Old Wethersfield. In here I feel like I'm seeing my grandma's furniture pieces and other goods. This store is styled very tastefully. It's not at all overly packed, or crowded. Everything can be touched and seen. You'll find small armoires, rocking chairs, dressers, there are beautiful fine wool coats, brooches and jewelry. None of the small items are in glass, which is a bit odd. There are plenty of records and other collectibles. They have original maps of Wethersfield and other towns. All of the items are in excellent shape and I thought the prices were all very fair. This shop is lovely and very worthy of a visit, and maybe you'll find a great little gem to give a home to.

This place doesn't honor their appointments. Very disappointed. Shop and sell elsewhere.read more

Girls at register literally were laughing at customers in the store and ignoring people waiting to…read morecheck out. Not clean, horrible selection of clothing. Shein items priced higher in this store than what they cost on the app.

Located in one of the plazas on the Silas Dean it is a place to wait as you try to sell your…read moreclothing. I went in one day just to sell a pair of shoes that didn't fit anymore and of course they have to stick to their line which I understand I guess. You'll always find more women's clothes and accessories than men's clothes but have been lucky enough to walk out with a pair of pants in a color that I don't have. Just come in and shop on your own as they seem to always be busy and can't really help you. I was informed that sometimes they have deals and sales and was suggested when buying some pants that I should come by in the next day to get a discount on a stuff a bag deal but sadly couldn't fit it into my schedule. I'm not sure if you can get more money at other consignment shops but I'm always willing to see if I can get some money for my clothing before donating the rest and with the location in the plaza you can walk to Friendly's or Bed, Bath and Beyond to kill time and then head down to the froyo or Panera in the same plaza to spend your few dollars that you got for your clothes. If you are in the area and looking to get some brands for cheap make sure you check out the item and see if there is a wear and tear as it is surprising they won't take your stuff that has that but they will sometimes sell that to you hmm...

I stopped in here today on a whim and couldn't have been more pleasantly surprised…read more This place is a hidden gem . The owner Beth and another woman working there were so pleasant. They had a amazing assortment of everything. Vintage jewelry to southwestern . Prices were outstanding. Home furnishings from classy to cabin to lakeside cottage. This is a great place to spend a few hours .

As I've gotten older I'm starting to appreciate antiques and vintage items. I'm always on the…read morelookout for some cool pearls or a Chanel purse. My dream find would be a vintage Chanel but that hasn't happened yet so I continue wandering through antique shops. I love the feel and the history behind each piece. It's always cool to imagine what the previous owner was like. I don't really seek out high end pieces simply because I don't have the funds but I do like finding items with tags. I wandered into this shop this weekend and had a blast. I will have to admit they have TONs and TONs of scary looking dolls. Collectible dolls have a spooky feel to them. Side street parking. The area is beautiful to walk around but I wish there was more shops there. If more shops were around this would be a great place to spend an entire day. Street parking is permitted for up to 2 hours. If you go over that and get a ticket bring your ticket with receipt in and it magically disappears. I didn't have any issues with parking but it's nice to know. Overall this place is amazing for those looking for an afternoon of sorting. I like that this shop doesn't smell like OLD people stuff. Prices are a tad higher than what I'm used to. I found some cool salt and pepper shakers.

Cindarella's Attic is a lovely store, with such a clever name. Here you'll find vintage refurbished…read moreand repainted furniture. They offer paint and all the supplies you need so you can paint it your self. This is such a unique concept. In addition to the wide assortment of furniture, you'll also find some small locally made goods, like candles and hair accessories. This is a very small store, the items are placed so intentionally, so there is plenty of walking room, without the fear that you'll walk into anything. I really loved Cindarella's Attic, if you're looking for a special accent chair, or a dresser in a unique color this is the place to go.

This is a great place to get repainted vintage or really nice wooden pieces in immaculate…read morecondition. Jessica is pretty talented when it comes to refinishing furniture so we don't need to pay someone else for their time, since Jessica can do it just as well. She uses great colors, her prices are fair, and she gets some pretty quality pieces. So far we've bought a Thomasville french provincial dresser and a 1930's Art Deco vanity. She does have pretty nice costume jewelry (not really my thing I am a dude), paint for furniture, handmade soap and other assorted items (we got some pretty sweet porcelain door knobs too). We haven't attended one of her classes, but on Saturdays you can learn how to paint furniture (shabby chic style), and you leave with the piece you worked on. If you appreciate things like dovetailed drawers and actual wooden furniture check this place out.

They have quality clothing and merchandise at very reasonable prices, especially on Wednesday's…read morewhich is Family Thrifting Day!

We were in the area and decided to stop by. They have a good selection of things. The prices were…read morereasonable and they had a sale racks. I found a couple of items in great condition.

I stopped in this new shop and it was a delight! As soon as you go in (it is down stairs) the scent…read moreis beautiful. The owner had a candle going and I was taken with the lovey scent. It felt like I was entering a spa space. From the first step inside the shop is organized in an inviting way and I think I fell in love with every single item in there! I was really impressed with the uniqueness of the items there. I ended up buying a lovely planter and can't wait to put it out today. I will definitely return for unique gifts or home items. The items are a bit on the high price but they are pretty and unique. The owner is friendly & I was lucky everything was 20% off when I visited.

If you're looking for the unique gift, something different checked out of 24 main you won't be…read moredisappointed the hidden gem