KINDEST WORKER I'VE EVER MET…read more Some of my friends and I recently went to goodwill and had the pleasure of meeting William. He is the sweetest cashier we've ever meet. He was cheerful, friendly, and humorous. One of the items I was checking out didn't have a tag. While another kind worker, David, quickly solved the problem, Will talked to us the entire time. Even though the store was closing soon and most workers would be rushing to get customers out, he didn't make us feel like a burden. We will be back very soon in hopes of seeing him!!! :) Chloe, Avery, Alexa, & Brenna

Most Goodwills or Thrift stores are a gamble. I've been to the Avon location many times over the…read moreyears, while I haven't found the great Picasso masterpiece, this is a pretty solid store. This Goodwill isn't the largest, it is still a nice size. Their clothing is sorted by size and by color. The books could be much better organized. If the kid's books, and at the very least "adult" books could be on separate shelves it would make browsing a lot easier. It is worth a look as most will run you $1.99. One of the things that makes me a bit sad is when I find someone's grandma in a framed portrait. You won't be finding my grandma's picture at any Goodwill. Another thing that I'm a bit confused about, is whoever gets rid of handmade pottery. They all have their names engraved on the bottom. These are very unique and likely made in high school, then given to Grandma. On today's trip I found a very cute plush bird. I have a few of these birds in my office. This Goodwill is fairly priced and it has fitting rooms.

The only negative come t about this wonderful shop is it's only open a few days a week. Today was a…read morebonanza as all women's clothes and shoes were 50% off! All the ladies were very helpful and friendly especially the two Barbs! ! Inventory is always changing and better yet all your spending goes to charity Everyone wins!

"I'd pay any price just to get you I'd work all my life and…read moreI will To win you I'd stand naked, stoned, and stabbed I'd call that a bargain, the best I ever had" (The Who) When you find out that a thrift store is running a "35% off" sale to mark their 5th anniversary, well any bargain seeking red blooded American would head on over, just like we just did. The store is larger than the one we customarily visit in Simsbury, so I didn't feel cramped walking around alongside a fair number of fellow shoppers. It's very neat and well organized inside and seemed to have a lot of merchandise. I saw the usual dishes, housewares, women's and men's shoes (including some gorgeous Air Jordans), shirts, blouses, outerwear, pants and jeans, plus sportscoats and men's suits ($25 or so). Some of the more unusual things I saw was an impressive collection of "I Love Lucy" memorabilia, and hiding among the audio CD's was a William Hung CD! He made quite a splash on American Idol 20 years ago, and if you're too young to know who he is, go check him out on YouTube. I bought a long sleeve white dress shirt, a red tie, and my wife bought a long sleeve top. After the 35% discount we paid an obscene $16 for everything. Yes, quite the bargain indeed. PRO TIP Parking is a bit of a toss-up, their lot is micro-sized, so you'll probably end up parking on a side street like we did.

Little place packed with a lot of good finds. The man who runs the store is very nice and gave me…read morea great price on a fairy lamp that wasn't marked. We'll be back.

Great lil store. Lots of interesting items…read more Great spot fur vintage and mid century lovers. Prices are reasonable and the staff is friendly. They get new items often so check em out!

"We shall surely gaze On the sweet unfolding…read moreOf an antique mystery" (Elton John) Be forewarned, if you're hoping to gaze on a few antique mysteries at the Collinsville Antiques Company, you'd better be sure to allocate enough time for your gazing, because this place is gargantuan. Is 100 dealers on 22,000 square feet gargantuan enough for you? The sales floor is cut up into vendor stations absolutely crammed with assorted antiques, collectibles, jewelry, stained glass, lighting, musical instruments and LPs, toys, artwork, kitchenware, and tons of just plain cool stuff. Among the treasures we saw were an old tabletop pinball machine, a signed photo of Jerry Mathers from Leave it to Beaver, a Dukes of Hazzard lunchbox, itty bitty metal army men, cowboy boots, dolls, a ton of old Bobbsey Twin hardcover books, and a great Elvis Presley concert poster. Neither one of us are really antiquers, so it's hard for me to make an educated statement about the authenticity, value or pricing of their items. But I can say that the time we spent exploring every one of those 22,000 square feet was great fun.

I'm not well-versed in the antiques market. However, my mother was, and I would tag along with her…read moreto Brimfield, MA, all the time, so I am familiar with the process. I've been furnishing an older home in the Berkshires for about a year and a half, and compared to the Fairfield County area (the old Mongers Market, Our Place, etc.) I find this shop to be perfect. I've been splitting time between NW CT and Western Mass for neat finds. Like most spots, you need to be able to maneuver in small spaces in most booths. You also need to be able to crouch down and stand back up now and then, or bring someone with you who can. I did not consider any of the prices I encountered to be over the top, and there's plenty of parking. There is also a lot of variety and unique finds. I highly recommend it if you're in the market for some treasures. I know I will definitely be back soon.

I went to Goodwill to look for some large picture frames, to frame some prints that I have. While I…read moredid find some very nice picture frames that were real wood, they were not the correct measurements that I was looking for. I figured, I would look at the dishes and glasses section since they had a large inventory here. I could not believe what I found here. I found a Tiffany & Co plate. One singular plate. A single Tiffany plate retails for $150. This wasn't even in the glass, with the jewelry and the finer pieces. It was just floating around with the rest of the glassware. It is so beautiful, white, porcelain with lily of the valley flowers engraved all around it. There isn't a single nick anywhere. It was marked at $1.00. I also saw a full set of Mikasa dishes. You just never know what kind of treasure you may find hidden at your Goodwill. There's plenty of books, clothes, and some furniture. They also had a nice coffee table. Some sections can be pretty messy, but when you find a hidden gem, you know it was worth your time.

$20 for a waffle iron with a broken handle $20 for Crocs…read morewith cracks Other than that I love Goodwill I'm in all the ones in Connecticut

East West Vintage is such a gem in Collinsville! The shop is beautifully curated and feels…read morecompletely different from your typical vintage store -- thoughtful, stylish, and full of pieces you actually want to take home. There's an amazing mix of vintage clothing, accessories, home decor, furniture, and one-of-a-kind finds, all with a really cohesive aesthetic. The space itself is gorgeous and feels like stepping into a perfectly styled vintage New England dream, not to mention the complimentary espresso while you shop on the weekends. You can tell there's so much care and intention behind everything, from the merchandising to the selection. If you're anywhere near Collinsville, East West Vintage is absolutely worth a stop. It's the kind of shop where you'll find something unexpected every time you visit.

I visited East West Vintage for my second time since they opened last year. Both times were some of…read moremy best vintage shopping ever. If you love unique, one of a kind pieces that are cool, yet timeless.. you must pay them a visit. The store is so well curated. You feel more like you're rummaging through your cool friend's closet than a retail store. I left with 4 pieces of clothing and some glassware. Each one is a gem and will all be closet staples. They're well priced for the quality and each time I've felt welcomed by the staff. Shout out to Lily who helped me today! xx

I'm writing this review after going to their shop next to Terryville Pizza. Since then, the…read morebuilding has experienced a fire and the Corner Collective will be moving to a new location around September 1, 2024. I can only imagine the store will be even more amazing in its new home. The merchandise is fun - every shelf you find and see something new and tempting to buy. The prices are fair - it's like Brimfield without bugs! Just be careful if you carry a purse, some aisles were a little narrow. The proprietors are friendly and interesting to talk to, particularly about the provenance of some of the items.

5+ if I could! Worker was very helpful and assisted me with carying dishware to my van. Above and…read morebeyond

Thrift adventure on a large scale! This is a pair of large shops on their own campus off the main…read moreroad. One shop is all clothing, nicely organized in an airy, bright space with dressing rooms. I'm a weird size, so I didn't linger, but in general, selection looked "nice," more consignment-store style than down-and-dirty thrifting. The other shop is simply made of awesome. The main area is a pleasant selection of furniture, linens, and "better" decor. Then there's The Little Shop off through a doorway, which is crammed with so many bargains, experienced thrifters will whimper. This section has all sorts of things (toys, decor, china, useful household stuff). These are paid for separately from the main store, and you find out the price by asking. Prices turn out to be low. It's much more compact back here, so don't bring a huge handbag and do pick up a shopping basket if you start seeing temptations.

Writer Friend lives for thrifting. She had been trying to get me to go with her to check out STS…read morefor a while. Well, she got the chance, and dragged me through the shelves, stacks and racks one morning. I will say this: you really need to know what you're looking at, and it's general worth. There are a few gems hidden among the dross, so it's important to be able to tell them apart. WF found a couple of candlesticks, that looked the same to me, and each priced at $3. She looked at both, picked up one, and explained that one was pewter and probably worth $50-$100, and the other one was cast aluminum, and not even worth $3. It seemed that these difference were all over the store; similar things priced the same, with one being a bargain, and the other being a waste. One thing that I didn't appreciate was one of the old ladies shadowing us while we made our way through the shelves; she was always within a few feet of us. Maybe she wanted to be close by in case we had questions, but it made me feel like a criminal she wanted to catch in the act. When we finished exploring this room, we headed over the other one, which was primarily clothing and textiles. WF was looking for curtains that she could repurpose for another project. This room was bright and cheery, as opposed to the other one, with windows covered and few lights. The clerk in this area barely noticed us when we walked in and didn't leave her seat behind the desk the entire time we were there - she didn't even respond when we said "Good morning!". We didn't last long in here, since there was nothing WF saw that met her needs. If I had more room, and a better grasp of antiques, I may come here more often, if for nothing else than to find those hidden bargains and resell them on eBay. Right now, with limited storage and a hatred of dusting, I'm just going to limit myself to browsing.