New Beginnings Thrift Store Review…read more I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately, it misses the mark as a true thrift store. Prices are VERY high--often at or even above retail for many items, which defeats the purpose of shopping secondhand. You're better off buying brand new in some cases. The selection of quality items is meager, with most of the inventory being either outdated, worn, or simply overpriced for the condition it's in. It feels more like a boutique trying to cash in on the thrift trend than a store genuinely serving the community with affordable options. If you're looking for real bargains or hidden gems, this probably isn't the place.

Oh my gosh, just go! I found so many things that I didn't know that I needed. The reviews are…read moreright, some of the prices are high, particularly on furniture, but they are willing to negotiate. I found LOTS of items in my thrift store price range. The store is huge, but well organized.

I come here almost 3 times a month and their prices have become absolutely insane. $30 for 10 year…read moreold candle holders... when did thrifting become the same price as new decor/furniture.

I love this little shop and I visit it every time I am in the area. The last time I was there I…read morefound a pair of jeans that I LOVE and a fancy blouse to wear on a cruise. Prices are good and it is laid out very nicely.

Mixed feelings about this store. It's very clean and well organized, it's kind of got the vibe of a…read moresmall version of clothes mentor if you've ever been to that chain. The selection is pretty good and fairly fashionable/current but the prices are a bit high for a second hand store. There are little sections of what appears to be handmade jewelry around the store which is really pretty. The thing that turned me off most to this store was the sign in the dressing room yelling at the customer to put back the clothes they try on. What? What self respecting store does that? It's just pure laziness. I don't think even gold mine forces their customers to put their clothes back on the rack and they're a charity and volunteer run! You're also greeted by a "no public bathroom" sign before you even step in the door which just makes it seem really unwelcoming. If I was the owners/workers (listen up guys!) I would take down that sign and if anyone asks for a bathroom then you say "sorry we don't have one, but there's one down the block in front of park side deli". That way you're being helpful and not accusatory. As for the dressing room sign, come on. I get it it can get busy but you're asking your customers to do your job for you. If you really can't for whatever reason find yourself to put the clothes back, a sign hat says "In this busy summer season, it would be very helpful to us if you could return clothes to where you found them after trying them on. Thank you :)"

Great Shop, Great staff & Good Quality Merchandise. Love shopping here. Always find more than I…read morecame for. We stop annually, wouldn't miss it.

Too many clothesUsed to be a great antique, vintage, second-hand furniture and decorative home…read moreaccessories shop but someone decided selling clothing and handbags was a good idea. Sadly, I will not be shopping there anymore.

Tons of furniture, too tight of spacing and insanely overpriced. Antlers and fur for sale with the…read morewrong type of fur labeled and mistaken an elk antler for a moose paddle and wanted $1000 for it. Clear indication they don't even know what they are selling but want top dollar for it.

This is such a charming store. A great selection, truly something for everyone -- pet things,…read morebirding things, toys, tees, and more. They offer free gift wrapping! The staff was very helpful and chatted with me and offered to help me narrow down my choices -- I couldn't decide and ultimately just bought all of the stickers that I had been holding! There is metered parking (free Sundays) on the street nearby.

We stopped by this place today while in town, it has a lot of nice gifts and souvenirs. I ended up…read morebuying a Michigan car sticker (with a UM logo on it!) on clearance for $2, a Petoskey stone for $7.99 (a polished stone), and a nice greeting card for $5. They have all sorts of Petoskey and non-Petoskey related gifts, plus other fun stuff - I also saw a corgi float, for example, and other things. I saw they have some sort of rewards program too where you write your name down on a card and grab the card from the front every time you come in, I think - kind of like a filing system. Interesting and unique. They ALSO have a pressed penny machine here, and I collect pressed pennies, so I was excited about that too.

Wonderful kind folks. I look forward to them opening more luxury stores around the country. Its…read morenice they have great selections for men and women.

I really enjoyed shopping at this clothing boutique. They have a lot of clothes to choose from and…read morewould please anyone's fashion design. The owner and her staff were very friendly and helpful. You could tell they really like what they do!

Well, shopping by mail order from the home store rather than my local store in Philadelphia thanks…read moreto COVID. Ordered two polo shirts in medium, but they were out of medium in one color, so they shipped a large -- too large! However, they then shipped out a medium in another color, and didn't make me go through the hassle of returning the large, so I'm a happy customer. The polo shirts are simple, soft cloth, seem well made. Good basic clothing that gets the job done.

Have a custom jacket w/embroidery and the zipper failed. She did a great job putting in a new and…read morebetter zipper. Thanks

Fantastic, hard-working seamstress. She's busy because she's that good. Please support a local…read morebusiness!

This is a wonderful little shop. They have a bunch of those topographical (3D) wood carvings that…read morego so great on the wall. They are also at pretty decent prices, too. I've seen them in Tahoe for almost double the price. Primarily an apparel shop, there are many fun options to show-off your life at the lakes. Ceramics, melamine plates, playing cards, tumblers and canvas bags. We came away with a couple of cool 3D's for only $99 a piece, Great Lakes hats and a super impressive cork map of the holy land. So, you see, it's not all about Michigan lakes. They have a smaller selection. But more than enough. The young fellow there was playing some old school Epic and bent over backwards to help us. All in all a great shoppe. 02/24

Great selection. Great prices. Everything is priced well below retail. First place to shop when…read moreyou're in Petoskey. No other stores have comparable prices.