There was a time when the Tappan Zee Thrift Shop felt like a secret only a few of us knew…read more In the early '80s, it was a tiny treasure chest of antiques and vintage clothing, where ornate wooden frames leaned against crowded walls and funky lamps were shoved beside stacks of silver trinkets. On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, a small group of us would line up outside, waiting for the newly priced donations to hit the floor. When the doors opened, we didn't walk, we charged. The thrill wasn't just in buying something, it was in discovering it. You could furnish an entire home in early-'60s style from that shop alone - shag rugs, macramé curtains, kidney-shaped tables, lava lamps, bar carts, wide-eyed waif prints. It felt like stepping into another era. And if you were lucky and petite, you might even score a designer Prada blazer for the price of lunch. Over the years, thrift shopping became fashionable, and the prices rose with it. The finds are more curated now, the bargains fewer. But every so often, tucked between the racks or hidden on a back shelf, there's still a small spark of that old magic. The best part, which will never change, is knowing your purchase supports local charities at this little thrift shop in Piermont. It's been there for over 50 years too! Some places sell things. Others sell memories. The Tappan Zee Thrift Shop, at its best, did both.

The Tappan Zee Thrift Shop was a treasure chest back in the days before thrift shopping became…read moretrendy. Tucked away in the quiet, still-undiscovered river town of Piermont, it felt like our little secret. On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, a small group of us would line up before the doors opened, eager to rummage through the freshly priced donations. I found antique gold lockets, tarnished pitchers and children's cups that revealed sterling silver once polished, wooden poker chips and dice, hand-painted porcelain bowls, even kitschy gems like a tin Popeye lunchbox or miniature metal army men. The treasures were endless and best of all, affordable. I still stop by now and then, hoping to recapture that thrill, but the finds are fewer. Even a beat-up beaded wallet costs about $10. These days there's a designer rack where nothing is under $100., priced more like a consignment shop than a thrift store. I was lucky to score a Prada dress and jacket a few years back--my size, a women's zero, which isn't exactly in demand. It makes me sad to see this once-humble little shop drift into high-end territory. I'll keep going though, my eye is still trained to spot something special. It just might get a little heavy-lidded waiting for that magic find.

After posting my review, I received a call and a text message from the owner, Kevin, regarding my…read morereview. He apologized for any misunderstanding regarding the service or the contract and stated that I could call as many times as necessary until the problem I paid them to address was resolved. He also offered to extend the contract at no charge to me. I am glad we spoke which is why I am updating my review.

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