The Five Points neighborhood is dotted with a ton of local boutiques and a few vintage shops too…read more Of all of them (and yes, I visited ALL of them in one day), this was the friendliest. I actually found myself wandering in after noticing their huge selection of vintage Dooney & Burke bags from the 1980s, including the same exact style that I had strapped to my body that day. The shopkeepers had eyes like hawks, coming over and asking me all about my bag, which was a gift from my sister and is in super amazing condition. And then this older gent that was shopping chimed in and was like, "What's the deal with these bags? My daughter asked for one for Christmas and I have no idea what I'm doing. Tell me everything." So we did. I browsed a little bit. The merchandise is generally high quality vintage (plenty of recognizable brand names) so the prices vary from medium to high. Most of my time there was spent chatting with what I assume is the owner about all sorts of things though: Dooney & Burkes, other awesome vintage bags, Minneapolis, the 70+ degree weather.

I went in to sell some clothes, and I asked the man there if it was a consignment store. He told me…read more"no". I was confused, and when I looked it up, it does say consignment. He sent me to a buy/sell/trade establishment, and but they gave me $10 for several silk ties bought at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and still in the wrapping as well as some amazing clothing that my mother had before she died (from Jones of New York and Talbotts, almost never worn). I felt like he thought I wouldn't have anything because of the way I was dressed. (I don't dress up to show my status in the world, and clothes are not that important to me.) I really despise what feels like prejudice, and I cannot believe that he lied straight to my face and didn't even tell me of the other consignment store on the street.

I'm surprised that I am the first to review/place this business on Yelp. They opened two years ago…read moreand there was even a nice article about them in the Carolina News & Reporter from March 2023. They specialize in vintage clothing (evidently it has to be at least 20 years old). They hunt largely from donation/goodwill/etc centers and resell (they do not buy/consign). There selection is decent for both men and women. I found several ties (ranging from $10-15)... a bit steep for old ties. I offered to buy several if they would give me a quantity discount (one tie actually had an inch-long rip on the skinny/back half that would need mending eventually). They promptly declined. I've never had that happen! I then chose the one tie I liked the most and only purchased it. FYI, I take these to my tailor back home who "modernizes" them. For another $12 my tailor will hem them so they are 2-3/4 inches wide instead of 4+ inches. I get raves at the office all the time because the designs I search for are mid-century modern but the width is totally up to date. For a total of $25-30 I have a truly one of a kind. They are located about a block from the Five Points strip mall (which is probably the only place to park). On this Thursday afternoon we were the only ones browsing this airy, nicely lit, and organized business.

Pannerprete was an alright store. It seemed that their selection was quite limited, and that…read moreGoodwill would've been a better option to find some cool vintage gear. However, as a philatelist, (one who loves the study of mail) they did have a really cool selection of vintage postcards.

Cute little thrift shop that buys/sells clothes. The selection isn't very expansive and, again,…read moregeared a bit more towards women's clothing than men's. The usual graphic T's and plaid shirts... staples but nothing truly remarkable. Prices seemed "ok." Parking is a challenge - there's a double row of metered spots splitting the U-shaped strip mall but every spot was taken (we had walked from our conference/hotel). Turnover seemed decent but there are always several cars circling. We saw a meter maid too!

Not for me, but a total throwback to my collegiate years!…read more Looking for cool stylish 70s 80s and 90s upcycled clothing? THIS IS YOUR NIRVANA!

Great place to find... just what you're looking for. The price is right, and the service even…read morebetter. Thanks Mr. Ken.

What a unique place with a beautiful selection. The owner was fantastic and friendly.read more

Very high quality consignment offerings, we found a beautiful clawed small round table at a quite…read morereasonable price there. We would visit more often, but it is only open 3 days a week.

This place is 2weeks new. Fun find through Soda City. Great selection of clothing and shoes plus…read morememorabilia and more. Greeted by Anton one of the owners super nice and helpful. Prices are reasonable. Good deals! Buy Sell Trade here.

Amazing vintage store, they have a great selection of vintage clothing from shirts, shoes, hats,…read moreand more. Service is great. If you need anywhere to get vintage in Columbia be sure to go here.

From the employees to the business practices Plato's has always been iffy. This is the third time…read moreI've come to drop off clothes at this location and yet despite the fact that it's currently 12:03 in the afternoon, they aren't taking clothes? I used to enjoy coming in Plato's and shopping. However, it has become apparent to me that not only will they absolutely lowball you, but the way in which they decide on what clothing is "okay" or "acceptable" is very odd. They won't take a practically brand new pair of Khy by Kylie Jenner jeans ($118 brand new) but will take SHEIN items that cost $5 and charge $12 for it? If you all invested in quality brands and reputable companies then maybe you'd have more luck with customers. Especially when you consider that most people that shop at places like this can't afford many of these items off the rack. Instead of selling good quality items, Plato's is turning into more and more of a fast fashion business where quality nor quantity are regarded. This will be my last time visiting this location and while the Harbison and Two Notch locations aren't great, they are certainly better than this specific location. I would not recommend ever trying to drop off clothes here as this time the window closed before lunch, and the last two times I came they closed before 2:00. Also find it strange that they would stop taking clothes but then be inside on their phones at the counter. Clearly, this is a place for the more unserious so I'd recommend if you'd like quality clothing, stick to a local thrift shop. If you'd like to sell, Depop is a much better option if the cash is what you're interested in.

From the owner: We sell gently used men's and women's teen styles at 70% off retail store prices!…read more We purchase gently used men's and women's teen styles! Bring your stuff into us in the container of your choice. We will give you a time to return. We will sort through it and give you a cash offer for the items we would like to purchase

This store looks more like a boutique than a thrift store. I am quite impressed. Friendly people…read morewho obviously care work there.

I enjoy stopping in to browse new items, the prices are reasonable . The store is kept clean,…read moreorganized and refreshed frequently. I've found quite a few bargains here.

Had a very good experience today. I needed a box spring and needed to be able to carry it out of…read morethe store. I called at 9 am and they said they could help! I ended up purchasing a tv stand as well. It's not the glitzy showroom you would expect but there are finds in this store. I didn't have time to browse the way I wanted to. It was staffed with the nicest people! The price was worth the trip to find then. Will be shopping here again!

Just happened to find this place and I'm glad I did. The service is great and prices were…read moreunbelievable. I was looking for something I could load up and take right then and there. I was in and out in 20 minutes with a new queen bedroom set.