We visited Grand Bazaar NYC on the Upper West Side and really enjoyed the atmosphere. The market is…read moreone of the oldest and largest weekly flea markets in New York City, running every Sunday with both indoor and outdoor vendors. It has a fun and lively vibe with a mix of vintage items, handmade crafts, jewelry, artwork, clothing, collectibles, and food stands all in one place. What we liked most was how easy it was to spend a few hours just walking around and exploring different local vendors and small businesses. The market feels very New York, with lots of unique finds and creative products you do not usually see in regular stores.

If you take the crosstown bus and walk from 79th Street on Columbus Avenue to the flea market,…read moreyou'll pass various farm stands lining the road. It made my visit to the Bazaar all the more pleasant. I've been coming to Grand Bazaar for more years than I care to remember, having taken a break for ten -- okay twenty -- years. Can't put my finger on why, perhaps I'm not as interested as I used to be. While the market is vibrant and busy, it's not as it was. Perhaps not as much diversity in wares. (I used to get a lot of pottery, art and vintage jewelry.) Back in the day, my friends and I would go to the East Village and buy funky old fur jackets for a song. I kind of had that in the back of my mind coming here. (There are many vintage coat vendors.) But prices have risen considerably. (What hasn't?!) The market is open Sundays, year 'round. Despite buying nothing, I know I'll be back. (Maybe coats get cheaper when it's warmer.) Plus, I like strolling around on the upper westside, which has a different flavor than the eastside, where I live.

Unique Boutique has a store in my block Upper East Side. When I'm in this West Side neighborhood I…read morevisit this location. I am sure I took lots of photos and did a review but they're not posted here. Bottom line is they have a wide variety of unusual items that people donate. I really enjoy looking and sometimes I find a nik knack for my daughter! There's always CD's and books too. I'm recommending you visit either location.

An incredible jumble of a place, especially when without warning, they have just received a number…read moreof enormous bags of donations, which they hardly have space for and certainly cannot be expected to drop everything and process. But when things are normal, the lighting is excellent, the clothes are well organized and the staff is always, and I repeat, always polite and friendly. They are business people and this is their business and customers need to understand that. As with any business based on donations, you can find wonderful things at very reasonable prices or you can find nothing at all to your liking. But that is why Unique Boutique -- and each item is unique -- is so much fun. A note -- someone reviewed it saying "I called to ask about furniture and the guy said no and hung up the phone..." This is what I mean about customers not understanding retail...you asked a question, he answered it and why should he stay on the phone with you ? There is no way this store has the space to accommodate furniture and once that is clear, there is nothing more to say, so salespeople hang up. If you would like them to apologize for not taking or selling something impossible, that is what you expect culturally, but other people do not think that is necessary in what is not a personal relationship. You asked a question, you got an answer, good bye, move on.

They have a lot of items here for resale but I just couldn't find anything. And believe me, I…read moretried. I wanted to bring something home - They have lots of good items -whether it is a dress, a shirt or pants. It was fun to look and take a peek around - there are all kinds of price points for all kinds of tastes. Classics, avant-garde and funky all rolled into one place! So they were giving out champagne and that was nice but I didn't have any!

Very well organized store with excellent pieces and free champagne on Sundays. Pricey, so not…read moresomewhere to come for a bargain, but to find a special vintage piece you otherwise could not find.

I happened upon this thrift shop and popped in! I needed a scarf since a blizzard was coming and…read morefound this really cute light blue one. The scarves are new and they have lots of different colors. They also have a bunch of thrifted clothes and home items. They had a range of prices. The girl who checked me out was nice. I loved my scarf, and it kept me very warm!

Best thrift shop in NYC. Lots of outlets in. I go to the one on UWS…read more Of course, prices less thrifty now but for a good cause. Some days music in store too loud which I find annoying. And as a rocker, who listens to loud, on my own time, don't appreciate the imposition on others.

Helpful/knowledgeable staff, fun, cozy, and beautiful merchandise -- they have something for…read moreeveryone!

Love this place! Not only is the collection beautifully curated, the owner clearly knows vintage…read morejewelry and seems to know the backstory to every piece! I left with a lovely turquoise and diamond ring from the 1950's and I know I'll be a regular here.

Really cool vintage store with unique pieces. It has a high price point though. On the bright side…read moreyou will find one of a kind items.

Walked in today off the street and immediately noticed the icy air of total indifference to my…read morepresence in the store. The young woman who buzzed me in looked annoyed because I didn't immediately hear the click of the door opening. She, nor the young man eating his lunch, never acknowledged my presence, never greeted me, didn't offer help, literally never LOOKED UP FROM THEIR PHONES. I wonder if the treatment would have been the same if I "looked" differently? Perhaps they assumed that I wasn't worth their time, or perhaps they're just horrible at what they do. Either way, absolutely terrible experience I couldn't get out of there fast enough.

This place is so cool. It has a unique and large selection of pocket squares, ties and anything…read moreelse a well dressed gentleman may need. The prices are very good considering you are in NYC as well. Whenever I'm back in the City I'll be sure to stop in and pick something up!

We needed suspenders for tuxedo pants and they had a wide choice. Excellent service, fine…read moremerchandise and a great niche store for new and vintage items. I highly recommend them.

Super cute store with clothes, art, and housewares. I wanted there to be more housewares, but obvs…read morethey can't control their donations. The woman working was attentive. They had true thrift prices and then also some more expensive items. Would recommend!!

It appears that the two stores are now struggling, mainly due to high rents, store prices have been…read moreincreased beyond what is available on Internet and other stores, i.e. brand new in all sizes and colors items. E.g. an old cashmere sweater full of holes $30, a small yarn of wool not enough for making a cap $10, tacky no quality jewelry above $20, etc. Still some people come and are looking for some "treasures", this cannot happen, because all those might never reach the store shelves. However, I would give a high credit to a foreign born owner (barber) to establish those stores to absorb at least to some extent so much clothing and other items that otherwise would have finished in the garbage cans. This only underlines an urgent need to establish a high capacity thrift stores in dense populated affluent Manhattan areas, at least 3 mega Good Will stores were closed in Manhattan during last few years, apparently because of a total incompetence of the top highly overpaid staff and not dealing with mass corruption at all levels, best valuable items hardly make it into stores or appear on online auctions. So, if a foreign born owner can run those stores and still with some profit, why across the country tax free store chain decades in existence cannot do the same?

Incredible clothes and accessories, amazing experience! We found the most stunning, unique,…read morebeautiful vintage prom dress! Jade new exactly what would fit! You make an appointment so you have one on one attention, not rushed at all. Incredible experience, HIGHLY recommend! Women owned, found her at the Grand Bazaar market!

Reason number 247 for a planning a shopping excursion to Astoria. If you love the thrill of the…read morehunt, what better place to find fabulous things? I've heard nothing but high praise about the joint. This is why you should shop #secondhandfirst.

A must for fashion hunting! The selection was vast and must have patience to look through…read moreeverything so nothing is missed. Found enough items that I needed an extra suitcase to store all the amazing finds. A must for NYC consignment shoppers.

After reading the reviews, I was honestly hesitant to write this--but I feel it's important to…read moreshare my experience. I'm appalled by the way Jonathan, the owner, responds to many of the 1-star reviews here on Yelp. Not only does he appear to respond mostly to negative feedback, but his tone often comes across as rude and overly defensive. Jonathan, having a business for 30 years doesn't give you a free pass to be dismissive toward people who are simply sharing their experiences. There's always room for growth and improvement. Instead of being combative, take the time to really listen to your customers and consider their concerns--this could lead to positive changes and an even better shopping experience. That said, I visited this consignment store a few days ago, and Jonathan himself was actually very helpful and knowledgeable. He took the time to explain the consignment process and was very pleasant throughout. The store itself is a bit overcrowded with clothing and shoes, which can feel overwhelming, but the selection is solid and the pricing is reasonable considering the focus on high-end pieces. While the clothing leans more mature, there are definitely options for all ages. This shop is exclusively for women--I didn't see any men's items, but that's not a dealbreaker for me. The clearance section is located upstairs, and while I did find a lot of regular designer names, I didn't spot many high-end pieces there aside from a few pairs of shoes. Also, the upstairs area definitely needs better ventilation--AC or at least a few fans would make a big difference, as it was uncomfortably warm. As for handbags, I might have missed them since I was more focused on clothes and shoes, but I didn't see any notable high-end options in that category during my visit. I plan to return soon with more time to explore. Despite my concerns about how the owner responds to feedback online, I didn't experience any issues personally during my visit. I actually had a positive shopping experience, and I would recommend this store. I just hope that in the future, there's some improvement in how customer feedback is handled publicly--it really does make a difference.