This vintage shop has a little of everything. Clothing, furniture, Knick knacks, and every other oddity you'd expect to find in a vintage shop. The store itself is pretty big as it's in an old church. The prices are pretty cheap and you're guaranteed to find something to bring home. Was their inventory super unique? No, but again the prices make this place worth while. read more

thunderbird salvage you're a dream. this feels like a fever dream of a thrift store. most importantly: i was looking at their jeans section and then this one pair was looking at me. low and behold i found my dream mid-rise jeans that literally fit me perfectly. psa: they don't have a changing room but luckily i wore clothes I could try clothes on over if ur looking for clothes specifically! read more

Honestly, this is one of the coolest stores I've been in in a really really long time and I grew up near New York City so I was really impressed read more

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Very eclectic antiques type of jewelry small selection of clothes but very much like your grandma's closet or grandma's attic

I have been to strange and unusual stores throughout the Philly proper, and then I've been to Thunderbird Salvage! Even if it's just to window shop through peculiar history going through vintage and thrift stores like Jinxed (https://www.yelp.com/biz/jinxed-fishtown-philadelphia) is a favorite pastime of mine. But Thunderbird Salvage is the equivalent of taking every single Jinxed throughout the city and tossing it into one old-school church building. I've heard stories, I've read great reviews and followed them on social media, and I've seen photos. But even so nothing could prepare me for taking in this treasure trove of eclectic vintage finds that come from a group that also specializes in salvage and excavation. It took me forever to get here due to the pandemic and not being able to find the right day to come during my Philly excursions. But it felt right to check it out when I was in the area for the appropriately titled Weirdo Fest and was dressed head-to-toe as Pee Wee Herman. With it being inside an old church the exterior is just as eclectic as the interior, especially when they have an outdoor market like they do on several special occasions such as this one. I can't even begin to cover all of the eclectic finds that I saw inside and out, But standout items included the following. ~ A full media section that ranged from eight tracks and video cassettes to CDs and DVDs. ~ A full vintage mascot outfit that I might have contemplated more than I should have. ~ rustic tools and vintage canes by the bucket load! ~ an entire bookshelf of black & white photos of naked people that I *might* have added a portrait of Jesus in to be cheeky. ~ so many intriguing pieces of vintage furniture and clothing that I wanted to take home and make my own. ~ All the taxidermy! When it comes to holiday shopping for that person who claims to have everything, Thunderbird Salvage is the perfect place to get them that thing that they never considered! read more

Chaotic place with all kinds of unique finds. If you don't look everywhere, you will miss something! Kind of like one of those find-it books/games with old relics and photos up on shelves or in a cluttered room. I mean this in all the best ways possible. Staff is friendly. Vintage clothing items are nice - even some designer pieces in there. Good overall price for items. Would definitely come back here. Makes for a nice way to kill a couple hours for sure. read more

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Lots of interesting stuff but prices, at least for anything that interested me, were high. At least 30% more than I've paid for similar items. I've collected wood carvings and ceramics for years. Even with shipping on eBay or Mercari, I have gotten many cheaper deals. That said, I haven't added to my collection since before the pandemic, and I understand inflation has occurred. Still, both wood carvings we wanted to buy were broken and cracked. The damage on both was pretty significant but I was going to TLC them and try to revive. The man at the counter asked $60; my best price was $40, which I felt was very fair for a 14" and 7" wood carving, neither one more than 20yrs old, and both damaged. He said he'd be "giving them away" for $40. Anyway, spent a lot of time looking around but went away with nothing after making what I feel was a fair offer. Might stop in if we're ever nearby again, but unfortunately wasn't worth the 1.5h round trip. read more

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Very cool by-the-pound clothing & tools. Lots of hand tools, old hammers, etc. Picked up a super cool solid iron sewing machine for cheap, plus a few hammers & clamps. Friendly folks in charge. read more

Huge, interesting selection. Mostly furniture and antiques vs a typical "clothing thrift shop." Really niche place! Definitely recommend.

I did not expect to see what I did when I walked in it's huge, and full of surprises. This place is a paradise for anyone who grew up going to the "junk" stores (that's what we called them in the South and my Mom would take me out antiquing all of the time.) The hidden gems, the places with dark little nooks and crannies, the awesome kind of place that brings back that excitement of possibilities! Like a kid waiting desperately for the cereal to be finished to get the toy. It's not curated and certainly not a boutique, it's the real deal for Rummagers and collectors of all ages, treasures everywhere you look, so make sure you look! The prices are very fair, the staff and owner are extremely helpful and nice! read more

After months and months of enjoying their hilarious Instagram stories and posts, one of them was not only funny but something I had been looking for. A quick DM conversation and Venmo and it was mine! with the reminder that I had 7 days to pick it up. Cool. I ventured out to pick up my treasure on a cold winter morning. They are located in one of the older areas of Philadelphia, which means lots of narrow, one way streets, row homes and the need for highly skilled and creative parking acumen. I was delighted to find a spot on the same block, bonus it was an end-spot, and extra bonus it was a legal end spot. This is like hitting the lottery of Philadelphia parking. The business is located inside of an old, large stone building that clearly was once a church. I love when these former neighborhood churches are saved and made useful by other businesses. I'm going to emphasize the words here again: LARGE, OLD, CHURCH, STONE. That means it's impossible to heat or cool well, so if it's a cold day outside, it's not much warmer inside and while it may be cooler inside in the summers (benefit of stone), it's still pretty impossible to create anything like climate control. Dress accordingly.' They are a salvage place. Salvage. What that means is that they likely have either a partnership with or a sister company that does things like demolition, moving, hauling, clean outs. I suspect this business grew from the other, seeing so many interesting and lovely things being tossed out, and choosing to save them and offer to others. This appeals to me. I like when useful things are saved and reused - either in their original form or 'up cycled'. As a salvage in an old church, it's a jumble and a treasure hunt. There are shelves and shelves of items sort of organized not really, kind of 'area', there's a section of clothing, and furniture all over the place. Very little is priced, I like that because I get to bargain, which they seemed to enjoy as well. The larger and more valuable items are priced, which is cool too. My item was waiting and all those shelves were CALLING to me. I had a wonderful time digging through them, found a few more treasures, got a decent price on them and left with a smile. Staff were pleasant but unobtrusive. Helpful when needed and easy to find. This is a great place for the treasure and bargain hunter, though their prices are not yard sale, they approach what resell markets will pay, so if you're looking for that be prepared to search, bundle and bargain, and you still may not get the price you were hoping for. That's the business. Will I be back? Um, yeah. It's my kind of place, I had a blast poking through all the shelves and racks. read more

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Is it an art installation? Home to a hoarder? A junkyard? A museum? The answer is YES. But foremost this place is a fun thrift store in an old church. There's a little bit of everything, plus some stuff you didn't think you'd ever want or need but suddenly you do. Old Philadelphia history (signs, menus, photos, toys), clothing, housewares, electronics, jewelry, framed art and posters, and more. Check their Instagram, where they highlight items for sale. With a DM and a Venmo payment, you can let them dig through stuff for you and shop from the comfort of your computer. If there's something you're looking for to complete a project or decorate your home, they probably have it. If you have some time to really dig in, you could lose an afternoon here and go home with some really cool stuff. read more

This is my go to place for everything home and body. I love these guys and bonus it's in my area. This is my therapy place, good people, good items, and all in one. I found a beautiful white sectional that I purchased from here before they could even post it to their Instagram page. I am pleased to have found this gem of a store. Go and tell them I sent you or better yet you may see me there! read more

Been here dozens of times. Always fun to take a look and find some treasure, they have a little bit of everything, a nice selection of vintage: trinkets, jewelry, books, ephemera, toys, and clothes. You get a good bang for your buck, and nice service. Always have a different selection of music playing so it's a bonus. If you havent been recently, give it another visit! Looks like they've rearranged, reorganized, and tidied up a bit so the selection is easier to peruse. read more

My boyfriend and I stumbled into Thunderbird Salvage while walking around for a school assignment. Every time we ventured here, we found something cool to decorate our apartment with, and I'm sure that this would be a great place to find decor for our new home. read more

If you enjoy picking through things, this is the place for you! It's full of a variety of things, from guitar cases, cameras, lamps, to utensils, clothes, albums, frames, pictures...definitely too much to list - take a look at the pics I posted. The place is in an old church in a neighborhood. You'll think your in the wrong area and then there it is! Go and bring a snack and something to drink so you can stay awhile! read more

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This place came recommended from another antique dealer. I had to be in the area, so I gave it a shot. The 3 stars are for the potential, not the actual on my visit. Think flea market with a handful of unique items, but those unique/antiques were at full retail. There was a Singer sewing cabinet minus the machine (no ability to date it) and they wanted $150. That is about as close to full retail as you can get. There was a vintage oak library table that needed some work, but it was only $40. If you are a picker who is into smalls, this is your place. I wouldn't go here unless I was in the area. read more

Thunderbird Salvage - Nice antique Singer minus the machine, but they wanted $150.... - Antiques Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Better deals than what I expected. I just wish it was bigger. I drove 2.5 hours to get there and will be going back.

It's a lot of junk. Not like collecting worthy junk, like collecting dust in your extra room junk. It was interesting and the people were cool . The space is an old church. It's on the edge of Fishtown. Go for it !! What do you have to lose. read more

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Great spot for finding anything you're looking for and for anything you're not looking for. Such a badass spot! Looking for vintage magazines? Old VHS tapes? Unique lamps? Sidewalk sales? Seriously, check this spot out read more

Loved it. From Chicago. Surprisingly good selection of records with reasonable prices.

Great staff and items! Always willing to haggle the price of things and they are so understanding. Helped me get a very nice jacket for me and my girlfriend (for an affordable price, too!) around winter time when we were homeless. We are Forever grateful :) read more

Firstly the men that work here are amazing! I love them! This place was truly a wonderland of funky shit you didn't know you needed. I will be returning to enjoy myself and getting a good look everything including the men! read more

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Seem like a nice bunch of people with a pretty wide collection of ephemera, but a lot of it is in really decayed and broken down condition with prices that aren't super reasonable. In the digital age, most of the stuff I saw that I might want I can get on ebay for half the price. Also a lot of stuff kind of hit and miss, like a Star Trek item I really wanted but I opened the box and there was a Tonka truck inside. If you have more patience and money than I do, you should check this place out; and you really ought to ignore that insane one star review. I fully believe it's a disgruntled ex employee because everyone I interacted with on my visit today was super SUPER kind and friendly. read more

Hands down the best thrift store in Philadelphia!! They've got an AMAZING collection of antiques, from furniture to art to vtg clothing to downright ODDITIES, and they get new stuff in like every two days! The staff is great, real funny people- and they will negotiate and really hook it up especially if you buy a few things. Fair warning- It's definitely a treasure hunt so come prepared to dig! ALSO PRO TIP- their Instagram is @thunderbirdsalvage they post new stuff everyday and they do a half off sale like every other week read more

Sadly, they're not mask compliant, and even more sadly, they responded quite aggressively and rudely to extremely polite feedback and a simply request for mask compliance of their staff. read more

Really cool indoor flea market! I had a great time walking around and sorting through paraphernalia. It's slightly gritty and spooky inside, but that's the only ambient vibe that really works when you're looking at mannequin heads and old photographs. (Note: There is only one fitting room inside and it's kind of cold in the winter) read more

I absolutely LOVE this place. They always have the best unique finds and are very well priced. The crew that works there is so nice and helpful. I've gotten so much stuff from there from old antique liquor bottles and painting frames to use for my wedding to some great furniture pieces and decorative pieces we use in our house. I really just love searching through the old church to find something special and unique. read more

you have to spend the time really looking through the place. every nook and cranny has a treasure to be found. doors, stained glass, corbels, mantles, and much more. all the high end marble mantles were sold but amazing store to add that special piece to your home. read more

I love love love the new space on Frankford Ave! The interesting space lets the unique merchandise shine. There's a great selection of kitchen goods, tools, gardening pots, lamps and furniture as well as the usual flea market smalls. Prices are decent and seem flexible. Watch their social media for sales announcements! read more

The crazy owner followed me around the store! I bought plates at this store before. I work around the corner so I walked in to see if I liked anything. I picked up a piggy bank I knew I wanted it so I walked around the store to look at what else they had. The owner followed me. She was looking through book shelves. She followed me into other rooms. A man walked the other way from me because he thought I was stealing because I used my phone and put it back in my pocket while she was obviously following me. I heard him say; is she?? I smiled at the ladies husband the other owner he didn't smile back. Luckily the guy at the counter said how are you? I said I'm okay how are you? I asked how much it was because it didn't have a price tag he said give me five dollars I did and left. The cat that was with the witch kept coming up to me as she followed me so it was nice. I guess it could sense how nice I am despite the whacked out prejudice owners! read more

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I'd been told to visit Thunderbird Salvage for quite some time. That this thrift store carries everything from the necessities to frivolous items no one would ever need -- a most desirable factor for someone like myself. Walking up to the old church, I immediately felt a chill climb my back, but die once I stepped inside the disorganized house of worship. Lights hand from ceilings, walls of old dusty bottles line the walls, and rooms filled to the brim with art pieces and frames halt your every move. And it's lovely. Never have I been in such a place where I thought I could find a cute vintage band tee, as well as cigarette butt stained luggage. Small nooks and crannies leave you wondering "why is this here in the first place" and the awkward amount of rocking horses give off a great 'serial killer child' vibe. A great place for a family thrift, or a place for old folks to wither away, leaving their ghost to roam free... you decide. Either way, this place is a must see if small spaces, weird lighting, and churches are your thing. read more

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Hands down the worst thrift shop in Philadelphia. Can I give a rating of 0, no, too bad. They have an AMAZING collection of crap. Their vintage clothing is full of bugs. The smell inside is a musty odor, if that's your thing, go for it. read more

Holy cow, this place is awesome! I had a chance to visit here for the first time this past weekend and loved it. The place is in a huge warehouse in North Philly packed to the gills with tons of stuff. You can find electronics, clothes, furniture, vinyl, books, or whatever you can think of here! What is even better that everything is priced to sell and not given the over the top prices like a consignment or antique store. I had a chance to purchase 3 Simpson tree ornaments, a whiskey glass, and a NES controller for 5 bucks! Great spot if you want to seearch for treasures! read more

Thunderbird Salvage - Antiques Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

George rocks! Super nice guy. Great salvages and great finds. Always new stuff coming in. I have purchased so many awesome pieces here for great value. Thanks guys. Nice and friendly staff also. read more

This place is awesome. Nice people, rad building. They'll haggle with you on price which is cool. Their cat is cute and spooky. Go visit.

Visited Thurderbird for the first time last week. Their new location is an old church which is so cool. The place is jammed with wonderful antique & vintage merchandise. Every nook & cranny is filled but still displayed nicely. This place will last a long time due to the fact they are always getting in new merchandise and let you know on Facebook and Instagram but best of all they are negotiable with their prices which is the key when you are selling second hand merchandise. They also have two store cats which gives it a warm feeling when you walk in. This place will be on my "to do" list at least once a week. read more

Thunderbird Salvage is one of my favorite places to hunt for vintage and antique items at great prices. The new location is amazing. They always have new stock and have a penchant for finding unusual things. It's the best place to shop on Frankford Avenue. Go there! read more

I had heard about Thunderbird Salvage through Jocelyn on YouTube (aka Crazy Lamp Lady). After I saw her videos, I knew I had to check this place out! My husband and I visited for the first time last Saturday (we live in South Jersey, so it was about a half hour drive), and it is the BEST location for thrifting that I have ever been in! It's located in an old large stone former church in Fishtown...really different! But it definitely gels with the eclectic contents inside...just about anything you could possibly want! There was so much to see, and the employees were really nice and very helpful. We ended up going back again the next day, and brought our adult son with us. All three of us can't wait to go back and visit again soon. They have so many interesting things that you could never find anywhere else. And as a matter of fact, they DO even have a kitchen sink! DEFINITELY check this place out!! read more

I am a professional picker/salver and in my 50 years at it this Thunderbird has become my favorite place for both deposits and withdrawals. George Matt and Sarah are dedicated to having their customers really enjoy their repurposed church/thrift store. Very fine family vibe, but detailed hunting is part of the experience, so you will need to allow for time and multiple visits as they put out fresh treasure every hour. Our artists collective the Philadelphia DumpsterDivers had one of our meetings here and despite our being the cheapest skinflintiest group you could find, most of us had to actually buy stuff (frowned upon in DumpsterDivers regulations). Just can't decide to review as a Thrift store or a Theme Park. Well worth the visit(s). Added bonus, 4 bros. Pizza across the street is really good also. Neil B. read more