As prices continue to rise, people are looking for ways to save or make money. Here’s a list of thrift stores, consignment stores, and flea markets that can help.
There’s even a bakery thrift store to take your dough a little further.
And don’t forget your “furry” family; There are ways to save on pet food.
thrift store
District of Neu-Hanover
Assistance League of Greater Wilmington Thrift Shop: 420 Eastwood Road, Wilmington. Offers unique merchandise – gently used & never worn clothing, household items, books, furniture, collectibles, jewelry, sporting goods, kitchenware, artwork, tools, craft & hobby supplies, linens, glassware and much more. 10am-4pm. Thursday-Saturday for shopping and donations. To donate at another time, call 910-769-2345.
Wilmington Bargain Box: 213 Princess Place Drive, Wilmington. An upscale thrift store, an outreach service by the Church of the Servant, Episcopal. All net proceeds from the sale of donated items go back to the community. The non-profit thrift store sells men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, jewelry, shoes, purses, decorative items, bedding and homeware. 11am-5pm Wednesday-Friday, 10am-5pm Saturday.
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity ReStore: Donation centers accept household goods, furniture, building materials and more. Items are resold to support Habitat’s mission to create affordable housing in the community.
- 1208 S. Third St., Wilmington Hours: 9:00am – 4:30pm Monday – Saturday.
- 6331 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington. Hours of Operation: 9am-5pm Monday-Saturday.
- 7330 Market St., Wilmington. Hours of Operation: 9am-5pm Monday-Saturday.
Franklin Sunbeam Bakery Thrift Store: 3115 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington. Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 11am-4pm.
Goodwill Industries of Eastern NC Inc.: A long-standing non-profit chain with a selection of used clothing, home goods and more. Shops are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 8.30pm, Saturday from 9am to 6pm and Sunday from 12pm to 6pm.
- 709 S. Kerr Avenue, Wilmington
- 5662 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington
- 1745 Sir Tyler Drive, Wilmington
The Island Cottage: 1313 Bridge Barrier Road, Carolina Beach. Sells home appliances, housewares, books, clothing, shoes, purses, accessories and toys. 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday. Proceeds benefit the Federal Point Help Center.
Nifty Thrifty Thrift Shop: Specializing in quality clothing, home goods and antiques at a very affordable price. 10:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday, 10:00am-5:00pm Saturdays, 3722 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington.
PAWS Resale Shoppe: 5941 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington. PAWS’ mission is to support local rescue organizations by raising money through the sale of donated goods – home decor, gently used furniture, pet supplies, jewelry, beach items, puzzles and board games. Also accepts unopened cans and bags of dog and cat food. Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-3pm.
Plato’s closet: 4720 New Center Drive, Wilmington. A thrift and consignment store that buys and sells gently used clothing and accessories for teens and twenty-somethings. Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 12pm-7pm.
Cape Fear Rescue Mission: 502 Castle Street, Wilmington. Shop Tuesday-Saturday 9am-4pm and donate 9am-3pm.
Salvation Army Family Shop: 820 N. Second St., downtown Wilmington. 9:00am-4:45pm Monday-Saturday.
Salvation Army Thrift Store: 1411 Floral Parkway, Wilmington, 9:00am-5:30pm (donations end at 4:30pm) Monday-Saturday.
Second Skin vintage: Vintage clothing store at 615 Castle St., Wilmington. Open Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Vintage Values: 609 Castle Street, Wilmington. Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm for shopping, 10am-4pm for donations.
Brunswick district
Communities in Schools Thrift Stores: There are four shops Proceeds benefit the Communities In Schools of Brunswick County and Action for Success programs to prevent early school leaving. All shops are open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Boiling Spring Lakes and Southport shops are also open on Sundays from 12pm to 4pm.
- Boiling Spring Lakes CIS Thrift Store, 3000 George II Highway, Boiling Spring Lakes
- Leland CIS Thrift Store, 117-I Village Road, Leland
- Southport CIS Thrift Store, 1635 N. Howe St., Southport
- Sunset Beach CIS Thrift Store, 1780-8 Chandlers Lane on Sunset Beach
Gio Fund Thrift Store: 117 G Village Road, Leland. Thrift store and pet food pantry. Proceeds help save endangered animals. 10am-5pm Sunday-Saturday. Donations, including pet food, are accepted at this location and at 324 Q Village Road, Leland.
Goodwill Industries of Eastern NC Inc.: Shops are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 8.30pm, Saturday from 9am to 6pm and Sunday from 12pm to 6pm.
- 70 Emerson Bay Road, Calabash
- 2050 Olde Regent Way, Leland
Restoring Habitat for Humanity: 4170 Long Beach Road, SE, Southport, Sells homeware, furniture or building materials. 9am-5pm Monday-Saturday.
Hope Chest Thrift Stores: Thrift and consignment stores benefit from Hope Harbor Home, Domestic Violence Shelter and programs. The four shops are open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- 112 Village Road, NE, Leland (Clairmont Shopping Mall)
- 604 Ocean Highway East, Bolivia
- 3972 Old Ocean Highway, Bolivia
- 5602 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island
The Rose of Sharon Thrift Store: 2060 Holden Beach Road, SW, Supply. The store is a non-profit organization of the Sharon United Methodist Church and offers quality donated items at affordable prices. 10am-4pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 12pm-4pm Wednesday. Donations: Tuesday-Friday 10am-2pm or by appointment.
The Salvation Army Family Shop: 22 Waterford Business Center Way, Belville. 9am-5pm (donations end at 4.45pm) Monday-Saturday.
Pender County
For our furry friends thrift store: 102 US 117, Burgau. Resale and consignment business operated by the Pender County Humane Society of Burgaw. 10am-4.45pm Wednesday-Friday and 10am-2.45pm Saturdays.
Must Have Secondhand Shoppe: 16525 US 17, Hampstead. Thrift stores, consignment and recycling centers offer stylish clothing, decor, kitchen items, linens, furniture, books and more. Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm.
Pender County Safe Haven: 16406 US 17 North, Hampstead. A boutique-style thrift store selling homeware, clothing and furniture. All proceeds benefit the Pender County Domestic Violence Shelter and Customer Service. 10:00-17:30 Monday-Saturday.
The Salvation Army Family Shop: 288 Merchants Circle, Hampstead. 9am-5pm Monday-Saturday.
consignment shops
District of Neu-Hanover
Clothing Mentor: 4720 New Center Drive, Wilmington. Buy and sell better branded clothing and accessories for women’s sizes 0-26. 10am-8pm Monday-Saturday, 12pm-7pm Sunday. For shopping hours please call 910-794-6888.
Finders Keepers Resale for Kids: 5916 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington. Buys and sells quality new and used children’s clothing, toys and equipment. 10:00-17:30 Monday-Friday, 10:00-17:00 Saturdays.
Generations of broadcasts: 419 S. College Road, Wilmington (University Landing). 11am-4pm Thursday-Saturday. Face masks are required. 228-5497.
Back home Wilmington: 1115 Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington. New and like new furnishings and decoration. 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday.
hope shipment: Women’s clothing store, Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 1319 Military Cutoff Road (Landfall Shopping Center), Wilmington.
Like new shop: 1014 S.Kerr Ave. Women’s clothing, shoes, purses and accessories, and household items. Monday 11am-5pm, Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm.
Memories of a child: 6932 Market Street, Wilmington. Resale boutique featuring apparel, shoes, toys for infants and toddlers, and maternity wear. Monday-Saturday 9am-7pm, Sunday 11am-6pm.
Once upon a time there was a child: 4719 New Center Drive, Wilmington. Buys and sells gently used items for children including clothing, shoes, toys, furniture and equipment. Monday-Saturday 9am-8pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm.
New 2U: 4605 Franklin Avenue, Wilmington. Tuesday-Friday 11am-5pm, Saturday 11am-4pm.
Primrose Cottage: 5226 College Road, Wilmington. An ever changing range of furniture, home decor, collectibles, nautical gifts, pottery, glass, iron and other fabulous finds. 9:30-17:00 Monday-Saturday, 10:00-16:00 Sunday.
Roses are blue: 225 S. Water St. Suite F, downtown Wilmington. 1pm-7pm Tuesday, Wednesday; 1pm-8pm Thursday, Friday; 12:30pm-8:30pm on Saturdays; Sundays 12pm-6pm.
The Fairy Circle: 1045 S College Road, Wilmington. Unique consignment store with clothing and accessories for juniors, women and men. Monday to Saturday 10am – 6pm, Sunday 11am – 6pm.
The Metro Closet Consignment and Resale Boutique: 19 S. 16th St., Wilmington, A trendy consignment and thrift store selling gently used, premium goods and a select selection of new products. 12pm-8pm Tuesday-Saturday.
Brunswick district
Affordable Consignments LLC: 600 Main Street, Shallotte (Twin Creek Plaza). Women’s clothing and accessories. 10am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday.
flea markets
District of Neu-Hanover
Curated on Castle Vintage Market: The flea market is open every second Saturday from March through November from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and is located at 604 Castle St, Wilmington. This multivendor vintage market sells everything from clothing and records to home decor and more.
Junky Monkey: 3041 N Kerr Avenue, Wilmington. Over 60 different vendors sell earrings, clothing, furniture and household items from Monday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm.
Sea Glass Monthly Market: 5601 Castle Hayne Road, Castle Hayne. Is an indoor market featuring over 50 local artists and craftspeople selling handmade, homemade, resale and retail items. The venue is open on the third weekend of each month except for the first and third weekends of November and December. Open from 15 to 17 July from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
