Shopping local consignment, thrift and vintage stores helps reduce waste, support small business owners and sparks new hobbies among those who get a thrill out of rummaging through pre-owned goods on a Saturday afternoon. With mass consumerism running rampant with the ease of online shopping and next-day delivery options at major retailers, it’s easy to settle for convenience over quality. However, the Triad hosts a handful of locations that provide high-quality, pre-owned goods at an affordable price that benefits the environment and local economy. Before checking Amazon or “fast fashion” websites for the media, art or clothing items you need, shop secondhand in the Winston-Salem area to keep the environment healthy and local businesses happy. Below are just a few of the fabulous thrift and consignment joints in the area that offer unique, pre-owned products with storefronts just as charming.
Smith & Co. Consignment
Specializing in top tier, pre-owned furniture, women’s clothing and accessories, and home goods, Smith & Co. Consignment is an upscale stop on your list of local thrift stores. Owner Lisa Smith opened Smith & Co. in 2015 after years of entrepreneurial dreaming alongside her husband, Tim. Lisa educated herself on how to be a business owner and learned the ins and outs of consignment, bringing Smith & Co. about. With a 90-day consignment period, consignors are able to receive 40% of the selling price for clothing, accessories and home décor. If a consignor delivers an approved piece of furniture, he or she can earn up to 60% of the selling price (with the possibility of extending to a 120-day consignment period).
Browse what Smith & Co. Consignment has in store online at smithandcompanyconsignment.com and follow @smithadncoconsignment on Instagram for a sneak peak of what’s in store. Located at 1515 Union Cross Road in Kernersville, shoppers can stop by Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Southern Junk
Jamestown’s Southern Junk is another local hotspot for restored home décor, household essentials, clothing, accessories and more with an emphasis on southern style. Having recently celebrated its fifth anniversary in October, Southern Junk hosts vendor markets that allow for visitors and customers to get a taste of creative crafts and collectibles, as well as help support small businesses and entrepreneurs. In fact, the 2024 Fall Vendor Market hosted more than 60 vendors, food and even live music. Open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., visitors rave about the affordable prices, beautiful interior and welcoming owners and staff. Seasonal items excite shoppers, so don’t hesitate to deck your halls with Southern Junk this holiday season.
If you’re hoping to stop by to see what Southern Junk has on the store floor, head to 110 Wade Street, Jamestown, NC 27282. Follow @southern_junk on Instagram to browse photos of inventory online, or call the store at 910.237.7709 to speak with a team member.
The Red Collection
Named the Triad’s best consignment store in 2010, The Red Collection in Greensboro boasts a colorful and baffling 18,000-square foot showroom on Holden Road, with another 30,000-square foot showroom located on Mill Street. The Red Collection offers antique furniture, artwork, outdoor living items and more as a family owned business. There is no appointment necessary to consign at The Red Collection; stop by Mondays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. to re-home your gently used accessories, furniture pieces and more. The Red Collection also collects China, glassware and sterling silver. Staff members work with those looking to consign in order to find a reasonable price based on the value of the item(s). Consignors receive 60% of the selling price per item within 30 days of consignment.
Visit The Red Collection’s website at theredcollectiononline.com. Visit showrooms at 1411 Mill Street, Greensboro, NC 27408 and at 1201 S. Holden Road, Greensboro, NC 27407. Visit Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Follow the team’s Facebook page for updates.
