The Triad hosts a handful of local consignment, thrift and vintage stores that provide high quality, pre-owned goods at an affordable price that benefits the environment and local economy. With school out of session and warmer weather welcoming everyone into summer, there’s never been a better time than now to get out of the house and shop local. This month, we’re keeping our search in Kernersville. As mentioned in previous articles, below are two excellent thrift and consignment joints in the area offering unique, pre-owned products with storefronts just as charming.
Cooper’s Vintage Village
Cooper’s Vintage Village is an antique mall located in Kernersville with more than 22,000 square feet of warehouse space. Family owned, find once-in-a-lifetime trinkets, collectibles and treasures of all kinds – as long as you have enough time to spare in order to explore everything on the store floor. Cooper’s carries a mixture of things old and new, serving as a great shopping stop for customers of all genders and ages. Great prices and a variety of vendors line the store, making every corner eye-catching and wallet-friendly. In fact, that shop earns rave reviews, with customers boasting about its wide variety of booths to browse, friendly faces and its ability to steal the hearts and hours of shoppers stopping by on any given afternoon.
Visit Cooper’s Vintage Village at 305 E. Bodenhamer Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284 and follow the team on Facebook for updates on operating hours and in-stock items. Call to speak to a team member at 336.497.5724.
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. As explained on the shop’s website, Smith & Co. promises to reduce textile waste, support ethical practices, remain affordable, support its surrounding community, promote “slow fashion” and align with its shoppers’ values. Interested in taking a swing at consigning? Send photos of large items for approval to 336.650.6356.
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. To speak with a team member directly, call the store at 336.497.5290.
Why Shop Vintage?
Vintage Ventures offers readers a glimpse into an alternative to fast fashion and mindless scrolling through retail websites. 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.
