Vintage Ventures: A Series Uncovering Vintage Gems In and Around Forsyth County

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.

Goodwill of Northwest North Carolina

Serving the community since 1926, Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is a well known name across the country and is one of 156 local organizations within the United States and Canada under the umbrella of Goodwill Industries International. Well respected as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Goodwill strives to provide affordable clothing, shoes, accessories and household items to anyone and everyone in need.

With more than 80 donation centers in northwest North Carolina, Goodwill receives donations of pre-owned modern, vintage and essential items to resell at a great price, making it a thrift shopping staple. All Goodwill donations are tax-deductible, and items such as clothing, shoes, furniture, collectibles, electronics and even vehicles are accepted as long as they meet certain criteria. To read more about the donation process and find your nearest donation center, visit goodwillnwnc.org.

Goodwill NWNC is not only a community shopping staple; in fact, it is a top employer within the state and ensures that its employees earn greater than minimum wage with competitive benefits packages. Its website proudly lists its organization’s core values as driving improvement, taking ownership of performance and behavior, respecting and appreciating others, living the mission and promoting teamwork. Goodwill’s goal is to enhance employees’ lives with professional development opportunities and thorough training practices. Surprisingly, 87 cents of every dollar spent in stores assist in funding programs that aid in finding employment for more than 26,000 job seekers each year.

Out Of The Box Consignment

Located on Hanes Mall Boulevard in Winston-Salem, Out Of The Box Consignment sells gently used items for a reasonable price. Open since 2016 and owned by Rima Hannoush, Out Of The Box’s mission is to provide a “green alternative to retail shopping” while offering customers a “fun and unique” shopping experience. Whether you’re shopping for clothing, accessories or home goods, browse Out Of The Box’s inventory online at outoftheboxconsignment.myshopify.com. 

Cleaning out your closet and don’t know what to do with items that no longer make your wardrobe’s cut? Out Of The Box consignors receive 50% of an item’s final selling price, with items on sale in-store and online for eight weeks. Consignments are accepted appointment-free on Mondays through Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Visit Out Of The Box Mondays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 1520 Hanes Mall Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC. Got questions? Contact a team member directly at 336.999.7463.

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