106 Charlotte area thrift, consignment, used books, antique and vintage stores

Bargain hunters, this is for you. Here’s a big list of thrift stores, consignment stores, used book and record stores, and antique and vintage shops in the Charlotte area. There can be a fine line between a thrift store and a vintage store. We’ve used our judgment.

Updating this list

This not a comprehensive list. There are certainly many more out there. Please do feel free to email info@charlotteonthecheap.com and let us know what we’ve missed. We’ll add them as time permits. Please be patient. Also, please make sure to include the URL of the store’s website.

This list was updated in February, 2024.

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Thrift stores

Assistance League Thrift Shop
5426 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217
704-525-5000
Gently used furniture, clothes, books, toys, jewelry, household items, electronics, computers, shoes, sports equipment, and baby items

Bargain Hunters Thrift Store – Albemarle Rd
7020 Albemarle Rd, Charlotte, NC 28227
704-566-8295
Carries clothing, furniture, books, electronics

Bargain Hunters Thrift Store – Mt Holly
797 West Charlotte Ave, Mt Holly, NC 28120
704-827-9102
Carries clothing, furniture, books, electronics

Carolina Value Village Freedom Dr
2917 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208
704-393-3492
Thrift store with clothing, used furniture, housewares, etc

Carolina Value Village Central Ave
4451 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
704-568-8896

Carolina Value Village South Blvd
6300 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217
704-295-1468

Carolina Value Village Mooresville
219 A E Plaza Dr, Mooresville NC 28115
704-663-7242

Carolina Value Village Kannapolis
900 S. Cannon Blvd., Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-938-9482

Carolina Value Village Gastonia
2541 West Franklin, Gastonia, NC 28052
704-861-8808

Church Mouse Kit-N-Kaboodle Resale Store
9010-D Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28270
704-443-7083

Community Thrift Store
3016 Freedom Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208
704-393-3117

CVAN’s Cool Used Stuff
543 Concord Parkway N, Concord, NC 28027
704-721-9020
Clothes, household/housewares, accessories, books, DVDs, CDs, and linens. Profits go towards supporting battered women and their children 

Goodwill Industries Second Editions
5301 Wilkinson Boulevard, Charlotte, 28208
704-394-6017
Goodwill’s outlet store. Clothes by the pound at $1.59 per pound, everything else half price

GW–Clothing and Home Décor Boutique
3609 South Boulevard, Charlotte, 28209
704-916-1630

30+ other Goodwill stores are part of Goodwill Industries Southern Piedmont
Locations inside Mecklenburg County and outside, including Concord, Gastonia, Lancaster, Monroe, Rock Hill, Shelby, Weddington.

The Grid (Part of Goodwill Industries)
5301 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, 28208
704-916-1655
Refurbished, donated, and new computers, electronics, games, gaming systems, TVs, printers, cords, peripherals, audio components, etc

Great Things Resale Boutique
1914 Beatties Ford Rd
704-394-9292
Owned and operated by The Friendship Community Development Corporation. All proceeds from donations and shopping at our store benefit their sister program, My Sisters House Transitional Living Program, a home for homeless women. Great Things specializes in designer clothing for women and men and home decor items in a boutique atmosphere.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore Wilkinson
3326 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208
704-295-4495
Appliances, furniture, used and new cabinets, home décor, lighting fixtures, windows, doors, etc

Habitat for Humanity Wendover ReStore
1133 N Wendover Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
704-716-7044
Furniture, cabinets, building materials, lighting, décor, plumbing, doors, windows, etc, and Julia’s Café and Books, coffee shop and used book store

Habitat for Humanity Matthews ReStore
2447 E John St, Matthews, NC 28105
704-845-2760

Habitat for Humanity Gastonia ReStore
1840 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054
704-854-3050

Habitat for Humanity York County ReStore
825 N Anderson Rd, Rock Hill SC 29730
803-324-1960

Habitat for Humanity York County ReStore
4084 Charlotte Highway, Lake Wylie, SC 29710
803-324-1960

Hospice Resale Shop Rock Hill
1807 Cherry Rd., Suite 116-101, Rock Hill, SC 29732
803-980-5200

Our Towns Habitat for Humanity
20414 N Main St., Cornelius, NC 28031
704-992-7749

Hidden Treasures
4035 South Blvd, Charlotte 28209
704-651-5997
Thrift store, upholstery shop, and snack shop on site. Carries vintage and used clothing, appliances, used furniture, electronics, home products, etc

Matthews HELP Center Backporch Treasures
119 N Ames St, Matthews, NC 28105
704-847-8383
Clothing and household items, with profits going towards providing crisis assistance for the community.

Nouveau Chapeau
2730 N Graham Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
704-564-0740
New and vintage clothing, jewelry and home decor.

PAWSibilities Humane Society of York County
2144 Carolina Place Dr, Fort Mill SC 29708
803-802-0600

Pawsitively Thrifty Shop
8715 Whippoorwill, Indian Land, SC
803-285-1809

Remix Market
12086 University City Blvd, Harrisburg, NC 28075
704-455-7000
Lots of unique furniture. Run by The Junkluggers of Charlotte.

Salvation Army Family Store Central Ave
1011 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
704-348-2838
Thrift stores with gently used clothing and household items, with profits going towards homeless shelters, disaster relief, and humanitarian aid

Salvation Army Family Store Kannapolis
2901 Cloverleaf Parkway, Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-788-2055

Second Chance Boutique by Turning Point Monroe
2447 Old Charlotte Hwy, Monroe, NC 28110
704-283-3033

Second Chance Boutique by Turning Point Waxhaw
1201-B N Broome Street, Waxhaw, NC 28173
704-288-1898

Servant’s Heart of Mint Hill Community Boutique
9229-N Lawyers Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227
704-680-6533

Sweet Repeat Thrift Store
4082 Charlotte Hwy, Lake Wylie, SC 29710
803-831-0722

Sweet Repeats
615 W S Main St., Waxhaw, NC 28173
704-843-1344
New and gently used women’s clothing

Wanda’s Good Stuff
557 Cabarrus Ave W, Concord, NC 28027
704-782-2117
Used books, clothing, appliances, decorations, lamps, luggage, etc

The Wearhouse
127 Stetson Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
Gently used clothing, shoes, books, furniture and more. Proceeds support Camino, which aids the Latino immigrant community.

ZABS Place
100 N Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105
704-708-5600
Upscale thrift boutique and training center with young adults with special needs.

Consignment stores

Classic Attic
4301-C Park Road, NC 28209
704-521-3750
Fine furniture and household goods

Clearing House Consignments
701 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204
704-375-7708
Furniture, home décor, glassware, art, rugs and other furnishings

Clothes Mentor Rock Hill
725 Cherry Rd, #163, Rock Hill SC 29732
803-328-0054
Women’s clothes resale store–pays cash on the spot

Clothes Mentor Arboretum
8120 Providence Road, Suite 500, Charlotte, NC 28277
704-594-7949
Women’s clothes resale store–pays cash on the spot

Consign on a Dime Furniture & Decor Consignment
19207 W Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC 28031
704-892-8492

Dandelion Children’s Consignment
3306 W Hwy 74, Suite K, Monroe, NC 28110
704-774-1212

Divine Consign – The Fountains Shopping Center
8145 Ardrey Kell Rd, Ste 101, Charlotte, NC 28277
704-443-7987
Clothing for women, juniors, and maternity, as well as home furnishings and furniture

GiGi’s Fine Consignment Boutique – Belmont
24 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012
704-461-8043

Going Twice
335 W Plaza Dr, Mooresville, NC 28117
704-663-0668
New and consigned furniture and home decor 

Hush Consigned and Boutique
8042 Providence Rd Suite 800, Charlotte, NC 28277
704-919-1066
Upscale women’s clothing and accessories

I’ll Second That Resale & Consignment Store
2016 Younts Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079
704-628-7217

JT Posh
2400 Park Rd, Suite 2-A, Charlotte, NC 28203
704-375-1334
Carries consigned clothing, new accessories, and designer apparel

Karrousel Kids Consignment and Retail Boutique
120 E Charles St, Matthews, NC 28105
704-847-4300
Consignment and retail boutique specializing in children’s clothing and gifts

Kid to Kid – South Blvd
5418 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217
704-525-7500
Children’s clothing and toys

Kid to Kid — Huntersville
9931 Rose Coimmons Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078
704-947-5251

Kid to Kid – South Charlotte
3407 Pineville-Matthews Rd, Charlotte, Nc 28226
704-541-0049

Once Upon a Child – Charlotte
8700 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC 28226
704-541-5144
National company selling used clothing, footwear, toys and gear for kids from preemies to youth size 20. Pays cash on the spot.

Once Upon a Child – Matthews
9623-J E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC, 28105
704-847-6337

Once Upon a Child – Concord
349-O Copperfield Blvd, Concord, NC 28025
980-255-8581

Once Upon a Child – Rock Hill
2349 Cherry Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732
803-324-0017

Once Upon a Child – Gastonia
2930 E Franklin Blvd, Suite 18, Gastonia, NC 28056
980-320-8816

Plato’s Closet Charlotte
10215 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28213
704-717-2972
Secondhand clothing store, mostly girls sizes 0/1 to 15/16 and guys size 28-40 waist. Pays cash on the spot.

Plato’s Closet Matthews
10035 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105
704-844-6744

Plato’s Closet Huntersville
10035 Biddick Lane, Suite 110, Huntersville, NC 28078
704-237-4069

Plato’s Closet South Charlotte
9519 South Blvd, Ste. A, Charlotte, NC 28273
704-817-9099

Plato’s Closet Mooresville
335 W Plaza Dr, Mooresville, NC 28117
704-230-0715

Plato’s Closet Gastonia
2020 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
704-396-6453

Play It Again Sports
8500 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC 28226
704-540-6339
New and used sporting goods and fitness equipment

Sardis Marketplace
2328 Crown Centre Drive, Charlotte, NC 28227
704-837-7890
Home furnishings — news, used, consigned

Showplace 28
20924 Torrence Chapel Road, Cornelius, NC 28031
704-892-4447

Tender Hearts
1025 Anderson Road N., Rock Hill, SC 29730
803-366-4673
There are also locations in Clover, Chester, and York, SC. Raises funds for House of Hope women’s shelter, men’s shelter, baby care and senior care programs.

Thrift Pony
1110 Morningside Drive, Charlotte, NC 28205

Uptown Cheapskate – Charlotte
9015-5 JM Keynes Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262
704-900-8014
Gently used clothes, shoes, bags, and accessories

Uptown Cheapskate – Pineville/South Charlotte
8700 Pineville-Matthews Rd, #900, Charlotte, NC 28226
701-543-7890

Uptown Cheapskate – Huntersville
9709-D Sam Furr Rd, Huntersville, NC 28067
704-237-4867

Uptown Cheapskate – South End
5033 South Blvd, Unit E, Charlotte, NC 28217
704-900-7400

Antique/Vintage

Catawba River Antique Mall
406 E Catawba St, Belmont, NC 28012
704-825-2383

The Brass Grasshopper (formerly Antique Alley)
1325 Matthews-Mint hill Road, Matthews, NC 28105
704-847-3003

Cline’s Country Antiques
11839 Highway 49 North, Mount Pleasant, North Carolina 28124
704-436-6824
One of the largest dealers of antique and collectible furniture in North Carolina. Items are in several buildings and outdoors.

The Depot at Gibson Mill
325 McGill Ave, NW, Suite 250, Concord, NC 28026
704-787-9351
Very large antique mall

Gaston Pickers
503 Long Ave, Gastonia, NC 28054
704-852-7055

Heritage Mill Antique & Designer Mall
1820 Spencer Mountain Road, Gastonia, NC 28054
704-879-4147

Main Street Antiques
500 S Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115
704-746-3636

Piccolo Antique Mall
134 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012
704-825-5656

Rat’s Nest
442 E 36th St, Charlotte, NC 28205
704-371-3599
Vintage clothing shop in NoDa. Known especially for its cowboy boots and vintage t-shirt collection.

Sleepy Poet’s Antique Mall
6424 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28217
704-529-6369
More than 250 vendors of vintage and antique furniture, clothing, housewares, jewelry, and other collectibles.

South End Exchange
111 New Bern St, Charlotte, NC 28203
704-353-4600
Antiques and fine home furnishing

Treasure Chest
2743 W Sugar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262
704-780-8247
Vintage store in Derita

White Owl Antique Mall
8455 NC Hwy 49, Mt. Pleasant, NC 28124
704-436-2063
500+ vendors located throughout a vintage textile mill. 100,000 square feet.

Used Book Stores

2nd & Charles
5331 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28217
704-523-2217
Used books, video games, CDs, DVDs

2nd & Charles
9903 East Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105
704-321-5122

Book Buyers
3040 Eastway Dr., Charlotte, NC 28205
704-344-8611

The Book Lady
3513 W Hwy 74, Monroe, NC 28110
704-282-0646

The Book Rack
10110 Johnston Road, Suite 5, Charlotte, NC 28210
704-544-8006
Used book store in Ballantyne area

Editions — Coffee and Bookstore
217 S Main Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081
704-925-1406
While you’re here make sure to check out the rest of Downtown Kannapolis!

Julia’s Café & Books
1133 North Wendover Road, Charlotte, NC 28211
704-295-4585
Coffee shop and used book store. Part of Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Proceeds go toward building houses.

The Liberty Book Company
1037 Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill, SC 29732
803-327-9028
New and used books.

Second Look Books
4475 7462, Harrisburg, NC 28075
704-455-8407

That’s Novel Books
330 Camp Road (Camp North End), Charlotte, NC 28206

The Homeschool Room
1115 Matthews Mint Hill Road, Matthews, NC 28105
704-845-0440
Used books and other educational materials

The Homeschool Room
110 North Statesville Road, Suite 1, Huntersville, NC 28078
704-875-6000
Used books and other educational materials

Walls of Books
20920 Torrence Chapel Road B6, Cornelius, NC 28031
704-255-5697

Used Records

Lunchbox Records
825 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204
704-331-0788
New and used records

Repo Record
3325 Commonwealth Avenue, NC 28205
980-237-2896
Mostly used records. Some new. Also CDs. Also stereo systems, turntables, etc.

Hardy Boys Records Camp North End
Camp North End, 701 Keswick Avenue, Suite 106, Charlotte, NC 28206
704-907-2618

Hardy Boys Records Matthews
Brass Grasshopper, 1325 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Matthews, NC, 28105
704-839-6343

Hardy Boys Records Mint Hill
HomesStyles, 11237 Lawyers Road, Suite 201, Mint Hill, NC 28227
704-839-6343

Jampac Records
111 S Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112
704-238-0285

Mad Jack’s Records & Comics
315 W John Street, Matthews, NC 28105
704-965-0074

Noble Records
11500 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105

The Poet’s Vault
6424 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217

Premium Sound
Gold Tone Workshop, 2615 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC
704-299-5951

Recyclable Records
662 N Cannon Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-712-7910

Revolver Records
109 Main Street, McAdenville, NC 28101
980-522-4079

Old Dog Vinyl Records
500 S Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115