This place is sooo f****** cool. I have a wedding for family coming up and all the choices at Goodwill are pretty straight forward and boring. I came to Exchange Factor three times this week and it was worth it. I ended up with two dope suit jackets. The service is top notch. Everyone is really kind and chill. Joan, the owner, is amazing. I spoke with Joan a couple of times and she took the time to describe what items she likes to buy from people. The atmosphere is fun with tons of good music playing. Saturday was real fun with lots of folks shopping, but even with several folks shopping people are chill. This isn't Goodwill and you aren't going to find boring pieces here. You'll pay a bit more but it's value buys that will lead to good looks. Charleston is very lucky to have Joan and Exchange Factor. read more

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Whenever I'm looking for something unique, I always find it here. I came in the other day looking for some items to take to a festival and left with 5 items from inside. My friend found a fun shirt as well so then we went outside and were able to choose 6 items for free amongst the two of us. Honestly, the stuff outside is more picked over, but it's not junk. We picked up some really cool finds that made our haul that much better. I wish I had more time, but I got a punch card filled up so now I can come back and get a discount on my next purchase. read more

Exchange Factor - Used, Vintage & Consignment Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

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Owner and workers EXTREMELY rude. My friend asked to bargain a purse POLITELY because we found a lot of good stuff, and the owner comes storming up to the counter and starts yelling at us and cussing at us. Nothing I have genuinely ever seen before. I have never seen a business owner be so beyond mean to customers who were about to buy 200 dollars worth of items. never again, i'm in shock. read more

Exchange Factor - Used, Vintage & Consignment Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

Got cussed out by the owner for asking to bargain. Cant even express how rude and attacking she was. Worst experience of my life

If you can't find the vintage thing you're looking here then you haven't dug far enough down into one of the many bins that exist here. With barely any pathway for walking, glancing and finding your gem from afar is a necessity. There is a giant selection of vintage clothes and shoes and accessories... Dresses in all shapes and forms for any and all occasions. The deals are definitely outside on their sidewalk to lure you in. Inside is a fantastic selection of curated vintage goods and duds. The owner is so nice and the workers are very chill! read more

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DO NOT go here I got bed bugs from here on March 12th, 2026!! Came home with clothes and bed bugs!!!

Very very packed store full of vintage, unique& oddities. Lots of fun to look through- something for everyone. But give yourself some time, there is a lot to see here Probably could be better organized; so much stuff that it's not for the faint of heart. I enjoyed the experience read more

my favorite thrift/vintage store!! a cool vibe, feels more like an experience, and i alwaysss leave with something. plus the fam that runs it is soo nice and will even help you find what youre looking for it. they also have a nice rewards system. anddd with i believe a minimum $10 purchase you get something free from the outside section! read more

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the woman owner is extremely rude and the items are very very overpriced. we have been yelled at for just looking at items that "weren't for sale yet" while she was folding them in an area full of things that ARE for sale. read more

Had a lot of interesting inventory to dig through. Need to plan to spend sometime there to go through everything.

Fantastic vintage store. I walked in and geeked out instantly because of all the cowboy boots, gunne sax, and leather displayed near the entrance. They have more clothes than anyone knows what to do with. A vintage lovers dream! They have it all: shoes, purses, jewelry, women's, men's, and whatever else you may want. If you want to dig, the be prepared to DIG. Give yourself a few hours to be here. The prices are fair for a vintage store. In almost every corner they have clothes they don't have room for piled high in bins. Don't go in expecting thrift store prices. It also helps that they have a dressing room so you aren't trying to size yourself blindly. It honestly didn't feel like a real place in the best way. It was so perfectly what it was that it almost felt like a movie set. Next time I'm in Charleston I will carve out intentional time to go here. read more

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What an amazing store! It is packed from floor to ceiling with incredible clothes and accessories. A literal shelf of nothing but Doc Martens. And the prices were great! Tons of truly vintage clothes you can't find anywhere else like racks of furs and another of corsets, a room full of fancy dresses. It's a real treasure chest here for anyone who likes vintage clothes. I absolutely love this store! J.Ja read more

It's a wonderful place to find unique things that are at a good price things you can't find anywhere else odds are she will have it there only thing plan to spend some time because once in their you can't help yourself so many really cool items and the owner and staff are very helpful and friendly!!!!! read more

What a great place to rummage and to shop. Not to be missed. They have just the coolest jumble of vintage stuff. Shoes, clothes, T-shirts, kimonos, wedding dresses, leather jackets, jewelry, hats, belts, bags, and more. We ended up buying a shirt and belt...if funds were unlimited I would have bought more. I've added some photos of things which caught my eye, We will definitely come back. And yes, YELP is a great way to get the word out about your unique and fun store. ;-). read more

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Fun spot to shop that supports the local community. I'd definitely recommend for someone who is starting out in the workplace or looking for a deal that's smaller sizes. My teen was a little finicky but I scored J Crew shorts, a necklace & beautiful scarf. Cash only read more

Labor Day weekend trip to charleston S.C. I visited this dump where inventory was stuff in every open space in the store given hoarder vibes. The owner's energy was very off from the first encounter. Talk very aggressive when telling us how her store works. You can bearly walk inside given all the stuff. 2 customers walk by me and my daughter and a tea cup fell to the floor and broke and the owner came at me wrong loudly aggressive accuse me of breaking it and called the cops and ask me to leave. Its given racism vibes when she said I was touching stuff the whole time. These are crazy times when whites who have a business can disrespect and handle black people a certain kind of way and the other customers were allow to touch stuff. I hate the climate we have to live in. The owner played victim once the cops arrived. All this over an over price $30 tea cup. It is crystal clear the owner is crazy. read more

Exchange Factor - Used, Vintage & Consignment Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

Ms Jones owner & her daughter is a very helpful person to local individuals & homeless people as well as her regular shoppers. It's a curated selection of vintage & current clothing, shoes & hares& ephemera that are very interesting & fun to look at! If I lived nearby I'd be here every week!! read more

Exchange factor is the perfect place to get your vintage, eclectic and funky clothing fix in Charleston. There is a huge variety of items ranging from Ugly Christmas Sweaters to Doc Martens, Pants, Shirts, Jackets, Dresses and a whole lot more. It's also the type of place where you'll find new items added to the racks on a daily basis as they are always buying and putting out new totally rad items. If you love vintage and funky fresh, this place has got the spunk you are looking for. Make sure to treasure hunt thru their organized racks filled with unique items that will be sure to grab the attention of those around you. If it's your first time, you'll probably need a good bit of time to browse the shelves and racks of items ranging from historic to hipster. Also, if you have vintage and funky items this is a great place to bring them, so you can keep your collection and wardrobe as fresh as the past can be. Shopkeeper and buyer Harriet will do a great job pricing out your items and offering you either a store credit or cash for your threads. Happy Hunting! read more

Exchange Factor - Used, Vintage & Consignment Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

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Brought them ​ vintage and newly redesigned vintage clothing in exchange for a store credit had so much fun shopping today with my son. Service and store personnel or excellent . Selection was great, fun environment, can't wait to go back read more

I can say with the upmost certainty that this is the best thrift shop I have ever been to. Prices are great, selection is even better. Awesome clothes awesome people all round. read more

Soo good! Good service. Unique pieces like leather jackets, vintage tees, bags and belts. Prices are fair!!

There was an abundance of quality, eclectic apparel to choose from and prices seemed reasonable. It would take a serious amount of time to look at everything. The staff was super courteous and helpful. This shop is an adventure you probably don't want to miss. You're bound to find something that needs to go home with you. I did!! read more

Exchange Factor is hands down the Top Thrift and Exclusive Clothing Location! Best Service and Family Run Business Known all over the area.

I have been shopping here for the past 25 years! Started taking my girls here when they were in high school and I earned the cool mom award!

FAVORITE PLACE EVER!!!!! the best stuff ever and the owner is such an amazing creative lady

When I'm looking for something fresh and awesome for a photo shoot, I come here FIRST! The vintage lines that are here are authentic and full of style and personality. Everything from boots to boudoir. Accessories, Hats, even body makeup and crowns/tiaras. The staff is great and definitely helpful. The prices are fair, and can get better if you look in the City Paper, sometimes there are some great coupons. There is also a loyalty program to help you get 20% off on an entire purchase. Definitely my go to for timeless style! read more

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Staff is polite, positive, and helpful. There's a lot to explore here. They're also positive about different cultures, they treat every item with respect. read more

I've never been to the Exchange Factor but my friend brought me who's been there. I was immediately drawn to the woman's dresses and went on a quest to find a needle in a haystack! I only checked one rack, but found a beautiful strapless dress in my size! Not an easy task since I am a size 2. I could have stayed in the store for hours browsing all the racks! There's lots of Womens clothes in all sizes and a decent men's section also. There's also vintage and antique jewelry in the back. Some gorgeous cameos! I forgot to mention that we Were greeted at the door by the shop owner and her adorable and very friendly dog. My friend found a Harley Davidson hoodie in like new condition! We went to the checkout and the owner was nice enough to give me a discount on my already great priced gorgeous dress! We both left there having enjoyed looking at the many vintage items. And we will defending go back! read more

my friend took me to this place and I fell in love. every time I I looked up there was something new to see. the price isn't your typical thrift but the quality is chefs kiss. I think I found my new favorite place to go. I can't wait to go back! read more

You may have seen the Exchange Factor/ Factor Five location on Meeting Street, but my advice is to skip it and make the long trek up to their Rivers Avenue location for the best deals on hip, gently used clothing and accessories. Prices reflect their association with the "vintage" as opposed to the "thrift" mentality, but good bargains can certainly be found. Excellent selection of jeans, skirts, and blouses. Reasonably priced shoes (although every pair I've ever wanted has been in the cursed size 7.5), funky scarves and goth/rave-themed jewelry. Don't let the staff intimidate you with their gloomy 'tudes and multiple piercings--they're really pretty nice and (probably) won't judge you for buying that preppy little cardigan from The Limited. Best of all, Exchange Factor will buy YOUR used clothes for cash or store credit. Just don't be shocked if they reject your stuff: they try to stock items that are in great condition and that someone might actually want to wear. A word of advice: wash and press your clothes if necessary, and present them on hangers for a better chance of making some change. To get there from downtown, take I-26 to I-526 toward Mt. Pleasant. Get off at the first Rivers Ave exit, then make a u-turn at the first opportunity. Exchange Factor will be on the right. **BONUS: continue up Rivers Avenue to Community Thrift Store in the very next shopping center. read more

LOVE.THIS.STORE. The wide variety and amazing selection makes this the spot to get your vintage fix! Incredible prices and friendly service that will always leave you feeling good about your purchase. If you're in Charleston this is a must visit !! read more

Fun selection, fair prices. The staff are a little batty, but sweet. Last time I went in they were bellowing back and forth across the store, telling this incredibly long joke that didn't so much resolve as fade away. It was like wandering through a theater's vast, eclectic closet while the theater kids are gamboling about, braying with joy, as they will do. Some kinda awesome. I found a few perfect vintage slim fit button ups (with pearl snaps!) and a slinky black retro bathrobe which is just the sort of decadent little thing a Quentin Tarantino drug lord's wife would wear. Love it. But when they bagged it up, somehow they neglected to get the sash in the bag. I realized it a few hours later and called them. They could hardly hear me over the music roaring in the background, but once they figured out what I was saying, they found the sash, dropped in the mail, and sent it to me within days, along with a nice note. You might not always find what you're looking for, but that's the nature of picking through vintage clothing. Everything I saw was clean; most of it was somewhat costumey. Tons of boots, dresses, purses, etc. Way more women's stuff than men's but that's to be expected. This location has more merchandise than the one downtown, but they're both great. Go, go! And... double check your bag before you leave the parking lot, make sure all your Ps and Qs have been correctly corralled :) read more

This store has everything you're looking for. No, really. Want a spiked bra top? Got it. Wet suit? No problem! How about a pair of shiny hot pink Doc Martens?? Yup - you guessed it! This is the place I go when I'm looking for something unique, fun, and even flirty. #obsessed read more

With the recent demise of Culture Vulture and Estella Vitae (sp?) the Exchange Factor has become the one and only destination for vintage shopping in Charleston. (No, the Trunk Show doesn't count.) The downtown location is great, but this one on Rivers Ave. must be at least... three times the size, with at least... TEN TIMES the inventory. Ladies- if you have even a passing interest in vintage clothing, you need to check this out at least once. They have vintage dresses, (TONS of formals, Maxi dresses, a good selection of Gunne Sax, Square Dancing Dresses, etc.) an entire wall of boots, lots of tops, a huge wall of purses, as well as the fluffiest lingerie, crinolines, everything you could wish for. They also have some used modern clothes (mostly from Urban or Target) mixed into the racks.Their men's section is smaller, but worth checking out. They also offer some CDs, posters, house wares, trinkets, and unique jewelry (poison rings? Slave Bracelets? Yes.) Prices are cheaper then I've seen anywhere- if you are visiting from, say, New York or Boston, expect to pay about 50% of what you normally would. Quality vintage dresses range from $18-$30, boots a bit higher, blouses lower. $3-$4 rack is sometimes outside- cheaper than Goodwill! The only downside is that the store is packed to the point that it can be hard to look through the racks. And of course, it's a bit of a drive, but don't let it stop you! Go to it. read more

The Exchange Factor has the look and feel of a vintage shop you would find in the West Village in Manhattan even down to the smell of the clothes. In the back in a piercing parlor. The establishment did not appear as clean and sterile as would have been expected and the piercing specialist was beyond callous and rude. He was abrupt and had a tone of apathy and anger. We left and took the service with us. A very very very poor exchange of customer service. read more

Favorite vintage shop ever! I wish I would have stopped here first during my trip down to Charleston so I could have bought more. I got an adorable wool sweater vest with a sheep on it ($16) and some super cute leather oxford shoes ($12). I found a gorgeous 60's gown, think Audrey Hepburn, but alas, I was couldn't justify the $50 price-tag for a dress I probably would never wear. Okay, I'm still regretting that decision. Anyway, they have loads of stuff so you should come with some extra time and some extra cash because you don't want to leave your amazing finds behind. That sounded commercial-esque but I swear I didn't do it intentionally. read more

I was a vintage hoarder in high school, and when I left for college, I sold my hoard to The Exchange Factor in favor of a cooler, easier, less drycleaning-dependent wardrobe. They gave me an amazing price for a ton of clothes, and I have a few hundred to spend there - which probably pales in comparison to how much I spent there in high school. Great place, sad the downtown location closed, but will definitely swing by to spend some of my store credit when I'm around. read more

I can always find something perfect for the occasion and a few extra other things to make an occasion so I can wear my cool new finds.

Great store! I buy all of my vintage here! I don't even bother with buying on ebay anymore! They have a great selection of vintage from the 40's 50's and 60's for amazing prices!! I bought an amazing vintage bathing suit here for only $30!!!!!! The staff is awesome, everyone is different, and has an expertise in something. One gal knows her vintage jewelry, and another guy can help you put a costume or outfit together that is bound to make you win any Halloween contest in town! The peircing shop in the back of the downtown store is the only place in town I will get pierced, sterile, knowledgeable and gentle, these peircers are passionate about what they do! and any piercing is only $60!!! That's including the jewelry, the after care kit and the H2ocean!!!!! awesome store!!! read more

Exchange Factor - Used, Vintage & Consignment Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

I took some very nice clothes to the Exchange Factor on Rivers Avenue today. The man there asked me if I had brought clothes "for trade" and I told him no, I was just wanting to sell them. Without even looking at what I had brought, the man told me that they "typically only pay cash for women's' vintage clothing." He was very polite, and I have not complaint against him, but I wish the store's website, which i extensively read earlier today, had mentioned the extreme stipulation of business. I could have skipped the drive out. read more