A cute boutique located in a strip mall (the only shopping are really in Five Points). They have a…read morevery eclectic mix of clothes, jewelry, and odds/ends. Some are thrift-like, some are vintage, some are new. As seems often the case, nearly everything was geared towards women though. My colleague purchase a cute pair of earrings for $16. The elderly gentleman that was running the store was super friendly. Parking is a challenge - there's a double row of metered spots splitting the U-shaped strip mall but every spot was taken (we had walked from our conference/hotel). Turnover seemed decent but there are always several cars circling. FYI we saw a meter maid giving tickets too.

I went in to sell some clothes, and I asked the man there if it was a consignment store. He told me…read more"no". I was confused, and when I looked it up, it does say consignment. He sent me to a buy/sell/trade establishment, and but they gave me $10 for several silk ties bought at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and still in the wrapping as well as some amazing clothing that my mother had before she died (from Jones of New York and Talbotts, almost never worn). I felt like he thought I wouldn't have anything because of the way I was dressed. (I don't dress up to show my status in the world, and clothes are not that important to me.) I really despise what feels like prejudice, and I cannot believe that he lied straight to my face and didn't even tell me of the other consignment store on the street.

A historic mall located in the heart of downtown Columbia, South Carolina, featuring an array of…read morelocal art studios, shops, hair salons, and offices. Im a member and volunteer of Historic Columbia, go to their website for all the deets. Ive done a good review of Historic Columbia. They perserve the history of Columbia SC amongst other things in the city. Being a member has allowed me to attend behind the scenes of new projects and keep up with the new preservations of the city. The event " Columbia Down Under" was well planned and open only to members. We met up at the restored Arcade Mall in the DT area in the city. Parking can be a task since DT has become more popular with all the happenings in town. Once we met up inside the Arcade Mall we were gven tickets for light snack food and two beverage ticket. There history slides on a projector explaining the past life under ground. We were given the low down of the evening from the guide, then we went downstairs for the beginning of the tour. They had 3 groups, thankfully I was in the first to go under ground. The steps were a little steep, not to bad though. If you have any respiratory issues I would advice taking a mask with you. Its unfinished in its original state, untouched. For now they have no plans on restoring the "Under Ground". I actually learned quite a bit during this tour. The guide works for Historic Columbia and was very knowledgeable, he welcomed any questions for all us history buffs. This was my first visit to The Arcade but not my last, the buildings architecture is absolutely gorgeous. Plenty of shops and spaces to add a business. Its worth a visit if your DT Columbia!

Cute little thrift shop that buys/sells clothes. The selection isn't very expansive and, again,…read moregeared a bit more towards women's clothing than men's. The usual graphic T's and plaid shirts... staples but nothing truly remarkable. Prices seemed "ok." Parking is a challenge - there's a double row of metered spots splitting the U-shaped strip mall but every spot was taken (we had walked from our conference/hotel). Turnover seemed decent but there are always several cars circling. We saw a meter maid too!

Not for me, but a total throwback to my collegiate years!…read more Looking for cool stylish 70s 80s and 90s upcycled clothing? THIS IS YOUR NIRVANA!

The Warehouse is a hidden gem, as you don't really know what it is from the outside. Luckily, my…read morefriend and I were in an adventurous spirit as we walked past it on our way to a coffee shop and decided to stop in. It can be best described as a "co-shop" space... there are a few different shops offering a variety of ideas from vinyls, art pieces, apparel, to herbs/wellness. Not only do they sell items but they tend to have workshops on Fridays, and Saturdays that vary from sewing, journal making, herbal mock tails and more. (You can find what's going on through their Instagram). We loved Errapel located here as we were able to pick herbs out that would help with certain wellness issues like anxiety, insomnia, concentration and more. The owner of Errapel took her time to explain them to us, guide us and was a delight just speaking to her. I would say it's worth stopping by and seeing if any of the events or shops interest you.

Love the stuff it has and its quirkiness. Staff is friendly and I love the location tucked in by…read morethe antique mall.

I'm surprised that I am the first to review/place this business on Yelp. They opened two years ago…read moreand there was even a nice article about them in the Carolina News & Reporter from March 2023. They specialize in vintage clothing (evidently it has to be at least 20 years old). They hunt largely from donation/goodwill/etc centers and resell (they do not buy/consign). There selection is decent for both men and women. I found several ties (ranging from $10-15)... a bit steep for old ties. I offered to buy several if they would give me a quantity discount (one tie actually had an inch-long rip on the skinny/back half that would need mending eventually). They promptly declined. I've never had that happen! I then chose the one tie I liked the most and only purchased it. FYI, I take these to my tailor back home who "modernizes" them. For another $12 my tailor will hem them so they are 2-3/4 inches wide instead of 4+ inches. I get raves at the office all the time because the designs I search for are mid-century modern but the width is totally up to date. For a total of $25-30 I have a truly one of a kind. They are located about a block from the Five Points strip mall (which is probably the only place to park). On this Thursday afternoon we were the only ones browsing this airy, nicely lit, and organized business.

Pannerprete was an alright store. It seemed that their selection was quite limited, and that…read moreGoodwill would've been a better option to find some cool vintage gear. However, as a philatelist, (one who loves the study of mail) they did have a really cool selection of vintage postcards.

What an awesome Thrift Store. Beth greeted me at the front and was super nice and this place is…read morefull of hidden treasures. Take your time to go up and down every aisle.

The mini shops kept going and going. It was like a wonderful maze and fun to experience , and I…read moredefinitely want to go back. We arrived with over an hour before closing, and were the last ones to leave. They do accept cards, but if we have cash, they are happy to accept that as well. The cashier was super nice, and they just allowed us to take our time which was appreciated since there was so much to see and decide on.

REI is an awesome store! Even though I'm not really an avid outdoorsman, it's always fun to walk…read morearound the store and look at all of the cool miscellaneous items that they have on display. In addition, although I don't need the hardcore camping and hiking equipment, they do have a large selection of shoes, shirts, hats, beanies, pants, etc. that an indoorsman like me (lol) will find useful. What I also thought was cool was that they offer some classes like "Camping Basics" and "How to Pack a Backpack." While some of these classes cost $50 for non-members, others are free and open to the public. Lastly, I loved their selection of dog equipment, which I could definitely see myself coming back for, as they had a few items that I haven't even seen at stores like PetSmart or Petco. All-in-all, REI's a really fun store, which I think that anybody, regardless of experience level, can visit and enjoy!

I love coming to this store, even if it's just looking. I love to see all the new cooking stoves…read moreand miscellaneous backpacking items. They have everything you could need, and if you're not happy with something, they'll get you happy. They have good sales and a reward card also. I highly recommend!