staff extremely knowable, pleasant and helpful, was looking for a very small lighting part and they…read morehad exactly what was needed, the place to go to from unique items vintage pieces and restoration items. Les V.

Amazing assortment of plumbing, lighting and house parts in general. Prices range from dirt cheap…read moreto very expensive. You get what you pay for. Compared to online shops, prices are very reasonable. Don't expect yard sale prices. Everyone very helpful, but can't be very busy Friday and Saturday. Place is huge!!!

You know when you go to a Thrift store- but you end up paying wayyy more than "thrift store…read moreprices"? Not in here. Opening its doors a couple of years ago in what used to be a mechanic shop (of some kind I think), prices are "thrift"! Not far from the Woodstock line on Rt 212 in Saugerties, Ray's Retro has heaps of 50s, 60s, 70s vintage clothes, bags and jewelry, etc- plus you're guaranteed to find the perfect vintage piece with your name on it! My daughter says I like wearing "loud" things. While I don't disagree, I love adding just a piece that pops to my minimalist look and Rayann's met me there. From the Gong bell entrance to what's inside, every corner here has something for you...that's of course- if you're into this kinda thing. And in the words of one of my favorite artists, "I'm gonna pop some tags. Only got twenty dollars in my pocket. I'm, I'm, I'm hunting, lookin for a come-up- This is f*cking awesome".

So fun! Many great finds. Something for everyone and if you love vintage clothes this is the…read moreplace to go. Rayann is amazing and lovely. A must visit.

Moved Upstate last Spring and was picking things up from here every weekend. They really have some…read moreversion of the thing you need. It is amazing the variety. Most stuff a bit crusty and in need of fluffing up, painting or refinishing. But always great choices. And lots more every week. My go to.

These people are as crooked, outright thieves, as they come. I made a purchase after trying to…read morenegotiate the price with them. They would not let me see while they packaged the various components and when I got it home and examined the whole thing, the most valuable accessories were not there. DO NOT BUY FROM THESE PEOPLE , THEY'RE DISHONEST.

a few months ago, while booking our air b&b I googled "what to do in Phoenicia" and the Mystery…read moreSpot was the first thing to come up. Now ive done a bit of traveling and sometimes a place that looks great can be kinda gimmicky, so this was my fear with this location, BUT now that I have been I can promise Mystery Spot was easily my favorite part of our trip. The owner was there, she was funny and kind and very knowledgeable! Another highlight was a shock, the layout! it was so easy to walk through and get lost in each room, everything was organized and easy to look through. I can't say enough how much that helped, I hate feeling like a bull in a china shop so feeling comfortable walking around was a big factor for me. My partner and I purchased our first antique and have our eye on our next purchase here, giving us an excuse to come back to the beautiful little paradise that is Phoenicia. Thank you Mystery Spot! You all helped make our holiday extra special. Hope to see you soon!

I walked up to 72 Main Street looking for something real, or maybe just a cold beer, but the front…read moreglass door said CLOSED in big red letters. Typical. Behind the glass, faded photos of dead and forgotten strangers stared back at me like ghosts waiting for a train that's never coming. I was inside just the last week, they had lots of cool vintage stuff. ​On the porch sat a wooden crate full of old vinyl records labeled "YARD SALE IN A BOX. $1 AN ITEM." A Camelot soundtrack album was sticking out, warped slightly by the sun. Over head hung a red upside-down sign that read "MYSTERY SPOT," right next to cheap plastic slogans about Cypress Gardens and Clutter World. My big, lean hound stood on the porch planks, sniffing around the wood like he was trying to catch the scent of a better decade, or just trying to get inside. ​It's the kind of joint that hoards the cool junk of a thousand lives vintage clothes, oddities, records, etcetera. Its the kind of place where they don't care if you buy anything, or just browse and they probably don't care if you leave. My dog didn't bark, the door didn't open, and the sun just kept beating down on the boardwalk planks, so we just sat for a bit and split a sandwich.

You're in for a treat when you come to Reservoir Antique Mall (not far from the well-known Ashokan…read moreReservoir) on NY-28 in Shokan, NY. You'll notice is an interesting hodge-podge balance of timeless antique china, alongside rare furniture, 1970s cookbooks, vases, costume jewelry, a lot of knickknacks and perfect retro decor. Their 2nd fl., is similar with more furniture pieces. I actually found interesting decor pieces than anything. The owner and her family had a sale going on during the Thanksgiving weekend where you bought a regular priced item and got the other for 1/2 off. Best of all, the owner was willing to offer me a bargain on an item I was eyeing. This is a treasure trove and might probably leave with something. Remember, it's only CA$H, and Venmo(?).

If you have a mini vacay in Woodstock or you're a local like I am and want to find some unique…read morefinds, don't pass up the chance to indulge in some thrift retail therapy at the long-standing Castaways on Mill Hill Rd. The space isn't huge- but the options are almost endless and exciting here. If you're the type who loves vintage at thrift prices, you'll bring those vintage finds back to life. I recently found two white quartz(?) bookends at $6ea that may seem small- but they're heavy AF. Prior to that, I've found small catch-all trays or other items. The staff is always friendly and willing to answer any of your questions about anything. So whether you want a nostalgic vintage cardigan, a vase, tea set, this or maybe that, Castaways is one of the best thrift+ vintage shops in Woodstock that won't disappoint you.

I am a long-time customer at Castaways. I've always enjoyed the environment, the noninvasive yet…read morehelpful nature of the staff, as well as the selection of clothing and jewelry. Normally I would give the store five stars. However, my most recent experience shopping there was less than pleasant. In fact, it was notably strange. Upon entering the store my friends and I were greeted by an employee that I had never seen before. She gave us a rundown of the store while we were looking around and I politely told her that we had been there before and didn't need to be told where and what things were. That was excusable. However, the experience got stranger. I was looking through a box and found a loose pair of pantyhose that I was thinking about purchasing. The employee entered the other room where my friends and I were Coincidentally, I picked up my bag and the pantyhose and went over to another section at the same time she was entering. In doing that I think I may have set off a shoplifting alarm in her head. Without asking, she picked up the pantyhose next to my bag and told us that she was going to put them up front. I protested because I wasn't sure if I wanted her to do that. She proceeded to tell me in somewhat of a scolding tone that she was going to bring them up front (regardless of my protests) and that they should have been left in their packaging (there was no packaging). After this encounter, she kept her eye on us consistently. I tried on two dresses and she interrupted my conversation to ask me a question about the dress I had on. She also asked loudly if anyone was in the dressing room as I was clearly changing in there. I found this whole experience strange and frankly invasive. I also felt singled out because of some unfounded (and obvious) suspicion. I do enjoy Castaways and I have been a long-time patron. However, I am reluctant to go in the store again because I would not like to have another encounter like the one I had today.

Don't be fooled by the outside of this business. There are…read moretwo floors and the shop extends far back onto the property. With all of that space, there is ample opportunity to find something to bring home. There was something in every price range. The staff was amusing and knowledgeable. Almost every category of vintage item was represented.

My dad used to sell antiques and assorted items at a place like this, so finding this place was…read morenostalgic for me - his place sadly closed. It's set up so a large number of different vendors rent space and set up their area themselves and set their own prices. The system means that you can find a huge variety of stuff... it's the sort of place I love browsing through most. It's also a large space, with multiple rooms. I ended up dropping $100 that I hadn't meant to spend - but I also feel that it was half the price I'd have paid elsewhere for a similar item, so I'm quite delighted. (Note, however, that they don't take AmEx, and they're apparently not willing to cut you a break on the prices (or even the tax) if you pay cash. There's a similar place just two doors down called the Millbrook Antiques Mall. I didn't have time to browse there... but if you're not on a schedule, you definitely want to check out both!

Very happy to have stumbled into this place and rummage through the rooms while some great tunes…read morefilled the barn. Found a cool old whiskey jug from NYC to take back to its hometown with us!

Wide variety of antiques, collectibles, and interesting junk reasonably priced. Kevin is always…read moreadding new inventory. Lots of antique hardware you won't find anywhere else. Fun place to explore and find items you didn't know you needed.