This is our go-to place for anything we need for our house. We will always check here first to see…read moreif they have it, and most times they do! I also have a little free library out front of our house and I always find fantastic books there to restock my shelves. The employees there are all so helpful and friendly, and we always find great items at a great price.

My wife always enjoys coming here. The staff are always friendly and will help you if they can. I…read morejust find a comfy seat and wait on the wife.

I cannot believe that it has taken me over two years of "Yelping" to finally critique one of my…read morefavorite pastimes... a schlock store. A "what" you may ask? Let me explain.... Schlock is the Yiddish word for junk or crap. Whenever I would drag my mother to a thrift store, she would walk up and down the aisles and call everything "Schlock." After a life of hand-me -downs, Mom liked to buy things that were new and fresh and she was the first person to be using them, I, however, always in the mindset of a struggling young actor in New York, have spent my entire life going to thrift stores or "shlock" stores for everything from furnishing my home, supplying my desk, filling my clothes closet.. all with schlock. I remember back in the '70s in Greenwich Village buying a real pea coat and a real pair of sailor bell bottoms with the buttons up the sides. Those were so cool. I still wear a fabulous winter wool coat from the 30s that I bought while on tour in Vancouver, Canada along with a fabulous steamer trunk from the 40's.. To this day, one of my favorite items is a antique woolen black and red checkered scarf given to me by the infamous Nathan Lane from a NY shlock store. That's a story for another day! I fell in love with the Hope Chest when I moved to Oak Island. Just a ten minute walk from my house, Hope Chest has a nice variety of clothes and housewares and furniture. You can also find CDs and DVDs, kids clothing, and so much more. Lots of 1/2 prices sales and all prices are good! What I love about all this is that the Hope Chest Thrift store not only supports victims of and advocates prevention of domestic violence, but you earn credit with your purchases. For example, last month they were advertising 50% off everything, I bought around $20 worth of merchandise, it got reduced to $10 and then she told me I had a $9 credit and asked if I wanted to use it? It? In the end I got everything for a dollar and helped support a worthwhile organization. Can you beat it? In the later years my Mom bought a place on Oak Island, and subsequently she softened a little on thrift store bargain hunting and agreed to come with me when I went to the Hope Chest. She even broke down and bought a few items for herself. But no matter how much I bragged about my attractive secondhand table or my sharp looking previously worn tuxedo, Mom would always say as we left Hope Chest, "that place is pure shlock!" That may be so, but I can't wait to get home and try on my new short sleeve shirt for two bucks. Keep up the good work Hope Chest. You're always one of my go-to stops when I'm on the island, shlock and all! Right, Mom?

Hidden gem! What great name brand items and vintage treasures to find. I came in on 50% off day and…read morefilled up three bags! Quality linens and housewares. Friendly employees. Cant wait to come back.

This place is quite big and has a great selection of all different types of items, including lots…read moreof ephemera. The staff is really friendly and helpful. The prices are reasonable. The one downside is that they don't have a bathroom.

Beware! Upon your first step inside, you will be sucked in…read morelike a vortex. We explored every nook and cranny of this lovely complex and spent well over an hour shopping. We were sweaty by the end. So many unique finds. The gentleman at the register gave us a lesson in Japanese currency during World War II, and I ended up buying a few pieces. Lots of records and historical items, dolls, collections and everything else.

This is a lovely small antique shop with some great art and jewelry finds (and many other things)…read more Sterling silver, native american turquoise, and some costume jewelry. The two people I met, one owner and one vendor were delightful people. one review mentions not being welcome of their age? I'm young and started the conversation. It's a two way street! Great place!

I went in here and immediately was not welcomed because of my age. A older women walked up to us…read moreand asked if we were looking for anything with a judgy tone. I replied that we were just looking, I was with my younger brother and my boyfriend while my parents were not in town. She asks us (again with a tone) "I think you should get your parents if you are in here", I told her that they weren't in town and she asked how old I was... I was taken back with the question because we just walked into the store and quietly were looking around. I answered and said I was 18 and she commented that "you don't look like it" after that I felt discouraged and left. I didn't even have time to look around. I was very dissatisfied and disappointed.

Hidden gem. Owner is so nice and will bargain prices. Basement and attic full of treasures. And…read moreit's PINK!

Hard place to hunt. This is a wild store that was crammed full of vintage stuff , memorabilia, and…read morethings that might become a treasure depending of the eye of the beholder . It was very cramped and hard to go through, so we only stayed around 15 minutes. I love a good "antique/thrift" store, but this one was an in and out for me.

Stay away from this place! It has a ton of clothing and items you want to buy! I have a whole new…read morewardrobe of stylish comfy clothes that I probably will live in for a bit. (Great purchases). I bought some nice gifts for friends. My friends saw what I bought and made me bring them there. I bought more! Apparently I have to take more people there today. Scary good.

Super special store. Great selection and unique finds!!! Very friendly service. Check it out!read more

Had a girls trip to Oak Island and decided to check out a few small local shops. Driving by, I…read morehappened to see this one in a strip mall with unique stores. There isn't much to say about this shop except that it has some very I retesting and down-right freaky items (see images). Although I didn't leave the store with a purchase, it was really cool to check out the merch.

This place was super cool. I got a beautiful silk scarf and a long coat from the 60s for a great…read moreprice. The owners were very friendly and they had a great variety of items such as jewelry, clothes, hat, bags, etc.

This place really gets me! I stumbled upon it today and I was very much impressed! The displays are…read moreadorable and easy to look through and this stuff is strictly vintage gold. The price tags are heftier than you would find on a thrift store rack, but these are some super rare finds! I'm diggin it.