There's nothing like finding an unexpected gem while waiting for one's antique shopping in Jersey…read more There is something quite special in an item that has a history and a story behind its life and purpose. Located off of Lafayette Avenue in Hawthorne, we discovered this establishment offering antiques, furniture, household goods, and collectibles. Upon arriving at the entrance in the back, which might look small from the outside, Then and Now Consignment Shop with its floor-to-ceiling and in every nook and cranny, items come in all shapes and sizes, and finding the perfect one for your collection can be a real accomplishment. My partner and I came here looking for something to put our artificial, realistic flowers in. Already have our eyes on a couple of items and finally found a beautiful glass vase at a reasonable price. This is all worth a visit and has enough stock to keep collectors of all manner of items happy, which we can recommend.

For over 30 year's my wife and I shopped at this store…read more Sarah was a great person along with her husband, I have brought things in to sell and they are very honest.

Back in the day when jeans were the uniform and Fleetwood Mac weren't great grandparents, Udelco…read morewas a destination warehouse for second hand denim and USED clothing of every variety and style. There was no pretense of anything being pre-owned or gently worn, you scavenged through boxes for old clothing that was severely broken in and hoped that the previous owner(s) enjoyed soap and a good delousing as much as they craved their hash pipe. I'm just amazed Udelco is still here and may drop in next time I'm in the area. Who knows, I just might find the old jeans that rode my hip before my hip needs to be replaced.

The concept and potential of this place is great. However, what I really don't like is the overly…read morelaxed environment. Would it kill you to just make the store a little bit more organized or understandable for anyone that shows up? It's one thing to not label the boxes properly or to have the store cleaner and organized feeling but to not actively try to help customers that come in with finding clothes or whatever is just really lame. Nothing is labeled with a price, but I guess they're reasonably priced.

We visited for the first time last week, and I can hardly wait long enough for more inventory to…read morehead back! The shop owner and her staff are incredibly friendly and knowledgable, and helped us a lot during our experience! The clothes are all reasonably priced, well labeled, and easy to look through. No matter your budget or body type, I am sure you'll find something here!

As what you might call a vintage clothing junkie (self-diagnosed), I am forever on the prowl for…read morenew haunts in my area. Sadly, they are few and far between, so I was elated to discover Vintage Alley during a recent online search and having visited the store for the first time last weekend, I can safely say, it does not disappoint. Tucked away on the corner of Bloomfield Ave, along Verona's main drag, Vintage Alley is a veritable treasure trove of awesome vintage finds. The layout of the store allows for easy browsing, with an aesthetic that is at once cozy and chic. The merchandise is well-curated and the prices more than reasonable. The clincher for me was the exceptional service I received from Brittany. A major pet peeve of mine is entering a store and feeling pressured to make a purchase. Over the years, I've found that when dealing with small business retailers in particular, customer service often runs the gamut from overbearing to indifferent. Fortunately, I found none of these to be the case at Vintage Alley. From the moment I walked in the store, I felt at ease and appreciated the fact that Brittany made herself available to offer input and assistance when needed, while allowing me to browse at my leisure. Brittany's love of the store--and vintage in general--is evident in her style and in her nature, the latter of which was equal parts warm, enthusiastic, and genuine. I spent an inordinate amount of time debating between two purchases - a tweed blazer or Paganne dress - before finally settling on the latter and never once did I feel rushed or put upon to make up my mind. To be clear, we're talking multiple try-ons and an excessive amount of hemming and hawing in front of a mirror, with nary a complaint. On those occasions when I offered up an apology for essentially acting out the shopping equivalent of a hung jury, Brittany simply invited me to take however long I needed. After putting in more deliberation than the cast of 12 Angry Men, I eventually settled on the dress, which I can't wait to wear. In summation, love my new dress, love Vintage Alley, and can't wait to go back.

PROS: This place had a large inventory and the staff was nice. good amount of items were here as…read morewell CONS: Most items were not priced and the place smelled like mold. A lot of the items were broken or missing from the packages. It also was in a shady area and the parking lot was tiny OVERALL: Not my favorite thrift store. odds are i won't be coming back here

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Overall A - Just have a strategy and you'll have a great day…read more This is my thrift store of choice, but I only go when I have no time limit. I agree with the other Jennifer L.--, wandering a massive thrift store is practically a sport. For me AT is a guilt free pleasure and well deserved break from work. Parking: Avoid the small lot during peak times. Park on the street or in the lot across the street. Pricing: Yes, prices are creeping up, but that's the case for all thrift stores, and this is a for-profit store. I do see some weird "Wheel of Fortune pricing" on random items (like Corning Ware or Vince clothing), but I just let it go. There are still deals to be found, and they are replenishing items all day long. Discounts & Bags: Look at the monitors to see what is 50% off, or snap a pic of the today's sales sign on your way in. A note on shopping bags: yes, they make you check them in. Bring a huge blue IKEA bag, check it in, get your ticket, and grab a cart. Carts disappear fast on busy days. Dressing Rooms & Bathrooms: There are 3 fitting rooms and 2 bathrooms. They will ask you to park your big shopping cart outside because it's a cramped setup, and there is a 5-item max allowed in the fitting room at a time. The Elevators: They are not broken; they are just slow. It's an old factory building, and the elevators are shared with the staff who are restocking all areas all day long. It just requires some patience. The One Change I'd Make: I wish they would hang up some mirrors--at the very least near the coats or scarves. It would save so many extra trips back to the dressing room. Checkout: The line to pay ebbs and flows. It can be winding around the store, or it can have four people total. Even when the line looks scary, it does move. The cashiers are friendly; sometimes one might be having an off day, but that is rare.

Okay, I had what a blast here with my daughter yesterday. I decided we needed a day of thrift…read moreshopping. When you drop a lot of weed, you don't want to have to replace your whole wardrobe at premium prices. I picked up some great pieces for someone. My age, things like Liz Claiborne and Ann Taylor dresses & blouses. I found a great pair of Michael kors pants, too. But my absolute favorite find was a pair of Sergio Valente jeans from the very early '80s that I coveted when I was young. I never had them, I wanted them, and they fit! They look brand new and we're only $7.99. My daughter bought a whole bunch of stuff including a really cute hello Kitty sweater. We got so much stuff. We overfilled the bag and still only paid 60 bucks. I can't wait to go back, there is so much stuff. You do have to wait on a long line to check out. However, I thought it was worth it considering how much we brought home.

It looks like she has a good collection of stuff for women but when I asked her about men's…read moreclothing and accessories she said absolutely not and turned me away. I saw a bunch of unisex hats and a few wallets on my way out that I definitely could have bought but my money is no good there. Ladies you should check it out hopefully the clerk is different. 2 stars for fashion 0 for everything else. Also, lots of dust.

I'm very very very disappointed in myself I haven't found this GEM sooner . Holy mother of fashion!…read moreThis place is everything. I wanted to stay and live in this place. Put it to you this way if you have ever dream of what it would be like to walk in SJP closet in Sex in the City this is the experience you will get on top of it all the owner is super fun, friendly and is the one that puts the most fabulous displays of the garments. Prices are very reasonable!

My daughter decided she wanted to go vintage shopping one day. I found this place through google…read more Run by a mother/daughter team, it's an interesting little find. Although my daughter didn't find anything ( go figure with a 13 year old) the place is well stocked with jewelry, vintage clothing, pictures and some retro rock threads. If it's your kind of thing, it's well worth checking out.

Nice selection of pre owned women's clothing and accessories. Reasonably priced and attractive…read moreitems! The owners are very customer service oriented and a pleasure to do business with.

Hit or miss they kinda know the value of everything so I sometimes hard to get a deal but not badread more

Most everything about this store is terrible. Prices are erratic with many vintage items regardless…read moreof condition priced over $30 And others over $50 or even $100. Other items are cheap despite being valuable. Items sometimes still have the original store price on them and it is often lower than the thrift price which is insane. The store is littered with broken items still priced high. Knockoffs are priced like the real deal. Items with little value like Hummel figures are bagged and priced outrageously high even with heads broken off or hands missing. So many items are bagged and you cannot see what is in the bag. Identical items are split up and spread around the store. Items that should be sold together are priced separately and irrationally. I once saw two identical items in two different locations. One was priced at $8 and the other at $26. Neither was worth even the lower price.

Incredible clothes and accessories, amazing experience! We found the most stunning, unique,…read morebeautiful vintage prom dress! Jade new exactly what would fit! You make an appointment so you have one on one attention, not rushed at all. Incredible experience, HIGHLY recommend! Women owned, found her at the Grand Bazaar market!

Reason number 247 for a planning a shopping excursion to Astoria. If you love the thrill of the…read morehunt, what better place to find fabulous things? I've heard nothing but high praise about the joint. This is why you should shop #secondhandfirst.