My mom and I hit a few vintage shops in Wilmy today and this one blew us away!! The ladies at…read moreSecond Wonder take time to completely restore vintage pieces with such care, and each item is labeled with the era, brand, and condition. Everything was so clean and organized! I found this gorgeous robe/gown that I plan to use for the morning of my wedding to get ready. They had tons of pieces like this, plus furs, accessories, matching sets, gowns, vests, boots... literally everything. If you're looking for vintage in wilmington you 10000% have to come here.

The selection at second skin is well put together with a wide range of sizes. The owner is a…read morebeautiful soul! They are so helpful with styling your look to accommodate your budget.

This is a FABULOUS thrift shop! Great variety for men, women and kids including household and even…read moresome furniture. We hit on a day with some great extra sales, which was so fun. Well organized store with a nice staff. Great selection and all to support a cause!

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.

King of the Shlock!…read more One of my favorite pastimes when traveling or having free time is finding the local thrift stores. I remember when I was a singer on Holland America back in the '80s and we would stop every two weeks in Vancouver. I found an amazing steamer trunk in fabulous condition that must have been from the 30's or 40's. I put wheels on that baby and carted her around with me for years when I entertained. I remember when I was playing Billy Bigelow in Carousel in a summer stock in Pennsylvania and the local thrift store in Mansfield had a mink coat for $10. I bought that coat and tried to butch it up and wear it around. It still looked like I was wearing a butched up woman's coat! I eventually gave it away but had fun wearing back in the days when it was stylish and acceptable. To this day I have a fantastic tweed wool winter coat that I found in a thrift store in the east village in New York. That baby has saved my ass in the worst storms. To this day I wear her wear her whenever it's cold. And so, even as I spend my leisure time down on Oak Island in 2023, I still hit the local thrift stores,except now I call them "schlock" stores which my mother nicknamed them. Schlock is the Yiddish word for junk or crap and that's what my mother thought about all of that. She always liked things brand new having come from a family during the depression, where instead I love to find a bargain and something that's quality but broken in. I would have to say from all of the schlock stores in the Oak Island/ Southport area, my favorite is Habitat for Humanity Store. Although they don't have clothes, there, their offerings of furnishings and bedding and sports equipment and kitchenware, etc. is pretty outstanding and well priced Just this past weekend I stopped by and found a wonderful black briefcase for my work for $8 and a colorful outdoor tablecloth for my back porch for $4. I see so many things there that I want, but I have no floor space or wall space left in my house. If I buy something, something else is going to have to go, and that's a tough one for me when most of the things in my house are from family heirlooms or things I really like. In the meantime, it's a relaxing way for me to spend an hour or two, and over the years I have found wonderful things at habitat for humanity. Check out their specials. When I was there Saturday, everything was 50% off! I don't think I could ever go back to paying full price for most things ever again lol. I may not be a child from the depression, but I was the child of a woman who was a child during the depression and so my frugality lives on! Next time you are visiting Oak Island or Southport stop by the habitat for humanity store. The staff is lovely and welcoming, the offerings are plentiful and well priced, and their men's bathroom is the biggest bathroom I have seen anywhere! Lol Happy Hunting!

Great store! The owner is awesome and always has a great selection of high quality merchandise. We…read moreLOVE this place!

Great selection to buy and good value for what I turned in. Not all of what I brought in was…read moreaccepted as they have rules for trade ins on their website.

This is one of the most beautiful, unique shops in Wilmington! Jess has such a knack for vintage…read morestyle and treasure hunting there is just THE BEST. You will find your favorite pieces in this store.

I am a huge fan of Castle Street, with its bohemian charm and nonconformist style. I was supporting…read moresmall business Saturday when I discovered this vintage boutique. The interior of this shop is gorgeously decorated with bygone artifacts and the ambiance is enhanced by retro music. Jess and her associate are gentle and welcoming, which makes one want to linger and admire everything. That particular day, they were having what they refer to as yard sales. There was a rack of clothing outside the front door that was marked down to five dollars. I landed an adorable 70's dress that I look forward to wearing to an upcoming tea party. Outside the back door, there were several racks of clothes and a table of accessories on sale. Jess had refreshing drinks and coffee for her customers as well. Then, I found this 1930's bed jacket. It looks smashing with leggings and a tee.....I know this because I wore it to hear jazz on Sunday night. I felt like the bee's knees. I am looking forward to attending the shop's holiday party on December 9.....and more shopping! Another Castle street favorite!

Great selection of diverse vintage and antiques. Seller is knowledgeable and will sometimes come…read moredown on his price. It depends on what it is. NOTE: seller has retired and travels often so the store may not be open when you expect it to be. You may want to call before you come.

Fabulous collection of real antiques and not rubbish. The owner is very knowledgeable and usually…read morehere and can answer any questions for you about anything in the store. I understand he is retired now and the shop doesn't have regular hours so call before coming. One of the hidden gems of Wilmington!

This is the newer of the Fairy Circle consignment shops in town. It is basically the same aet up…read morewith fantastic clothes, jewelry, handbags, candles, incense and so much more. I love the prices and the selection. I also love this location because the shopping center is surrounded by beautiful trees and even some bricks for a road. This place is very clean, organized and the customer service is great!

If you haven't been, go! It's a little slice of heaven. Not only do you get beautiful gently used…read moremerchandise, you cannot even imagine how wonderful the staff and customers are. Everything is clean, neat and organized. I guarantee you will feel better after you've visited this hidden gem!

I love this place! Ran across it last year and now I stop by every time I come through Hampstead…read more Good group of vendors provide a varied selection and, best of all, the prices are really reasonable. I always find something new that just has to come home with me. Everyone should stop by for Free Drink Fridays!