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Bargain hunters, this is for you. Here’s a big list of thrift stores, consignment stores, used book and record stores, and antique and vintage shops in the Charlotte area. There can be a fine line between a thrift store and a vintage store, and consignment stores can overlap too. We’ve used our judgment.
At the end of this article we have included an interactive map of all the stores.
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This list was updated in February, 2026.
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Thrift stores
There is some overlap between thrift stops, vintage stores and consignment shops and we’ve put stores where we think they fit the best. If you don’t see what you’re looking for in this category, please check out one of the other categories.
Charlotte
Bargain Hunters Thrift Store – Albemarle Rd
7020 Albemarle Rd, Charlotte, NC 28227
704-566-8295
Carries clothing, furniture, books, electronics
Blank Generation
2902 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28205
Used books, jewelry, art, clothing, stickers and more
Carolina Value Thrift Central Ave
4451 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
704-568-8896
Thrift store with clothing, used furniture, housewares, etc
Carolina Value Thrift South Blvd
6300 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217
704-295-1468
Thrift store with clothing, used furniture, housewares, etc
Church Mouse Thrift Shop
9010-D Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28270
704-443-7083
Community Thrift Store
3016 Freedom Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208
704-393-3117
Goodwill Industries Second Editions
5301 Wilkinson Boulevard, Charlotte, 28208
704-394-6024
Goodwill’s outlet store. Clothes by the pound at $1.59 per pound, everything else half-price
Found.
3100 N Davidson Street, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28205
704-640-7740
Around 70-80% women’s clothing. The rest is men’s or unisex apparel.
The Grid (Part of Goodwill Industries)
5301 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, 28208
704-916-1655
Refurbished, donated, and new computers, electronics, games, gaming systems, TVs, printers, cords, peripherals, audio components, etc
GW–Clothing and Home Décor Boutique
3609 South Boulevard, Charlotte, 28209
704-916-1627
Habitat for Humanity ReStore Wilkinson
3326 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208
704-295-4495
Appliances, furniture, used and new cabinets, home décor, lighting fixtures, windows, doors, etc
Habitat for Humanity Wendover ReStore
1133 N Wendover Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
704-716-7044
Furniture, cabinets, building materials, lighting, décor, plumbing, doors, windows, etc, and Julia’s Café and Books, coffee shop, and used book store
Hidden Treasures
4035 South Blvd, Charlotte 28209
704-651-5997
Thrift store, upholstery shop, and snack shop on site. Carries vintage and used clothing, appliances, used furniture, electronics, home products, etc
Lift Up Carolinas Thrift Shop
5426 Old Pineville Road, Charlotte, NC
704-525-5228
Nouveau Chapeau
2133 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28205
704-650-6883
New and vintage clothing, jewelry, and home decor
30+ Goodwill stores are part of Goodwill Industries Southern Piedmont
Locations inside Mecklenburg County and outside, including Concord, Gastonia, Lancaster, Monroe, Rock Hill, Shelby, Weddington
Salvation Army Family Store Central Ave
1011 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
704-348-2838
Thrift stores with gently used clothing and household items, with profits going towards homeless shelters, disaster relief, and humanitarian aid
The Wearhouse
127 Stetson Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
704-295-9119
Gently used clothing, shoes, books, furniture, and more. Proceeds support Camino, which aids the Latino immigrant community.
Gaston County
Carolina Value Thrift Gastonia
2541 West Franklin, Gastonia, NC 28052
704-861-8808
Thrift store with clothing, used furniture, housewares, etc
Habitat for Humanity Gastonia ReStore
1840 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054
704-854-3050
Penny Thrift Stanley
530 S Highway 27, Stanley, NC
704-263-8855
Cabarrus County
Carolina Value Thrift Kannapolis
900 S. Cannon Blvd., Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-938-9482
Thrift store with clothing, used furniture, housewares, etc
CVAN’s Cool Used Stuff
543 Concord Parkway N, Concord, NC 28027
704-721-9020
Clothes, household/housewares, accessories, books, DVDs, CDs, and linens. Profits go towards supporting battered women and their children
Remix Market
12086 University City Blvd, Harrisburg, NC 28075
704-455-7000
Lots of unique furniture. Run by The Junkluggers of Charlotte.
Salvation Army Family Store Kannapolis
2901 Cloverleaf Parkway, Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-788-2055
Upcycle Arts
3046-A Eastway Dr, Charlotte, NC
980-403-3423
Affordable craft supplies.
Vintage Treasures of Concord
840 Florence St. NW , Concord, NC, United States, 28027
704-930-9341
Wanda’s Good Stuff
557 Cabarrus Ave W, Concord, NC 28027
704-782-2117
Used books, clothing, appliances, decorations, lamps, luggage, etc
Lake Norman Area (Huntersville, Cornelius, Mooresville)
L.O.V. Thrift Store
6012-A Highway 16, Maiden, NC 28650
704-966-0174
Cornelius Habitat for Humanity
20414 N Main St., Cornelius, NC 28031
704-992-7749
Matthews and Mint Hill
Habitat for Humanity Matthews ReStore
2447 E John St, Matthews, NC 28105
704-845-2760
Servant’s Heart of Mint Hill Community Boutique
9229-N Lawyers Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227
704-680-6533
ZABS Place
100 N Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105
704-708-5600
Upscale thrift boutique. Benefits young adults with special needs.
ZABS Place Furniture
100 N Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105
704-708-5600
Vintage and pre-owned furniture. Benefits young adults with special needs.
South Carolina (York County and Lancaster)
Habitat for Humanity York County ReStore
825 N Anderson Rd, Rock Hill SC 29730
803-324-1960
Habitat for Humanity York County ReStore
4084 Charlotte Highway, Lake Wylie, SC 29710
803-324-1960
PAWSibilities Humane Society of York County
2144 Carolina Place Dr, Fort Mill SC 29708
803-802-0600
Pawsitively Thrifty Shop
8715 Whippoorwill, Indian Land, SC
803-285-1809
Sweet Repeat Thrift Store
4082 Charlotte Hwy, Lake Wylie, SC 29710
803-831-0722
Union County
Good Steward Ministries Thrift Store
1209 W Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe, NC 28110
704-776-9877
Second Chance Boutique by Turning Point Monroe
2447 Old Charlotte Hwy, Monroe, NC 28110
704-283-3033
Second Chance Boutique by Turning Point Waxhaw
1201-B N Broome Street, Waxhaw, NC 28173
704-288-1898
Consignment stores
There is some overlap between thrift stops, vintage stores and consignment shops and we’ve put stores where we think they fit the best. If you don’t see what you’re looking for in this category, please check out one of the other categories.
Charlotte
Classic Attic
4301-C Park Road, NC 28209
704-521-3750
Fine furniture and household goods
Clearing House Consignments
701 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204
704-375-7708
Furniture, home décor, glassware, art, rugs and other furnishings
Clothes Mentor Arboretum
8120 Providence Road, Suite 500, Charlotte, NC 28277
704-594-7949
Women’s clothes resale store–pays cash on the spot
Consignments on Park
10701 Park Rd A, Charlotte, NC 28210
704-544-8228
Furniture and home decor.
Divine Consign – The Fountains Shopping Center
8145 Ardrey Kell Rd, Ste 101, Charlotte, NC 28277
704-443-7987
Clothing for women, juniors, and maternity, as well as home furnishings and furniture
Gear Goat Xchg
3038 Eastway Dr, Charlotte, NC 28205
704-496-9244
New and used outdoor equipment including gear for cycling, hiking, backpacking, running, and more.
Hush Consignment Boutique
8042 Providence Rd Suite 800, Charlotte, NC 28277
704-919-1066
Upscale women’s clothing and accessories
JT Posh
2400 Park Rd, Suite 2-A, Charlotte, NC 28203
704-375-1334
Carries consigned clothing, new accessories, and designer apparel
Kid to Kid – South Blvd
5418 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217
704-525-7500
Children’s clothing and toys
Kid to Kid – South Charlotte
3407 Pineville-Matthews Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226
704-541-0049
Little Shop of Petra’s
1919 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205
Consignment vintage shop during the day (music venue at night)
Bar open during shop hours
Plato’s Closet Charlotte
10215 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28213
704-717-2972
Secondhand clothing store, mostly girls sizes 0/1 to 15/16 and guys size 28-40 waist. Pays cash on the spot.
Once Upon a Child – Charlotte
8700 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC 28226
704-541-5144
National company selling used clothing, footwear, toys, and gear for kids from preemies to youth size 20. Pays cash on the spot.
Plato’s Closet South Charlotte
9519 South Blvd, Ste. A, Charlotte, NC 28273
704-817-9099
Play It Again Sports
8500 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC 28226
704-540-6339
New and used sporting goods and fitness equipment
Rise Up Consignments
1001 E. W.T. Harris Blvd., Suite O, Charlotte, NC 28213
704-834-0809
Street Commerce
325 E 9th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
704-891-8833
Thrift Pony
Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28206
980-613-2865
Uptown Cheapskate – Charlotte
9015-5 JM Keynes Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262
704-900-8014
Gently used clothes, shoes, bags, and accessories
Uptown Cheapskate – Pineville/South Charlotte
8700 Pineville-Matthews Rd, #900, Charlotte, NC 28226
701-543-7890
Uptown Cheapskate – South End
5033 South Blvd, Unit E, Charlotte, NC 28217
704-900-7400
Cabarrus County
Once Upon a Child – Concord
349-O Copperfield Blvd, Concord, NC 28025
980-255-8581
Lake Norman Area (Huntersville, Cornelius, Mooresville)
Consign on a Dime Furniture & Decor Consignment
19207 W Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC 28031
704-892-8492
Going Twice
335 W Plaza Dr, Mooresville, NC 28117
704-663-0668
New and consigned furniture and home decor
Kid to Kid – Huntersville
9931 Rose Commons Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078
704-947-5251
Plato’s Closet Huntersville
10035 Biddick Lane, Suite 110, Huntersville, NC 28078
704-237-4069
Plato’s Closet Mooresville
335 W Plaza Dr, Mooresville, NC 28117
704-230-0715
Showplace 28
20924 Torrence Chapel Road, Cornelius, NC 28031
704-892-4447
Uptown Cheapskate – Huntersville
9709-D Sam Furr Rd, Huntersville, NC 28067
704-237-4867
Gaston County
GiGi’s Consignment Boutique – Belmont
24 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012
704-461-8043
Once Upon a Child – Gastonia
2930 E Franklin Blvd, Suite 18, Gastonia, NC 28056
980-320-8816
Plato’s Closet Gastonia
2020 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
704-396-6453
Stanley Creek Treasures
710 S. Main St., Stanley, NC, United States, 28164 “
704-430-6637
Union County
Bullfrogs Children’s Consignment
311 Post Office Drive, Indian Trail, NC, 28079
704-421-2239
Cloth & Clay Consignment
6751 Old Monroe Rd., Suite 105, Indian Trail, NC
980-636-4644
Dandelion Children’s Consignment
3306 W Hwy 74, Suite K, Monroe, NC 28110
704-774-1212
I’ll Second That Resale & Consignment Store
2016 Younts Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079
704-628-7217
Furniture and home decor at affordable prices
Matthews and Mint Hill
Plato’s Closet Matthews
10035 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105
704-844-6744
Once Upon a Child – Matthews
9623-J E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC, 28105
704-847-6337
Karrousel Kids Consignment and Retail Boutique
120 E Charles St, Matthews, NC 28105
704-847-4300
Consignment and retail boutique specializing in children’s clothing and gifts
The Consignment Barn
7124-A Matthews Mint Hill Rd., Mint Hill, NC
704-467-0386
South Carolina (York County and Lancaster)
Clothes Mentor Rock Hill
725 Cherry Rd, #163, Rock Hill SC 29732
803-328-0054
Women’s clothes resale store–pays cash on the spot
Tender Hearts
1025 Anderson Road N., Rock Hill, SC 29730
803-366-4673
There are also locations in Clover, Chester, and York, SC. Raises funds for House of Hope women’s shelter, men’s shelter, baby care, and senior care programs.
Antique/Vintage
There is some overlap between thrift stops, vintage stores and consignment shops and we’ve put stores where we think they fit the best. If you don’t see what you’re looking for in this category, please check out one of the other categories.
Charlotte
Little Shop of Petra’s
1919 Commonwealth Avenue, charlotte, NC 28205
Music venue by night, vintage shop by day. Bar open. Sip and shop.
East 8th Vintage
1950 E 8th St, Charlotte, NC 28204
704-604-2606
Home decor, clothing, furniture, and more.
FarReach Vintage
604 W Morehead St Suite 3, Charlotte, NC 28208
717-579-5672
Vintage designer, streetwear, and casual.
Locker Room CLT
4090 Raleigh St Suite 141, Charlotte, NC 28206
Specializes in vintage sportswear.
OldNews Vintage Charlotte
3225 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28205
Clothing, including sports jerseys
Stash Pad
2708 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205
704-916-9574
South End Exchange
111 New Bern St, Charlotte, NC 28203
704-353-4600
Antiques and fine home furnishing
The Phoenix Mercantile
3925 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28205
704-589-1953
Unique vintage home decor, memorabilia and toys.
Rat’s Nest
442 E 36th St, Charlotte, NC 28205
704-371-3599
Vintage clothing shop in NoDa. Known especially for its cowboy boots and vintage t-shirt collection.
Sleepy Poet’s Antique Mall
6424 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28217
704-529-6369
More than 250 vendors of vintage and antique furniture, clothing, housewares, jewelry, and other collectibles.
Gaston County
Gaston Pickers
503 Long Ave, Gastonia, NC 28054
704-852-7055
Heritage Mill Antique & Designer Mall
1820 Spencer Mountain Road, Gastonia, NC 28054
704-879-4147
Piccolo Antiques
134 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012
704-825-5656
Vintage Village Antiques at Eastridge Mall
246 N NEW HOPE ROAD, Gastonia, NC, 28052
704-589-4042
Lake Norman Area (Huntersville, Cornelius, Mooresville
Main Street Antiques
500 S Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115
704-746-3636
Lake Norman Antique
467 E Plaza Dr, Mooresville, NC 28115
704-799-8767
Matthews and Mint Hill
Cabarrus County
Cline’s Country Antiques
11839 Highway 49 North, Mount Pleasant, North Carolina 28124
704-436-6824
One of the largest dealers of antique and collectible furniture in North Carolina. Items are in several buildings and outdoors.
Marketplace on Main
118 Main St. Kannapolis, NC 28081
704-932-6246
The Depot at Gibson Mill
325 McGill Ave, NW, Suite 250, Concord, NC 28026
704-787-9351
Very large antique mall
White Owl Antique Mall
8455 NC Hwy 49, Mt. Pleasant, NC 28124
704-436-2063
500+ vendors located throughout a vintage textile mill. 100,000 square feet.
Pineville
Used Book Stores
Charlotte
Book Buyers
3040 Eastway Dr., Charlotte, NC 28205
704-344-8611
Julia’s Café & Books
1133 North Wendover Road, Charlotte, NC 28211
704-295-4585
Coffee shop and used book store. Part of Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Proceeds go toward building houses.
The Book Rack
10110 Johnston Road, Suite 5, Charlotte, NC 28210
704-544-8006
Used book store in Ballantyne area
That’s Novel Books
330 Camp Road (Camp North End), Charlotte, NC 28206
704-561-1793
Matthews and Mint Hill
2nd & Charles
9903 East Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105
704-321-5122
Used books, video games, CDs, DVDs
The Homeschool Room
1115 Matthews Mint Hill Road, Matthews, NC 28105
704-845-0440
Used books and other educational materials
Lake Norman Area (Huntersville, Cornelius, Mooresville)
Walls of Books
20920 Torrence Chapel Road B6, Cornelius, NC 28031
704-255-5697
Union County
Cabarrus County
Second Look Books
4519 School House Commons Suite 230, Harrisburg, NC 28075
704-455-8407
South Carolina (York County and Lancaster)
Used Records
Charlotte
Lunchbox Records
825 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204
704-331-0788
New and used records
Repo Record
3325 Commonwealth Avenue, NC 28205
980-237-2896
Mostly used records. Some new. Also CDs. Also stereo systems, turntables, etc.
Hardy Boys Records Camp North End
Camp North End, 701 Keswick Avenue, Suite 106, Charlotte, NC 28206
704-907-2618
Premium Sound
Gold Tone Workshop, 2615 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC
704-299-5951
The Poet’s Vault
6424 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217
Matthews and Mint Hill
Hardy Boys Records Matthews
Brass Grasshopper, 1325 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Matthews, NC, 28105
704-839-6343
Mad Jack’s Records & Comics
315 W John Street, Matthews, NC 28105
704-965-0074
Noble Records
11500 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105
980-245-8860
Cabarrus County
Recyclable Records
662 N Cannon Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-712-7910
Gaston County
Revolver Records
109 Main Street, McAdenville, NC 28101
980-522-4079
Union County
Lake Norman (Huntersville, Cornelius, Mooresville)
Old Dog Vinyl Records
500 S Main Street, Mooresville, NC 28115
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