Cool Thrift Shops in NYC

[maxxout]

Hi everyone!
I'm going to NYC in a week. I usually shop at Barneys, IF, BG etc. but this time I wanted to look into vintage. Can you give me names of cool thrift shops in Manhatten? Thanks for any names.
I'm so excited about going. Haven't been in NYC for a few years.

 

[yellowsuitcase]

Cool as in have nice stuff and even nicer prices cool or claustrophobic mess but you might find some real gems for cheap cool?

 

[Caramelita]

My favourite store is Tokio 7 !

 

[Caramelita]

Btw, you can read about the store here.

 

[maxxout]

Cool as in have nice stuff and even nicer prices cool or claustrophobic mess but you might find some real gems for cheap cool?

The former. Rather more easily find a designer/edgy/well made item for more $. More interested in vintage than cheap. Good question!

 

[maxxout]

My favourite store is Tokio 7 !

Oh yes......I heard about this years ago. Thanks for reminding me. I'll go to the link. Thank you so much!

 

[chloe_chanel]

Buffalo Exchange

 

[yellowsuitcase]

I second tokyo 7.

Others are:
Second time around
Michael's

 

[Kitties Are Cute]

Vintage is different from consignment. The lower east side has a lot of good vintage places - Narnia and Edith Machinist come to mind.

 

[maxxout]

Vintage is different from consignment. The lower east side has a lot of good vintage places - Narnia and Edith Machinist come to mind.

Yes...the term Vintage has been been misused, maligned and misunderstood for a while now, and I'm afraid I am adding to that. I am meaning the generalized term rather than the strict definition. I mainly want cool pieces and if they are 40's or last season, I'm good. So I love knowing about these two places and I am most appreciative.

 

[maxxout]

Buffalo Exchange

Tried and true and probably a lot more interesting than the one in my town. Thanks!

I second tokyo 7.

Others are:
Second time around
Michael's

I will definitely check these and good to have your vote for tokyo 7 as well. Thank you!

 

[jz2386]

In addition to Buffalo Exchange and Tokio 7, I would recommend you also check out Beacon's Closet and Crossroads Trading Co.