How to Shop Second-Hand in Lehigh Valley

Here’s how to navigate the region’s thrift shops, auctions, and consignment stores to score brag-worthy deals on high-quality clothing, furniture, décor, and so much more.

One big reason why the Lehigh Valley is seen as a hub for second-hand bargain hunters is its heritage. And to that point, the Belleville Market in Easton should be on your list! This second-hand market is home to over 35 merchants, where you can find one-of-a-kind antiques, vintage clothing, candles, handmade jewelry, artwork, and more. For some Lehigh Valley pride and unique finds, check out Yung Esau’s Vintage Shop in Bethlehem!

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One good place to start is at one of the many Lehigh Valley antique malls. These sprawling markets feature multiple vendors at one location. Vendors curate their booths and carry a reliable inventory of original art, antique furniture, décor, and collectibles. Weil Antique Center, Zionsville Antique Mall, and Slatington Marketplace are all great antique malls to browse. Cottage Crafters holds monthly auctions, and Renningers hosts flea markets. Make sure to bookmark the events page of the Allentown Fairgrounds Agricultural Hall for upcoming antique sales and collectors’ shows.

While you can find new additions to your wardrobe at antique malls, second-hand clothing stores are a better bet. The Attic, RC Moore Vintage & Millinery, Style Encore, Yellow Balloon Consignment and Divine Resale all offer the opportunity to buy lightly worn, name-brand clothing at discount prices. For the kids, Bears Repeating has a wide selection of second-hand children’s clothing and toys. You can also consign to these types of stores. Just call ahead to determine what the store is buying, along with the condition the item must be in when you bring it in to sell.

Lastly, don’t pass up auctions and estate sales! Tom Hall Auctions and K.D. Smith Auction & Son both offer online and live auctions. For estate sales—large-scale property liquidation events—use resources such as EstateSales.Net, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace.

With so many great places to explore, you'll want to get started right away. Start planning your trip and make plans to visit the top antique and specialty shops in the region.