Main Street Exchange

Short Version:
This is a pickier version of a thrift store. If you enjoy secondhand items and are okay with higher prices to ensure that you’re choosing from good-​quality items (instead of sorting through all of the junk), the Main Street Exchange is going to be perfect for you. However, the prices are definitely higher than standard thrift store prices.
Long Version:
This is like the higher-​scale version of a thrift store. While I love shopping at thrift stores and picking up items for less than a dollar, it really does require some digging to find things that are in good shape and are something that I really want to purchase. I’m glad that most thrift stores carry the lower-​quality items because everybody has their own budget and price range, but I’m looking for second-​hand things that don’t look so… secondhand.
That’s where The Main Street Exchange comes in. They are like a high-​end thrift store. All of the pieces are sorted through when they accept them, and it looks like they’re choosey about what items come into the shop. The clothing all appeared to be in good condition, and the furniture, DVDs, and books all seemed like they were still in «Good» to «Very Good» condition. While typical thrift stores may have dusty, dirty, or broken items, everything seemed to be well-​cleaned and in very good shape here.
However, along with that comes higher prices. You’ll be more likely to find something you actually want to buy (versus a thrift store), but you might have to pay a bit more for the convenience. Nothing seemed insanely unreasonably priced, though, but I’ll admit I didn’t pay much attention to the clothing.
This store sells a good range of things. They have a lot of clothing, and that makes up the bulk of their items, but they also have a book section with adult and children’s books. They also have dinnerware and other knick knacks. Downstairs, you’ll find some furniture and children’s toys. Some of the furniture is on the affordable side ($ 10 for end tables and whatnot) while the larger pieces definitely cost more ($ 120-​ish for a large wood dresser).
I came out with 5 books in really good condition for slightly over $ 4. Most of the books were priced at 99 cents or 1.99. DVDs were priced around $ 1.99 to $ 2.99.
Staff was pretty friendly. They were cleaning and putting away things when I came, but when I asked where to check out, one of the employees was happy to point me to where. She even mentioned their current promotion in case I wanted to go get another book for just a penny. I passed, but it was nice of her to let me know that.
As a sidenote, there does seem to be a Christian, religious theme going on in this store. There’s even a Christian quote printed on the receipt I received. It’s nothing that’s going to annoy a non-​religious person, but there are religious items and books for sale alongside the regular items.

I shopped in this store once, and found a couple of metal mixing bowls that were okay-​priced… however, I didn’t even look through the clothes (the reason I usually go to thrift stores) after I saw a cute scarf that was priced the same as it would be new at Target! Forget it. I probably won’t ever return.

This is a thrift type store so be prepared for a musty type smell when you walk in. Their selection of use children’s wear is fairly nice sized but their prices are as if you are buying new. If I wanted to pay 16.99 for a dress for a child, I would buy new. Their prices are outrageous and they have a rule that you cannot use a credit card for purchases under $ 5.00. Between the rude staff and the insane prices this store gets a 1 star from me. Save your money and buy new.