Everything But Grannie’s Panties

I come from Cape Cod every year after in January. And love to go to this place with my daughter. Great place. Great name, & Great people !

I had high hopes for this store, based on the name I figured it was run by cool people and would be filled with must have treasures.
I got there, it was very cluttered, and about 90 percent of the items were Christmas decorations. I love Christmas, but I was looking for a thrift shop, not just decorations.
two stars is because what they had was reasonably priced.
The yard in front and on the side is covered in large piles of stuff under tarps, it looks like trash piles, and the staff was quite rude.
Though I can’t say they were rude to me, they barely spoke to me. Instead I got to hear one of the men get berated for being lazy, and I heard all about how some «crazy old woman» was annoying them, but they still had to go to her apartment tomorrow. Neither of these are things that should have been said in front of a customer, let alone the five or so of us that were in the store at the time.
The name is quirky, but the shop is forgettable.

This is definitely a really cool thrift store and I left with a bed, dresser, and delivery all for 140 bucks. However, I got bed bugs from it, and it has been a nightmare. And yes, I’m an idiot for getting a bed at a thrift store, but I just wanted to put it out there so no one else makes the same dumb decision I did.

I’m taking my out-​of-​town guests here to poke around — partly because the name is hilarious, but mostly because there are a ton of quirky items. You can also find some quality furniture here (from estate sales) and the turnover is quick. If you’re furnishing a place, it’s worth more than one trip. The young girls who were running the shop when I was there seemed to be having fun, which made for a good atmosphere (not a stuffy old antiques store!).

Great selection, friendly staff, and very reasonably priced. Great place for outfitting your first apartment!

My very favorite vintage/​junque shoppe in the triangle area

I dig it! Been shopping here for years! I love to pop in and browse! It’s a cool old house, stuffed to the rim with stuff! I’ve found some real treasures! :)

Always fun to visit and look through all of the treasures they have!

After reading reviews for local thrift stores, I was intrigued by Grannie’s. People seem to love its quirkiness or hate the hoarder like atmosphere. Objectively, Grannie’s was neither as cool or as scary as I expected from reviews.
I ended up getting some salad plates and some really cheap records, all for about $ 5. I went shopping with the intention of finding furniture, but the backyard was closed (?) and I didn’t find what I was looking for indoors.
It was interesting and somewhat exciting to wind my way from room to room, I felt like I was sneaking through someone’s home… but I quickly felt overwhelmed by the sheer amount of items per room and wanted to leave before I could look through all the records and items upstairs. My grandmother was a hoarder and cluttered spaces make me nervous and panicky.
Furniture does seem to be a good by and it seems like you can negotiate prices on some larger pieces. I’d like to come back some time and check out what items are in the backyard.

Adorable store, but I don’t know if it really does have EVERYTHING but Grannie’s panties. I should’ve inquired further about the items’ origins, but we were simply poking around for ceramic pots. Nope. We did notice that they do have a LOT of silverware and lovely, matching plates and glasses and bowls. If I were to live in Durham long term, I’d definitely come pick up my diningware here.
You do have to poke around everywhere; even though things are organized, in a fashion, I didn’t notice any signs or anything intuitive to let me know what would be in what room. It’s fun, though, and not too time-​consuming (if you’re looking for something in particular). The rooms are small and it’s easy to do a quick sweep.

I absolutely love it here, and stop by as often as I can. Yes, you have to dig. Yes, it’s dirty. Yes, it’s piled high and packed full. And yes, you can find exactly what you have been looking for, for a great price. When I say exactly, I mean I went three weekends in a row, and came out each time with something I had been searching in vain for elsewhere (even on the internet). My favorite find from here is my mid-​century modern cabinet/​credenza that holds my entire record collection (over 300 records), and was in perfect condition ($ 295). My second favorite find is the vintage machinery wood crate that I turned into an herb garden in my backyard ($ 5). Other things I have found here: vintage clothing and jewelry, LPs, and Ball mason jars. It is really fun if you love the hunt!

Hmmm where to begin. I will start out by saying that if you are into looking/​buying antique home-​goods, old vhs tapes, old books, vintage lingerie, and old furniture… THIS is the place to go! However, if you’re like me and are just looking for clothing, accessories, jewlery, and shoes… you won’t find them here.
The location/​scenery threw me for a loop. When I drove up and parked onto the gravel driveway, it feels as if you are visiting your grandmothers old home. There are decorative plates lining the house but the beauty ends there; The huge tarp covering the junk in front of the house detracts from the experience and foreshadows what is to come once you actually walk into the house. There is just… junk…everywhere once you walk in. Have you ever seen the show ‘Hoarders’? It reminds me of that show… except everything is for sale. There is a second story to explore, but I was so turned off that I just walked right out.
meh. I wont be going back… oh and the large signs that say ‘if you have a large bag/​purse leave in car’ or the constant threats saying that i’m basically being watched was… ugh.

Amazing little house filled with antiques & other oddities. Kim (the owner) is so sweet & helpful. She has a lot of loyal customers that shop there weekly. The prices on the small stuff is dirt cheap. I found so many little unique things. The furniture is priced great too. Be sure to explore every nook & cranny of the house. Kim & her staff are so sweet & even deliver.

Grannies is a bit thrift store, a bit estate sale, and a bit junk shop all crammed into a rambling 2-​story house nestled on a busy strip of highway businesses. When we visited, there were overflowing boxes of stuff stacked, packed and shoved by the front door; most covered with tarps. Signs posted on nearly every corner warned that we were being watched and more signs advised not to ask for discounts… or go out back… or write a check.
However, despite the lack of warm fuzzies, the shop is pretty neat. There is something to discover around every corner and in every creaking room. The prices are rock bottom on most items and they have just about everything — books, furniture, paintings, dishes, small collectibles and antiques. There is also a fair amount of plain junk, especially outside. But, at the same time: ones junk… another’s treasure.
I would recommend this for folks who like to scavenge at places like Goodwill and don’t mind a little dust. We’ll definitely be going back to Grannies to search for new treasures… and smile for the cameras!

Everything But Grannie’s Panties smells a little bit like … grannie. Old, that is. There may be treasures lurking, but most of the stuff I saw on my recent visit seemed to be dime-​a-​dozen used goods. What I DID really like about this particular store, though, is that it’s just so charming. Set up in a converted old house, the different rooms all feel like they’re just waiting to be discovered. And the staff has done a good job of keeping things grouped in logical fashion (the clothes are in the closet, the books in the living room, on the back porch there’s sports equipment, and out in the shed you’ll find cans of paint, toolboxes, and the like).
At an afternoon weekday hour, there were at least 10 people milling about on the property! There was also a truckload delivery arriving, with a few pretty nice looking pieces of furniture. So while it wasn’t exactly what I’d been hoping for, I’ll definitely continue to swing by for a browse!

I’ve always loved this little gem. I go directly to the kitchen room when I’ve found many inexpensive treasures. I’ve been searching for the old aluminum measuring spoons – even if they don’t have them, there are always other finds. Occasionally I’ve found furniture, generally dressers or some odds and ends. More importantly, I have fun and feel at home. Many times I’ve seen one of her large trucks start to unload furniture from estates and see people buy the furniture before it gets into the store. Occasionally the owner runs estate sales where the prices are the cheapest of local estate sales.
What makes this place especially convenient is when I go across the street to Hong Kong for dim sum, eat til I’m contentedly over full, then stroll back to Grannie’s to shop. Can’t beat the combination.

This place is definitely quirky. It’s an old house with lots of stuff. There is some semblance of organization, but just barely. I’ve heard most of their stuff is from estates sales. It’s interesting to look around at old, discarded stuff, but I mostly go there for super cheap planting pots. But if you go in the backyard, you might want to avoid looking around too much or you might spot the vast number of walkers which kills the shopping mood pretty quickly.
The lady at the front is pretty nice and the guy out back is very helpful. I think it is a really good thing when people make an effort to reuse perfectly fine items rather than being wasteful.

I enjoyed the cats basking in the sun more than the store itself. The outside art is way cool. Worth checking out just to say you’ve been there. Oh and make sure you go upstairs. Crazy!

Everything but Granny Panties is a strange little find on Guess Road. If for nothing else, it’s well worth the visit to get inside the neat old house that contains Granny Panties. It’s s bit antique store, a bit junk store, and a bit trash. I have been going to Granny’s since I moved here 5 years ago, and I can lost for hours going through the unorganized house looking for my treasures. The reason for docking them 3 stars is that I don’t feel they share the same love old things that I do, upon entering the building, you’ll see items just left out to rot in the rain. In the back yard, there are beautiful wicker patio sets and rattan couches that have just been left out in the rain. It’s heartbreaking to see once useful things just rotting in the rain due to negligence. Basically, Granny Panties is worth a trip, only if you’re on that side of town!

This store scores major points for it’s funny name and strange assortment of knickknacks, antiques, books, and furniture. It’s not the most organized, but isn’t that part of the charm of antique stores? Every corner of the 3-​storied house (including the front and back yards) is filled with random antiquities. I’ve found great mirrors there, fake flowers to use for décor at work, and barely used books for cheap! They also have a lot of second-​hand furniture for decent prices.
It does require some navigating skills as you and other shoppers could easily get caught in the narrow staircase or small attic rooms. But, I think it’s fun to search for neat paintings that are more one-​of-​a-​kind than what’s sold at Target or TJ Maxx.
A little tip — if you’re allergic to cats, you may want to avoid the room with all the fake flowers and garden equipment (it’s off to the right when you walk in the house). Grannie’s Panties has two adorable fluffballs that particularly enjoy the sun in that room and hide in dresser drawers.