The best antique, thrift & vintage shops in Madison County

Pink Elephant Antique Mall turns a 1929 high school into a 30,000-square-foot hunt for antiques, collectibles, and oddities, complete with towering fiberglass giants keeping watch.

From the Greenville newsletter, October 14, 2026

Whether you're refreshing the living room or chasing that perfect new-to-you jacket, Addley’s Attic Upscale Thrift Shop keeps the hunt fun with rotating racks of gently used clothes, home goods, and prices that make impulse buys feel responsible. A quick pop-in around Highland often turns into a happy surprise.

From the Highland newsletter, October 8, 2026

Preloved Edwardsville is the resale spot where locals rent weekly booths, curate their best finds, and keep things clean, organized and surprisingly boutique-y. Vendors are grouped by category, there’s a Kids Corner for distraction-free browsing, and new sellers roll in every Saturday... so the hunt stays fresh.

From the Highland newsletter, October 2, 2026

Second Chance Thrift Store makes the hunt fun and practical, with clothing, shoes, household finds and a book section worth a slow browse, and every purchase fuels the Glen-Ed Food Pantry, so your closet gets an upgrade while your dollars quietly do some good.

From the Highland newsletter, October 16, 2026

Long-standing nonprofit chain with a range of pre-owned clothing, housewares & more.

Owned by Mark and Audrey Stewart, My Antique Store packs 6,000 square feet with European and American glass and china, vintage art glass, pottery, costume jewelry, and furniture from Victorian to mid-century. Inventory flips fast, prices are reasonable, and decorators will lose happy hours here.

From the Alton newsletter, September 12, 2026

If you love the thrill of a good find, SuzyQ's Designs and Finds, right here in Alton, keeps the shelves turning with budget-friendly thrifted pieces and quirky gems locals actually use. Sign up for their updates to catch new arrivals fast, then brag about your bargain like you meant to find it.

From the Alton newsletter, September 10, 2026

Long-standing nonprofit chain with a range of pre-owned clothing, housewares & more.