The best antique, thrift & vintage shops in Gaston County

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

When you need a little extra cash or you’re hunting a gently used amp, mower, or shiny something for the weekend, National Pawn keeps it tidy and straightforward with pawn loans, gold buying, layaway, and shelves of appliances, instruments, garden tools, and jewelry that turn over fast.

From the Gastonia newsletter, October 13, 2026

The Barnyard Flea Markets makes Saturday rummaging dangerously fun, with rows of vendors dealing in new and used finds, tools, apparel and jewelry. Wander the Dallas aisles, haggle a little, and you might leave with a project piece, a gift, and a story.

From the Gastonia newsletter, September 13, 2026

With over twenty years of consignment know-how, Jeri-lynns Consignment Boutique keeps racks rotating with trendy clothing, housewares, and jewelry, plus seasonal overstock finds. Swing by this week to snag something fresh for work or weekend, or bring in pieces ready for a new home, your closet will thank you.

From the Gastonia newsletter, August 4, 2026

Chain retailer buying & selling trendy secondhand clothing for teens & young adults.

From sturdy sideboards to retro jewelry, Gaston Pickers Antique Mall and Auctions curates the kind of high-quality furniture, collectibles, and even silver coins that make a house feel interesting. Right here in Gastonia, gift cards make it dangerously easy to enable a friend’s vintage habit.

From the Gastonia newsletter, October 28, 2026

Whether your closet wants Y2K mesh and low-rise chaos or your shelf craves bones, odd cameras, and dead things in jars, Belmont Batcave corrals 66 independent vendors into one delightfully strange maze. New drops and live shows keep it fresh, so swing through and get weird this week.

From the Gastonia newsletter, August 19, 2026

If your closet, kitchen, or living room needs a refresh, Carolina Value Thrift is stacked with gently used clothing for every age plus solid home goods like cookware, small appliances, and furniture. Pop in this week and see what Gastonia left on the racks for you.

From the Gastonia newsletter, October 7, 2026

Part treasure hunt, part downsizing lifesaver, Mike D Antiques & Estate Planning packs 15 vendors under one roof and runs no-nonsense estate sales that handle everything from pricing and staging to advertising with photos and a custom web page, so your heirlooms actually find new homes.

From the Gastonia newsletter, October 21, 2026

If you love finding characterful furniture, vintage glassware, décor, and wardrobe staples without blowing the budget, J&B Antique Vintage Variety Thrift Store keeps the shelves full of surprises.

From the Gastonia newsletter, September 30, 2026

Catawba River Antique Mall is a 67,000 square foot treasure chest with over 300 vendor booths, which means your next conversation piece is probably waiting somewhere between nostalgia and that thing you didn't know you needed. Pop in this week, wander a bit, and let the vintage magic do its thing.

From the Gastonia newsletter, August 12, 2026