Thunderbird Salvage — Attraction in Philadelphia

I've been going to Thunderbird Salvage since they were on 9th St and I've been thrilled to see one of my favorite places to shop expand! I never walk out empty handed and the prices are unbelievably good, often even better than Philly Aids Thrift for housewares/furniture/chachkis...which is really saying something. Some of my favorite finds have been vintage clothing, 1920s magazines, and antique books. That being said, keep in mind it's a salvage place. This is a gold mine for people who don't mind a bit of dust, digging around, and items that aren't always in pristine condition. If you prefer higher end antique shops where things are heavily curated and always refurbished, you probably won't like it here. That doesn't mean Thunderbird Salvage is junky, it just means it's not...

None of the items in the store have price tags on them so you’ll need to inquire about everything, which is obviously annoying for the shopper. There’s a woman working there who tried to rob me by overpricing items I knew were priced above market value if I were to buy them BRAND NEW on amazon or at Target. They were basic household items. She was short with her tone and just gave the items a quick glance to determine what price they should be. Since she wanted to try and rob me, I put everything back where I found them and left. She needs to be fired. I felt targeted 🤚🏾She was giving “I’m ANTI-BLACK” vibes. I do not feel comfortable shopping at a “thrift” store where someone deliberately overcharges and is short with their tone. Cute store but...

Good vintage store, and expect vintage prices for the most part. They are probably reasonably priced considering most of the items are true vintage, unfortunately a little too steep for me but I could see vintage collectors and people who enjoy cool items in their house loving this store. Some of the furniture is really cool, and then others so worn down they'd need to be professionally repaired. In general a great store for small knick knacks, some furniture, lots of dishware, etc, just don't walk in for a good deal. I was also freezing the entire time, so also recommend stopping by when its nice outside! Also the workers didn't greet anyone or talk to any customers while I was there, so I'd maybe feel a little uncomfortable...