Appalachian Flea — Local services in Cumberland

Update2 The Flea Market Owner finally allowed me to pick up my items on 03/01/2025. Update2

Update1 The owner has refused to work with me (unlike what their response claims), is charging me a storage fee still for the items they illegally evicted (even though I sent him something in writing asking him to stop requesting the money), and threatened to throw away the items and take me to court if I don't pick them up by the end of the month (even though both I and my father have tried to pick them up but he refused to give the items unless we inspected every single one for damage before taking it).

Again, the owner is the one who breached our contract. The owner is the one who illegally evicted me. The owner is the one who is refusing to give back my items which can be considered felony theft under Maryland law. Do not do business here as you are supporting this kind of behavior from the owner. Update1

Old The owners broke the lease and illegally evicted me without notice and had the gall to ask me for this months rent to "store" my merchandise that they threw...

This guy is a total rip off. He tries to sell "mystery boxes" which are literally amazon return junk that anyone can purchase for very cheap. Instead of opening the crates and selling as thrift, or valued items in general, he sells them to you at literally 1000% increase to you. The consumer. This guy is not a local, and as someone who knows him personally, he thinks that people here ARE dumb enough to buy into it, which is why he invested himself into this venture. What he's doing is literally a gamble, and instead of doing things proper he's counting on you to cover his buy in, plus his rental costs. I urge you as a lifelong Alleghany county resident, and someone who values the community, do NOT trust this scamming snake. He's not a good person, and nor does he...

Some interesting finds. Actually more of a focus on new or overstock merch vs antiques or second hand goods.

I think it could use more of the second hand items to get that true thrift shop feel. I would especially recommend more furniture/decor, more books, and more electronics.

Better signage would be recommended too since it feels a bit shady parking then entering a mostly featureless warehouse. Almost decided not to visit since it looked a bit sketch or out of business from the outside. Inside was clean and organized though. Staff was friendly.

Hopefully Appalachian Flea sticks around and grows. It'd be great to have another place on the scale of Queen City...