Creative Salvage — Local services in Tarboro

This place is a hidden gem. This is NOT an antique shop. This is NOT a collectibles shop. Look at the name, Creative Salvage. Are there some antiques here, yes, maybe even an old collectible item here and there. Old books, records, dolls, handmade items, etc...all here. There's countless bits and pieces of the past, all here. There is amazing art by local artists here. But mostly, imagine everything that used hide in grandma's attic and in grandpa's shop, sheds or barns. That's what's here, dig and "ramble" to your heart's content. A yardsale....yes similar. Its not a shop, it's an experience. If you're looking for a top of the line, hi tech, full heat and AC, perfectly organized place of business... don't bother, this is...

Ok. First off. These guys are Life Savers! Not only is their shop awesome (I found a book thatIhave been looking for), but these guys (father and son team) came to my house to help me unload things I couldn't take with me when I was moving. Not once, not twice, but three times they did this for me.

Go visit their store. Tools? They got 'em. Books? Furniture? Christmas stuff? Yup.

Got computer stuff you can't unload anywhere? Call these guys. Need that hard to find kitchy gift? Go here. Guaranteed not to leave unhappy or empty handed.

We had to leave Tarboro, will miss these guys and their...

I can't tell you how many times Peter & Cathy have helped me find unusual obscure items, household furniture, and also helped me recycle things that didn't need to go into the landfill. Thanks for all...