On A Shoestring Trading
Antique storeOn A Shoestring Trading is a antique store in Birmingham, AL. You’ll find it at 601 Shades Crest Rd, Birmingham, AL 35226. It’s one of 29 secondhand and resale shops we track in Birmingham.
We don’t have hours on file for this location yet — the phone number or website below is the fastest way to check before visiting.
Antique dealers price by research, age, and provenance, so expect fewer accidental bargains but far more depth per shelf — furniture, glass, jewelry, and collectibles with real history. Many dealers negotiate on larger pieces, especially for cash.
6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
Store information
- Address
- 601 Shades Crest Rd, Birmingham, AL 35226
- Phone
- +12058228741
Before you go
- Bring cash and ask politely whether there is any flexibility on price — many dealers discount 10–20% for cash.
- Check marks, joints, and repairs; a phone photo of the maker’s mark lets you look up comparable sold prices before you commit.
- Measure doorways and your vehicle before falling for a large piece — most antique stores are cash-and-carry.
Thrift & secondhand stores near Birmingham
Shades Mountain Mercantile
Antique store770 Shades Mountain Plaza, Hoover, AL0.6 mi
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Sunday: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Bluff Park Vintage
Vintage store740 Shades Mountain Plz, Hoover, AL0.6 mi
Monday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sunday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Plato's Closet
Secondhand store1725 Montgomery Hwy,, Hoover, AL3.6 mi
Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Once Upon A Child
Secondhand store3718 Lorna Rd, Hoover, AL3.9 mi
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The Salvation Army
Thrift store809 Green Springs Hwy, Homewood, AL4.1 mi
Mon-Sat: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Vapor Thrift Store
Thrift store1069 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL4.3 mi
Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sunday: Closed
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Frequently asked questions
Where is On A Shoestring Trading located?
On A Shoestring Trading is located at 601 Shades Crest Rd, Birmingham, AL 35226.
What kind of store is On A Shoestring Trading?
On A Shoestring Trading is a antique store in Birmingham, AL.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near On A Shoestring Trading?
Yes — we list 6 other secondhand, thrift, consignment, vintage, or antique stores within about 50 miles. See the nearby stores section on this page.
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