The Velvet Tower
Secondhand storeThe Velvet Tower is a secondhand store in Detroit, MI. You’ll find it at 8116 Kercheval Ave, Detroit, MI 48214. It’s one of 25 secondhand and resale shops we track in Detroit.
The store keeps hours seven days a week, including Sunday, staying open as late as 7 PM on its longest days. Thrift hours change seasonally and around holidays, so a quick call before a long drive is worth it.
Secondhand stores buy or take in used goods and price them to move, so the floor changes constantly; expect a mix of everyday clothing, housewares, and the occasional standout piece priced well below retail.
6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
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Store information
- Address
- 8116 Kercheval Ave, Detroit, MI 48214
- Hours
- Monday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PMTuesday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PMWednesday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PMThursday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PMFriday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PMSaturday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PMSunday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
Before you go
- Ask at the register which tag color is on sale this week and which is newest — the sale racks are cheap, the newest racks are where fresh donations land.
- Check garments under good light for stains and test every zipper; most thrift sales are final.
- Bring a tape measure and your key measurements — sizes vary wildly across eras and brands.
- Sunday hours are on file (12 PM – 7 PM), so it fits a weekend circuit.
Thrift & secondhand stores near Detroit
Marketplace Antiques Gallery
Antique store2047 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, MI2.0 mi
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: Closed; Friday: Closed; Saturday: 9 AM – 3 PM; Sunday: Closed
Bargain Dollar Resale
Antique store3755 Holborn St, Detroit, MI2.3 mi
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: Closed
Eastern Market Antiques
Antique store2530 Market Street, Detroit, MI2.3 mi
The Carriage House Antiques
Antique store46227 Ann Arbor Rd, Detroit, MI2.4 mi
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: Closed; Friday: Closed; Saturday: 10 AM – 2 PM; Sunday: Closed
Goodwill
Thrift store2777 E Grand Blvd, Hamtramck, MI3.4 mi
Mon.-Sat.: 10:30 am – 7 pm
Lloyd David Antique's
Antique store15310 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe Park, MI3.4 mi
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: Closed
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Velvet Tower located?
The Velvet Tower is located at 8116 Kercheval Ave, Detroit, MI 48214.
What are The Velvet Tower’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Thursday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Hours can change — call ahead to confirm.
Is The Velvet Tower open on Sunday?
Yes — The Velvet Tower lists Sunday hours of 12 PM – 7 PM.
What kind of store is The Velvet Tower?
The Velvet Tower is a secondhand store in Detroit, MI.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near The Velvet Tower?
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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