Nothings New - Reading, Pennsylvania

Dorian Fetherolf

Nothing’s New is a consignment shop located at 11 Funston Avenue, Reading, PA 19607. I can’t remember how I heard of this establishment...I can’t remember when I started going there, but I have to tell you, going to Nothing’s New is pure fun for me. Every time I come in that door I am greeted with big smiles and a “Hi, how are you doing?”

This consignment shop is run by two sisters. Nothing’s New consists of two buildings...an old house in which the lowest level consists of household items...books, pictures to hang on your wall, some furniture, beautiful pottery and seasonal decorations. That is only scraping the surface. I would fill this page if I described everything that you could find on the household floor. There was a time when someone no longer wanted their Longaberger baskets. Another time there was a whole collection of Willow Tree figurines in original boxes. At this time Valentines Day is being featured. EVERYTHING is in perfect condition. The merchandise would not be accepted if anything had flaws.

After I have gone over everything in the household floor with a fine tooth comb and always having found at least one “treasure”, I go to the upper floor where I am greeted with smiles and a “Hello!”. I get busy. I start by looking over the jewelry counter. If I find something I like, I put it at the end of the counter just in case I find something I would like more than the jewelry. (I always have a limit as to what I am willing to spend that day.). I go next to the purse section. I think my all time best find was a brand new honey-colored Wilson leather handbag. It is a good size, the detailing is beautiful and it cost $10.00!!!. I purchased that a couple of years ago and use it everyday.

As on the household floor, everything on the clothing/jewelry/purse/shoes etc. floor is in perfect condition. I have found that all brands of clothing can run differently in size so I look through small, medium and large, you never know... As the seasons are soon changing, some of the items have been reduced in price. (On both floors). You also may find brand new articles, tags attached. The labels are impressive...New York and Company, Ralph Lauren, The Limited, christopher & banks, J.Jill, Michael Kors, Simply Vera, and Talbots, to name a few. There are several dressing rooms.

On both floors the merchandise is displayed as you would see in a department store. The only difference is the PRICE!

Across the street is a warehouse that sells children’s clothing and some toys. I rarely have the need to go in there but it is rack after rack of clothing starting at newborn and on up. I remember when my children were little, they never wore out their clothing...they outgrew them. Once again, the clothing is in perfect condition...no stains, no tears, just great prices.

I have a home in Wyomissing and an old farmhouse near Montoursville. I am definitely a regular customer. If you have no objection to “consignment”, I guarantee you will have a fun, rewarding time finding “treasures” at Nothing’s New. This is definitely a 5-star review❤️.

holly albritton

I took 16 pieces of children's clothing here, which consisted of a brand new winter coat, snow boots, jeans, pants, pajamas and shirts that were worn a few times, and I was given $28 when 15 items sold. Never again. I will sell my children's gently used items on Facebook Marketplace. I make way more money without the hassle.

Julie Pehlman

I took leather wallets, leather boots, leather gloves, Coach purses and maybe a few other items. I got about $25 give or take total. I asked what sold and she couldn’t tell me. They keep a number count of items you give them to sell, not what item was given. I wanted back what hadn’t sold and she couldn’t tell me what hadn’t sold. She said if I wanted I could look around the shop and try to find my stuff. Ok. This was my first time sending things to consignment, maybe this is how it works. I asked what happens to the items that don’t sell and was told it gets donated. Found out later they have a girl come in who takes the items and hands the stuff out to family and others. Ok. Well this is one through the school of hard knocks. I give 3 stars, the extra being for if you are just shopping it is a great place for cool items at bargain prices in the home section. Buying ok! Selling not ok!

Vicki Haller Graff

Great little consign-clothes and toys for babies and kids, women, and items for the home. I consigned items there once so far, but it was a fine experience. They only choose high-quality, in style, in season clothes, but it is worth their choosiness when you shop there!

Missy

Very Rude, horrible service. My mother in law goes to this place all the time and buys stuff, I went to see what they had when I was pregnant with my daughter, when I got there I needed to use the restroom, they flat out told me NO even though you could see i was far along in my pregnancy, they told me to go up the street to the gas station. I could not believe that a place that sells baby/childs items would not have a bathroom for patrons to use? Needless to say I never bought anything, I left and never went back, and tell EVERYONE not to shop there. Bad customer service.

Gail Frank

Always a great experience. My teenage daughters and I love shopping here. Good quality and awesome prices. Friendly, smiling staff.

Amber Hekman

The service here was awful! The woman yelled at my aunt for asking for a small discount on a purse that had spots of mold on it. Also one person that was with our group needed to use a restroom and it was an emergency and she refused to let us use her restroom and sent us to friendly'a down the street. Terrible!!!!

Kristina Barbuto

Always great finds! This has been a hidden gem since I was a kiddo, now I get things for my own from here. ?