On A Shoestring
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Antiques shop
On A Shoestring is celebrating it's 35th year as Birmingham's destination for vintage and repurposin We buy and sell stuff your grandma had. Doing some spring cleaning? Bring us your "junk". It may be just what we want! Looking for the perfect accent for your kitchen, dining room etc.? Need to update your outfit with the perfect accessory? Looking for a new DIY project? Come on by! We'd love to see you! Update description
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Maria Isabel M. 2015-09-16
Had a great experience on Sunday. I went looking for a cool cane and I sure found one! The store was full of treasures, I wish I could have stayed...
Had a great experience on Sunday. I went looking for a cool cane and I sure found one! The store was full of treasures, I wish I could have stayed...
Mark K. 2015-08-01
This Place is the most amazing store. Step back in time and find everything you need for your antique Home, your antique collection or parts to fix...
This Place is the most amazing store. Step back in time and find everything you need for your antique Home, your antique collection or parts to fix...
Jessica Elise A. 2016-07-31
Love this place!
Love this place!
Anna Ellard B. 2016-01-31
I love this shop! Friendliest staff around...a true gem!
I love this shop! Friendliest staff around...a true gem!
Noel T. 2015-10-25
Great place, great people. The owners will even bargain with you and give you awesome deals!
Great place, great people. The owners will even bargain with you and give you awesome deals!
Olivia V. 2015-05-30
Loved everything about it! Wonderful owners and amazing things, will definitely go back!
Loved everything about it! Wonderful owners and amazing things, will definitely go back!
Stacy Lane C. 2014-10-22
What a wonderful little place filled full of all kinds of cool antiques. The lady and gentleman there were also super nice, helpful and a pleasure to...
What a wonderful little place filled full of all kinds of cool antiques. The lady and gentleman there were also super nice, helpful and a pleasure to...
Jennifer Haney N. 2014-03-21
After growing up in bluff park I have seen this store for years. Made my first trip
After growing up in bluff park I have seen this store for years. Made my first trip
Jana Melvin W. 2014-03-08
Great old house and caboose with antiques of all kinds. Owner is a pleasure to speak with too!
Great old house and caboose with antiques of all kinds. Owner is a pleasure to speak with too!
Karen G. 2014-03-03
My husband and I live in Baldwin County(lower Alabama)and we visited the shop this past Saturday and enjoyed the friendliness of the owner and the...
My husband and I live in Baldwin County(lower Alabama)and we visited the shop this past Saturday and enjoyed the friendliness of the owner and the...
Errol S. 2014-02-07
Unbelievable amount at great stuff. Worth checking it out!!
Unbelievable amount at great stuff. Worth checking it out!!
Ryan W. 2014-01-17
I came searching for a Window frame and they had TONS to search from! Great spot for hidden antiques. They have a little bit of everything! Awesome...
I came searching for a Window frame and they had TONS to search from! Great spot for hidden antiques. They have a little bit of everything! Awesome...
Sara W. 2014-01-10
I love this place!! The owners are so sweet. They have a huge selection of stuff!
I love this place!! The owners are so sweet. They have a huge selection of stuff!
Charlotte Waddy P. 2013-11-17
My favorite place to search for treasure!
My favorite place to search for treasure!
Gary R. 2013-11-01
You need to check this place out. You will probably find something you didn't even know you needed. Look carefully, treasure hunting is the most fun.
You need to check this place out. You will probably find something you didn't even know you needed. Look carefully, treasure hunting is the most fun.
Amber Thursby C. 2013-07-18
Coolest spot on the Bluff! Deals galore and awesome owners! I may be a little partial... ;)
Coolest spot on the Bluff! Deals galore and awesome owners! I may be a little partial... ;)
Updates from On A Shoestring
On A S. 2017-04-29
Stop by On A Shoestring tomorrow and enjoy a slice of Pazzo Big Slice pizza! Their food truck will be parked in front of the caboose - Sunday from 11-3. #trucksonthebluff
Stop by On A Shoestring tomorrow and enjoy a slice of Pazzo Big Slice pizza! Their food truck will be parked in front of the caboose - Sunday from 11-3. #trucksonthebluff
On A S. 2017-04-29
We have Witt Farms Strawberries at our farm stand today! We have a about 6 gallons left.
We have Witt Farms Strawberries at our farm stand today! We have a about 6 gallons left.
On A S. 2017-04-29
Today is the last day for our buy 1 get 1 free vintage window sale! Open 10-5. 601 Shades Crest Road.
Today is the last day for our buy 1 get 1 free vintage window sale! Open 10-5. 601 Shades Crest Road.
On A S. 2017-04-28
Rare glider just in and in mint condition. $145. Weeds not included. #liveloveshopbluffpark
Rare glider just in and in mint condition. $145. Weeds not included. #liveloveshopbluffpark
On A S. 2017-04-27
Last two days for our buy one get one free vintage window sale! Regular price for one window is $15. Choose from our huge inventory of windows outside of our shop. Sale ends at 5 PM Saturday.
Last two days for our buy one get one free vintage window sale! Regular price for one window is $15. Choose from our huge inventory of windows outside of our shop. Sale ends at 5 PM Saturday.
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On A Shoestring has a total of 727 visitors (checkins) and 2634 likes.
16 reviews of On A Shoestring.
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