Explore Ottawa County's vintage, resale shops for unique shopping experience

Looking for vintage, resale and antique marketplaces in Ottawa County? We got you covered.

Explore Ottawa County's vintage, resale shops for unique shopping experience
Many consumers across the country choose to shop secondhand, with Ottawa County residents being no exception. [ONN photo/Hailey Hentz]

OTTAWA COUNTY — Many consumers across the country choose to shop secondhand, with Ottawa County residents being no exception.

Over the past decade, the U.S. thrifting and resale market has continued to rise. In 2020, the market was evaluated to be worth $27 million, while the same statistic rose to an estimated $50 million in 2024, according to Capital One Shopping. Up to 18% of Americans shop at thrift stores each year, and up to 15% visit resale outlets. About one-third of all clothing items purchased in the U.S. were bought secondhand. 

A primary reason for the surge in buying secondhand goods is sustainability. Buying used items decreases the amount of waste in landfills and reduces the demand for new products, lowering carbon emissions associated with manufacturing. Many consumers also like to customize their purchases through upcycling — an effort to be both environmentally conscious and crafty.

There are a variety of places shoppers can acquire unique, used goods. Vintage and resale shops, alongside antique malls, differ in function. 

Vintage stores often spotlight curated items, meaning a higher-quality selection is hand-picked to match a specific style or era, and is often more expensive compared to a resale shop. 

Thrift stores, or resale shops, shelve donations in a wide variety of items at a lower cost. Antique malls and marketplaces showcase countless vendors housed under one roof and vast quantities of mismatched items.

Here are some vintage, resale and antique marketplaces in Ottawa County:

  • Revive Resale Store: Hudsonville’s Revive is a nonprofit resale shop specializing in used clothing, home goods, furniture and children’s products. The store, 3675 Baldwin St., is run by volunteers and donates its proceeds to Eastern Ottawa Christian Schools for students’ reduced tuition. Since opening in 2010, Revive has donated over $3.7 million to local private schools. The shop also operates an online marketplace and has routine discounts each week.
  • The Found Cottage: The Found Cottage is a vintage and new gathered goods marketplace based in Hudsonville. The home decor, clothing, gift and stationary shop operates an in-person outlet at 2460 Chicago Drive, Ste. B in Allendale, as well as an online store. The Found Cottage has garnered over 244,000 Instagram followers, and runs the annual Mercantile Market at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds, which takes place Aug. 29-30. 
  • West Michigan Antique Mall: This Grand Haven antique mall comprises 72 dealers in historic memorabilia, vintage clothing and one-of-a-kind home goods. The shopping center at 13279 168th Ave. advertises seasonal sales, in addition to their Spring Flea Market, which took place outside the antique mall May 17-18.
  • New to You: This resale store’s profits support the Northeast Ottawa County affiliate of Love in the Name of Christ National. New to You accepts and sells gently used furniture, clothing and household goods, with donations also given to clients in need. The store is located at 11620 60th Ave. in Allendale. 
  • Fluid: Fluid is a vintage and upcycled clothing store at 1003 S. Beacon Blvd. in Grand Haven. Their curated collection includes retro items from past decades, including jewelry, sweaters, scarves and purses. Fluid’s image is tailored as a colorful, “funky” and affirming safe space for all vintage lovers. 
  • Not So Shabby Marketplace: Not So Shabby Marketplace is a vintage and antique mall in Holland with over 65 vendors. The store also sells repurposed goods, in addition to furniture, curated home decor and classic children’s toys. Not So Shabby Marketplace is located at 2975 W. Shore Drive and hosts an annual Outdoor Market from April to September, where the shop’s front porch is filled by a variety of different vendors each week.

— Contact ONN reporter Hailey Hentz at hhentz@ottawanewsnetwork.org.