Scout Salvage and Vintage Rescue

Whether you’re a fan of vintage clothing or furniture, need some art from local artists to mount on your wall, or are just looking for some random bric-​à-​brac or kitchenware for your house, Scout Salvage and Vintage Rescue is one of those stores that deliver with gusto. They even have some eclectic taxidermy pieces!
Scout is equals parts vintage thrift store, and founder of the N3rd Street Collective which gives local artisans a small business space to sell their good in a co-​op setting. So while you’re shopping for vintage clothes you’re also able to grab items from Hoof & Anlter, Old Blood Jewelry and Wears, Soothsayer, and other artisans.
Following them on Instagram (
) means you can scope out all of the new items that they have to offer. And if you like what you see you can easily order it by providing your email address if you use Square. Showing up during a First Friday means they’re likely to have a decent gathering and refreshments during an open house. Add in an incredibly friendly and approachable owner, and the mobile truck store that they’re set to unveil, and you have a place that’s worth visiting whether its in house, virtually, or on the road.

I heard about this store from a person selling these adorable chairs on Craigslist claiming she purchased them from here. A little investigating led me to their instagram page which sent me on a whirlwind shopping spree as I found one thing after another that I had to have. Not only is this store stocked with amazing things at even more amazing prices but they also offer a pleasant shopping experience. Everyone is friendly and excited about their job and happy to assist you with virtually anything. I’m excited to shop here and I will absolutely be going back.

Looking for clothing, fun little vintage knick-​knacks, or quirky handmade accessories from local artisans? You’ll find that all at Scout! Since my maternal grandparents are in the antique business which they inherited from my great-​grandparents and given the many household items passed down to my family from my paternal grandparents and great-​grandparents, there are a LOT of antiques in my family; hence my appreciation for all things vintage. Not to mention the owner, Betsy, is super friendly and fun to chat with. I stopped in on a sunny Sunday afternoon while in the neighborhood just to browse and see what the shop had to offer, and I’m glad to say I have a new place to go when it comes time to look for gifts for myself and for upcoming special occasions! You have an awesome thing going, Betsy! Keep it up!

This is a lonnnnng overdue post about the fabulous shop Scout. If you love off-​beat, quirky and unique finds, then get over to Scout ASAP!
The owners are delightful and also were kind enough to suffer my excited babbling as I wandered around. I bought a pair of seriously hideous shoes, which I’ll share in the photos.
This is the sort of place I wish I worked, or better, had the spare dosh to frequent it more often. It’s not expensive, mind; I’m just volunteering more than working… which curbs my astounding ability to buy, which is a Tragedy of Greek and Epic Proportion.
So, do us all a favour and check them out: you’ll be glad you did!

I was the 2^nd client that gave this wonderful place on 3^rd Street business. I bought a vintage red dress that I loved the 1^st week they opened. I mistakenly washed it instead of dry clean. I went back and asked the owner, Betsy, if by luck she would have another one. She didn’t promise anything but said she would search high and low for me the next time she went to the market. It was one of a kind after all. The mere fact that she even offered to look for one was; 1) amazing and rare, 2) excellent client service, and 3) made me a repeat customer. The following week upon her return from vintage shopping ~I got 3 items, a skirt, a purse and a dress. All very reasonably priced. They also sell gently restored antique furniture. However, If you are looking for junk, this is not the place to go. Go up the street crosstown for that.

I love this vintage shop! I bought a bunch of cute things here for Christmas even a perfume for a present for me! xoxo There were two girls working who were very nice, they helped me pick out a flannel shirt for my boyfriend.

After visiting Jinxed a short walk away I had high hopes for antique shops in Philadelphia on my day-​trip there. Scout didn’t really live up. The folks working were very friendly to a man who came in before me but virtually ignored me. The employees seemed to prefer talking amongst themselves about celebrity gossip which doesn’t normally keep me from purchasing a good find but ultimately I found their inventory to be overpriced and unremarkable especially compared to their competition. Cliché wall-​mounted beer lamps/​taxidermy & novelty knick-​knacks/​handmade candles type of place which can be great but not what I was looking for — I wouldn’t suggest Scout if you are on the hunt for authentic antiques (at a reasonable price)
However, the one very cool thing about the store is that their fitting room is made to look like an outhouse! With the cut-​out crescent moon on the door and everything.

I wandered in here after a recent Unilocal event and thought it was a pretty cool spot. I like spaces that have a hodge podge of items that appeal to different people. You can’t beat the free PBR, too, while browsing the store on first Friday! There is home décor, gifts, stationary, clothes, etc. I ended up buying some kale chips (random, I know) and a bright blue men’s track jacket for $ 25. It ended up being too small for my husband, so I took it over and love it to hell. Overall, pretty cool little store.

Scout is definitely a cool new shop in old city you need to check out. The store always has «new» items coming through, making it worth stopping in again and again. You can find great furniture, art, and even clothing to make your home or wardrobe unique. The staff is friendly and helpful.

What an amazing place!!! The feel and flow of this shop is like instant comfort, kick off your shoes, I’m home comfort. The style of this shop is creative, fun and gives the feeling of yea, I want this… no I need… no must have this!!! If you are shopping in the Old City area, this is a place you have to stop by. Just amazing

Amazing. Super classy, unpretentious, beautifully restored vintage finds. And the owner is a gem to boot. I highly recommend this store for anyone in the market for amazing home décor etc.

I wish I could have spent more time in this store, however, it wreaked of horrible fumes. They are either refinishing things in their store front, which is not the place to do it, or doing so elsewhere and the off gassing is still so pungent. Either way it did not make me want to shop here or purchase goods that have been sitting in this environment.

Reasonably priced and very nice owners! They have cute vintage clothes, furniture, and handmade items. Hoping to get more items for my apartment there in the near future!