Welcome To The Surprise Shop
The Surprise Shop, housed in Trinity's old rectory at 122 Allegheny Ave., is a thrift shop operated by the women of Trinity Church. It accepts clothing and household items in good condition as consigned articles or as donations, with all sale proceeds used to support Trinity's outreach ministries.
Surprise Shop Re-Opening
The Surprise Shop Grand-Reopening was featured on WMAR - abc2new2.com
We will be re-opening our doors October 6th and beginning consignments again the same day. Consignment & Shop hours and days remain the same as in the past.
Join us for our Grand re-opening week: October 20 - 25 in celebration of our newly refurbished shop! The following slideshow is from the ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday October 20th. Also, visit our Photo Gallery to see some before and after shot of the renovations. Click Here
Now accepting only fall/winter clothing, shoes, coats and accessories
We will accept Christmas and Holiday decor October 6 - November 6 (sorry but no Christmas lights, tinsel, or used candles will be accepted)
PLEASE NOTE: our consignment policy has changed a bit so please click here to review it before bringing your items in to consign. Special note, effective November 1, 2008 consignors must have an appointment to consign. Please call the shop to schedule an appointment.
NEW!!!!...when your visit the shop please sign our e-mail log at the front desk to be added to the Surprise Shop e-mail list. You shall then be the first to get the latest news on what is happening at the Surprise Shop!
Surprise Shop Features New Specialty Rooms
"Used Book Room"
We now have a used book room! This will be an exciting and fun room - come and visit and pick up your favorite novel! We are looking for books to fill this room. New policy allows us to take paper back books on donation only. You may consign hard back books valued $2.00 or higher. As a reminder: we still cannot take encyclopedia's, manuals, or text books. Come visit our sophisticated book room today!
"Accessories Room"
We now have a beautiful new "Accessories Room" and are looking for donators or consignors that will contribute gently used designer and fashionable shoes, handbags, hats, and evening gowns for this room! You will absolutely love this room ladies!
"Pre-teen - Teen - College Scene Room"
We now have a "pre-teen, teen, and college scene room" so...clean out your teen's closet and bring it in! University/College students welcome! This room will also include a small "vintage collection closet"! How fun!!!
Thank you for your support.