Located on Emmastraat 37A in the center of Velp, would In & Out a congenial second-hand store with a wide and varied selection should be found. Only this building is empty. Adjacent property is still a thrift store, only the question is whether this circle In & Out is. From furniture and home accessories to electronics, books, jewelry and vintage curios - you really can come across everything. The store is part of the In & Out organization, which also operates in Arnhem; in addition to thrift stores, they offer services such as house clearance, moving and cleaning.
Atmosphere & assortment
Thrift store In & Out in Velp is known as a small-scale, well-organized store with neat presentation and quality products. There are regularly new items that bring new stories, and their offerings are surprisingly diverse: from dishes, lighting and toys to audio equipment and antiques.
Ratings from Google reviews
With an average Google rating of about 3.5 out of 5 (among some 24 reviews) we see varying opinions:
"Living up to its name. In and out again. Way too expensive for a thrift store. Tends more toward antique store."
- Tonny vd B. (2 / 5 stars)
"Nicely maintained store with nice assortment m'n kitchen stuff."
- Paul l. (4 / 5 stars)
"Small and (un)quite expensive. Unfriendly people who don't even bother to greet you back."
- GerJan R. (1 / 5 stars)
Older reviews suggest that some visitors experience the store as having a more "antique"-like atmosphere, with higher prices and a smaller size than traditional thrift stores
Our own review
Kringloopwinkel In & Uit in Velp is a small but cozy store, where you can go for various things, in terms of style it is not necessarily focused on just vintage, antique or brocante, it is more of a mixture. A store you don't have to drive especially to visit, it's quite small and you may be outside again within 5 minutes. But if you do find yourself in the neighborhood recycling is always nice to walk in.
"Not worth going out especially for, but fun to grab during a day of thrift shopping."
- Tamar de Kroon (3/5 stars)
Summary
Plus points:
- Neatly decorated store with a well-groomed assortment.
- Varied offerings; ideal for browsing.
- Central location in Velp, walking distance from train station.
Minuses:
- Perceived as slightly pricier than the "typical" thrift store.
- Small size store; not the greatest thrift store experience.
- Customers sometimes call the staff less personable.
Who is In & Out suitable for?
Visitors looking for neatly presented, quality second-hand stuff and are willing to pay a little more, will find In & Out a fine stop. Instead, those who want to do a real "scavenger hunt" in a large store filled with bargains are better off choosing a larger thrift store in the area.
