140 GOODS & SERVICES SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 | WWW.BESTOFPHOENIX2025.C0M | BEST OF PHOENIX 2025 B E S T D R U M S H O P ARIZONA DRUM SHOP 2200 N. SCOTTSDALE ROAD, SUITE T, SCOTTSDALE 480-947-2222 ARIZONADRUMSHOP.COM “In stock.” They’re the two words we all love when shopping, especially any drummer that needs to replace a bass drum pedal or a snare head in a jiffy. When you don’t have the time or the inclination to wait for shipping, Arizona Drum Shop is there to save tonight’s performance. Nearly hidden in a most pedestrian strip mall, this treasure trove is likely to have anything you might need, whether you’re practicing or you’re a pro. The shop is run by a singular man named Ron who is friendly, knowledgeable, and fair with suggestions and his pricing. He’ll persuade you to be practical with your purchasing and doesn’t encourage you to buy more than you might need. This place is all about inventory, so if you’re looking for a 22-inch Paragon ride cymbal like the one Neil Peart played, Ron will have it — in stock. e e e B E S T O L D - S C H O O L C A M E R A S H O P WILSON CAMERA 4320 N. MILLER ROAD, #101, SCOTTSDALE 480-900-1185 1624 E. WASHINGTON ST., #106 602-463-8257 WILSONCAMERA.COM Tell us you’re a hipster without telling us you’re a hipster. Well, it’s likely you collect vinyl and when it comes to snapshots, you’re analog all the way. You’re likely the one that explains that retro Instagram filters are based on various types of film back in the day. And you’d be correct. Film cameras, like record turntables, are all the rage but good luck finding a tiny Fotomat kiosk to develop your art overnight. Well, there is Wilson Camera. The outlet founded in 1954 became a Valley- wide one-stop-shop for all things photo- graphic. In 2020, a new owner acquired Wilson Camera and decided to focus on vintage cameras and film development. Now you can put down the super-trendy Fuji X100, which digitally mimics a variety of film types, and instead drop off your rolls of Fujifilm 400. Wilson can develop nearly all types. And it’s actually all cheaper than collecting vinyl. B E S T T H R I F T S T O R E WHITE DOVE THRIFT SHOPPE 8461 E. MCDONALD DRIVE, SCOTTSDALE 480-609-1190 2711 E. INDIAN SCHOOL ROAD 602-957-1204 AND OTHER VALLEY LOCATIONS WHITEDOVETHRIFT.ORG The proverb “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” is the raison d’etre of thrifting. There’s plenty of debate about secondhand superstores such as Goodwill that allegedly appraise valuable items for maximum profit on their auction website while offering junk on store shelves. So if you’re tired of CD sets with destroyed discs and broken Keurig coffeemakers, head over to a White Dove Shoppe. The merchandise is in much better condition, pricing is fair and the more notable gems are in a glass display, not overpriced on an auction site. Notes taped on electronics and appliances state that the item has been tested and is in working order. What’s most important is that proceeds from White Dove locations support Hospice of the Valley. So the next time you clean out the garage to give some things to White Dove, you’ll be proud to know your donations are going to a good cause. e e e B E S T T H R I F T M A R K E T FLIPSIDE FLEA INSTAGRAM.COM/FLIPSIDEFLEA Pop-up markets lined with rolling clothing racks aren’t an uncommon sight around Phoenix. On an average Saturday afternoon downtown, you’re sure to run into a few. But no other market brings the energy, vintage clothes or indie locations better than Flip- side Flea. This roaming alternative vintage clothing market started off at a warehouse in Tempe, but has more recently brought its market to downtown Phoenix, namely Studio at Wilson and the area’s bar scene, with events at Gracie’s Tax Bar and Club Contact. While event-goers flip through racks of leather jackets, comical vintage T-shirts and unique secondhand pieces, they can listen to local artists and DJs while sipping on their favorite cocktail or a Modelo. What’s not to love? You can keep up
