Los Angeles' Best Vintage/Thrift Shop 2008

Valley consignment boutique caters to shoppers on a modest budget with a luxe appetite.

Reviews:

• “a jewel in the Valley….”
• “Great Finds”
• “Did not live up to expectation”
• “your very “average” resale store"
• “Didn’t live up to the hype for me…”

Tips: Items from Chanel, Gucci and Cavalli are available.

Maggie Rose Couture Resale

Downtown warehouse boasts funky and colorful vintage couture for Hollywood stars and in-the-know shoppers.

Tips: Know before you go: No boys are allowed inside, gay boys included. However, there are other vintage shops like St. Vincent De Paul down the street to entertain you as the girls shop.

Shareen Vintage

Cool duds and designer finds make for a hip vintage-shopping experience.

Reviews:

• “Designer clothes for a nice price”
• “Worth the effort”
• “1 out of 5 visits”
• “somewhat overrated but still great finds!!”
• “Best Vintage Store in LA”

Tips: Trade in last season’s favorites for cash. From noon to
5:30pm daily, you’ll get 35 percent off the sale price for clothing.

Wasteland

Counter-culture dressers on the Eastside browse here for funky threads pulled from the past.

Reviews:

• “Aside from the beach, this is the only thing I miss about L.A.”
• “Funky digs in uber-hip neighborhood”

Tips: Clothing brought in must be in good shape. The seller can receive 40 percent of the quoted selling price in cash, or 80 percent in trade.

Squaresville

For quality and quantity, you simply can’t beat this low-priced resale goldmine.

Reviews:

• “best !”
• “Love. Love-love. L-O-V-E. Love it!”
• “best dresses, great coats, dollar mayhem”
• “Great place for good old school thrift store gear – inexpensive”
• “Vintage Glam on the Cheap”

Tips: Want a shirt for a buck? On Sundays, the staff hauls the merchandise to the parking lot and nothing costs more than $1.

Jet Rag

Vintage threads for guys and dolls, with fashion, dating and tax advice on the side.

Reviews:

• “Rude and Pushy Owner with smoke filled shop”
• “Horrible Service, RUDE Owner!!”
• “Don’t Bother Calling”
• “Not Hubba Bubba!”

Tips: Taylor buys clothes as well, but only gently worn, genuine vintage threads.

Hubba Hubba

St. Vincent de Paul

Popular women’s resale shop offers an outstanding selection of high-end designer clothes and shoes.

Reviews:

• “You’ve arrived…”
• “Fashion Mecca Of Pasadena”
• “excellent value of quality clothing”

Tips: For the fashion flummoxed: Ask one of their personal stylists to assist you with your ensemble.

Clothes Heaven or email Clothes Heaven

Not quite a vintage boutique, not quite a thrift store: Chic clothes on these racks are the coolest castoffs around.

Reviews:

• “hard, but cheap finds”
• “SCAM”
• “Shadiness”
• “Great selection, many cheap items”
• “Fun Place but not always cheap”

Tips: Low on dough? Bring in used items and get cash in hand or store credit on the spot.

Buffalo Exchange

Neighborhood consignment boutique with a wide selection of pre-owned couture for fashion-conscious clientele.

Tips: The AdDress buys clothing on consignment but only in quantity.

The AdDress

This thrift store’s motto says it all: “Buy, sell, trade.”

Reviews:

• “Great Weinhouse Clones”
• “Poor Men’s Selection, Trade-In Prices are a Rip-Off”
• “Good Clothes, Good Quality – May find good designers! "
• “Crossroads Trading Inc. Just Okay :(”

Tips: There are 22 locations nationwide. Check out the store’s web site to locate the shop closest to you.

Crossroads Trading Co.

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