Portland's Best Vintage/Thrift Shop 2008

Jewelry store on Northwest “Trendy-third” offers a sprinkling of diamonds, a dash of history.

Reviews:

• “First Time Experiencing Racism in a Retail Shop”
• “Best place for engagement rings!”
• " specially selected pieces-helpful and non pushy staff"
• “Beautful selection, wonderful staff”
• “My dream engagement ring from a lovely local gem!”

Tips: Rings generally range from $200 to $10,000. An outside firm appraises each one, and most are sold below the assessed value—the appraisal and sales prices are clearly marked on each ring.

Gilt or email Gilt

This funky store is a great place to stop on the search for vintage threads.

Reviews:

• “Excellent in rarity, Poor in quality of items in general”
• “Worst expierence ever!”
• “I like the one on SW Stark better”
• “Unhappy staff equals poor experience”
• “West Burnside location is WAY better!”

Tips: Returns here are tough, so definitely try things on. You can bring items back within three days with the receipt and tags attached and get store credit. No returns on sale items.

Red Light

Vintage clothing store in Portland provides casual wear, used designer garments and select new lines of clothing.

Reviews:

• “Another Portland treasure trove”
• “Such a cool vintage place, clean organized atmosphere”
• “Great Location, really friendly staff, and really fashionable vintage clothes”
• “nicely organised &hip”
• “Portland’s Vintage Clothing Treasure!!”

Tips: Check pictures of the store and its clothes on their website and myspace page.

rock n’ rose or email rock n’ rose

Antique shop specializes in rustic furniture and furnishings imported from the Midwest, including house wares and architectural salvage items.

Tips: In addition to actual vintage items, they also have “vintage-inspired” products, such as recycled wooden frames, matchbox clocks, garden soaps and cannister sets.

Porch Light

Mint-condition vintage apparel for men and women are found easily at this fashionable shop.

Reviews:

• “Great Selection of Vintage Clothing — "
• “Great vintage selection”

Tips: Don’t be tempted to park in the adjacent lot; the owners will tow your car.

Hattie’s Vintage

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

Reviews:

• “Not my favorite…”
• “Cool clothes, but so so so SO Corporate. You disappoint me.”
• “Blehh.”
• “Buffalo Exchange, a face to remember.”
• “Friendly staff great prices”

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

Buffalo Exchange

Reviews:

• “this is THE PLACE for cool alternatives for adults and kids”

Frock Incorporated

The Brady kids and the Partridge Family would fight over this vintage boutique’s groovy duds.

Reviews:

• “Rude”
• “I love Magpie!”
• “Response to Deplorable”
• “Awesome!”
• “Deplorable "

Tips: No returns. You buy, you keep. Occasionally, Magpie will work with you if tags are still intact.

Magpie

Where leisure suits and go-go boots are alive and kickin’.

Reviews:

• “Snotty service, high prices, poor quality”
• “The place to go when you know”

Tips: If you’re thinking about buying an outfit, wearing it and returning it, think again. Cheap Date is onto you and will charge a “re-stocking fee” if clothes have been worn.

Ray’s Ragtime

Reviews:

• “Tricky owners and employees.”
• “They won’t guarantee their work.”
• “Excellent for people without jewlery buying experience”
• “high prices, ok merchandize”
• “Maloys is the BEST!”

Maloy’s Jewelry Workshop

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