Bay Area/ Oakland/ Retail & Industry
Published on November 15, 2019
The 4 best used, vintage and consignment spots in OaklandHello Vintage | Photo: Carolyn L./Yelp

Shopping for used, vintage and consignment supplies?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top used, vintage and consignment spots around Oakland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're in the market for used, vintage and consignment.

Fall is the top season of the year for consumer spending at retail and wholesale businesses across the Oakland area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of reputation management services and business health for small businesses. Estimated daily customers at Oakland-area retail and wholesale businesses rose to 15 per business in the fall of last year, 3% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Hello Vintage

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First on the list is Hello Vintage. Located at 5488 College Ave. (between Lawton and Taft avenues) in Rockridge, the used, vintage and consignment spot is the highest-rated business of its kind in Oakland, boasting five stars out of 48 reviews on Yelp.

2. Kelly's Corner

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Upper Laurel's Kelly's Corner, located at 3901 MacArthur Blvd. (between 38th and Patterson avenues), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the used, vintage and consignment spot five stars out of 51 reviews.

3. American Cancer Society Discovery Shop

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A location of the chain American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, a thrift store and used, vintage and consignment business in Piedmont Avenue, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 94 Yelp reviews. Head over to 127 41st St. (between Glen and Piedmont avenues) to see for yourself.

4. Maker's Loft Retail Store and Workshop Space

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And then there's Maker's Loft Retail Store and Workshop Space, a local favorite with five stars out of 18 reviews. Stop by 308 13th St. (between Webster and Harrison streets) to hit up the used, vintage and consignment spot, which offers art classes and home decor, next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings.


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