This is a great small and local business. High quality items and excellent customer service. The…read moreselection was great for my xl body, I was able to find great pieces.

I have never sold any clothes here, but I did recently purchase a pretty shirt from upscale…read moredesigner, SEA. They do have limited inventory and it's pretty bare bones, but i don't necessarily mind it since I did find something to walk away with. The shirts from this brand usually retail from $250-$350 (WTF!!!) and it's in great condition at $100, so I'm good with that. Nice shirts from the GAP are $50 these days. All sales are final. Again, pretty bare bones, but I did find a few things I liked and walked away with one. I'd come again if in the neighborhood and some spare time to browse.

They POSITIVELY need to Double Bag " Beadable Items " !!!…read more I love this li'l THRIFT STORE, and Especially the " Charitable Causes ' they Support ' !!! Have been shopping wiith them since the Mid '90's in SF !!! Also am not too crazy about the Goodwill in El Cerrito which leaves this Store to browse, Re-use & Re-Cycle !!!!!! Luckily the Cashier warned me to be Extra Careful as I exited the Store having bought 2 Ceramic Plates and 2 Bowls... Maybe Taller Grocery type Handled " Paper Bagd would be Ideal.... From what I've been hearing from merchants locally ' Berkeley has Banned PLASTIC Shopping Bags !!! Their Wares and the Selection are Awesome although ' QUITE STEEP PRICES ' on Used Crockery I thought. Selections are Always Quite Charming & I do hope the Store remains in Business !!!!!! Am a Senior with a DISABILITY, and arriving home the Paper Bag Tore Badly even as I went to retrieve it from the Floorboard of My Car !!! Was a Chore tryin' to " Ascend a Flight of about 12 wooden risers and Guarding the Contents !!! He was kind and thoughtful enough to ask if I'd like the " Crockery " wrapped in Newspaper !!! The 10% Senior Discount helps a lot !!!!! Five Stars for "" SELECTION & 3 for Packagong Breakables = 4 STARS !!! Workers are " Always Polite " !!!!!!

The best thrift store in a way. Got some important clothes here this decade and they have stuff in…read moremy price range. Also it's right by North Berkeley! Check it out if you can.

Drove to this out of the way spot during their posted business hours on a Sunday. No signs of life.read more

Wow quite simply a vintage lover's dreamland! I have been…read moremeaning to visit this little gem. And I finally got my chance this past Saturday. Simply put these ladies have a great eye for vintage and have a vast array of items. It is all here for the taking from vintage handbags, gloves,jewelry, hats, slips, dresses, beaded sweaters, skirts, and other items too numerous to mention. All the items have carefully curated nothing smells fowl or of mothballs either. The items are displayed so beautifully too! The owners Claudia and Lucy are so knowledgeable they really know of what they are selling. I was thrilled with their inventory. Never have I wanted so many items which is rare for me and vintage! I am quite particular of what I buy and collect. I was taken with the quality and the reasonable prices for their wares. The store was having a red line sale this past Saturday if the item has a red line across the price tag it is 50% off! I walked out with two vintage purses for a mere $ 12.00 each. You cannot buy a brand new purse for that price and not of such quality either. Lucy invited me to a cocktail reception that her and Claudia were hosting from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. I was impressed with their customer service and the ambiance of the store I will be back. I signed up for their email list as well. That way I have first dibs on upcoming sales and promotions! Happy hunting gals! I was hesitant to give such a glowing review as this is such a treasure in Oakland. I don't want other girls grabbing my must haves! But this place deserves a 10 star if it was all possible. Thank you Lucy and Claudia for welcoming me into your store! I will be back in the future.

So many incredible 70s goodies! I was going wild pawing through the racks. I found a super fun…read moreyellow polyester blazer but was fooling myself believing that I could get into a vintage size 9. But at least now I know that Heads or Tails is going to be a source for the types of things I love. I want to be BFFs with their buyer! The space is tiny but somehow didn't feel cramped even with a number of fellow vintage fanatics roaming around. I felt like the prices were fair for a curated shop in a nice shopping/dining area. Parking wasn't too bad on a Sunday afternoon. Spaces were turning over on the side streets nearby. I would happily circle quite a few times to shop here again!

Beautifully curated vintage shop with local goods and reasonable prices :3 While on the waitlist…read morefor Mensho, I came across Heads or Tails Collective while strolling down the same street. Such a gorgeous variety of high-quality, stylish secondhand clothing and bay area vendors. I couldn't but get an artisanal candle, two adorable greeting cards, and a pair of sunnies. Had it not been for our text from Mensho, I'd have stayed longer to browse through their belts and jackets! Now I know to not give myself a timer next time...

Tiny curated vintage shop, super well organized by size- why dos t everyone do this! Owner was…read moreterrific and steered me towards a couple of area shops that might have item I was looking for.

Amazing selection of vintage and designer! I've seen everything from true vintage southwestern to…read morevintage Marimekko to current Balenciaga and Miu Miu. Consigning with Judith is easy too...nearly all my items sell since we have similar eclectic taste. I'm very excited to have a vintage store so close to my house.

If you have designer luxury items to sell, this is a good place to do it. Sola Lucy is picky, they…read moreknow what will sell and I've been lucky with them. 50/50 split for luxury items (LV, Gucci, botttega, Issey Miyaki). Non luxury item split is 40/60. The store is packed with clothes, shoes, jewelry...lots of fun things. Staff is friendly and efficient.

Great second hand woman's clothing store! We went with the whole family and found so many great…read morethings for my wife. The kids were cheering on mom as she found so many great items. But in all seriousness, there were lots of really nice designer clothing and accessories for women. Great shop!

I've noticed how pricing has really changed. I understand wanting to get top value for the…read morenonprofit mission. But the other side is thrifting is part bargain for the shopper. I'm not go to pay 90 dollars for a used piece of clothing. Regardless of brand. I am not going to donate or shop here for a while because I love thinking that someone will enjoy my nice items at a great price...but that doesn't seem to align right now.

Loved this cute little thrift shop in a quiet neighborhood in Alameda. We stopped by while in the…read morearea and luckily found cheap street parking right around the corner. A quaint store with good lighting and friendly staff, this thrift shop isn't big but does curate a nice little collection - I saw cute tops, dresses, scarves, handbags, and jewelry. Everything was tidy and in its right place. I'm not sure if there's a dressing room since I didn't use one, but there are plenty of mirrors around the store that you can use. Bonus: all proceeds go towards their affiliated animal rescue! I picked up a patterned skirt and T-shirt here for less than $20, and my friend got a few items as well. Checking out was easy breezy, and they let us know that they're able to take most donations (though if you have anything large, best to call in ahead of time). All in all, not much more I can ask for a pleasant thrifting experience.

A well-curated charity shop in an upscale neighborhood, supporting a cause close to my heart. Since…read moreit opened I've invested in a some nice vintage pieces priced somewhere between thrift stores and Etsy. Something that happened on my last visit left me unsettled. It was a Sunday, and the manager I usually have a nice chat with wasn't there. I browsed around and found a good older Lands End barn jacket for $55. Unfortunately it was missing one of its logo buttons in the back flap, making the $55 seem kind of high. I took it to the counter to discuss. The staff member present that day pointed to the "no negotiations" sign next to the counter, and said that damaged goods like the coat would have been put in the garbage. I begged to buy it for $55 just to rescue the poor thing, just like I did with my shelter dog. Seriously brought up the stories of the Great Depression when big corporate farms dumped good produce and milk into the ground, rather than feed the hungry, in a move to fix pricing. Also, my 81 year old mum resigned from her volunteer position at a local church-run charity shop because they were throwing away perfectly good vintage clothing just because of some small flaw. Truly, if the manager of this shop wants to reassure me that this ISN'T store policy, it would make me more comfortable to come back and shop again.

Help fund a much-needed new building for Berkeley Humane (5/5 Green Stars)…read moreIn early November, the Berkeley Humane opened a second thrift store - right here in the Elmwood! I was already a fan of the Solano store - I think it's one of the nicest thrift shops in Berkeley. This branch is smaller but it's really focused on the nicest things, arranged beautifully. If you've never wandered into a thrift store and have reservations about going in, then start right here. Many items are brand new, with tags still attached, and I think the prices are reasonable, considering this. A large portion of the clothes are women's (although that hasn't stopped me shopping for a winter jacket) but there is also a small men's section behind the changing room. Check out the cool collection of Christmas ornaments, right now! 100% of proceeds benefit the Berkeley Humane nonprofit - particularly to help fund a new building that they need after a fire in 2010 destroyed a large part of their building on 9th and Carlton. As you may know, back in the 1970s, the BH made a commitment that no healthy or treatable shelter animals in the Society's care would be euthanized. It's amazing that the BH got started almost 120 years ago - in 1905, the Berkeley branch of the SPCA was set up with a mission to improve conditions at the "pound" (which were reportedly not good at the time). The current facility on 9th and Carlton was acquired all the way back in 1933. The new building will be named the Bay Area Animal Resource Center (BAARC), and will include a veterinary medical hospital and adoption center and will include more services for people with pets who might be in need of a little extra support. It will feature significantly enlarged space for cat adoptions, including several "catios" that will provide felines with natural light and fresh air. Berkeley Humane is a private non-profit organization that does not receive government funding, so community support is essential to its mission. I'm giving the Berkeley Humane Thrift shop 5/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact. This takes very little explaining. Buying clothes and other items from thrift shops is one of the best ways to reduce your environmental footprint and improve your social impact. You are avoiding the production of new materials, with all problems of the fast-fashion-driven textile industry. At the same time you are supporting a nonprofit that has taken care of local neglected or abandoned animals for more than a century. This year, Berkeley Humane will have over $400,000 in expenses to medically prepare over 1,000 animals for adoption. Your support will save lives.