I've been both buying and selling there since it opened and my experience over the years has been…read morevery positive.. Akseli is an upscale flea market - people bring their wares in and sell them used for 1-2 week periods. They are all given 2 bookshelves (one with shelves, one with clothes hangers). The shelves and store are neat, orderly, clean, and very upscale. The items offered also tend to be better than what you find at the local low rent kirpputori. For buyers, you'll find great items at good prices. Come Saturday or Monday for best selection. They accept credit cards and there is a small changing room to try on clothes. For sellers, it's a good place to make money off used items. An average week sales for me (mostly childrens toys and clothes) would be around 800e. Be prepared for shrinkage, though, since they don't seem to be doing much about rampant shoplifting. Several times I saw people walk out with item unpaid - or trip the security alarm and the sales clerk just holds her hand out while the person takes out the stolen item from her purse and hands it to the clerk then leaves. That was depressing to see as a seller. Their seller rates are ok - though they will be charging a percentage of sales in November in addition to the weekly rate. For the extra money you'd make over the local swap meet, I think the extra cost is justified. 4 stars for cleanliness, decent customer service, and an upscale way to purchase used items. 1 star less for serious issues for sellers with items disappearing due to shoplifting.

From the owner: Kontti on Punaisen Ristin tavaratalo, jossa myydään hyväkuntoista lahjoituksena saatua tavaraa…read more Kontin tulos käytetään Punaisen Ristin avustustyöhön Suomessa ja maailmalla. Ostamalla hyvää teet hyvää.

This small shop is located in the eastern part of the city center, a short tram ride away. Focus is…read moreon retro fashions for young people and jewelry. Easy to afford prices for a second hand shop that is not a flea market or charity shop. If loud prints and polyester from the 60-70s rock your wardrobe, shop here.

From the owner: Ansassa myydään tarkoin valikoitua vintagea naisille. Valikoimasta löytyy hyväkuntoisia vaatteita,…read morekenkiä, laukkuja, hattuja ja koruja 20-80-luvuilta. Tuotteet poimitaan ympäri maailmaa. Lisäksi myynnissä Ansan oma korumallisto.

From the owner: We specialise in Finnish vintage gems for example vintage Marimekko and Vuokko.read more

Tässä pienemmässä Hakaniemen FIDAssa ei ole myynnissä huonekaluja, muuten ok kirppis.read more

A great thrift store in the center of Helsinki, and an easy walk from the train station…read more They had a good selection of stuff, knick knacks and clothing alike - even a few pieces of furniture in the back. It was pretty cheap for Finland. Still a lot more expensive than in the states, or in some other european countries, but it's Helsinki! Everything's expensive. Still, I found a nice vintage bathing suit for 12 euros, and a summer skirt for 7. That's about 1/10th of what things cost in the department stores, so I'd call it a wonderful bargain, and a fun place to poke around in the afternoon.

Very cute little store in Kallio. The owner was kind enough to help me in English and I was able to…read morefind a couple of one of a kind souvenirs that were distinctly Finnish. If I lived in Helsinki I would go there a lot more!

Love Akateeminen! Not just the best bookstore in Finland, but a great overall bookstore!…read more A place, when living in Helsinki, where I was introduced to Paul Auster (my favorite!) and Thomas Pynchon. Akateeminen - a super selection of English books!

This is a cute bookstore located in Helsinki. There is a Starbucks downstairs…read more Besides ton of books, they also had a lot of cute gifts and art supplies which was neat. The whole store reminded me of some Japanese department stores especially with the stationery parts. I got some washi tape for a friend! I also saw some sale books for like 5 euro which seems pretty cheap especially for Finland! There is also self checkout machines which I appreciate!