You will probably never find an antique store with the sheer quantity of vintage items ! Shelves…read moreand shelves of Christmas , Pyrex, kitchen gadgets, glass, pottery , clothing .. it's almost overwhelming how many cool things you will find . Don't ask for a discount cuz redwin isn't lowering prices .

I visited Sweet Lorain thrift store in mid-August 2026 from the recommendation of my Russian friend…read moreto try to sell my mom's fancy old hats (hats to wear to a party, a horse race, a British high tea event, etc). The owner, Redwin, stated that he couldn't buy my mom's hats because he prefers much older hats and he already has a 7,000 collection of hats (WOW!) which is fair, so I wasn't mad about it. Not every store can accept items to sell. I saw the store's hat collection and it's a LARGE collection. TOO MUCH INVENTORY (in my opinion) -- Everything is crammed in this store. I browsed around the store before I left and I was amazed as to how much inventory is in here. I even commented on the inventory and the owner stated that he has no real method of keeping track of everything which is a bit concerning. While the owner is really nice, the store is too packed with MANY items. The experience walking in feels a bit overwhelming especially because some parts of the store are not neat. It is even hard to walk through the store as some of the spaces between racks are tight. I'm sorry to say but this store looks like a junk yard with some very old and used items. MY PURCHASE -- I bought a white cotton hat plus earrings. The hat cost around $25 and the earrings were around $14. I realized later that these were slightly overpriced. When I got home, I noticed a stain on my hat and I also noticed that one piece of the earring is a bit flimsy (loose). I'll try to remove the stain off of my cotton hat but it looks pretty permanent which isn't ideal but it is a nice hat. The store sells clothing (tops, pants, jackets, dresses, sweaters), cups/mugs, hats, and other random things. Many items don't look new so I'm assuming some are used items. I prefer an organized store where the racks are not overflowing with items and where items aren't very old (some look like used items) so I probably won't be back. If you like thrift and vintage stores then feel free to visit Sweet Lorain at your own leisure. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 178/250 total reviews in 2026 - 1019 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 31 August 2026

I recently sold my house and downsized . Second City…read morearranged for pick-up of furniture I no longer needed. Two gentlemen came with a truck and efficiently and professionally loaded the items and were on their way to the store. Most items sold and I made some money---definitely worth it. The driver and partner deserved my healthy tip. Would do again. Terri

Such a fun and creative thrift store! I wish I was much closer so I could go very often to shop…read morefor bargains.

Great antique store with very low prices. A large variety of items to choose from. Compared to…read moreother stores in the area, this one is by far the best. Multiple rooms and many vendors, plan to spend some time looking so you don't miss anything!

More of a consignment shop than antiques, with a few vintage items tucked in. The average items are…read morepriced fairly, but not many collectables. Although I have found some gems here in years past. However, the owner does not convey good customer service or friendliness. Nor a good attitude. There was a frame that fell off the shelf because of how it was poorly displayed. Even though it wasn't my fault, I paid full price for the item's breakage ( without being asked to) and left ample money for the glass repair so there should not have been the attitude. I even bought a small item. This didn't placate her. She was more than rude about an accident that was clearly the vendors fault for poor merchandising and display practices. Maybe she was having a bad day, but I would not ever frequent the shop again because of this persons open hostility. She needs anger management classes.

I ALWAYS find the best "steals," here! The staff is super friendly and the store's inventory is…read moreconstantly changing! Very friendly staff too! I recommend this store to everyone!

I was told it opens at noon and I get there at 12:15 but it's closed. Took the turnpike and drove…read morenearly a half hour for nothing. Not a good way to gain customers.

As a woman, I didn't experience anything the other reviews said. I had a wonderful experience, we…read morechatted about history and there's a shop kitty named Prince of Darkness or Good boy incredible dated pieces and will definitely return with a truck next time lol! He also negotiated on pricing with us for having cash!

Absolutely great shop! Beautiful stuff and excellent service! Old-school staff! The guys will…read moreseem a little gruff when you first walk in, but they quickly turn warm and helpful when you ask for help! Great guys and SO helpful... and absolutely awesome stuff! Don't miss it! Well worth the 2 hour drive to come here and their sister shop down the road.

Perfect store for the consignment lover!! Great finds from new to vintage. Love the owner. So sweet…read moreand helpful!

Whoever the lady was, that was behind the counter today, she was RUDE and I never felt more…read moreembarrassed as what I did today, when she finally interacted with me! I asked a simple question about what was in a box and she said it was an antique hanging lamp. I asked if it was a wired lamp or a plug in the wall type...SHE WAS RUDE AS HELL...she said, "The key word was antique"...I NEVER did get a straight answer out of her! I was quite embarrassed, since there were other people in the shop while I was there. VERY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE-I'm sorry, but not everyone knows the "ins & outs" of "antique". I would think that some antique lamps have both plug in cords AND wires that get "hard wired". It's really sad that she didn't answer me, as I was prepared to spend some cash, since it was my first time to Vermilion's quaint little downtown! I WILL NEVER GO BACK!!!

I'm here in Oberlin for a a conference right at the college. I have had this place saved in my map…read moreand have tried to go every single day but just been too busy. I saw the picture of the cowboy boots on her Google page and knew I needed to check it out! Well I made time for it on my last day here and it was worth it. Immediately walked in and found the cutest vintage romper that fit like a glove among other things. The owner was there and was super friendly, helpful and welcoming.

The window is a bit crowded but the stuff inside is super cool and impossible to show in a window…read more It's like a cultivated goodwill, full of cool little things. Seamstress here is great, she saved my couch (see picture) and made me a custom neck strap cover! The couch needed custom covers for the seat part. She's super creative and will work with any task you throw out there. She's very reasonably priced and the work is excellent. So glad to have found this place.

Sad to report that this boutique owner does not pay her vendors. We met when she ordered from my…read morewholesale account on Faire.com - after she had some issues with Faire, I made allowances and helped her to switch items outside the platform. Big mistake! After that she saw an item I had posted on Facebook and requested a wholesale order be custom made to her specifications. Upon receipt she gave positive reviews: months later after not receiving payment, I reached out. She mentioned that they had not sold well and I politely reminded her that these items were made to her specifications and that their selling is her sole responsibility, like any other wholesale account. I paid out materials and labors for manufacturing what is essentially her design, and she has yet to pay. She stopped responding months ago - I have screen shots of the entire exchange. Consigners or vendors beware. Jennifer Batistelli will take advantage of you.

Such a great little boutique feel to this resale/consignment shop!…read more Doesn't smell like you walked in to Grandma's closet.... great selection of contemporary brands (J.Crew, Express, Banana Republic, even Anthropologie!) mixed in with more eclectic unique items, too! They just recently opened, so I'm excited to see this store build and grow!!