If you are looking for something unique or special occasion, look no further. Rana curates her…read moreselection beautifully and provides a high level service. I enjoy the shopping experience at Chic and never feel pressured.

Rana has a unique and wonderful eye for finding the coolest fashion from around the world…read more I treasure my collection of the outfits I've acquired from Chic over many years. Dressing up is fun and provides me with extra motivation to keep getting out to do interesting things...

Mercy occupies a valuable niche a ways down from WGACA and a ways up from Crossroads. Solid on…read morestyle and condition and selection. The dry cleaner's rack of denim often hides a lost gem. Fun sunnies and shoes and you-never-know-what. Just as likely to discover a sweet JC Penny suede jacket as a Balenciaga beaut of gossamer glam.

been visiting Mercy since it was on San Pablo back in 90s. My daughter & friends were interested in…read morevintage, Karen was incredibly helpful & kind to these teenagers. i always try to purchase gifts @ Mercy, it's a memory. Today the employees at latest College Ave location were rude & indifferent, very sad experience overall. Sandra

Great shopping experience. I'm picky and found some clothes I love. They have tons of cool vintage…read moreand new jeans and they gave a lot of help and fit advice. Without being pushy at all. Pretty unique store really- must visit in the east bay.

I read the NYT article about this place and was intrigued enough to pop in during a recent visit to…read moreBerkeley to consult the "denim witches." I told the young man helping me exactly what I was looking for, and he returned with exactly what I needed in about 2 minutes. I tried them on, and my husband was astonished at the results and, I think, a little jealous at the efficiency of this shopping experience. Very reasonably priced, too. I've been living in these Levi's since. Thank you!

This cute little shop has a number of vintage items from the 1950s to 1980s! From jeans to jackets…read moreto skirts to dresses and a small section for men too! I almost fit in a pretty 1950s sheer baby pink dress but my arms weren't slender enough! Always a struggle to fit into vintage pieces but it's part of the treasure hunt! The prices are decent, not as expensive as those on Haight St in SF albeit a smaller selection.

A beautiful boutique that has stood the test of time for a good reason. The owner Sarah puts a lot…read moreof care and love into the store and community, and what feels better than to shop for such a good cause!

This place is a gem. Their clothes are beautiful and their staff is a delight--helpful,…read morethoughtful, kind, and fun to work with. It makes "shop locally" a pleasure. Wendy L.

Just had a great visit to pick up a new pair of Equestrian pants (11 y.o. pair is still wearable…read morebut snug now). This brand isn't cheap, but 11 years for something I wear often? Amortizes pretty well. Margaret helped me and was just as kind and charming as she's been on previous visits. Great shop w/ lots of interesting accessories, too.

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.

Service is hit or miss. Sometimes the staff are too involved in personal conversations to greet…read moreyou, or will frequently be eating lunch at the cash wrap. But on a good day, the staff will compliment your outfit, and items you've found. Decent selection, but I'm not sure how frequently they are restocking. I've not yet sold with this location but see people doing so, and the buyers seem to have a discerning eye. The Wardrobe Project also hosts a monthly Rockridge flea "The Wardrobe Project Flea" which hosts over 100 vendors, where you're sure to find something from all local sellers and some who travel in from LA. Plus, handmade products as well. This College Ave location is the everyday stop when you need to grab anything from vintage starter jackets, I've gotten retro J.Crew pieces here in additions to Y2K Nike pieces. Try them out if you're on the block. Parking can be busy, but there are 2hr free spots on the nearest block where the store is. It's also independently owned by a young cool duo. So, that's always nice.

In a world of crazy thrift prices, they were pretty reasonable! And the items were curated so…read morenicely, kind of like Depop IRL.

In the old days, this would be called a consignment store, albeit a small version and looking…read morenothing like Good Will or the Salvation Army. Alternatively, Mind's Eye Vintage considers themselves to be a "Cult Collection of Vintage For Men and Women". Mind's Eye Vintage is located within the Temescal Alley and I manage to stop in every time I find myself in this part of Oakland. I like the small space, how the merchandise is displayed, and the nice casual vibe. I'm not sure I have the body type or the youth for what Men's Clothing is offered, but the used shoes/boots they carry are intriguing. Unfortunately, the lucky day hasn't yet arrived when I find a Size 11 or 11.5 in the right style.

Came into contact with the receptionist. I am assuming it was the owner because of how forthcoming…read moreher rude words came. There was a dog sitting next to the door, naturally I went to pet him with my boyfriend and to check out the store which seemed interesting. I was told to step back a bit and not pet the dog all at once because he gets frightened easily. Fair enough. I walked a few steps back while my boyfriend pet him. I proceeded to say something along the lines of you must get a lot of people coming in and petting him. The rudeness of this lady was unreal. She then says "WHAT" in a loud stern voice and becomes extremely defensive while yelling at me about how I shouldn't tell her what to do with her dog and that she has the dogs best interest blah blah. Loud. Defensive. Rude as can be. I was shocked. I kid you not I couldn't even believe it. As she yelled at me in the store after I had been in there all of 30 seconds. I politely said I didn't mean to offend you and thank you as she stormed off huffing and puffing. People if she is so defensive about his dog and has its best interest. DONT BRING A SCARED AND ANXIETY RIDDEN DOG IN A STORE FULL OF PEOPLE IN AND OUT ALL DAY. Never have I been treated so rudely in all of the time I've lived here. If this lady is not the owner tell her to keep her dog out of the store and to treat customers with a little more respect because you potentially lost a sale. Worst customer service I've ever encountered and defensive and angry woman working the front. Kind of scary. I literally made this account because I need to say how shocking this experience was. Thanks!