Finally checked out this spot after wanting to come for a long time. They have 5 floors of antiques…read morebelonging to many different vendors, so each one you walk through has its own style and character. You could spend hours here. They have everything, clothes, decorations, kitchenware, large furniture--basically anything and everything. There's elevators and they do have a parking lot although parking was tight and crowded. But it is also accessible by Lechmere station. We found some cool paintings and a decorative dish. I would come back here! You can pay by card and the workers were friendly. Some things were pricey but some reasonable, it depends on the booth you were purchasing from.

Pretty unique place. My top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality and I came by…read morehere last Saturday afternoon, basically on the recommendation of my Lord and Savior Reddit as an indoor activity we could do before the Celtics game later in the evening. My chum is a big shopper and I like wandering around in life trying to find random objects to emotionally imprint on, so it was a good match. I was also impressed by the idea of five entire floors dedicated to this, which we didn't even come close to completely exploring. The negatives were minimal but significant - the market was insanely crowded, especially on the first floor, and it was teeming with Gen Zers holding out their phones, presumably ecstatic that they'd found juicy TikTok content for their cottagecore fans or whatever. It was a lot and difficult to navigate; we had to pause a lot to make our way through, though it wasn't quite as bad on the other floors. And I'm not sure there's a solution to it; what are you going to do, have a quota for the number of people in the building at a given time? That would just involve bottlenecking and customers standing outside in the cold. So just make sure you're caffeinated and mentally prepared for people. I grew up with a mother who spiritually lived in Jane Austen novels so antique shops were a way of life. They're not known for their minimalist interiors but this was a ton of stuff by any measure. I don't think I've seen this amount of clutter in a space that didn't give off massive hoarder vibes. And it sort of had themes; there were alcoves or little areas divvied off that were, say, more nautical items, or more outdoorsy forest items. I can't even imagine how they managed to even quasi-successfully organize this kind of inventory but it definitely helps a little. My chum knows my taste, or lack thereof, and located a masterpiece (attached) which will be displayed prominently in my kitchen. The quirky artwork was abundant, to say the least. She also spied a magnificent Saturday Evening Post with my BFF Nixon on the cover, which I will be framing shortly and adding to the fray as well. If you don't spend a solid 45 minutes in here and not find a few choice treasures to bring home, that's on you. I was also impressed that they had easy-to-find restroom facilities on every floor (or close to it), right by the staircases. Not only were they convenient bathroom options, but they worked well as de facto changing rooms (which my chum took advantage of when she encountered a wild flapper dress on one of the higher floors). There were a few employees roaming around for both assistance and I imagine, sadly, to minimize potential shoplifting but it didn't seem overly egregious and everyone I encountered first hand or second hand was very friendly. One of the highlights of the trip for sure - political bovine posters are hard to come by.

Such a nice shop with ever-changing children's toys, clothes, books and baby equipment. I never…read moreleave without purchasing something for my grandchildren. Pleasant staff. Clean and orderly shop with fantastic prices.

I've donated to and shopped at this store for years, believing in its mission to support the…read moreArlington community through donated items. But lately, it feels like they've lost their way. Prices are high--even for incomplete items--and there's a serious lack of transparency. I recently looked at a used LEGO set marked "mostly complete." Priced at 25$. When I asked for details, I was told someone counted the pieces, but they refused to share how many were counted or what was actually included. Instead, I got a dismissive comment by the manager about how it sells for more on eBay?? If someone actually counted the pieces, why not be honest and mention it in the description? Is it 100 pieces missing or just 10-20? That's a big difference, and buyers deserve clarity if I'm going to spend 25$ on it. Worse, when I asked questions, the staff were rude and defensive, showing no interest in helping or being honest. It's disappointing and frustrating to be treated that way--especially by a place that claims to serve the community. I'm done. After years of supporting this store, I won't be going back. I won't support rude people who don't care about the community or the customers who make their work possible. I'm starting to question whether this is truly a non-profit store anymore. It feels like their focus has shifted to making profits rather than serving the community in need

A beautiful, colorful store. Just experiencing it will leave…read moreyou with a smile on your face. It is meticulously curated. Although most of the clothing was out of my size range, the store offered a variety of options for shoes, jewelry, accessories, home goods, games and the like. There were items available at all price points. The owner was cheerful, knowledgeable and helpful. Definitely check it out if you are in the Boston area.

If you want to meet a super fun, engaging and nice person- the owner Lexie is fabulous!…read more Her curated selection of vintage goodies has something for everyone, and there are a lot of new items sprinkled in (mostly sunnies/socks and smaller accessories). Her cowboy/cowgirl/cowperson boot collection is arranged by color and VERY satisfying to see:

2 Places you MUST visit!…read more Buy & Consign Waltham 1250 Main St Waltham and Buy & Consign Framingham 64 Waverly St Framingham Antiques, furniture, vintage pieces, mid century modern, original artwork, kitchen stuff, rugs and so much more!!!!!

After driving by several times and seeing it on Yelp, I went in yesterday to see for myself what it…read moreis all about, and it's a fascinating place. Everything you can imagine from 10-cent golf balls to gorgeous hardwood furniture for $100's, and the three women that were working were really nice and one gave me the rundown on where everything is, how markdowns work, etc. I was oddly attracted to the Target dog (see photo), but it is still there for anyone who has "just the right spot" for it (ha, a little Target dog humor there with "spot"). I went in on a Wednesday right after they opened at noon and there were already several people browsing, I imagine it is pretty busy in here on the weekends.

Pretty sure I met the owner when I visited, super nice dude! Also the largest selection of VHS…read moretapes I've seen in a while, at good prices! Absolutely recommend this place, especially if you're looking for tapes.

Such a fun and funky shop and LOVE that they were open on a Monday as it's the only day I had to…read morePoke around! Great vibe and music and Pete was such a pleasure and shared great info!

Retrospect is a vintage and thrift store in Harvard Square and one of the better curated secondhand…read moreshops in the Cambridge and Boston area. We walked into a space that covers clothing, furniture, lamps, jewelry, vintage tech including audio equipment and cameras, and housewares. The range across those categories is genuinely broad for a store of this size. The clothing leans toward well preserved vintage pieces rather than the more chaotic mixed inventory we have seen at larger thrift chains, and the curation reflects real attention to what ends up on the floor. Jewelry is priced affordably, and the watches come with resizing and battery replacement available, a small service detail that makes the secondhand watch section more accessible than it would otherwise be. Furniture and lamps are all for sale alongside the clothing, which gives the store a layered quality that rewards slower browsing. Pricing is reasonable for the quality and condition of what is on offer, particularly given the Harvard Square location where most retail runs at a premium. For vintage shopping in Cambridge, Retrospect is the kind of place that rewards repeat visits as the inventory turns over consistently enough that something new surfaces each time.

Incredible atmosphere. Lots of fun finds - vintage clothing, jewelry, watches, bags, home decor,…read moresmall furniture. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the Cambridge area.

I was going to consign four nice items. The woman said they were not accepting summer clothes. None…read moreof my items were summer clothes. I pointed out a $150 ski hat and she said I'll take that. But I was already turned off and said I'd rather give my clothes away. Consignment is always a rip off. You get peanuts for lovely items.

I recently took clothes for consignment. When I called to ask the status of my consignment, I was…read moretold some items were selected for sale and I should pick up those clothes that were not selected. I went to pick up my clothes and inquired about the selected clothes. I was told one piece had already been sold. When I looked at the list of my selected clothes, none of the items on the list were mine! They were someone else's clothes. I insisted I did not want any money for a sold item that wasn't mine. This is inexcusable. Management was argumentative and unpleasant. I will never go back.

I love shopping here and recently had a good experience consigning items too. They don't pay out as…read morequickly as other stores but at least all the policies are written out clearly.

Recently visited the Cambridge location after seeing a coat I wanted to purchase on their social…read moremedia. Not only did I message them on instagram but also when I called over the phone to confirm still available, the employee did not mention the condition of the item. Waste of time.