Me and my girlfriend enjoyed our experience at Sweet Lorain. Sure, when you walk in here - it can…read morebe cramped with piles of things. The owners mind their own business but are very sweet. I loved how the items were categorized based on the decade they were made and you can find a lot of really cool vintage decor and trinkets at reasonable prices. Definitely a local spot to support.

I would be genuinely surprised if you told me that you couldn't find a vintage thing you were…read morelooking for in this space. That's because Sweet Lorain has everything and more. It's such a nostalgic loire with mid-century modern treasures between 1920 and 1980. I've now visited a few times and really loved my time here. It also has been recognized for being one of the best thrift shops in Ohio. I can see why! AMBIANCE/MERCH: The store occupies 10,000 square feet space on Lorain. It's a neighborhood well known for thrift to the extent that you can have your own crawl. Sweet Lorain has the main space, back space, and furniture room. The main space mostly contains old newspapers, vinyls, jewelry, and home decor. The furniture room has furniture and nostalgic toys. The back room is the treasure chest. You'll find global treasures, Ohio decor, Christmas decor, furs, clothing, luggage, hats, and never ending inventory of whatever you brain may dream up. Some inventory even indicates the era. The inventory pricing widely varies from a few cents to the thousands. Be ready to go on an archeological dig, there is an overwhelming amount of inventory and unique finds. I am a very picky thrifter, and even I can find things to light up about. I love the assortment of furs at Sweet Lorain. There are so many racks of fur coats, boxes upon boxes of muftas, stoles, and hats. There is a fabulous collection of feathered hats (let's bring this fashion back)!There are also a million other things to love. SERVICE: The service is pretty friendly, the owner and the employee always ask if you want help. I most impressed that the owner knows absolutely everything he carries in his enormous inventory. Just ask, and he'll tell you. PARKING: Small, gated parking lot is available onsite. You can also find plenty of street parking. SELL: This place allows you to sell your treasures. Make an appointment in advance. I plan to be back very soon to dig for formal accessories - shoes and clutches. If you have a formal occasion, venture out here. You'll find so many shoes, clutches, formal dresses, and everything in between. It's perfect destination for holiday outfit shopping and everything in between.

I'll update my review to 5 stars. I came in again looking for a very obscure item. I saw it in the…read moredisplay weeks ago. Didn't know the aisle or the seller and didn't have price tag photo. The entire staff tried to assist me with finding this item - Russian folk instrument Gusli. I was very surprised and pleased with this level of service. Everyone was so personally invested. I found my item and remain so happy with my purchase. If you're looking for items in store, I recommend asking the staff. Also, get the items you want immediately, don't wait or the might be in their new home!

Antiques and Uniques located in a shopping plaza on Euclid Avenue in Wickliffe is a large antiques…read moremall. They have taken over a large department store space and divided it into a large number of individual stalls. Each stall is stocked and priced by individual owners which results in a really diverse variety of items. There are true antiques, interesting vintage items, collectibles, art and even furniture. Each item is priced and identified by stall number. I really enjoy browsing through the stalls, some have a clear theme and are consistent, others have a true hodgepodge of items so that you have to take your time looking at what is available. Even though most of the items are not what I am interested in, I always find some items that I am interested in and a larger amount that are fun to see. Pricing is moderate with a wide range from a bit high to some real values. You might also find selected stalls where some or all of theitems are discounted. On one item I wanted the staff was able to contact the seller and I negotiated a lower price. Although I usually hit the thrift stores looking for bargains I do enjoy an occasional visit to Antiques & Uniques to see what is available. I have purchased a really nice Inuit stone carving and have my eye on a really nice Asian wooden mask. Even if you don't find anything to buy this is a fun place to wander around and see what catches your eye. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. I also appreciate that you have the ability to just walk around at your own pace and see what is there. If you are looking for something unique, something old or something collectible this is a place to check out.

Uncover is one of my favorite places to shop in the Cleveland area. I always find something unique…read morethere. They have the perfect amount of curated vintage clothes so that you don't need to spend too much time finding something cool which I appreciate. This is my go-to spot when looking for something to wear to a Cleveland sport's game. Also the owner is always there and makes sure to welcome you and help if needed.

Never been there. Just saw the owner steal a ball from a kid. Shitty behavior. Classless…read more Tacky. Low. You dropped the ball.

This Way Out is located beneath the Beachland Ballroom. It is situated in tight quarters, but has a…read morecurated collection of vintage items to choose from. We always stop in when we are in the area. This Way Out is a nice addition to the Waterloo area. The prices seem reasonable for a curated collection. I generally have to drag my partner and my son out because they love looking at the albums. The staff seem friendly and helpful. If you are in the area it is worth a peek!

This has been my go to vintage shop since I was old enough to discover anything cool. In the…read morebasement of the Beachland Ballroom, it always gives some entertainment during the icky opening bands. There is lots of vinyl to sift through, and the selection is ever changing. This Way Out fuels my obsession of vintage men's button ups and fun hats (where else can you find a gold baseball cap). The guy behind the counter has always been there as long as I've been going, with his super friendly hipster powers and good taste in music.

I can't believe I've never reviewed Future No Future before! This little shop has a great selection…read moreof vintage clothes. There's always a big, colorful selection at varying price points. Whether you're looking for a 70s jumpsuit or an 80s glam sweatshirt with a giant cheetah, your can surely find some gems here. They do an awesome job showcasing new pieces on their social media, which is mostly how I've stayed in touch with them during the pandemic. You can shop from their online store or DM them on Instagram to claim items. I believe their brick and mortar has closed at this location, but according to Instagram, they're aspiring to be back in Lakewood soon! This is definitely a vintage dealer you can't miss on an essential vintage crawl of Cleveland: and it's woman owned!

A lot of stores like this can be a real nightmare to navigate, but not this one!…read more Stumbled upon this gem for the first time this past weekend, and I'm sure glad I did. The store is very clean, very well organized and the friendly staff is the cherry on top. There are lots of different styles to choose from across several decades, and the prices on everything are reasonable. If you like vintage fashion, you have got to check this place out!

Small, packed shop of vintage toy type items. Most items are newer in original packaging…read more Characters were from comics, space themes, cards, and more. There are little toy things, and big toy things. The vintage clothing was one of a kind in different sizes...men, women and some kids. There is something for all ages. Yelp posts the store opens at 2 p.m., and into the evening. It's open on weekends, too. If in the area, check it out. The owner, a friendly guy, was putting out merchandise, and talked about his hobby...all the stuff. My son asked him about Master Chief, which he had some cool items.

Star pop is a cute little vintage store in the Waterloo District. We have visited Waterloo several…read moretimes recently and this is the first time it has been open. We had to stop in and take a look. Despite being a small store the amount of inventory was enormous. You could tell the owner has been buying/collecting for some time. I think he was actually looking at items to purchase when we were in the store. Although we didn't purchase anything on this trip we will definitely stop by again. There appeared to be many hard to find items and items that were very nostalgic. It was fun to look around. The prices seemed fair.

Avalon Exchange is a consignment shop in Hingetown. Their second location is in the Coventry…read moreneighborhood. Both neighborhoods are pretty eclectic adding the perfect backdrop to this shop. This was my first spontaneous visit to Avalon to see what treasure may await me. AMBIANCE: The perfect marriage of thrift and vintage with designer finds. The store is divided into men's and women's apparel. Designer finds are neatly organized at the entrance. Don't expect to find thrift store chaos here, everything is neatly filed into sizes. INVENTORY: Apparel, accessories, designer purses, and lots of shoes! You won't find home goods or decor here. You will find way beyond the online shop inventory. You can easily build a fashionable outfit here for you next night on the town - Hingetown and beyond! I was most drawn to the furs and lingerie-type dresses at this shop. Oh, and men's shoes, so many of them! Prices start at $3 in the sales bucket. I saw reasonably priced dresses well under $15. SERVICE: The store staff all welcomed me in. It was a very pleasant experience. I also witnessed them engaging in friendly conversations with other customers. I did not purchase anything due to the store carrying a very limited plus size inventory. It's a well set expectation at most thrift and vintage shops due to procurement difficulties. There were probably five pieces labeled XXL that looked smaller than their size. I wear between XXL and 3X, so they just wouldn't work for my body type. Nonetheless, I was impressed with the selection of purses and will continue checking out this store for those items.

The service was amazing. I was greeted at entry. And helped when I asked questions. The workers…read morewere very respectful and polite. Zowie helped me the most. And she was very helpful. There is a very wide variety of clothes to select from. And the overall pricing is reasonable and good.

What a find! You take an amazing selection and pair it with a friendly and knowledgeable staff…read morethat is filled with passion for not just music but the art and hardware that goes with it and you have The Vinyl Groove Records shop in Cleveland. Good stuff!! Go there!

do not visit this terrible little store. when i told a fellow customer, accurately, that a Frank…read moreOcean record was an "unofficial pressing," the clerk snapped at me after they left, "why say anything?!". he berated me until i put the armload of records i had planned to buy on the counter and walked out. all of this while a springsteen greatest hits comp blared over tinny speakers. on the shelves, there were a few values, because he doesn't know what he has in genres that aren't rock. but i am devoted to going to record stores, and i actually think this was the single worst experience i have ever had, number one.