Stu and Amanda have created a collection that cannot be beat! The prices are incredible, the…read moreselection and amount of all different clothes, home, and accessories is insane. Stu makes you feel so welcome and even spent maybe 30 minutes with me helping me pick out items he knew I would love. I had the best time and will be coming back over and over again.

I randomly heard of this place and decided to check it out, on a Sunday. WOAH! I'm in love with…read morethis place. I suggest going early enough, so you can properly peruse ALL the inventory (all while not making a mess) and take your time. This place feels like the Studio 54 of ALL vintage shops. VERY exclusive. Sundays are the only days you can go without having an appointment. I met Stu and he is literally awesome!!!!! He gave me the greatest discount and was so authentic. I can't wait to go back!!! - Richard

The owner knows her stuff! She has great taste and knows the fashion world. Her selections are…read moretop notch and in great condition. Well worth the price tag for the rare items you cannot find or duplicate so easily. To top it off, her window dressing is impeccable! I'll have to take pictures to show you what I mean. She's the bright spot on the Northside!

I am updating a previous 5-star review based on recent experiences. Please note in my previous…read morereview how I specifically address the fact that the business owner is willing to negotiate on prices and commonly gives discounts on large quantities. This is important for the information below Quick take: If you decide to try Hi-Bred, I hope you have deep pockets. And don't forget, the owner is always right, never the customer. Back story: I have shopped at Hi-Bred nearly two dozen times over the past 9 years. In the past, when the owner (Shawna) was located at her previous space near Walnut Hills, I really enjoyed visiting her. The selection was good and the prices were fair. Nearly every time I purchased with her she would negotiate on bulk sales and willingly offered discounts for items that had issues; loose buttons or tiny tears. As is common with vintage clothing stores in Cincinnati (Pixel 19 vintage, RAD OTR, etc.) the more clothing you purchase the more willing they are to offer a bulk discount... some places even advertise this. The last few times I had been to Hi-Bred I left disappointed with the selection, the prices, and inclusion. However, I kept returning in hopes I was visiting on an off day. As the operator of a small family owned business myself, I understand the stress of an operation such as this... and we all have bad days. I get it. However, I also know this is the career I picked and that fair prices, patience, and kindness are the ingredients to success. Sadly, these critical ingredients are now missing at Hi-Bred. More details about the owners communication: The last three times I had been in, Shawna seemed very unwelcoming. I totally understand having an off day and was sad to see her so distant. I hoped that she would return to her friendly self in time. Unfortunately, that hasn't been the case. On my most recent trip I brought up a trench-coat I wanted to buy and asked for the price as the tag had fallen off. I soon realized that I had seen the tag on the floor and brought it up to the front. The tag was indeed for the coat in question, it was $150 which I communicated to her. She then proceeded to print out a new price tag and re-labeled the jacket for $200, $50 more than it was when I walked into the store. How does math like this work? A customer is interested so you raise the price? I have spent a lot of time and money here. I would estimate that I have made a dozen different transactions at this establishment since my first visit in 2015. The vast majority of these transactions saw some sort of discount for one or all items. She was always willing and happy to negotiate when I purchased several items at once. So on my most recent visit I attempted to once again negotiate, as we had always done, to buy four items. Some Buttons were coming loose on a cardigan so I hoped that she may discount the item accordingly. However, before I could finish speaking she cut me off and told me that I was being rude for even asking. She followed up with stating that she wouldn't come to my place of business and ask for a discount. I found this extremely distasteful. Shawna has no idea what I do for business. In fact, customers come in all the time asking for discounts, samples, free goods, etc. In the real world, negotiation is the definition of business. We negotiate our insurance rates, supplier fees, royalties, contract prices, and much more. Shawna continued and carried on stating that the cost of rent was so high where she was located and the pandemic was extremely challenging for her... As if she had been the only person to go through it. And how am I, a customer, supposed to know your rent rates? Shawna isn't the same friendly person I use to do business with. I understand recent struggles as a small business owner, but one thing I would never do is take my frustrations out on my customers! Why bite the hand that feeds you? The owners comments about the cost of living and the cost of rent were extremely tone deaf and hypocritical. The customer isn't responsible for your rent rates, you signed the contract. Sad to see Hi-Bred is a shell of what it use to be. Best of luck, I hope you can bounce back

A unique vintage store that's really fun to explore. It's two stories filled with a variety of…read moreitems, including vintage clothing, shoes, kitchenware, typewriters, vinyl records, and all kinds of interesting knickknacks. The overall style has a western-meets-grungy vibe, with plenty of old shirts and unique finds throughout. Even if you're just browsing, it's a fun place to look around and discover something unexpected.

I somehow managed to forget a photo or two of the magic that Tim curated…read more A nifty space full of gems and locally executed artists with Tim's open gallery. I dug the recent artist, as she reminds me of a creative back home in Louisville that I may or may not have a piece or two from! When it comes to art with energy, I'm a sucker. We nabbed special pieces, while enjoying conversation with Tim. I cannot recommend this space enough.

When I saw Unsung Salvage was open, I was so excited I did a U-turn. I was glad no one I had to…read moreexplain my enthusiasm to was around. This store blew me away. They print and sell their own shirts. Largely Hamilton shirts but a few of their own. They can do custom work if you ask, too. On shirts or furniture. Or business cards. Pretty much everything. The store is this big jumble of jewelry and old toys. T-shirts and framed pictures and signs. There's a huge map painted on the wall. It's bright and cheery, lending a sort of "We love Ohio" feel with a warm and familiar reminder of a schoolhouse. It's fantastic. The number of shirts there is pretty impressive. I had one printed. I had so many questions, I'm sure I was a bit obnoxious, but everyone was incredibly nice. I even had a tour of the facilities, including the back part of the store where the big dryer for the ink on shirts is and the big six shirt silk screener is. All the reclaimed materials they use for newly designed pieces and art pieces is back there, too. They were making a huge desk for the tattoo place down the street when I walked through the shop. It was gorgeous. Unsung Salvage is run by a bunch of family members and it feels like it. It's a really nice space. Relaxed. It smells nice. I don't know if it's paint fumes or potpourri. Either way. Some places are uncomfortable to shop in or I just feel strange asking questions but shopping here, talking to everyone, purchasing, supporting my city, it made me really proud. I'd love to learn how to do what they do. They said they might be working on a screen printing night event. Unsung Salvage also makes appearances at events such as Operation Pumpkin. If you aren't just driving by, maybe call first to check the hours. It's worth it. Street parking in front of the store is limited but if you go around the side of the block there is very convenient "pocket parking" available. Be sure to check out the lights on the ceiling. They're from the Champion Paper Mill.

Cute shop with unique t shirt designs and eclectic items you wouldn't expect from a store in…read moreHamilton. Store owners are very friendly and helpful. You can get a t shirt made in house after choosing out your style shirt which i love! I think I own five shirts by them now!

Vintage Marketplace whisks shoppers off on an adventure as they walk through the doors. Filled with…read morefashionable garments and trinkets with a vintage flare, I felt like I was browsing through rooms of European merchandise. Each area is categorized by color: blues to the right, browns and whites straight ahead, violets in the back of the store. Open doorways weave in and out of the dividing wall, allowing customers to float freely from continent to continent... er... section to section. Beautiful, plush scarves caught my eye, as well as some of the old writing table decorations. One room in the back was filled with an assortment of accessories, like jewelry, hair barrettes, and hats. Incredibly well organized, this shop is like strolling through a fashion museum. Prices were a little higher than expected, and although there were two salesladies in the store, neither of them acknowledged that I was there. That bumped Vintage Marketplace down to three stars. I'd still stop back for a browse though. The window display changes frequently (and, in my opinion, is the most elaborate in Hyde Park), so something new will likely draw me in again.

This place has some really nice things. The one thing I DID NOT like was being followed around the…read morestore. When I walked in the salesperson was behind the counter, but each room I went in to, she followed me. I ended up spending over $300.00 and I will return, but hopefully they will show respect to all their customers no matter what they look like.