Emily took a very loose fitting dress top and tailored it to fit perfect! Also replaced a zipper in…read morea pair of slacks within a week's time! She is so professional and now working on reconstructing a dress that is way too big and sizing down. I highly recommend her and reply's promptly.

Excellently crafted alterations. I highly recommend Emily for any alterations you might have.read more

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.

Best best best! Best place to go for any theater, theme party! I love this place! I can't get…read moreenough! Their hours are limited, and they're only open on the weekends... I've always been satisfied an excellent customer service!

Had such a sad experience today, and am still shaken up…read more This is a longer review, but with respect to the other associate, I want to make sure I'm clear with where the issues originated. We rented some beautiful pieces for our show this month, and Marianne was amazing in getting everything set up and ready for us. When returning most of the items, I made the mistake of returning a shirt to the wrong location, so I had to come back the next week to complete everything. I was ready to pay an extension fee, but she was kind and allowed for that margin. We had a dress and lace-up shirt to bring back as well. My mother dropped off the dress first, and was told sternly by Nancy there would be a $40 damage fee. I wasn't sure what that was for, so when I stopped by to drop off the lace up shirt, I asked. I have a new costume team, so if mistakes were made, I want to make sure they know where they must improve. I have no problem paying the fee- prices here are very fair- but something happened after I asked what the fee was for. Nancy stormed away without speaking a minute, planted at another counter, and then proceeded to tear into me, loud enough for the room full of customers to hear, and potentially even the adjacent room. I think she somehow concluded I was trying to get out of a fee, which upset her. Despite me trying to communicate that wasn't the case, not only did she stop listening but she threw insults. A few of Nancy's choice sentences: "You are so snooty" "Your energy is killing me" "Has anyone ever told you that before? It's true" "You sound so snippy" "Everything you say is so passive aggressive" -I replied I was being genuine, she said, "I don't believe you." "I have been doing this for 40 years so if there's an issue I know it's not me." "Blip blip blip blip" (mimicking me talking and cutting me off for asking where to drop off the final shirt this week) Even if I was trying to negotiate damages, you still shouldn't use public shaming as a tactic. The customer is not always right, but I do believe that standards of mutual respect should be held in all interactions. Marianne was kind, professional, helpful, and honestly made the magic of clothing and performance come alive for me and my cast that came with me. Nancy was hostile, insulting, aggressive, and never even created space for response. I do have the interaction recorded, so all details can be corroborated. I'm not the person to post it (public shaming is not my method) but I'm happy to share the recording with the owners for reflection. I do hope moving forward that a space where artists can create that much magic together can also be a space of safety, gentleness, and mutual respect.

An absolutely astounding collection of vintage clothing, shoes, handbags, hats and jewelry fills…read morethis space to the brim. It's packed, which is both its best and worst feature. It can be hard to move through the racks and properly look at what's hanging without ending up with piles of clothing at your feet. So, perhaps a larger space is in order to house all the great garments, etc.? Back to the positives, the displays are very creative, both in and outside the shop, and you are bound to find something amazing if you give yourself enough time to browse.

Wow wow wow!!!! I cannot say enough good things about this place! The amount of incredibly…read moremaintained vintage coupled with the kindest, most helpful staff (Amy and Bon are their names I think, yall rock!) made this such an enjoyable experience!!! Cannot wait to come back!

Selection is great and some stuff isn't marked up as much as other thrift stores. Very good…read moreselection and very clean selection at that. The employees are pretty friendly but hard to understand is the only thing that I would change but they are very friendly and helpful. I would recommend the stores have a big selection so make sure to give yourself time to go through the whole store!

In MY opinion, this is the best thrift store around! It is a place that not only holds a lot of…read morefond memories for me (me and my mom, before she passed, this was our tradition- to thrift together at Valley Thrift), it has the best prices around! Who can beat discounted thrift?!? The array of everything from homegoods, furniture, purses/bags, shoes, and my favorite their clothing! I love Valley Thrift! I've been to my fair share of thrift stores, and this wins! Now that I have moved out of state, this is the one place I look forward to coming when I visit home. As for their service, it is average, staff will help you get in and out at the register, but that is all you may get. Lol. None the less, what they may lack in service, they up for in the selections! It's all worth it. Check it out for yourself! It's the best! Happy shopping!

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

So big, great selection and prices! With 1970's music playing overhead, loved that!…read more We purchased a nice haul! Highly recommend!

I have been a customer of this store since it opened . From…read morea patron s experience I give them a 5 star rating in every aspect . I hope management appreciates what great employees they have !

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

owner Jason very rude and arrogant , would not answer basic…read morequestions ,or price $via e mail ,or quote a price of furniture I was i interested in .( saw photos on facebook ) . immediately said " we can talk it over like decent human beings " I was willing to pay top dollar for the furniture because it was a family members ( now deceased ) I knew the history & value , but after our in person interaction , I chose not to be a customer ,he definately earned a very poor review .If you plan to visit the store , be aware they dont follow their posted hours . I know everyone can have a bad day , and wish him success but I dont see how he stays in business . plus they deleted my review on facebook .

The owner uses Facebook to show inventory. I direct message own asking 1. What are the dimensions?…read more2. What is the cost? Owner refused to answer. If he had i would have been on my way to pick up. Instead a customer has been lost. Looking at the reviews this is his common way of treating potential customers.

A lot of variety, fair prices. Stuff I've not seen anywhere else. Definitely worth the visit!…read more*Note: Just avoid the pothole in the right lane on Mitchell Ave., about a block from here (northbound)...Cost me a muffler!

Flamingo Haven Antique Mall is an unassuming shop in an unassuming location. It's not super easy to…read morefind, but once you do you'll find a treasure trove of goodies to look through. There are lots of twists and turns in Flamingo Haven. It's kinda fun. I didn't find anything I couldn't live without, but it'll be fun to come back and look around. I'm glad this place is here. I wish there were more antique malls like Flamingo Haven.