Vintage on the Common — Local services in Littleton

Spent 3 hours going through her inventory in an old mill that is a lot like shopping the bins, but with racks and cardboard boxes piled on top of each other. In other words—old fashioned picking—which is cool but…. for the dirt and sweat of hard core picking I expected reasonable pricing. The owner was hesitant to name prices as we went. At the end when presented with an enormous pile of stuff I’d chosen—scraps of fabric, 80s cotton clothing, vintage handbags, she started pricing things individually between $10 and $50. Most items were priced at $15 or $20. In other words, it’s a bin picking experience at retail prices. Most of the items priced at $15 would realistically only sell for $15 to $20. No name 80s slips, kids esprit shirts, random mass market brand 80s blouses. Ended up having to cull an enormous pile down to very few items because it was so expensive. This is NOT priced for wholesale. Also—her space in the building should not be open tot be public. I was literally climbing over piles of open boxes full of stuff. And the owner pointed out a 30’ ladder that she was afraid, if we touched it, might come crashing down. I...

Don’t let the chaos of the interior scare you off! There’s a ton of merchandise in here to look at, but it’s well worth the hunt. Take your time, don’t rush yourself - I guarantee you’ll find something you can’t leave without. The variety of items is so good - I got two vintage dresses, a kids books, pottery, a jewelry box, and a few trinkets last time I was here. The owner, Mia, is SO nice and I really enjoyed chatting with her. As we talked, she said “oh I have to show you this dress!” And boom - she pulled out this amazing vintage black dress that fit like a dream and was exactly my style. That’s the serendipity of shopping vintage! I’m so glad she pulled it out, because it’s now hanging in my closet. I will be back to hunt through...

Their prices are amazing. The Selection is hit or miss. You never know what to expect! My only complaint is their lack of clarity regarding their hours. My favorite part is the back room. Which is supposed to be for insiders only. If you ask the cashier to show you the free section: you will be guided to a back room where There is tons of free furniture and novelties. You will just have to pay a $3 fee for each item you select. Which is very reasonable when you consider that many items are...