Cheap Vintage

Came to this place because of other reviews in hope of finding the perfect gift for my mom since we both love vintage things. As soon as I came in, I was welcomed by Donna and her sweet cats. She didn’t pester me as I browsed and I ended up finding a really pretty 50s style dress for only $ 8. Donna ended up really helping me towards the end when she showed me these gorgeous pearl necklaces (some fake some not). I ended up buying two of them for my mom which she loved and even finding one for me for $ 7! As an added bonus, Donna even showed me the difference between a fake pearl and a real one.
If you have some time and patience, you could very well find something you’ll love in this place. I recommend coming here.

Never really find much, but I just have to give a place that rescues cats and let them roam around their shop, at least 4 stars.
I’ve only come here twice, and sometimes you can find a diamond in the rough. Just, at least come for the cats, that of which, are gigantic, and adorable.

I’ve stopped in to the Cheap in Lomita, and I kept meaning to stop by this location. I finally had a day with no lunch and in San Pedro, and am glad I did. Donna who runs the place has worked here for 17years. The two shops are owned by brothers but this store is by far the more organized of the two. She doesn’t like clutter, so the store seems much more put together and cared for than many of other vintage type shops in the area.
Both shops have a good selection of furniture, mostly quantity and not the coolest or best quality stuff though. But like anywhere else, these places are usually hit or miss and I just really enjoy browsing. There are a lot more clothes at this location and she says they do a lot of costumes. I asked about coats, but she just finished putting away the X-​mas stuff and hadn’t gotten them down yet.
Regardless, I scored a cute necklace and debated on a frame and some really unique silver serving forks. I decided to measure 1^st on the frame. This place could defenitley hold some treasures if you look long enough, and I enjoyed talking to Donna & her funny cats. She knew where things were, and if your looking for anything specific I bet she would know if it was there.
FYI, I always forgot about this place because of where it sits. There is a huge tree right out front so it’s easy to miss.

Came here after reading some Unilocal reviews and I was not disappointed. They actually carry authentic dresses, gowns etc dating back to the 20’s between $ 40-​$ 50 bucks. We were able to find enough pieces to create a Vampire goddess costume for my daughter and a «Hobbit Sam» costume for my son. I was also able to pick up some vintage costume jewelry for my costume all for less than $ 25.00. A lovely and eccentric sales woman by the name of Donna was extremely helpful :) If you have a little patience and creative know how, you can find some real bargains here. The recession has hurt their business, so if you’re in the area, stop by support this place :)

The name says it all.
About half vintage clothing and the rest junque, this is a wonderful place to browse around in hoping to find a treasure that you know more about than the very pleasant manager.
It is a tough slog, though. Most of the items here are pretty down-​scale in quality (even when they were new). But always fun to search.
My best find here: a nice antique (genune) chinese porcelain dish for $ 10.

I have been shopping this store for years! It actually may be why my house is haunted, but well worth it I tell you! The woman who owns the store is a dream come true!
The finds you will find are fabulous! Vintage, used, new, antique… its all there. I picked up costume items for three people and walked out paying only $ 8! I love to just browse through the store, it is like taking a trip in a time machine.
There is so much history and memories in that store, you could hold a field trip there! Thanks cheap V. for being so cheap and wonderful :)

Both stores are like secret spots full of vintage finds. The one in San Pedro carries more 60s, 70s, and 80s furniture, and it is packed to the rafters (literally) with costumes, wigs, hats, jewelry. Its inventory spills out onto the sidewalk when the doors are open, and if you are lucky, you might just find the diamond in the rough.
The Lomita store is considerably smaller, with more «up-​scale» antiques. It specializes, I was told, in office furniture. But I came away feeling like I could find a piece for every room in my house. This is the kind of place you have to just keep coming back to, to check and see what’s there. But looking around is part of the adventure and part of the fun!