The Spring of Tampa Bay Vintage Boutique

I came in a little before 5 and had dresses draped over my arm ready to rock. But when the clock struck 5:00 the girl told me I had to leave. I asked if I could look at what I had, she said no they’re closed and made me put them back and leave. The two stars are just for the fact that it was a cute place with a few cute dresses. Otherwise it was a terrible experience.

The staff here is the absolute sweetest; the owner is beyond friendly and helpful! The ridiculously awesome selection and prices don’t hurt either ;)

Based on a handful of positive Unilocal reviews, I decided to pop in today since I was in the area. It’s a modest shop that contains some lovely, quality cocktail dresses and gowns as well as work appropriate attire (lots of blazers), not the usual Plato’s Closet forever 21 cast offs. And yes, the woman behind the counter was very friendly. I sometimes get a weird vibe in designer consignment shops. Like I’m being judged for my Target brand jeans. But back to this place!
I picked the right day to walk in because they were having a bag sale, meaning they hand you a plastic grocery bag and let you fill it for $ 20!!! I only found about four pieces for myself but they kept saying «oh you can fit more in there» so I started picking out stuff for my sisters as well. Kimchi Blue, Banana Republic… i got lucky digging. Everything was more than reasonably priced somewhere between $ 9 – 20 but I walked out with a bag overflowing with 6 dresses, 2 tops and a cream suede jacket for $ 21 and change! I asked them how often they did that type of sale and she said at least once or twice a month, when they needed to make room for fresh stock.
I also saw flyers and posters for domestic abuse. Based in the name of the place, now I’m wondering if they are affiliated with a non profit. I’ll have to ask next time I’m in the area and have a chance to pop in.

I bought my WEDDING DRESS here!!!
I was definitely skeptical about buying such an important piece of clothing from a thrift store, but after trying on dresses for $ 2000+ I thought I’d give the thrift store a chance. As important as it was to me to have a beautiful wedding, I just couldn’t see myself spending thousands of dollars to wear a dress ONCE.
What I found was PERFECT! I paid $ 100 for a stunning dress that already almost fit me. They also threw in 2 veils and a dress bag for free! It was immaculate and did not require any cleaning at all. I honestly don’t think this dress ever made it to the alter. And if it did, it was very well taken care of afterwards.
When I got the dress home I found a $ 900 price tag on the inside of it! I purchased the dress many months before the wedding and as the date got closer I became more and more in love with the dress.
This store is much more classy than any thrift store I have ever been so I don’t know if such an experience would be possible anywhere else, but I highly recommend trying this place for wedding attire or anything else really.

I love this place. The staff is so helpful and sweet. They have some of the best selections of used clothing and shoes. Going in here always brings a smile to my face.

Made a stop for the first time and was impressed with the selection, prices and variety of merchandise. The shop was much larger than it looks from the exterior and everything was displayed in such a way that you could easily sort through the racks and sift through the shoes.
Purses, jewelry, evening dresses rand cold weather coats were all on display plus a selection of menswear in the very back section.
Household items, books, music CDs, dishes, candlesticks and other knickknacks were also for sale.
The place struck me as well organized, neatly maintained and nicely stocked. I will check back in hopes of having more shopping success than I did on this initial visit because I do see lots of potential in making some great finds here.

This is the very top end of Thrift Stores in Tampa. They very carefully limit their inventory here to upscale brands and choices.* This is not the place to pick up womd cheap work jeans or T-​Shirts for window washing. Mostly designer clothing and accessories with some nice décor, art and furniture offerings. No heavy bedding/​furniture or major appliances. Some items are nostalgia/​period pieces, and prices are reasonable for what you are getting, more like a consignment shop.
Quite small but items are displayed more like a department store than the usual long rows of racks with clothes jammed in on wire hangers.
*BTW they have a second store that is larger and much more similar to Goodwill or other larger thrift stores in terms of items available, display and prices. Also be aware that «profits» above operating costs help «the Spring,» Tampa’s domestic abuse shelter, that now also helps abused older kids.