Village Merchants

PtownChica 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

Cute 2nd-hand shop! – I first started going to this shop a couple years ago. A friend told me about it and ever since I can't stop going. There is a lot of stuff to look at!!! Last summer I went to sell some old clothes, while I was waiting I went out to the side and there was a cute Mexican food cart around the corner. It was perfect! Shopping on a satisfied tummy. I would recommend this place if you're looking for cute gifts for friends or...a gift for yourself. 

dickledog 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

Condescending Owner, Will Not Be Back – I purchased several items from this store last week. When I arrived home, one of the items I paid for was missing. Thinking that I'd left it in the store, I called back to ask if it was there. The item, a small chinese lamp, was difficult to describe, and the guy on the phone (who was very polite, btw) said that he didn't see anything resembling what I had tried to describe. Since the store is packed floor-to-ceiling with knick knacks, I decided to drive across town to have a look for ... read more

rheap 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

Little compensation to consigners-owner is....umm...thrifty – If you are a shopper or someone who does resale, this is the store for you. But if you are a consignor, take the advice of the first review and bring your unwanted items to Rerun. The owner shows more respect and appreciation to consignors by paying them a reasonable amount for their merchandise. At village merchants, it is almost and insult to see what they pay out. Considering we are delivering them their inventory on a daily basis, one would think that they wou... read more

amoban 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

You might consider ReRun on North Fremont INSTEAD! – I rarely write reviews, but feel compelled to write one here. Have been going to Village Merchants, shopping there and bringing in unwanted (nice) items for years. However, since I have found ReRun on Fremont, I will never go back to Village Merchants. ReRun gives way more for your items, they have better merchandise and they keep way better track of what you brought in and how much you get in return. They give 50% on each item and more if it is handmade by you. Village gi... read more

meebs 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

treasure seekers trove – village merchants is a great place to find gifts for anyone and also a lil sommin for yo self. i have found awsome clothes in good condition, sweet dishes and too many treasures. the back patio is a cool area that while it may seem secret is actually huge and has all the prize furniture. the only downside is that everything is pretty cheap so you might walk away with an armload 

sheshodesigns 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

some good stuff, prices are reasonable – this is a consignment resale shop, and i think that considered the quality of alot of their clothing is a little low ie missing buttons, holes, pilly stuff. the prices are good for a resale shop and there is some cool stuff. i didn't dislike it necessarily but there wasn't anything i wanted either. all in all a nice neighborhood store but not somewhere to drive across town for. 

doctor_stu 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Sometimes has great finds – We are new to Portland and have only been here 3 times, but already found a mint 1940s hand stiched and embroidered quilt and a 1920s embroidered 24" round tabletop with hand made lace on the edges. It's a good idea to check this place out every few days, if you can... 

mpetro 

on Citysearch

20 years ago

You never know what you're gonna get – One of those places where persistence pays off. You might make three trips to this little shop and find absolutely nothing that interests you the first two times, then find that perfect something the next time around. Some of the merchandise quality can be a little on the low end, but the prices are always right, and there are just enough diamonds in the rough to keep me going back.