Flashbacks is anything but your typical, modest thrift store. When I first walked into this shop I was not greated by the dim lighting, elevator music, and racks of horribly worn out clothes that are usually well know territory for thrift store rats such as myself. Instead, were people of all ages browsing in what have could have very easily passed for a popular go to for new clothes.
Most people who don't regualrly shop thrift stores often expect to find fabulous vintage clothing very easily, and are dissappointed to find that - while the great finds do exist - many stores are filled with items that are worn out or simply still waiting to come back into style (not that there is anything wrong with that - I love picking through those places). Flashbacks is filled with stylish, unique, and interesting clothes, shoes, costume, wigs and accessories which definitely makes it a notable thrift store in my book.
Items sold:
Clothing, shoes, and accessories. While there is a large amount of both used clothes, and items that the previous owner did not wear ("new"), most fit into the trends that come to mind when you think of the 70s, 80s, and 90s.
Pricing:
For those who really love a bargain, Flashback's pricing may seem a little steep, but it is still a huge discount from department stores. Expect to pay about $8-$15 per clothing item.
This store does buy clothes for cash or store credit.
Flashbacks Recycled Fashion
576 South Coast Highway 101
Encinitas CA 92024
(760) 632-2658
photo seen on Flashback's yelp.com page.
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