Findings Flea
Address
33 S Palm St, Ventura, California, 93001
Phone
+1 805-551-8802Loading map...
Findings Flea is a unique antique store located in Ventura, California that offers customers a "fun & eclectic plethora of vintage clothing and decor." According to reviews, the store features a "beautiful" and "curated" selection of secondhand and vintage items, with "pricing ranges from high to low" that is considered "fair across the board."
One reviewer notes that Findings Flea is not a typical thrift store, but rather a carefully curated vintage shop. The store is described as "organized" with "something for everyone at any price point." Customers praise the "sweet and friendly" shop owners who are "extremely accommodating" in making the shopping experience positive.
Several reviewers single out specific vendors within the store, such as "Painted Pony Vintage aka Tom," who is highlighted for having "the best stuff at some of the best price points." Another reviewer mentions an employee named Barbara who went out of her way to return a forgotten item, demonstrating the store's commitment to excellent customer service.
In terms of merchandise, Findings Flea is praised for its "lovely variety of styles & sizes" in both clothing and home decor. One customer notes the store has a "good selection of mid-century pottery." Reviewers consistently express their enthusiasm for the store, with one calling it their "all time favorite vintage spot in downtown Ventura."
Overall, Findings Flea appears to be a well-curated and organized antique store that offers customers a unique and enjoyable shopping experience, with a diverse selection of vintage clothing, home goods, and other treasures at fair prices. The store's friendly staff and commitment to customer satisfaction are also highlighted in the positive reviews.
11 reviews
J M
What a fun & eclectic plethora of vintage clothing and decor!! Beautiful store, pricing ranges from high to low and considering everything is curated and hand picked by vintage dealers, pricing is fair across the board. Always excited to check back and see what’s new each week or so!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoy the variety of vintage clothing and decor we offer. Our vendors take a lot of pride in curating and hand-picking each piece, and it’s wonderful to hear that you find the pricing fair and the store inviting. We love having customers like you who appreciate the uniqueness of what we do. We can’t wait to welcome you back and show you the new finds we have in store next time! Thanks again for your support!
Thomas Borges
A great addition to the Ventura vintage scene. Great curations of secondhand and vintage clothing and homedecor for great prices. Also... THIS IS NOT A THRIFT STORE!!!!
Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled to be a part of the Ventura vintage scene and take pride in offering unique, high-quality pieces at great prices. Thanks for your support Tom!
Fiona Tronson
Findings Flea is currated, organized, and has something for everyone at any price point. The shop owners at each little booth area are very sweet and friendly, and they’re extremely accommodating when it comes to making your shopping experience positive. My favorite seller, Painted Pony Vintage aka Tom, has the best stuff at some of the best price points and will even work the cash register some days if you want to say hi. I can’t recommend this store enough!
Thank you so much for your review! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoy the curated selection and atmosphere at Findings Flea. Our booth owners truly love creating a welcoming experience, and it’s wonderful to know that their hospitality made an impact on your visit. We’re especially thrilled to hear you’re a fan of Painted Pony Vintage – Tom really does have an amazing collection and we're lucky to have him work with us in the shop as well! We appreciate your recommendation and can’t wait to see you again soon. Thanks for supporting our shop!
C
I love this store! I always leave the store either buying something, or wishing I did! They have such a lovely variety of styles & sizes. I also appreciate their selection of home decor. Highly recommend stopping by.
Thank you so much for the kind words and so happy to hear you love the shop. We appreciate your support!
Arianna Spiller
One of my all time favorite vintage spots in downtown Ventura!
Thank you Arianna! We appreciate the kind words and are so happy you enjoyed your experience at Findings Flea. We look forward to seeing you in the future!
Maxine Peat
I forgot my bag from another store there and Barbara, the employee, was sooooo nice! She ran after me and made sure I got my stuff back! Soooo sweet!!
Hi Maxine, Thank you for coming in to shop with us and explore findings flea! Barbara is the sweetest and we're lucky to have her on our team! So glad she could chase you down and you were able to get your bag back :)
Carol T.
They have some really nice things here. Good shop to find mid-century pottery. I have two suggestions. One is that items that are chipped or cracked have an x marking the spot so as not to disappoint. Second suggestion is that store personnel quickly engage with customer to greet and then thank for shopping.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed our mid-century pottery collection. We also really appreciate your helpful suggestions. Marking items with chips or cracks is a great idea, and we’ll be sure to share that suggestion with our vendors so they can implement that if they're able to. Additionally, we’ll work on having our team engage with customers a bit more quickly to make sure everyone feels welcomed and appreciated. Thanks again for your feedback—we truly value it, and we hope to see you again soon!
Janet Cruckson
I love sifting through vintage shops but this usually comes with good deals! I dropped in and couldn’t believe how expensive everything was! I finally left when I saw a used bikini bottom priced at $50. Gimme a break
Hi Janet, Thank you so much for coming in to visit our shop and explore our offerings. Sorry to hear we couldn't meet your standards on pricing - our vendors seek out quality vintage and secondhand items and do their best to price accordingly depending on the value of the item. A lot of work goes into sourcing as well as some who restore, mend or bring new life into these pieces. On top of it we are not a thrift store, our items are not donated to us like all of the thrift shops throughout downtown. We cannot compete with the prices of donated items and also have to price things accordingly to compensate for downtown rental rates, paying fair wages to our employees, the overall cost of running a business and providing for our families. Our vendors do their best to price fairly and competitively and have a lot of offerings in the $50-$100 range and under. We hope you can give us another try down the road as we always have new items coming in and treasures to be found.
Marisela Orozco
My first time in this store and my last one for sure. I purchased a coat that it was wool and I got an allergic reaction, had to go to UC. I called them the next day and explained to them what happened and the lady was extremely rude. They don’t take any returns. I wore it for less than an hour. I was not expecting 100% refund but something in return. Costumer service was not a good experience either. Cold and not friendly. I love to buy local and support local businesses, Sadly I wouldn’t recommend this store to anyone
Hi Marisela, Thank you for your feedback, and we're truly sorry to hear about the allergic reaction you experienced. We understand how uncomfortable and concerning that must have been, and we hope you're feeling better. As mentioned when you reached out, our store policy does not allow for returns, which is clearly outlined at checkout. We do apologize if this was frustrating, and we did our best to suggest alternative local vintage shops that might be able to assist with buybacks. We strive to offer a positive experience to all of our customers, and it’s unfortunate that we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your support of local businesses, and we genuinely regret that we did not meet your expectations in terms of customer service. Your feedback is important to us, and we will use it to improve our approach in the future. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts, and we wish you all the best. Kind regards, Whitney
Lee
I was deeply disappointed with my experience at this market, which I had hoped would become my go-to local shop to support. Unfortunately, the poor customer service made it difficult to feel valued as a customer. I came across a cardigan from @shopsuncee that I wanted to purchase, but the item had an incorrect price tag from a different brand. I was assured I’d be contacted with the correct price so I could proceed with the purchase. A week passed with no communication, so I called to follow up. I was told they were still waiting to confirm the price with the seller. Days later, I received a call from the owner who explained that my phone number had been written incorrectly and an employee had texted me instead of calling. Shockingly, I was informed the cardigan had been returned to the rack and sold to another customer despite my clear intent to purchase it. This entire process felt disorganized and dismissive, leaving me extremely upset. The cardigan was meant as a Christmas gift for my grandmother, which made the situation all the more frustrating. Even though my partner also provided their contact information for added assurance, no effort was made to reach us effectively. This experience has left me feeling that my trust in this business was misplaced. While I was eager to support a local shop, I cannot recommend this store to others. The customer service was unprofessional, the prices are steep, and ultimately, the lack of accountability has made me question their commitment to their customers. If you’re considering shopping here, I would advise caution. There are many other businesses that value their customers and provide a better overall experience.
Hi Lee, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are deeply sorry to hear about your recent experience, and we sincerely regret the frustration and disappointment it caused. This is not the standard of service we strive to provide and apologize that the item sold. We would have loved for it to go home with you had we had the correct vendor information and price for this specific piece when you inquired. We intended to sell the cardigan to you and apologize that we had an error in your call back number when reaching out to see if you were still interested in the item. I wish that did not happen and we could’ve sold the piece to you but unfortunately human error was made. Regarding the cardigan from Suncee that actually belonged to another vendor, we acknowledge that there were missteps in handling your request. From the pricing confusion to the communication errors, we failed to meet your expectations, and for that, we apologize. We understand how important this purchase was to you, especially as a gift for your grandmother, and we deeply regret that we let you down. We will review our internal processes to ensure that situations like this do not happen in the future and strive to improve moving forward. We value your support as a local customer and appreciate the opportunity to grow from your experience. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to have the chance to provide you with the level of service you deserve in the future. Sincerely, Whitney Owner, Findings Flea