Magpie
Portland, OR 97205-3280
Phone: (503) 220-0920
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 12pm-7pm
Editorial Review for Magpie – by Nancy Levenson
In Short
You'll find lots of disco wear--leather and polyester pants, tube tops and tight T-shirts--at down-to-earth prices. Active folks will be thrilled to see old-style swim trunks and "Gidget"-style bikinis. And if rollerblades aren't for you, try a pair of sneaker-style skates. Vintage clothing for kids, as well as a "Rubenesque" section, are more reasons why this clothing store stands out. Also, check out the selection of accessories, including classic sunglasses and suitcases.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoNo returns. You buy, you keep. Occasionally, Magpie will work with you if tags are still intact.
ParkingBring change for the meter, because there's no lot.
User Reviews for Magpie
03/15/2008 Posted by pdxgrl24
Magpie is the one vintage/thrift store I can count on for a consistently amazing selection of clothing. They are inexpensive but the selection is amazing... you do not have to leaf through many items to find a gem... I much prefer Magpie to other "similar" stores in Portland (like Buffalo or Red Light) simply because there, good items are hard to come by and it's really luck when I am able to find something I love. At Magpie, I *know* I'll find cool things - and ACTUAL vintage merchandise (old old) as opposed to ugly early 90's wear. Staff has always been very kind, personable, and helpful - no snobbery. yay magpie.
Pros: great selection, excellent vintage section, quality merchandise, good staff, great price
Cons: hmmm.. i'm not sure.
03/04/2008 Posted by sassylassie
I am the 'Greek' girl listed under the 'Deplorable' review. I am not Greek, but thanks for the assumption. I'd love to respond to the comments made. I think most people are able to read the store's hours, as they are clearly and legibly written on the sign on the door for all to see. Everyone else seems to be able to figure it out, so why can't you? Secondly, working in such a lovely store allows me to know full well what we have in stock and what we do not. If we have an item comparable to something someone wants, I will know of it's existence and be sure to point it out, as sales increase this way. So your blatant allusion to me or my co-worker's denying you something we do indeed have is not well thought out and does not make any sense.. Thirdly, we ask every customer of every variety to check bags in upon arrival in the store. Most people comply with no attitude, it is the people who unnecessarily balk, protest, or act strangely about it that we immediately suspect, as it is a pretty routine thing done in boutiques in the area. You were not singled out in being asked, nor were you asked to leave. This was a a gross exaggeration, and thinking otherwise is vain and narcissitic. Also note that every other review is glowing. Your personal view on your experience does not give you permission to write a review with detailed descriptions of an employee's physical characteristics mentioned. To do so is blatant defamation of character.
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