Selah Vie

This place is a joke full of filthy OVER PRICED borderline junk with an arrogant owner. I honestly can’t believe anyone ever left this place or this person a positive review (??). Are you kidding me. What a mess.

I live in the Phoenix ‘burbs but found myself in Long Beach for work on a Saturday. Was able to sneak out early so decided to scope out the local Thrift situation. I did a quick Unilocal search and found Selah Vie. Jackpot! What a treasure trove!!! I completely lost track of time wandering through this amazing, eclectic store. Tim was so easy to chat with — such an interesting man! He, and the store, have a super cool vibe. There’s such a fantastic assortment of vintage treasures, and extremely reasonable prices.
There was an antique wall mirror that caught my eye, but wouldn’t fit in my luggage. Argh! I did find a couple small things I couldn’t live without, but that mirror… I ended up going back a few days later, and Tim offered to ship it back to Arizona for me, at a very reasonable price. This guy is a real gem! A few days later, I received the mirror completely intact, having been packed with extreme care. THANK YOU!!! I can’t wait for my next visit to Long Beach!!!

This is one of my favorite thrift stores, they have a great variety of items. I’ve found a bunch of cool pieces for my house… so I check back periodically to see what’s new. There are furniture items in the back… clothing, pictures, misc items in the front.
The owner couldn’t be nicer, Tim. A genuine, great guy. :)

This thrift store has great prices and steals the Employee Tim if very helpful and well mannered. Nice antiques and a lot of rare pieces of clothing I would recommend this thrft store to everyone

I just moved to Long Beach, downtown and parking has been a nightmare! I heard this thrift store had some cool vintage bikes so I went down there this weekend and found a old school huffy with a basket for $ 125! I’m set! Thanks Selah Vie

Did I already leave a comment? I’m not sure. But Just to cover the bases…
It’s a wonderland. I meant to spend no more than 10 minutes in there, but I totally got lost finding and looking for more treasures. There were so many items to look at and wonder about, and conjure up a neat little history about who had them, what it was used for, and how can I find new use for it? There are all kinds of stuff here, and it’s not one of those thrift shops that just hauls every little thing they find, these guys obviously are selective in what they bring back home, and I really appreciate that. It’s hard finding a really good quality thrift shop. We rely on the owners to supply us with the best sh! t.
Anyway, I came up on a very stylish, fringed suede coat that I wear pretty much everyday, even though it’s a tiny bit over the top. I also left with a few albums (some bossa nova, some blues, some sly, and more…) AND! I also got a very thought provoking piece of artwork, that reminds me, a little rain aint never hurt nobody.
Tim was on duty that day, and he is super-​cool. Very friendly and open. And obviously has real passion for this stuff. When I first walked in, he said «So are you a picker?». Haaha…
I’ll be back soon. Thx Selah!

Tim, the cool dude-​meister, didn’t have what I was looking for but promised to watch for it and contact me. And I believe him with a face as honest as his. The floor space, like the owner, is friendly, open and engaging. Swap, barter, trade, consign or just buy, the choice is yours. Tim makes the search fun. He even had used surfboards and beach cruisers!

This place is Awsome i found some Awsome stuff here for great prices. Customer service is great as well. If Unilocal had more then 5stars i would give more stars.

This is one of the best thrift stores in Long Beach. Tim is really cool and has an eye for good stuff. I have been known to rummage around in a bunch of thrift stores in Long Beach but none of them are quite like Selah Vie.
The past few times that I have been there, the entrance was located in the back so the best place to find a parking spot was on the side street. You walk through the back lot and see some of the bigger items and outdoor items and then you make your way over to the tent area.
Once you pass through there you head inside and that is where the good stuff is lol. I have scored a few football shirts /​jerseys, a few pairs of shoes a Tommy Bahama shirt and some nice dress up jackets. This is a small thrift store and the owner is pretty much always there and willing to haggle but in a cool way not a pushy salesman kind of way:)

Awesome find. Almost past this place up. Happy we found this store. Tim was very helpful and personable. The store had some vintage and collectable items for a reasonable price. Go buy and check it out.

I bought an antique fan, an antique wine rack and an armoire. I was very pleased with the items. Tim has a terrific selection of vintage items. I was grateful for the delivery :) Stellar customer service. Would highly recommend to stop by.

Great store with vintage selections in excellent quality. The owner is extremely friendly and helpful. I love that he didn’t crowd me but gave me ample space and time to browse around at my leisure without feeling pressured to buy something.
I went to the store looking to find a outfit to wear to a 5k EDM night run… I wanted something vintage and hip and I was definitely in luck. I found the perfect dashiki shirt and bell bottom pants all for just $ 15 with a pair of earrings, necklace and bangles for .50 cents each. That was such a steal since they were all in great condition.
I will definitely be back.

This place is a jewel. Although I didn’t make a purchase I saw so many interesting things here (They just didn’t have what I needed at the time). I was greeted warmly and offered assistance by a nice man who also informed me that prices are negotiable. They had bicycles, furniture, knick knacks, clothing and more!) Not all vintage stores negotiate (magnolia and willow does not). I even saw a cute beach cruiser painted in UCLA colors with a couple of UCLA logos but it was already sold. I will return from time to time to check for new merchandise.

If you love vintage you have to come and check this place out. Awesome stuff!!! You won’t find these things at bigger thrift stores. Plus the guy who runs the shop is super cool.

Wonderful experience! Everything is amazing and the staff are super helpful!
I found exactly what I had in mind! My vintage Globe! Thank u!

Wow, this place is a jewel in North LB. I was lucky enough to be referred to Selah Vie when I told another shop owner I was interested in vintage electronics. I walked through the door and knew I had been handed the Golden Ticket!
Tim is very friendly and helpful. I visited two days in a row and ended up leaving with beautiful vintage stereo receiver. I enjoyed myself on each visit and appreciated Tim’s no pressure, honest approach. I did my homework on the receiver and knew I was getting a great deal on a piece of equipment which is in great shape. Tim cared enough to check in with me later in the evening to make sure I’m happy with my purchase.
Oh, and the prices? Outstanding. Tim isn’t collecting things to hold on to. His stuff is priced to move and he obviously has a good eye for items which have value. He sold a pair of nightstands for $ 50 that was just a ridiculous deal. Unfortunately, it wasn’t to me, but I’ll be back often to see what else he has gotten his hands on.
Selah Vie will definitely be in my shopping rotation. I’ll be back soon and often.

Cons: The building is small and feels kind of cramped, and there isn’t much of a selection. It’s also not organized at all (for example, the men and women’s jeans were folded into piles together). Also, ***CASH ONLY.*** There’s a Bank of America ATM just down the road, but still a hassle. I also didn’t see a dressing room, a major drawback.
Pros: The guy working there was very nice, although he hovered a bit. He did mention that prices are negotiable though, which I liked. The prices were about average, anyway — I saw jeans running from $ 5-​$ 20 (most were about $ 8), and shirts and jackets $ 2-​$ 20 based on quality.
If you just like to go thrifting and you’re in the area, it’s worth dropping in (they had some cool music stuff, although I didn’t see any books), but it’s more of a recreational thrifting experience than a practical one.

[STAR RATING FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE]
Ok, to «keep it 100» (keep it real) with all you Unilocalers, I really didn’t want to do a review for this place because… (drumroll please).
«IT IZDA BI$$NE$$» (IT IS THE BUSINESS)!
This place is like that on and off relationship you had in high school… you’ll keep coming back for more!
If you’re a thrift store junkie like me, you’ll love this place like a fat kid loves cake. This store doesn’t stock your grandma’s undies, your grandpa’s tightey whiteys, your auntie’s Tupperware that smells like chicken curry, etc.
This thrift store stocks merchandise that YOU ACTUALLY WANT.
I could go in here not looking for a specific item, then come out with something that I fancy because I’m an eclectic type of person. If you take a step inside and don’t see ANYTHING that you’d actually want, you’re an uninformed individual who needs to brush up on pop culture, history, and style from around the world (no offense).
I pity the fool who comes in here with no money, sees an item, and says they’ll buy it later, because before later happens, that item will get «swooped on» (taken) like ducks to some breadcrumbs at a city park.
I would love to keep this place to myself, but I feel that I need to spread the word like butter on some bread!
The only «busted kicks» (messed up shoes) you’ll find here are the ones that you walk in with MUAHAHA! Payless got nothing on this place!
[note] this place has almost as much vinyl records as DJ Q-​BERT.
Peace

I was lucky enough to find this spot today and pick up some serious gems! I love Long Beach and this place fits in so nicely on that lil block. Parking was easy. They have a good selection of unique items that are decently priced and the vibe of the store is really chill. I kept coming across stuff that made me go «oh whaaaaat!» Tight. :)
The peeps that own this place are super nice and helpful. Cash only, so be sure to bring those billz. If your wallet is short on cash though, there are spots close by where you can do a quick withdraw.
Really glad I stopped by, I will definitely be back next time I’m in town! :)

Wow! A brilliant gem that functions as a pawn shop slash thrift store slash consignment spot. Thing is it just has a million cool unique things in it. A decent playable acoustic guitar for $ 75. Roller Skates. An amazing USA jacket. This place is both time machine and bargain bin with a splash of groovy put in a Ninja blender.
Who knows you MIGHT even find a Ninja blender? ??