Reincarnation

Great shop! We are very happy with our visit there. the shopkeeper was very helpful and candid. there are a lot of great vintage clothes there!

I’ve been to the store three times — and each time I go, the owner seems more hostile and rude. Her collection is quite beautiful; great quality for a decent price (though I can’t really afford it or actually fit into most of the beautiful clothing) but her attitude is declining. The last time I went in, I was eyeballing a few undergarments and trying to figure out if I had the money for it, the owner offered a sale price. After politely telling her I’d have to sleep on it, she replied, «Well that offer might not be there when you come back.» Which, I told her I understand, but that I’d still have to think about it. That’s when she, quite loudly, started talking to herself, «Well if you’re not going to buy anything!!» And got quite huffy. But she wouldn’t look at me anymore.
The stock is quite nice but I don’t think I could deal with the owner again. If only she had an ebay store, then she wouldn’t have to deal with customers but could still sell her great stuff.

I went looking last minute for my boyfriends Halloween costume and the owner… Gosh I forgot her name… I feel horrible … But she was AMAZING! I walked away with his costume and she dolled me right up in an outfit we put together! Our costumes were a hit at the party! Thank you so much! You had a great selection! I’ll be back for sure!

Lots of neat items here, it’s just too bad the owner is rude and unhelpful. The prices are also a bit high for vintage. I will spend my money elsewhere.

Four stars for the items
One star for the friendliness of the shop owner.
I came in wearing an authentic 1950s dress, repro shoes, vintage hair, etc etc. I was looking at their hats (lots of fascinators!) and gloves. The owner wasn’t the friendliest and seemed bothered by my mother, sister, and me, but I’m not there to buy her friendliness– I’m there to buy vintage items. I’m surprised that she wasn’t friendlier and trying to sell me items based on the fact that I an a vintage dresser. If a lady in 1950s getup came into my store, I would do my best to cater to their interests and show them items they might like. None of that here, but no harm done.
To be fair, she did ask if there was anything I was looking for, and she did answer my questions.
No «vintage» smells in here, nicely arranged, and lots of women’s items from the late fifties to 60s, some small amount of 80s dresses. Might visit again when I’m in the area.

The worst experience I’ve had in Pacific Grove! I couldn’t get out of the shop fast enough. If the owner’s little yapping dog wasn’t repellent enough, her personality was the final assault of my sensibilities. The owner, Nancy Holland, was attending the shop the day I visited. I was inquiring about the sign out front that says «we buy vintage items». Which is no longer the case, they only have consignment. That’s not even the issue, Nancy’s off putting personality is the problem. She was unpleasant and bordering rude! I’m not sure how she stays in business with her unwelcoming attitude. She seemed upset that I interrupted the book that she was reading. I would have stayed longer to browse and possibly shop, but felt so uncomfortable that I had to leave. If you plan on going in, Godspeed!!!

I had recently visited Pacific Grove for a week’s vacation.
Discovered this charming gem of a store on my last day there.
I was impressed with the quality and cleanliness of Nancy’s collection
So well curated, selected and displayed.
I bought 2 dresses and some jewelry and did not want to leave
I was completely transported in Nancy’s world of fine vintage clothing.
Remember Studio 54 in NYC;)
Nancy the owner, was a most passionate, knowledgable and fun person.
She and her business commanded well deserved respect.
I really look forward to returning for another visit as soon as I am able.
Great experience.
Thank you so much.

Our family makes a yearly trip to Monterey and the first place my girls and I always want to stop at is Reincarnation! We come away with one of a kind treasures, and the owner is so good at helping find things that fit and suit each person’s tastes.

All I can say is RUDE!!! I literally felt like I was disturbing the woman that worked there. She wouldn’t even look up when I walked in. There’s really not much more to say. Made me feel totally unwelcome like I was wasting her time coming into her shop. Sadly I drove many miles to get there. Shame on you older blonde lady with the white fluffy dog.

I will never be back to this store ever again. Just moved to the area and I love vintage clothing. Couldn’t wait to check this place out! I was looking for a dress in particular and found a few matches. She had great stuff and was really helpful. She picked out dresses for me that she thought would look good on me and helped as much as she could. But when I told her I still wanted to look at other stores before making a decision to buy anything she stormed away knocking things over. I was in the middle of a sentence and she completely ignored me and walked away from me. Then came back and said «so your not gonna but anything?» And I said no politely and tried to explain again but she just stormed off once again. I couldn’t believe the way she acted.

Love love love this place. I found some beautiful vintage peacock jewelry and a new vintage coat and hat. Husband got a great suit. I can’t wait to have a night out on the town. I got the best deal here. I love Nancy. She is soo patient, understanding and hilarious. Thanks nancy. Hope to see you next year on our next trip.

Great shop! When I first walked in, a little dog growled a little, but she was so sweet once she got to sniff me. This adorable three room shop is filled with vintage and vintage-​inspired jewelry, hats, scarves, bags, suits, coats, dresses, slips… you name it! All the pieces are in great shape and ready-​to-​wear!
Nancy helped me find tons of cute dresses and suits that fit me perfectly. Once she knew my size she could find everything in the store that would work for me. It was so hard to narrow it down to a 1950s periwinkle dress, 1960s lace dress, and a bright orange mod dress.
Really fair prices. It is difficult to find this many vintage pieces in one place in such great shape!
Definitely worth the trip!

I brought my daughter here when we stayed in Monterey. She is a perfect fit for vintage clothes. After one look, Nancy, the store owner, found everything in the store that might be a good fit for her. She really nailed it. We had such fun trying on all the beautiful dresses, things you don’t see everyday. We narrowed it down to three dresses, all fantastic and all less expensive than the dresses we bought on sale at Macy’s the day before. Nancy pointed out a small flaw on one of the dresses, which didn’t bother us. It was priced accordingly. If you don’t wear vintage dresses, suits, gowns or slips, you might find a spectacular vintage purse, hat, or set of jewelry. Her collection of accessories is extensive. It’s like a museum of style history. And the dog is adorable.

initially i was so excited to find her store with wallet in hand — a nice selection of small size vintage clothes — i did not feel welcome & left as fast as i could get out

Is there less than 1 star? I agree with all the other reviews about the owners attitude issues. I would never recommend someone to go here!

Very rude. I thought the reviews might have been exaggerating, but when we walked in she didn’t look up she just grunted. I said hello and she didn’t look up just grunted. Whats up with that?

Sadly, things are the same over at Reincarnation. I’m afraid Nancy will never change.
Because of my original review, the owner of this shop, Nancy, wrote me and called me a coward, a liar, hateful, and threatened to come to my place of work and «tell the world what a vile person you are.» She also said she was «put out» by me spending too much time in her shop because people usually spend a lot more money.
If I go missing, you guys know who did it…
But seriously, please read my original review. Considering how I was treated, my response was pretty tame. Sadly her response is the one «filled with lies.» But Unilocalers are smart enough determine who is telling the truth here. All one has to do is read the reviews for her shop, in which many people describe being treated the same EXACT way.
To Nancy,
You’re right. I found just one item that I ultimately wanted to purchase. Isn’t that what my review says? I did look at several items that you kept bringing me, all of which were severely flawed and at «discounted prices» of 30+ each. I never once asked you for a discount and you know it. You wanted to sell me items that were stained, ripped, torn, and I wasn’t interested. But I was nice and politely declined. I tried to buy just one and you responded by openly mocking me, then saying things under your breath, and then walking away while I’m standing at the register. Many, many, other reviewers (dealers and otherwise) describe the SAME EXACT treatment from you. That is not a coincidence. Your Unilocal response just proves everyone’s point. You are a bitter lady, who demands that customers spend a ton of money in your shop, and if they don’t you become irate and won’t serve them. Then you go online and call them awful names.

As a vintage clothing aficionado I can tell you that the selection at this shop is exquisite and the prices are quite reasonable. The owner has quite an eye. I purchased a black 1930s silk velvet gown in excellent condition for under $ 150. Check etsy and you will know how reasonable this is. She also has had some LilliAnn suits. Needless to say, I am a repeat shopper and the owner Nancy has gotten to know my style and the types of pieces I generally prefer.
Nancy has always been polite to me. She has helpful suggestions ans does her best to pull pieces she thinks i will appreciate but is also respectful when I try something on and tell her «I’m not feeling it.»
Note: I think it is easy (especially in this economy) for small business owners to become cranky when people spend a lot time in their business looking (and handling and potentially damaging the goods – which is a distinct reality with vintage clothes that DO NOT stretch when they are tried on) but not necessarily buying, so do take the other reviews about the owners demeanor with a grain of salt.
I laughed when I saw the review about the dog – The owner fosters dogs that are up for adoption at Animal Friends Rescue Project, which I think is awesome :-)
Bottom line, if you are an upfront customer and understand vintage clothing you will have a good experience here.

I moved to P.G. several months back and once I saw this place and couldn’t wait to have a chance to take a look. Well, yesterday I had a chance while my mister took our little one on an adventure of her own and I was able to have a day date on the town with ME.
So let me just say this store has some beautiful frocks, a bit overpriced compared to some other vintage shops I’ve been, but beautiful none the less! However, just like a MAJORITY of costumers who had negative reviews, I felt the owner’s negativity! She didn’t welcome me into her store, she took clothes away that she knew wouldn’t fit me, and was way more concerned with these other customers there to sell some of their jewelry to her. In fact, those ladies were much nicer than she was by a long shot and they are just costumers too!
Needless to say, I had high hopes for this place and they got crushed within the first 10mins of walking into that shop! It really put a gray lining over the rest of my day! Oh well, there’s plenty of nice places in P. G that have excellent costumer service and I will be spending my money in those places instead!

You mean I’m not the only one? I hesitantly decided to walk into the store after getting the death stare/​stink eye from the owner who happened to be sitting on the porch.
I thought it might be personal. Guess not…
On the one hand, the store has great vintage finds, but unfortunately they are mostly overpriced.
And on the other hand, the owner is standoffish, doesn’t seem to have basic social etiquette and is basically one of the most unfriendly shopkeepers I’ve ever encountered. Ever.
I will not be stopping in here again.