Tossed & Found

Tossed & Found is a gem of a Vintage store. The owners know what to look for and price things extremely reasonably. John and his wife Gayle have given my husband and I personal attention multiple times in finding what we were looking for and we now have items in our home we will treasure for a long time to come. We love the mutual appreciation for historical design and the fun of seeing what new treasures they have brought in! O and if your looking to purchase multiple items don’t be shy in politely requesting a little lower on the prices, all the vendors are very fair and often will do you this kindness.

We were in town for college stuff and enjoying exploring antiques/​treasures in Spokane. This is by far one of all time favorite finds! Hubby fell in love with elderly gentleman that appeared to be owner and master pocket watch repairman, I loved all the unique items and how well everything was displayed. Classy items, retro/​modern too. Bought pocket watch, knife, garden cherub, leather tote and ladies outdoor sandals, and sterling ring. Jewelry displays lovely. Definitely kind and wonderful owners and
employees. Absolutely a winner for both of us.

It seems like I was hittin’ up every vintage/​antique store on Monroe and was excited I had time to come in here. Tossed & Found had lots of good stuff when I came in — it’s weird that I walked out empty-​handed. But here’s why:
I came in as a couple other patrons were on their ways out. The employee said good-​bye to them. I didn’t get a greeting or anything but no big deal. I continued to walk around and check things out. They had really cute small planter pots. The employee was busy cleaning and whatnot. There were a few antique keys that caught my eye so I stood at the case for a good few minutes just looking, made my way to another case… still nothing from the employee. I ambled to the back of the store where she was when another (assumed) employee walked in. They continued to chat as I walked around them and then walked to another area of the store. A customer called and I kind of tuned out of the part of the convo I could hear. But after the employee hung up, she said, «I’m so tired of that shit.» Ha. Well then… I know everyone has their bad days, especially in any kind of customer service job. It’s tough dealing with customers. But you have to maintain a level of professionalism and be careful of the language and words you choose to use. That was neither classy nor professional.
I’m not sure why neither employee never spoke a word to me. Perhaps it’s because I look super young and they didn’t take me seriously as a customer. Perhaps it’s the color of my skin (it happens and yes I take notice). If I really needed help I would’ve asked. I just wanted to see how long it would take before one of them said hi or anything else to me. Another patron walked in a few minutes before I decided to head out. The employee greeted him and offered him help.
The next time I come in I just hope that employee is not working. It was almost a crime to not buy anything from T&F. But that day I decided was not a day I would give them business.

Love this shop. I found a great original painting that I just had to have. The owner even gave me a great deal on it. They tend to carry a lot of mid century items. So if that’s your thing, this is the place to go.

Some nice finds, but altogether you’ll still get a better deal attending estate sales and sifting through thrift stores. If you want someone to have done the legwork for you though (which is half the fun, although $$$ on the gas money), then by all means this is a good place to start.

This place is great. So much cool stuff. I think I will going back regularly to check them out.
If you don’t find what you’re looking for they’ll take you into their storage area out back and let you look through even more stuff. Really nice people who work there.
They helped me locate exactly the type of thing I was looking for. If you haven’t been here, you need to go just to look around. You’ll find something you like.