Retro Mania Vintage Market - Tampa, Florida

Erika Cooper

I wanted to love everything about this place before I set foot in it. As the self-proclaimed spot “where the cool kids shop,” who wouldn’t? When I espied a vintage-y Yoda lamp just moments after walking in, I felt reasonably certain that I had indeed arrived, if only for that fleeting moment. The shop is a good size with individual vendors occupying spaces throughout, each with their own unique flair but similar enough in style to give an impression of cohesion. The selection throughout is, for the most part, pretty freakin’ great…if you have a mid-six-figure/year job to afford anything and the time to traipse around finding it. The laconic, nearly taciturn owner does his vendors no favors as he demonstrates an apparent resistance to any interrogative directed his way, especially with regard to merchandise that isn’t his. His precise function there rather mercurial though it seems to involve a fair amount of muttering under his breath, pretending to communicate with his vendors when pricing is missing and shuffling about the shop just close enough to be overbearing before he disappears behind the counter. Though we fell in love with many things that day, neither our budget nor our conscious would permit us a purchase as we don’t believe in rewarding and/or enabling bad shop owner behavior, unfortunate though it may be for the actual sellers. If this is where the cool kids shop, I’m delighted to be the epitome of uncool as I meander down the aisles of more welcoming and affordable vintage and thrift markets. There’s a gorgeous tattoo studio and a charming thrift shop a couple of doors down in either direction if you find yourself in the area that are worth your time and energy.

Rachael Terranova

My absolute favorite vintage store in old seminole heights! Unique finds everywhere you look. The owner is helpful, fun and clever. I've gotten so many beautiful things for my home from this shop. Can't say enough great things about this shop. My favorite item I've purchased was a rainbow forest handmade rug art I treasure every day.

Bells

Such a gorgeous vintage store. It has everything from clothes, old cameras, furniture, books, dishes, lamps, and so much more. The selection is so tastefully curated. It isn’t cheap by any means, but such a wonderful shop

Emily Payne

Personally, I find this vintage market to be my favorite in Tampa overall. I always find something that I must purchase here -and I am severely picky. It is obvious that the owner is very particular about what items may be displayed, as the selection is superb. The price points are not bad at all. Some of my best pieces are from the Retro Mania Vintage Market .

Jason Olson

Great store with a good selection of whatsadusies and thingamabobs.

Clean restroom that was easy to access.

Look hard, but did not find anything for us to take home.

Scott Remy

Great antique shop. Lots of fantastic lots to check out. Friendly staff. The entrance is in the back of the store

Jef Henninger

It's definitely funky. Not my thing personally but if unique and funky things interest you, check it out.

Maranda Roy

Walked in 20 minutes before close and was reminded multiple times of closing time and while walking the mad said “This is just ridiculous.” Worst customer service experience ever and we walked out with 5 minutes to spare.