(323) 939-0528

825 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038 34.0858 -118.3443

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Neighborhoods: Melrose, Central LA

Hours:

Monday To Saturday From 11:00 AM To 07:30 PM Sunday From 09:00 AM To 07:00 PM

Last updated 6.23.11

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Used Clothing, Thrift Stores, Men's Clothing, Women's Clothing, Second Hand Goods, Discount Stores, Shoes

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In Short – This barn-like structure houses the largest collection of conservatively priced vintage in L.A. The owners make an attempt to separate the wheat from the chaff by displaying the more desirable items behind the cash register, but you're just as likely to find something stunning on the racks. From ultra-loud polyester to subtle denim and corduroy and all points in between, Jet Rag's got it all.

Editor's Tips

Save Money:
Want a shirt for a buck? On Sundays, the staff hauls the merchandise to the parking lot and nothing costs more than $1.
Parking:
Jet Rag has a small parking lot, but spots are more plentiful on La Brea. Just take heed of the signs, or you will be ticketed.
ambiance
80.0% positive
  1. The dressing rooms are fun because they are a little scary.
  2. used to love Aaardvark's the most but now this place is my "visit-every-other-week" place, when I get a hankering for something cheap and fun.
  3. should also comment on the great customer service at this location.
  4. Great atmosphere and the $1 sale on the weekend is brilliant.
  5. My friend suggested going here for their big Sunday sale in their parking lot.
menu variety
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. great selection, not so great people.
  2. They have a great selection at great prices.
  3. The best reasons to go to this place are the selection of t-shirts (lots of cool older rock tees and random strange tees for places in the midwest and such) which usually run in the $8-$12 range.
  4. This place has a great selection of clothes at reasonable prices.
  5. You feel like you are walking into a prop department at a nearby Hollywood Studio, and the prices are pretty decent, in lieu of the endless selection.
  6. The selection is great (the store's two floors are full of well-filled clothing racks).
  7. Excellent value, good selection
  8. was extremely impressed w/ the quality and selection of the clothing, prices were excellent, not exactly "thrift store" prices but still reasonable, I was totally turned off by the employees, one employee in particular.
  9. This store has a large selection of retro and up-to-date clothes and at reasonable prices.
overall
80.0% positive
  1. Great place for good old school thrift store gear - inexpensive
  2. But this is a great place to find a dress before going out on saturday night.
  3. Jet rag is one of my favorite L.A. stores.
  4. The selection is great (the store's two floors are full of well-filled clothing racks).
  5. The best reasons to go to this place are the selection of t-shirts (lots of cool older rock tees and random strange tees for places in the midwest and such) which usually run in the $8-$12 range.
service
91.66999816894531% positive
  1. great selection, not so great people.
  2. It's a great space inside, and I've never really noticed too much attitude on the staff.
  3. should also comment on the great customer service at this location.
  4. The people are more snooty than they are friendly, but youre not going there to make friends anyway.
  5. was extremely impressed w/ the quality and selection of the clothing, prices were excellent, not exactly "thrift store" prices but still reasonable, I was totally turned off by the employees, one employee in particular.
  6. The only downside I'd have to say about this place is that so many people have heard about the great Sunday sales that they come in droves for the deals, which sometimes makes it hard to find the best stuff if you don't come early.
value
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. Good Selection of vintage and the Sunday $1 sale is pretty good value for the buck.
  2. The dresses are very affordable and cute, they have things that you can totally find on ebay for far less money.
  3. was extremely impressed w/ the quality and selection of the clothing, prices were excellent, not exactly "thrift store" prices but still reasonable, I was totally turned off by the employees, one employee in particular.
  4. Outside is chaos , but inside is this huge treasure trove of things.
  5. got some of the most unique and stylish vintage clothing and it was inexpensive.
  6. My only complaint is that the dollar sale wasn't that terrific, but then again, I should have showed up earlier since everything was already picked through.
  7. Great place for good old school thrift store gear - inexpensive
  8. Excellent value, good selection
  9. Lately alot of thrift stores are expensive since it is the new thing but this store keeps it cheap and nice.
  10. This place has a great selection of clothes at reasonable prices.
  11. This store has a large selection of retro and up-to-date clothes and at reasonable prices.
  12. The only downside I'd have to say about this place is that so many people have heard about the great Sunday sales that they come in droves for the deals, which sometimes makes it hard to find the best stuff if you don't come early.
  13. They have a great selection at great prices.
  14. best dresses, great coats, dollar mayhem
  15. You feel like you are walking into a prop department at a nearby Hollywood Studio, and the prices are pretty decent, in lieu of the endless selection.
  16. The prices are reasonable--not dirt cheap, but certainly far from expensive.
  17. used to love Aaardvark's the most but now this place is my "visit-every-other-week" place, when I get a hankering for something cheap and fun.
  18. Vintage clothing doesn't get any better than at Jet Rag, a lofty store with reasonable prices.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/03/10

Awesome enormous vintage collection

by ladyblanche

This place is great, I went today for the first time on a sunday when they have the one dollar sale outside. There are piles of clothing everywhere and everything's a dollar. I didnt find too much, a cute pink 80's sweatshirt and a silk scarf. Most of the clothing wasnt my size or it was stained or ripped, but mind you I came very late, around 3, i hear its best to go write in the morning cause thats when all the good stuff is there. I did find alot of womens polyester button up shirts though, which are great, but i already have so many that i refrained from getting more!

Inside is awesome, they have two floors and they have an amazing selection of dresses. They have racks and racks just dedicated to 60's. They have great tops too, I bought an 80's black beaded sleeveless top with sequin and beaded flowers on it of orange, purple and green. Their prices are great too!! The top was 18 dollars, at most places youd pay 30 for something like that. They had tons of tops for only 6 or 8 dollars too. I also got some matte leather calf-height boots that are super comfy, only 34 dollars. They had tons of coats and jackets for under 40 dollars, which is very surprising, its hard to find good vintage coats that arent super expensive. They also had very high quality more expensive coats too, leather and fur, etc.

I would defenetly reccommend this to anyone who loves vintage clothing at good prices. It seemed like the eras they focus on are more 60's, 70's and 80's. I didnt see tooo much stuff from decades before that, but im sure its there. I went on an empty stomach, wanted to look around more but it can be tiring and overwhemling in there, its a huge place and you want to give yourself alot of time to look around at everything.

I would recommend go on a sunday morning, go through the dollar stuff first, see if you find some finds, and then once you've had enough of that, go into the store.

The things I bought:

80's pink sweatshirt (dollar)

Yellow, green and brown silk scarf (dollar)

Black matte leather calf high boots, 1 1/2 inch heel

70's or 80's i think ($34)

Black, orange, purple and green beaded/sequined 80's sleeveless top ($18) They have TONS of these by the way!!

80's earrings ($5)

Go and have fun!

Right on La brea at willoughby.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/02/10

Dolla, Make Me Wanna Holla

by Kika Davis 2

Dollar Sale Sundays!! Yes. You read that right. On Sundays, their parking lot is piled hip high with clothing for only $1. You'll have to get down on your knees to sift through everything, but it will all be worth it when you find that one magical piece... FOR A DOLLAR!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/02/09

Best Thrift Store Finds in town!!

by StephieMM85

I am now officially in love with this place! I found the cutest dress for only $25! My friend suggested going here for their big Sunday sale in their parking lot. Good luck finding street parking, we had to park in the residential neighborhood and walk, but when we got there...SO MANY PEOPLE! It was so much fun. I felt like it was a challenge trying to find something in all the piles of clothes. We went inside and found some amazing stuff that were still really reasonably priced! I am totally coming here again!

  • Pros: Great Selection, Good Prices, Sunday Parking Lot Sale!
  • Cons: tons of People
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/18/08

Great place to buy cheap vintage

by troywarkentin

Good Selection of vintage and the Sunday $1 sale is pretty good value for the buck. They have good inventory and constant new stuff.........

  • Pros: Good Selection of vintage
4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/06/08

best !

by bri13

I love this place . Oh man it is so great . Every sunday , everything in the parking lot $1 ! but you will have to dig through piles and piles of clothes. And you should definitely go very early to pick the best things . And be aware . A lot of people will just randomly choose things , put it in a container , and try them on , so be quick in looking through things . All i could find was a shirt when i went , but i got other things from inside . Outside is chaos , but inside is this huge treasure trove of things. Oh wow . My grama and mum were having some crazy flashbacks. Hahah ! A lot of great sun glasses , necklaces , button , pathces , vests , hats , dresses , shoes , etc. ! I highly recommend this store . And make sure you devote a lot of time to looking though things . You can NOT just spend a hour in here !

The Details on Jet Rag

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  • fantastic vintage clothing
  • terrific dollar sale
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  • great sunday sales
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  • cool clothes
  • excellent value
  • creative space
  • great coats
  • cool rock tees
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  • creative window displays
  • good constant new stuff
  • good old school thrift store gear
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  • great dollar mayhem
  • huge treasure trove
  • not that great sale
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