vintage clothing
Vintage clothing is new or second hand clothing that has survived from eras long gone. Generally it is clothing from 1920s to 1975. Clothing from before the 20s is considered to be antique, while clothing from 1975 to the late 1980s would be retro.
All clothing at monstervintage.com is used unless otherwise stated. Vintage clothing is not laundered, may have some signs of age and is sometimes very delicate. Every item has its own unique style and personality that you will not find in a department store.
We try our very best to give accurate descriptions. Colors may vary according to your monitor.
we love to answer questions.
size charts
| men’s | ||||||
| measurements | x-small | small | medium | large | x-large | xx-large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| men’s chest | to 35 | 36 - 38 | 39 - 41 | 42 - 46 | 47 - 50 | 51+ |
| men’s sleeve | 32 | 32 - 33 | 33 - 34 | 34 - 35 | 35 - 36 | 36 - 37 |
| men’s waist | To 26 | 27 - 29 | 30 - 34 | 35 - 38 | 39 - 42 | 43+ |
| Please Note: Sleeves are measured from center neck to cuff, or from shoulder seam to cuff; item description will specify. | ||||||
| women’s | ||||||
| measurements | x-small | small | medium | large | x-large | xx-large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| women’s bust | to 33 | 34 - 35 | 36 - 38 | 38 - 41 | 42 - 44 | 45+ |
| women’s waist | to 25 | 26 - 27 | 28 - 30 | 31 - 34 | 35 - 38 | 39+ |
you can always get a hold of us anytime, day or night, wherever in the world you may be by emailing ‘sales’ box at monstervintage.com.
payment options
We accept payments through PayPal, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover. We also accept payments in the form of USD Checks*, USD Cashier Checks, and USD Money Orders.
Orders made online can be securely paid for with PayPal or an accepted Credit Card at monstervintage.com. You can also Email or Phone in your order (we take eChecks by phone).
Billing will show as ‘Monstervintage.com’ on your financial statements.
mail-in orders
To mail in your order please go through the check-out process online and then print your order. Send the printed copy of your order with the payment to:
monstervintage.com
411 SE 6th St.
Portland, OR 97214
*Payment by Check must be received within 10 days from when you place your order.
phone-in orders
Call us during normal business hours at (503) 236-7542.
Or after hours or week-ends reach us at (503) 780-6316.
shipping
Packages are sent out by USPS Priority Mail (Monday thru Friday) within 24 hours of payment. An email with tracking information will go out at time of shipping.
If your order is light and we end up paying less for shipping then we will credit the difference back to your account.
Likewise, if your order is heavy and we end up paying more for shipping then we will charge the difference to your account.
regular
Shipping within the USA is USD $5.95 for US Domestic via USPS Priority Mail for orders up to 1½ lbs (USD $8.50 for multiple items). Most deliveries occur within 2-3 days of shipping.
overnight
USPS - Overnight shipping is USD $18.00 for orders under 1 lb. Please note that overnight shipping may take longer if you live in a rural area.
UPS - Guaranteed Overnight delivery is USD $45.00
international
Global Priority Airmail is USD $18.00 for small single item purchases weighing 1.5 lbs or less. Multiple item purchases are $24.00 & up.
International Parcel Post Air is USD $18.00 for up to 1.5 lbs. and will take 5-10 days in most countries.
Global Express starts at USD $26.00 depending on package weight and size and takes 4-7 days most countries. Please note that you (as the buyer) will pay all International Duties.
returning something? send an email to our ’returns’ box at monstervintage.com.
returns / refunds
Take a look at the following guidelines to learn about how we deal with returns. Following these can get you credit or a different item at no extra charge; we also offer refunds minus a 25% re-stocking fee.
- include all of the original information (including the invoice / receipt) with the return
- get the item to us (at monstervintage.com) within 5 days of when you received it
- refund-type returns must have original receipt
Shipping costs are not refunded. Also please note that we are not responsible for lost, uninsured or unidentified items.
When monstervintage.com makes a mistake we do not charge you for re-stocking.
International returns have an extended return deadline.
formal wear & rare find returns
Formal Wear and clothing in the Rare Finds sections are returnable with a 65% restocking fee. No exceptions. Please check your measurements.
press inquiry? email us at our ’press’ box at monstervintage.com
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specialized wholesalers & exporters
We export bulk textiles and mixed rags to India, Pakistan, Haiti and Africa. We also sell specialized vintage clothing to store owners in the USA, UK and Japan. Wholesale buying procedures depend on your circumstances and the quantity of your order.
textiles
We ship Ocean cargo containers of bulk mixed clothing and shoes to developing countries where there is a great need for recycled used clothing. The buyer will arrange shipping on mixed rags. All containers are pre-paid in full. Once we get the deposit for the shipment it will be loaded into containers. The containers leave from a port in Portland, Oregon so they can be loaded more heavily than containers that have to travel over the road system.
handpick your vintage from our monster selection
Vintage clothing buyers looking to buy wholesale can come to Portland, Oregon to hand pick their vintage. We can also ship out compact bales to you. Prices start at $5.00 per lb for mixed vintage clothing. Preferably, it’s best to pick from our pre-sorted vintage to fit your style.
interested? email our ’info’ box at monstervintage.com.
job opportunities
monstervintage.com is always looking for energetic people with fresh inspiration to be a part of the team.
internships
Internships are a great learning component to progress in your professional career. monstervintage.com is looking for energetic students with a fresh perspective. Selective students are chosen with strong high school or college records, recommendations, and a personal statement.
Prospective interns living in Portland, Oregon should apply who are eager to build quality hands-on experience useful in industries like fashion design, graphic arts, photography and business marketing / advertising. Students need to get pre-approval from their academic departments for credits.
web designer / graphic artist
It is tough landing serious, well paying jobs without actual experience on your resume. monstervintage.com has an excellent opening for an intern that is interested in building their portfolio with solid showings in web design, graphic art or layout design. monstervintage.com offers a great chance to become skilled at working with an established high volume website.
clothing fashion & design
An intern at monstervintage.com has a unique opportunity to learn all aspects of clothing with quality positions that give you the experience you will need to enjoy a successful career. If you’re going into a professional fashion & design career this could be a great learning experience. Designers specializing in fashion can build experience and get hands-on training.
Vintage clothing offers a tremendous exposure to clothing styles, fabrics, colors and accessories. In addition, vintage clothing has a greater variety of hand tailoring, details and wonderful beautifully made garments. Today’s clothing, quickly machine processed in huge quantities is not made by skilled seamstresses and tailors. monstervintage.com can offer practical experience that will help solidify the textbook theory you’ve taken from college, enriching your learning experience.
photography
We have open Internship positions to students pursuing a career in photography. Competency in advanced digital camera equipment operation and principles is required and knowledge of Adobe Photoshop helpful.
marketing / advertising
This internship can be an asset to your resume in business marketing or advertising. Creative and skilled students preparing for the work place can get a competitive edge over other applicants from quality experience in buying, selling marketing and advertising wholesale and retail clothing and other goods. We have a global marketplace and want students with drive and determination who would like to get time in a real business experience.
If the information below doesn’t answer all of your questions, drop a line to our ‘sales’ box here at monstervintage.com
selling? we’re buying men’s vintage
On occasion we come across rare and quality vintage pieces that we will purchase at wholesale prices, from folks like yourself. We also are happy to buy from estates, liquidators and collectors.
We are currently focusing on buying vintage men’s clothing from the 1970’s or before. Please refrain from sending us information or photos of vintage women’s clothing (unless it is a piece that is very rare and in excellent condition). You can get an idea of our current stock by browsing our website. If you’re in our local area we can schedule an appointment for you to bring in your clothing, or if you have a large quantity we can come to you.
Given the unique nature of vintage clothing prices can only be established once we see the individual pieces.
what type of men’s vintage?
Specifically, we are focusing on men’s vintage in the following categories:
- 1940’s suits
- Vintage Levi’s clothing from the 1960’s or before
- Hawaiian shirts from the 1960’s or before
- Vintage cotton tee shirts
- Vintage military items
- Vintage men’s motorcycle jackets
- Other very rare men’s clothing
what about other vintage clothing?
If you believe that you have a very rare and quality piece (or more) of vintage clothing, please send us the following:
- a picture
- a short description (2-4 sentences max)
With that we can let you know if it is something we would be interested in purchasing.
what about my grandmother’s fur jacket or antique hats?
There are many fantastic vintage furs and hats out there. Unfortunately, we simply cannot buy them all. You will know if you have something extremely special or rare if there is no other like it on our website.
what about rags (used / mixed clothing)?
Currently we are buying baled thrift store clothing in unlimited quantities. We pay competitive market prices for used mixed clothing rags, purses, shoes and belts. Container loads outside our area are trucked shipping paid.
Smaller quantities of rags can be brought to Portland as often as needed or we can schedule a weekly pickup.
We also take donations for small amounts of clothing to keep the landfills free of usable textiles that are needed in developing countries.
looking to find out more? email us at our ’info’ box at monstervintage.com
what happens if I have clothing that monster vintage decides to purchase?
Pricing
After we have seen photos of your vintage clothing and determined that they are items we would like to purchase, we will send you an email with a price we would like to pay you. If the price works for you, we will send you payment via check or direct to your PayPal account. You are also welcome to send us a price you would like to be paid for the items.
Shipping
We will then begin a two-step shipping process (assuming you have many items for us). For the first step, we will send FED-EX to pick up a few of your items, to start with. After receiving your initial set of vintage items, we will determine if we would like to purchase more from you. In which case, the second step is that we will FED-EX back out to you to collect more items.
If you are outside of the Portland/Vancouver area we will arrange for a pick up with UPS. When your clothes arrive we’ll call or email you to go over the prices.
In order to easily expedite the FED-EX or UPS process to pick up a box of your vintage clothing, we will need the following information:
To schedule a pick up FED-EX or UPS will bring a pre-printed label. We will need your:
- name
- address
- phone number (with area code)
- a brief description of the contents in your shipment
- the approximate size & weight of your shipment
Don’t forget to include your contact information inside the package. Clothing we do not buy can be returned or donated. Payments can be made through PayPal or by mail.
can I request monster vintage return the items I sold?
Once the mutual transaction agreement has been made, your clothing has been shipped to us and our payment has been received by you, this will be considered a final sale and one that cannot be reversed.