Wasteland

This place gets one star for the girl they have hired to work the fitting room but 4 stars for the Manager who was gracious when I complained.

Who taught the employees that they are god? You work at a freaking thrift store. The least you can do is say hi to people when they walk in and look at them when they ask you a question. Don’t bother here, go to crossroads or buffalo exchange.

This place is great! I will continue to come here for jeans and shorts. The dresses are cute too. My husband and I spent $ 400 on 7 designer jeans 3 which were new and two dresses one which was new and one new button up :) the three designer jeans that were new would have cost $ 400 alone so I think we got a pretty good deal.
If I’m wrong please let me know of any other stores who have better deals lol I would love the help!
Oh yea and the service is either excellent or horrible depending on who helps you. :)

I love Wasteland because it offers designer pieces for less yet is still overpriced. I feel like the buyers here do a good job sorting through the piles of clothes brought in to get a pretty great selection of goodies to choose from. Aside from the fact that some items still cost an arm and a leg, my other gripe is some of the employees here. As an example, the white girl with funky style and dark lipstick who «mans» the dressing room has a dry character and is not very friendly. I heard her interacting with a co-​worker and she was super chipper but when a customer approached, she assumed the resting b#$% face. Not sure why but your co-​workers don’t pay your bills. Other than that, I love this store!

Amazing that this store is in business.
The store is packed with a lot of garbage but when you take your beautiful things to sell, they pass over most of it.
They really need new buyers.

Super rude customer service. I tried to see a pair of shoes behind the counter and asked if they were on hold for anyone and the red headed curly haired girl said no. So I asked if I can check them out and she said no because they weren’t tagged yet. So I just asked if I can see them to see check the size and she refused for me to even hold the shoes. Lost two customers today for this location.

I love this Wasteland and selling your clothes is super easy! They always buy some of what I bring and the buyers are really nice!

I was blown away by Wasteland! I am a real fashionista, I love and purchase couture clothing. The store was so full of beautiful things, I didn’t know where to look first. They had everything from Balenciaga, Gucci, to Alexander Wang and the selection was beyond compare. A special shout out to Troy and John for being so helpful. I not only buy here but I also sell as well. Their pricing is very fair and I have never left that store without some goodie in my hand. The store is overflowing with fantastic clothes, shoes and bags. It’s a great reason to head to the beach. It is also a gorgeous store and location. Get it while the going is good:)

Honestly fuck this wasteland and do not even bother shopping here, you’re better off going to the melrose location. About a month ago I was with a friend who bought a raf simons bag. As we walked out the store he checked the tag and saw it said «made in china». Without hesitation we immediately went back inside to return the fake item. This past Saturday, I bought a givenchy rottweiler tee from the santa monica location as well. When I got home that night I researched the designer tee because I was skeptical on how cheap it was, turns out it was also a fake. I returned to the store today and of course, THEY CHANGED THEIR RETURN POLICY :). So they only do returns for new women’s clothing, even though in my receipt it clearly states the 15 day return policy. After all thats said, fuck wasteland in santa monica, PROPS to wasteland on melrose.

Not my favorite used clothing store in the area. It’s not that I dislike their stuff, but it seems overpriced for what you are buying. I did get a great dress here I couldn’t resist, so it’s definitely worth checking out. I prefer to shop for used clothes because they are normally less expensive, so if that is what you are into, I wouldn’t recommend stopping here. If you like used designer brands and are willing to spend some cash, this place could be for you.

Shop with caution. Wasteland has been selling counterfeit designer items.
When I first discovered this store I fell in love. For unique thrift store finds Wasteland never disappoints. Unfortunately the same confidence cannot be applied to their «designer» items. I’ve bought two «designer» bags in the past from this location. I discovered, after a friend of mine pointed out to me, to my embarrassment, the bags were counterfeit. A quick Google search confirmed her suspicions and I decided to return these bags only to be turned down as their policy, final sale on all thrift and vintage items, would not allow me to. I understand this policy. Thrifting and vintage shopping comes with its risks. Damaged items are one of the risks that come with running a secondhand business. These businesses do not want to suffer the possibility of a lawsuit from a greedy customer who knowingly purchases a damaged item.
In the case of the possibility of a counterfeit purchase, customers who believe that what they’ve purchased is counterfeit should have the right to come back and check with one of Wasteland’s staff to verify the authenticity of the purchase and, should the staff member determine that the customer is correct in their suspicions, have the right to a full refund.
It’s illegal to buy a counterfeit item just as much as it is to sell it. Wasteland, as I have determined, has committed both. (Assuming that all their designer items have been bought from sellers…)
A proper secondhand store would provide a certificate of authentication from the fashion house itself. Secondhand shops are supposed to be sending their designer finds to the fashion houses of the items’ brands to verify its authenticity. I unfortunately was not aware of this and placed my full confidence in Wasteland’s designer label.
I understand that a Google search is not enough to spot a fake. It takes expert fashion knowledge to spot a counterfeit item. If Wasteland was a respectable fashion business then they would have this knowledge. They should be training their employees to spot fakes on top of providing a certificate of authenticity. It’s basic fashion business practice.
If anybody has discovered, like me, that the «designer» items that you purchased here were counterfeit know that you have the power to report this. Just go to
or contact the fashion house of your purchase.
The selling and buying of counterfeits is illegal. I will never be shopping here again.

Awesome finds! Love this store, I will definitely be coming back here when I visit from Texas again!

The selection is pretty big and they have lotsa cute stuff. Some of the stuff was still pricey to me but it was understandable because they were top brands. I liked how unique their selection was too. I got a pair of white converse looking high tops for $ 22. A steal !! They put items on hold for you for up to 24 hours, too. Definitely coming back!

YAAAY so happy today that the buyer bought my Louis Vuitton briefcase as well as my Roger Vivier sunglasses. The rest of my stuff got passed on, but I realize they are more seasonal pieces.
I LOVE the people who work here. They’re always cool, help me out, have great laid-​back style.
I met John today who was super cool and I hope to be able to be a part of their team.
Wasteland ROCKS. Vintage designer pieces just make so happy to shop and sell.

Got a used dress that was for a dress up party here. The outfit was perfect and it was so cheap. Fun crazy items here!

Interesting spot. I guess their main focus is the consignment. They also sell brand new items here, whether it’s accessories or garments. Unlike other second hand places, this one is really really clean which was a pleasant surprise.

I would not recommend coming to this Wasteland, to buy OR to sell.
Their things are all extremely pricey, even the non-​designer stuff. Every time I’ve come here, the staff has been rude and so snooty. It’s not a great shopping environment.
If you come to sell, don’t expect to walk away happy. They’re ridiculously selective and pretentious.
Don’t waste your time here. I would go to Buffalo Exchange over this place any day.

This is a seller review, not a buyer review.
I don’t think this Unilocal review will carry much weight for the two cashiers at Wasteland. But in case they do read this, it’s directed toward the Jim Morrison look-​alike and the girl with the skunk hair. You’re both pretentious and rude.
I went in at 11:20 to sell an admittedly hideous pair of mens boots, when I was turned away because buying and selling hours do not start until noon. When a group of people walked in seconds later to presumably «buy» things. This is the second time I came into this location. The first, I inquired about selling and was told I can sell at anytime… This second time, Jim Morrison look-​alike told me to try Crossroads or come back at noon.
Crossroads denied the boots. Not surprised. But the girl had the decency to say «Before you waste your time, we won’t take those.»
I killed some time until noon when I would return to Wasteland. I walked into the store the second time, skunk girl walked passed me and I had to say «hi» before she even acknowledged me. She called for Jimmy «to help with this girl.» When he strolled on over it took him 10 seconds to tell me that the mens shoe line is full and to «maybe» come back, but that the shoes will be more difficult to sell. I appreciate him encouraging me to try Crossroads and Buffalo Exchange, because he clearly felt bad for these shoes. BUT he could have spared me the 40 minutes and told me the men’s shoe line is full when I walked in at 11:20. The «buying» time beginning at noon is bull shit and if you’re going to deny someone with ONE item, please don’t waste their time.

I ALWAYS find good stuff here — designer clothing that I have been longing for for a long time and they just magically appear in front of me in this store. right sizes too!
Beautiful people with good styles that works there as well.
The only thing is that selling can be tough because they are very picky.
Overall, very good quality/​class clothing

So here’s my take on Wasteland (applies not just to Santa Monica, but Melrose and the whole lot): this is a great place to sell your stuff, but not if you’re hunting for bargains to buy.
For the buyers, their knowledge of labels is great and they seem to pay 20−30% more than Buffalo or Crossroads, but this translates to 40−60% higher prices if you’re hunting for designer bargains. Something to keep in mind.