4.0

Today was the second time I went to this shop. The first time I was with my best friend, who is a second-hand and denim afficionado (I'm working on developing both of these traits). Today I was by… more

Sarah S.

2009-08-14

5.0

I'm really sorry about my earlier post. I did honestly think that it had closed, as I have been there like 20 times, but not for a few months, and when I drove by the other day I swear I looked right… more

kilam n.

2009-08-10

3.0

Maribel is a sweet little consignment shop. I go there to buy sweaters for the winter and long sleeved shirts. I also got an outrageous pair of pants there once. Mostly their clothes are very… more

Karin C.

2009-06-07

1.0

I wear a size 16 or 18. If you are a larger woman, don't bother with this place. It's for small woman and girls. I looked through what they had, and was not impressed. Everything looked a little… more

Joanne I.

2009-06-06

1.0

I use to work down the street from this place and would go in when I was on a break in hopes of finding something good.The clothing selection is in my opinion boring.I will say that the clothing is in… more

Elle M.

2009-05-04

5.0

Customer Service: I find it odd that so many peoples big complaint about this store is customer service especially from people who "claim" to be long time customers. I happen to be a long time… more

Kasey E.

2009-04-30

5.0

finally...a clothing store on lakeshore with a great selection of high quality and great items. moving to the bay area from la, i struggle to find good boutiques that satisfy my urge to shop. maribel… more

johanna h.

2009-01-27

5.0

Maribel is a beautiful retail store that houses great designer goods for decent prices. I especially love the jewelry and SHOES!!!!!!!! more

radical d.

2009-01-26

1.0

Terrible customer service. These women should not be in sales. And the clothes are overpriced. more

happy t.

2009-01-17

4.0

As a buyer I have never been too successful there. The items are not really my style and are very safe and conservative. I do like the denim selection and they always have cute purses too :)As a… more

Nicolle M.

2009-01-10

1.0

I am giving this place a one-star not as a buyer, but a seller. I gave them one of my purses to sell and they completely "lost" my item after 3 months. I didn't get my purse or any money back. Only… more

Irene S.

2008-10-16

5.0

This place is awesome! Fantastic brand names at inexpensive prices. It's different from other used clothing stores because it's very selective in what garmets they buy. It feels like a small… more

Marissa N.

2008-10-05

2.0

Le sigh. I like a lot of the stuff in here....some of it is in my closet. But my issue is with their consignment. They only look at items between 10 and 2. That bites. Also, I had a pair of new… more

Nikki c.

2008-10-05

4.0

You want an outfit that no one else has? You like to look like you and not some mass produced Bloomie's clone? You like a chill atmosphere while you shop? This is the place. The only knock is that… more

Julia A.

2008-09-24

5.0

I am a frequent shopper at Maribel...when work becomes overwhelming or I need a break I pop over there to see what is new. And there is always something new as clothes and accessories come in almost… more

Cathy C.

2008-09-15

1.0

I recently moved to Oakland, and was excited to discover Maribel was in walking distance. I find their clothes a bit pricey, but the quality seems high. I don't make a lot of money, but I was going to… more

Tallfeistythang f.

2008-06-27

5.0

I'm getting excited just thinking about Maribel's. So, I just moved here and its totally down the street from where I live. My paycheck is scared.Somethings are kind of expensive. But the quality is… more

Ashley V.

2008-06-19

5.0

I'm a rather conservative dresser, but I have a weakness for beautiful, unique clothes, like the steel, silk and cotton sheath I bought for no other reason than to drool over it. Of course,… more

Vanessa C.

2008-06-17

4.0

Maribel is a really cute little clothig boutique. I have brought some clothing here before for them to sell and am always pleased to get some money back for the items that are able to sell in the… more

jillian v.

2008-05-24

4.0

I've found it to be a little hit or miss, but when you hit at Maribel, you hit it out of the park. I found a blue suede tuxedo-style jacket lined in tight-weave linen there and asked the girl behind… more

Caroline M.

2008-05-13

3.0

I would give Maribel five stars based on the other things reviewers have noted: interesting, frequently-rotated stock, good finds (especially in the shoes) interspersed with expensive but really nice… more

Stacey M.

2008-04-28

5.0

maribel is the bomb. whenever i need a shopping fix, i walk myself over. the shop owner is very sweet and they do a good job at picking some really nice pieces. i've found some great Velvet (Spencer… more

amaymay l.

2008-04-21

4.0

The best is the times when you find that perfect piece. Now I freely admit that doesn't always happen, but I am not always that diligent. I'm more of the in and out in 4.2 minutes and if the next… more

Nancy R.

2008-04-10

4.0

Maribel: consignment incognito. Nowhere on the storefront glass does a big obnoxious "green boutique" or "recycled fashion" script taint the view. Nowhere inside does a ripped garment or cheap mass… more

Jennifer R.

2008-03-30

4.0

This is such a terrific shop and such a welcome contrast to the huge, glossy wind-bag that is the Gap right down the block!! I have found some true treasures in this shop such as Capital shorts,… more

Suzanne F.

2008-03-19

5.0

This place is an excellent little consignment shop. Doesn't even feel like your buying used clothes, half the time they still have the original tags. The prices are excellent, especially considering… more

Rebecca W.

2008-02-24

4.0

I think Maribel is the best consignment store in Oakland. Ann and Sophia are very discriminating when it comes to buying. They only sell classic or current style, pristine clothing and shoes. What I… more

Deidre J.

2008-02-21

5.0

Not only do I live right around the corner so it makes it really easy to visit, they buy clothes from size 0 - 20! I have never had to wait while they look through the stuff I want to sell (like at… more

Elena E.

2008-02-20

4.0

Used clothes shopping stopped being fun for me years ago, what with the overstuffed racks of almost cute clothes that never quite fit. HOWEVER, I make an exception for Maribel. Perhaps it's because of… more

Jessica A.

2008-01-25

4.0

This cute, sunny little store has such a great selection of hip, interesting clothes. It's small, but don't let that mislead you. Look around and you're sure to find a great deal. My favorite… more

Rachel B.

2008-01-16

5.0

Maribel is pretty much a coveted little shopping secret to my friends. When they gasp is awe of some of my fabulous designer clothes, I smile. When I get the "you pay too much for clothes" or "how… more

Jessie'sGirl m.

2007-11-30

4.0

I've read through some of the reviews. Honestly, the customer service isn't stellar but the selection of vintage and used clothing is worth a browse. The place is way more decent in price than many of… more

Dorothy S.

2007-11-12

1.0

I don't know what all the fuss is about. Never once has a sales person acknowledged my existence even when I was the only person in the store. The clothes always seem grungy (like the previous owners… more

Anastasia B.

2007-10-09

5.0

love me some maribel on lakeshore ave! i rarely buy my clothes anywhere else since it opened. great brands for reasonable prices! the fabulous maribel girlz are especially good at helping locate a… more

Brooke F.

2007-09-11

5.0

A pardise for size ten shoes! Not always an easy order to fill, but I've been pretty thrilled on a consistent basis with what I've found. And I feel like the salespeople are honest and pretty funny.… more

dawn h.

2007-09-10

4.0

I find Maribel to be a unique experience to the eye and one's sense of style. Throughout the entire store, the attention to detail is beautifully displayed and the color scheme is inviting.… more

Lisa A.

2007-09-07

3.0

I like to sell clothes at Maribel, but I rarely find anything here. I find the styles of clothing here to be generally pretty boring. They give you the best prices for selling clothes, but the… more

Lisa O.

2007-08-17

3.0

Pros: * This place doesn't smell. I recently walked into another consignment shop and had to run out because it was cramped and had that musky… more

Mel H.

2007-08-01

2.0

I first went to Maribel several years ago and had a good experience, and found the staff to be friendly and helpful.The last several times I have gone in there, however, I left feeling frustrated due… more

Alice H.

2007-06-29

3.0

You can find some serious jewels here. I'm in on consignment wear and when I'm interested in finding some sevens for cheap or a new trina turk that some fashion designer handed down to maribel, I'm… more

c. w.

2007-06-10

4.0

after reading a couple of the reviews, i would have to say i agree with both the negative and positive comments. there really are some treasures here...great deals and really interesting, original… more

jennifer s.

2007-05-04

5.0

I found a brand new $30 Dolce & Gabanna skirt that fit me perfectly.Need I say more? more

Joanna B.

2007-04-30

1.0

If you have a taste for bitchiness and would like a negative customer service experience, come shop here. I loved shopping at this boutique around Lake Merritt . NOTE, PAST TENSE! I had a completely… more

Dori C.

2007-04-09

3.0

Maribel's is a nice little boutique with some cute finds. Prices are reasonable and they have good seasonal selections of clothes. Plus, no gross used-clothes smell, like at Buffalo Exchange(ugh)!I… more

Dani B.

2007-04-06

3.0

just snagged some really cute shoes from here - they looked brand new and only 24$ YES!!!! they always seem to have consistently great shoes however I find their clothing selection pretty bland… more

E K.

2007-03-26

4.0

I can only comment on my experience as a customer with clothes to sell because I didn't look too carefully at clothes for myself. My boss sent me here to have them look at some of her clothes. While… more

Allison Y.

2007-03-09

4.0

Who knew that Oaktown girls spent so much on fashion denim, only to consign last-season pairs as soon as the current season's are available? This makes for great prices on the perfectly worn cast… more

maria m.

2007-02-24

2.0

Maribel has some cute things, but you might want to take a bath - and an antibiotic - after trying anything on.When it first opened years ago, they were a welcome sight to the neighborhood and I… more

stephanie r.

2007-02-23

4.0

adorable store with new and "lightly used" clothing. the service is also exceedingly more friendly than any buffalo exchange or crossroads i've ever been to! more

jill k.

2007-02-04

4.0

A great little consignment shop. You never know what you will find, which is why I always have to stop in if I am wandering around the neighborhood. A perfect Saturday is picking up veggies at the… more

Elise M.

2007-01-12

4.0

unlike some of the other reviewers, i have never found the staff to be unfriendly...they are hands-off and let you shop in peace. this is a great place for business casual staples and every once in a… more

k t.

2006-12-28

4.0

I actually had a great experience with a salesperson here so I thought I'd just throw it in. It's about time for a positive review of something from me. First of all, I found what's maybe the Holy… more

Spratt M.

2006-12-16

2.0

I've found a coupla gems here, but when I recently shopped for designer jeans, I found that most were marked way over $100. Sorry but I can get new Sevens on sale at Macy's for less than what they… more

Ella c.

2006-08-10

5.0

I shouldn't share this, but this is the best place to get designer jeans already perfectly broken in for a great price. They also have great bags and jewelry. more

Sarah H.

2006-07-29

4.0

I dig Maribel. And I really dig supporting local businesses and reused clothing. But there have been some weird occurrences. Like for many of my Maribel shopping trips, inexplicably, I come away… more

Sharon R.

2006-06-29

4.0

I also like this place for selling my name brand clothes that are gathering dust in my closet. This allows me to justify filling those closet holes with great new-to-me finds from this amazing… more

Tracy A.

2006-04-15

3.0

I like this place for selling back gently used clothing (they give you 40% cash back), but I can never find anything that appeals to my style and my size here! This is definitely better than… more

Vera D.

2006-03-13

4.0

Always great designer clothes for cheap. Great bags and shoes. But prepare to give a naked show to other customers in these dressing rooms. (i.e.....don't wear the ratty underwear.) OK....I've had to… more

amy m.

2006-03-01

4.0

This is my new favorite (local) store. A mix of new and resale, fashion labels and the best of the Gap, the owner has put together a really tasty combination. I love the shoe selection (there's a… more

Arwen O.

2005-11-02