WELCOME ABOARD
OUR TIME MACHINE!

We are a very unusual business. We are treasure hunters, of sorts. But we do not seek sunken ships, buried treasures, or archeological ruins. Rather we recover GENUINE VINTAGE MEMORABILIA from dusty warehouses, old factories, and closed stores.

We search the world over for quantity finds items from bygone eras in unused condition. Here you will find authentic period items mostly from the 1910s through the 1950s, all guaranteed to be AUTHENTIC & VINTAGE. Our merchandise is the REAL DEAL! (We do have a few special newer “retro” items in our section entitled BOOKS, CDs & NEWER NOSTALGIA.)

Because we find merchandise in multiples, we are able to maintain LOW PRICES. Many of our customers are antique dealers and other retailers, who resale these items, often at a substantial profit. We also have some limited stock of higher priced upscale items for the discriminating dealer or collector. Whether you are a collector or dealer, here is your opportunity to purchase a piece of history from the popular culture . . . at popular prices! For more about us & for a FREE GIFT OFFER, please click here.

OUR LOS ANGELES STORE IN THE HISTORIC FARMERS MARKET
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SHINE GALLERY
P.O. Box 36559
Los Angeles, CA 90036-0559
Telephone: (323) 937-7488
Fax: (323) 937-7487
email: sgalleryla@aol.com

Thanks Los Angeles Hotlist City Voters
For voting us
BEST ANTIQUES 2011

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Thanks

For Awarding Shine Gallery
BEST OF LA 2010
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Thanks AOL for declaring us as the WINNER of
CITY'S BEST VINTAGE SHOP 2010
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Thanks Los Angeles Magazine
For naming Shine Gallery

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Thanks also to myFoxla television HOT LIST for chosing Shine Gallery as one of the top five vintage stores in Los Angeles!



THANKS FOR THE KIND WORDS . . .

"If Martha Stewart staged a flea market it might look something like
SHINE GALLERY."
Los Angeles Magazine, Best of LA®, August 2009

Our "Pick of the Month,” Los Angeles Magazine, August 2008

"An astonishing collection of items from bygone eras..."
Larchmont Chronicle, June 2008

"Grass roots archeologist(s)," Los Angeles Daily News, Feb. 2, 2008

"Here you will find bona fide period objects...all authentic and vintage..."
Today's Vintage Magazine, Dec. 2007

"It’s an absolute must-visit destination for any cartoon buff or pop culture historian." Author/Historian/Producer Jerry Beck, Cartoonbrew.com, Nov. 13, 2007

"Amazing shop" Eyespyla.com
 
“A terrific shop!” Alex Roman, Livin’ In LA, LATalkRadio.com, August 3, 2008 (Listen to the entire interview: - click here)

“Shine Gallery restores my faith in Fairfax and Third, and humanity.” Lftblank.blogspot.com

“The Shine Gallery is a shop and gallery of vintage memorabilia that will shock and amaze you.” Hulamonkey.net

“oh! i love love love Shine Gallery!” flickr.com

“Incredible Shine Gallery” eschatone.com

“I'm going to find out if these guys do a bridal registry....I would actually get married again if I could guarantee that all my wedding gifts came from this seller.”
baikinange.blogspot.com

“Shine Gallery was really something special . . .  that place was great.” vacationsmadeeasy.com

“An awesome selection . . .” cactuscreekdaily.com

“TONS of … good stuff” dogsolitude.net

“A groovy little Los Angeles doo-dad shop.” chowderheadbazoo.typepad

“Shine Gallery is the #1 source for new-old-stock novelty items.” jamesroller.com

"This is a must see. Shine gallery has original vintage items, some in original packaging, at great prices." Propville.com

"Whoever said time travel was impossible? One stride into Shine Gallery and you'll get the feel for what life was like when those at the top of your family tree were growing up." Losangeles.metromix.com

"SHINE GALLERY my new favorite store!"
http://abitofwhatev.blogspot.com

"Shine Gallery—what don't I like there? I love just about everything.
It’s a little overwhelming . . ."
Author/Lecturer Charles Phoenix, Los Angeles Magazine, January 2009

"Full of immaculate conditioned authentic vintage clothes, toys, games, and trinkets the store is something akin to walking into your parent's childhood." Yelp.com

"The incredibly awesome Shine Gallery . . ." hiddenlosangeles.com

"The best store in the world!" Chris Epting, Author/Pop Culturist