A Retro Tale Reviews 1,890

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Evaluating 667 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the products for being exactly as described, often in better condition than anticipated, and appreciate the accurate descriptions and detailed photos provided. Many also highlight the excellent quality of the items, noting that they are authentic and well-preserved vintage pieces. The delivery service is often described as fast and smooth, with items arriving well-packaged and sometimes even better than expected. However, some customers also noted issues with the order process, including slow processing of orders and delayed shipping information. A few other people also felt that the packaging could be improved, mentioning broken boxes or less appealing packaging compared to other companies. Additionally, some reviewers were not happy with unexpected additional costs for duties and broker fees, which were not always clearly communicated upfront.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The bag was perfect, and I really love it. However: the shipment information is slow. It arrived within a week (which is OK!) but it took several days for them to send an email that my order was proce... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Found a purse and was enamoured with it. Went through the pics in detail and it was on sale so ordered it online. Easy online system, lots of payment options. Shipping was quick and payment of extra d... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Order placed on Jan 6th, took about 5 days to receive email for shipping. Then nothing for over a week. I sent an email to their support team and received reply the next day, and the order was finall... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Over all very good. Just not a 5 star only because I feel like the LV bag I bought was classified as very good. And I feel like this is just good condition. Also maybe consider not using UPS for shipm... See more

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Company details

  1. Thrift Store
  2. Bag Shop
  3. Fashion Accessories Store
  4. Jewelry Exporter
  5. Vintage Clothing Store
  6. Watch Store

About A Retro Tale

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News
Bags
Watches
Jewelry
Accessories
Hermès
Chanel
Louis Vuitton
Rolex

A Retro Tale is a Stockholm-based vintage boutique specializing in bags, watches, and jewelry from the world’s most iconic luxury brands. Since 2017, we’ve been redefining how people shop second-hand luxury fashion by offering a curated selection of designer accessories with certified authenticity. Every item—whether it’s a used luxury watch, a second-hand designer bag, or a vintage piece of jewelry—is handpicked and authenticated through a rigorous two-step process by both independent specialists and our in-house experts. Every piece we sell is 100% genuine.

Unlike marketplaces, A Retro Tale owns all its inventory. This means secure payments, fast shipping, and complete control over quality. Our collection includes timeless classics such as Chanel Flap Bags, Hermès Birkin and Kelly bags, Louis Vuitton Neverfull and Keepall weekend bags, Rolex Datejust, Omega watches, Gucci Jackie Bags, and elegant Cartier jewelry.

In 2025, we proudly opened our first physical store in Mood Gallerian, right in the heart of Stockholm. Visit us to explore our curated selection in person and enjoy personalized service from our expert team.

By choosing to shop second-hand, you’re not only embracing luxury—you’re also supporting sustainability. You reduce waste, extend the life cycle of designer pieces, and help shape a more conscious way to enjoy fashion.

Discover the full collection at aretrotale.com – your trusted destination for sustainable vintage fashion and authentic, pre-owned luxury.


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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Transaction

Fantastic Transaction!
Vintage Chanel Canera bag purchase, in fantastic condition... better than expected! Purchased from UK and no extras to pay, very fast delivery and packed very well.
Would definitely recommend and will be re purchasing from A retro take again!

6 May 2026
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Reply from A Retro Tale

Hi,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and kind recommendation.

We’re truly delighted to hear that your Vintage Chanel Camera bag arrived in fantastic condition and even exceeded your expectations. It also means a lot to know that the delivery to the UK was smooth, fast, and without any unexpected extra costs.

We take great pride in carefully packaging every order and providing a trustworthy shopping experience, so your feedback truly means a lot to our team.

Thank you again for your trust and support we very much look forward to welcoming you back to A Retro Tale again soon.

Kind regards,
A Retro Tale

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ended up returning the bag but five…

I ended up returning the bag but five stars for the fast shipping, customer service and easiness of return. It was the wrong bag for me this time, but I will definitely order again as soon as I find my dream bag.

27 April 2026
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Reply from A Retro Tale

Hi,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and kind words.

While we’re sorry to hear that the bag was not the perfect match for you this time, we’re very happy to know that you had a positive experience with our shipping, customer service, and return process. We always strive to make every part of the shopping experience as smooth and reassuring as possible.

Thank you again for your trust and support. We truly hope you find your dream bag with us soon, and we look forward to welcoming you back to A Retro Tale in the future.

Kind regards,
A Retro Tale

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100 out of 10

Love love love ❤️ Thank you 🙏🏻 Everything as described

23 April 2026
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Reply from A Retro Tale

Hi,
Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words.

We’re truly delighted to hear that you love your purchase and that everything matched the description perfectly. Creating a trustworthy and enjoyable shopping experience with carefully selected luxury vintage pieces is always our goal, so your feedback means a lot to us.

Thank you again for your trust and support we hope to welcome you back to A Retro Tale again soon.

Kind regards,
A Retro Tale

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The product was in excellent condition

The product was in excellent condition. Great customer service.

23 April 2026
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Reply from A Retro Tale

Hi,
Thank you so much for your kind review.

We’re delighted to hear that you were happy with both the condition of your product and the customer service you received. Providing carefully selected luxury vintage pieces together with attentive and reliable service is always very important to us, so your feedback truly means a lot.

Thank you again for choosing A Retro Tale, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.

Kind regards,
A Retro Tale

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very satisfied 👍

23 April 2026
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Reply from A Retro Tale

Hi,

Thank you so much for your kind review.

We’re delighted to hear that you are very satisfied with your experience. Your feedback truly means a lot to our team and motivates us to continue providing carefully selected luxury vintage pieces together with excellent service.

Thank you again for choosing A Retro Tale, and we warmly welcome you back anytime.

Kind regards,
A Retro Tale

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Disappointed

Disappointed. Bought a white bag that had faded red marks in front and back of the bag that was not disclosed in the description. Marks are visibly noticeable and cannot be missed when inspecting and listing the product. Listed photos may have been edited or brightened with studio light because I was not able to see the marks in pics. It is very much noticeable in person. Bag also had distinctive musky, storage smell that was not disclosed either. All that description said was very good, light trace of use in general/external/internal condition. Had to pay 20% import fee/tax at UPS. A retro tale only had 15% export deal and no other first time, email subscription promotion as advertised. Initially emailed their customer service in English about the new customer promotion code after opting into email subscription, and received a reply in another language, I’m assuming Swedish, where they’re based in. If they’re shipping to other countries and customer emailed in English, I’m expecting a reply in English. I had to Google Translate. Not sure if I’d recommend aretrotale or use them again due to poor customer service and lack of transparency.

16 April 2026
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Reply from A Retro Tale

Hi
Thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that the item did not meet your expectations.

We regret if the condition details and odor were not communicated clearly enough, and we sincerely apologize for the confusion regarding the language of our response.

Please note that information regarding customs and import fees is available on our website and in our FAQ prior to purchase.

We truly appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our customer experience and communication moving forward.

Kind regards,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, very good condition on the bag that I bought and fast delivery! Couldn´t be better. Thank you!

24 April 2026
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Reply from A Retro Tale

Hi,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and kind words.

We’re truly delighted to hear that you were happy with the service, the condition of your bag, and the fast delivery. Creating a smooth and trustworthy experience with carefully selected luxury vintage pieces is always our goal, so your feedback means a lot to our team.

Thank you again for your trust and support we hope to welcome you back to A Retro Tale again soon.

Kind regards,
A Retro Tale

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The bag is perfect

The bag is perfect and matches the description well. Customer service responded to my questions promptly. The delivery went very smoothly.

21 April 2026
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Reply from A Retro Tale

Hi,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.

We’re delighted to hear that your bag matched the description perfectly and that you had a smooth experience with both our customer service and delivery. Providing accurate product presentations together with responsive support is very important to us, so your feedback truly means a lot.

Thank you again for your trust, and we hope to welcome you back to A Retro Tale again soon.

Kind regards,
A Retro Tale

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shipped fast and product was in awesome…

Shipped fast and product was in awesome condition

22 April 2026
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Reply from A Retro Tale

Hi,
Thank you so much for your kind review.

We’re delighted to hear that your order arrived quickly and that the product was in such great condition. We take great pride in carefully selecting and presenting our vintage pieces, so your feedback truly means a lot to us.

Thank you again for choosing A Retro Tale, and we warmly welcome you back anytime.

Kind regards,
A Retro Tale

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I bought three Chanel items from you

I bought three Chanel items from you. The first one was really good, a black briefcase.
The other two were from the outside consistent with your description, but they were both stinking too much and the leather was in some spot too sticky.

20 April 2026
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Reply from A Retro Tale

Hi

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the items did not fully meet your expectations.

We appreciate you sharing your experience with us, and please do not hesitate to contact us if there is anything further we can help you with.

Kind regards,
A Retro Tale

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Been trying to contact you regarding…

Been trying to contact you regarding return still awaiting response. The Chanel ear cuff i bought is beautiful but does not fit my ear.

21 April 2026
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Reply from A Retro Tale

Hi Esther!

Thank you for your message
I can see that you have been in contact with support and received a return label. Please contact us if you have any other questions.

Wishing you a lovely day
Best regards
A Retro Tale Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simply Amazing!

21 April 2026
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Reply from A Retro Tale

Hi,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.

We’re truly happy to hear that your experience with us was simply amazing. Your kind words mean a lot to our team and motivate us to continue providing carefully selected luxury vintage pieces together with the highest level of service.

Thank you again for choosing A Retro Tale, and we warmly welcome you back anytime.

Kind regards,
A Retro Tale

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Louis Vuitton bag

The bag is nice, came with dust bag and all accessories but it is in worse stage than I expected, it has more signs of wear than what was shown on pictures…

21 April 2026
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Reply from A Retro Tale

Hi!

Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear that you appreciated the accessories included with the bag, but we are sorry to hear that the condition did not fully meet your expectations.

We always strive to present our items as accurately as possible, and we truly appreciate your comments as they help us improve our listings and product presentation moving forward.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if there is anything further we can assist you with.

Kind regards,
A Retro Tale

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Item received as described in great…

Item received as described in great condition.

21 April 2026
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Reply from A Retro Tale

Hi,
Thank you so much for your kind review.

We’re delighted to hear that your item arrived exactly as described and in great condition. We always strive to present our vintage pieces as accurately and transparently as possible, so your feedback truly means a lot to us.

Thank you again for choosing A Retro Tale, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.

Kind regards,
A Retro Tale

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Every time I've shopped

Every time I've shopped, I've received fast delivery and products that are promised to be in perfect condition have been it.
But what sets the company apart from others is that if you have any regrets or something doesn't fit, you get the same great service as when you shop.

20 April 2026
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Reply from A Retro Tale

Hi,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and for your continued trust in A Retro Tale.

We’re truly happy to hear that you’ve consistently experienced fast delivery and products that fully match their described condition. What means even more to us is your kind words about our customer service, especially when it comes to returns or situations where something may not feel quite right.

We strongly believe that the experience after a purchase is just as important as the purchase itself, so your feedback genuinely means a lot to our team.

Thank you again for your support, and we look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.

Kind regards,
A Retro Tale

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had issues with the order

I had issues with the order, it took more than a week to get it , in the mean time no response of a retro tale
They i trie to call their call centre no answer, people were sick
After responsie they called you back
No calling bad en now the gives me a discount , no response till now

20 April 2026
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Reply from A Retro Tale

Hi Danny!
We are very sorry to hear about your experience and sincerely apologize for both the delay in delivery and the lack of communication from our side. We completely understand how frustrating this must have been.

We appreciate that you took the time to speak with us. Your experience is very important to us, and we genuinely want to resolve this in the best possible way. Please contact us if we can assist you further.

Kind regards,
A Retro Tale

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience !

Great experience !
I think I will buy again on this site !

17 April 2026
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Reply from A Retro Tale

Hi,
Thank you so much for your lovely review.

We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience shopping with us and that you would consider purchasing from us again. Creating a smooth, trustworthy, and enjoyable experience for our customers is always our goal, so your feedback truly means a lot to us.

Thank you again for your trust, and we look forward to welcoming you back to A Retro Tale in the future.

Kind regards,
A Retro Tale

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Value for money

Very satisfied with my purchase

13 April 2026
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Reply from A Retro Tale

Hi,
Thank you so much for your kind review.

We’re delighted to hear that you are very satisfied with your purchase. Creating a trustworthy and enjoyable experience with carefully selected luxury vintage pieces is always our goal, so your feedback truly means a lot to us.

Thank you again for choosing A Retro Tale, and we warmly welcome you back anytime.

Kind regards,
A Retro Tale

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Detailed description and good images of…

Detailed description and good images of the products.

15 April 2026
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Reply from A Retro Tale

Hi,
Thank you so much for your kind review.

We’re very happy to hear that you appreciated our detailed product descriptions and images. We always strive to present each vintage piece as accurately and transparently as possible to help create a confident and enjoyable shopping experience.

Thank you again for your trust, and we hope to welcome you back to A Retro Tale again soon.

Kind regards,
A Retro Tale

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Order not received and no customer support

I placed an order on April 15, the delivery estimate was April 23. Today is April 23 and not only I did not get the item I have purchased and paid for, but nobody is answering my emails/messages on their website. Is it really that difficult to send a reply and explain? I was expecting BETTER customer support from a Swedish company.
I GOT the product in the end.

23 April 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from A Retro Tale

Hi!
We can see that you have been in contact with our support team and that you received your product in the end. We sincerely apologize for the longer response time and delivery delay you experienced.

Thank you for your feedback. We are continuously working on improving our customer service and communication.

Please do not hesitate to contact us again if there is anything further we can help you with.

Kind regards,
A Retro Tale

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