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Wasteland, Melrose

25 people recommend, 2 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/AskLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles30 comments cited below

The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 19 threads.

What people say, in short

Many people recommend Wasteland, a second-hand clothing store, across its Los Angeles branches; many who name a location mean the Melrose Avenue shop, and several describe it as one of many thrift and consignment stores along that stretch of Melrose. One commenter recommends it for second-hand designer pieces, noting it is not necessarily vintage, one bought jeans there and found good value from a large selection that includes Levi's, and one found high-end designer pieces in great shape. Caveats: one customer advises against shopping there over a complaint about its merchandise, one calls it decent but less curated than specialist shops, and one finds it selective in a confusing way.

Address

Wasteland, 7428 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

At a glance

Best for
Second hand, Fashion
Opinions divided
Yes
Known for
Designer pieces, Jeans

Nearby on this map

Other places on this map closest to Wasteland, Melrose, as the crow flies.

The evidence

Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.

  • Recommendsu/smallcoconut in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2025

    Reports finding nice and designer pieces at this Silverlake thrift store.

  • Recommendsu/celeryjuicelove in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2024

    Customer recommends Wasteland as a spot to check, with no further detail.

  • Recommendsu/lovingawareness1111 in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2024

    Customer recommends the Melrose Wasteland as a place to shop.

  • Recommendsu/JurgusRudkus in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2025value

    Found high-end designer pieces in great shape at much lower prices; regrets missing a leather jacket there.

  • Recommendsu/depressed_plants__ in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2025

    Suggests Wasteland as a place to shop.

  • Recommendsu/NonSequitorSquirrel in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2025

    Suggests this as a thrift option, preferred over Goodwill.

  • Caveatu/whamm000 in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2024

    Customer advises against shopping here, citing a complaint about its merchandise.

  • Recommendsu/d3ut1tta in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2026

    Strongly recommends this Melrose Ave shop, which sits among many other thrift and consignment stores.

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  • Recommendsu/Accomplished-Knee676 in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2025

    Lists this shop among places to browse along Melrose Avenue.

  • Recommendsu/wlkncrclz in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2024

    Customer lists Wasteland among suggested resale spots.

  • Mixedu/isdeadoriginality in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2026consistency

    Suggested for higher-end pieces, but finds it selective in a confusing way; took basic pants, declined a designer dress.

  • Recommendsu/throwaway89fa in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2024price

    Customer ranks Wasteland as mid-priced for designer finds, between the priciest and cheapest options.

  • Recommendsu/serand62 in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2024

    Customer simply names Wasteland as a suggestion.

  • Recommendsu/museandthewolf in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2024

    Mentioned as one of the Melrose spots suggested for thrift shopping.

  • Mixedu/livabed in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026price

    Tentatively suggests Wasteland; says some of its items are well priced and others are not.

  • Recommendsu/Much_Spell_4157 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2026

    Suggests checking out this Melrose shop as one of the places to try.

  • Recommendsu/musthavewhitebread in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2025

    Suggests Wasteland as another good local thrift option.

  • Mixedu/tubbuhduhman in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2025price

    Says Wasteland is only enjoyable if you're willing to spend heavily.

  • Mixedu/DJBlandy in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2024

    Customer calls Wasteland decent but less curated than the special pieces shops listed next.

  • Caveatu/RockieK in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2024variety

    Customer is surprised by this Highland Park Wasteland and says the area's secondhand options feel very picked over.

  • Recommendsu/ultraman982 in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2024variety

    Customer says the Highland Park branch's clothes don't fit the neighborhood, so they often find good pieces when popping in.

  • Recommendsu/Ultrascichick in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2024

    Named as one of the places on Melrose between Fairfax and La Brea worth browsing.

  • Recommendsu/subtlebubble88 in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026

    Names Wasteland in West Hollywood as a suggestion, with no further detail.

  • Recommendsu/bobtomhank in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026value

    Says they recently bought jeans there, found good value, and noted a large selection that includes Levi's.

  • Recommendsu/00TimeOut00 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2026

    Recommends this Melrose shop as a place to find secondhand pieces.

  • Recommendsu/Eastern-Echo-1734 in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2025

    Recommends Wasteland on Melrose for second-hand designer finds, noting it isn't necessarily vintage but has good gems.

  • Recommendsu/gden__ in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2025

    Recommends the Wasteland shop in the Studio City area as a place to thrift.

  • Recommendsu/RealhousewifeofMDR in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2025

    Agrees with the parent's recommendation of Wasteland.

  • Recommendsu/lurkingworkng in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2024

    Customer strongly recommends Wasteland alongside another shop, with no extra detail.

  • Recommendsu/curlysgold44 in r/LosAngeles · Mar 2024variety

    Suggested as a Melrose Avenue spot for finding western-style clothing.

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