Because we have a somewhat hidden location and did not have a store window (all the windows were glass block), our first challenge was how to entice people to come downstairs and check it out. I scrawled the reassuring words "Come Down...It's Fun" on one of our posters outside. I was happily ignorant that it would be months until we had a "real" sign. Anyway, steadily increasing numbers of brave souls did venture down the vintage stairs and many of them often commented that "Yes, you're right, it is fun!" So the slogan stuck and remains even truer today.
As more of you came down, we began to knock down walls (I mean Carlos began to knock down walls), expanding our collection and filling up our 3,500 square feet with pure vintage fun. Our visitors can peruse the mind-boggling selection and have a great treasure hunt. While digging through Vintage Underground's trove, there is a wonderful feeling of expectation, discovery and reward. Lots of you feel overwhelmed too! But don't worry, thats a very normal feeling, especially for first-timers. Also, you know we have great tour-guides to hold your hand if needed. But, for sure, being overwhelmed can be fun too...especially when you are simultaneously being entertained by Carlos. What more can be said?
Well, one more thing can be said: Aside from the fun atmosphere that we create along with our staff and customers, Carlos and I want you to know that we take vintage collecting very seriously. 
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