Est. Tampa, Florida

Tampa's
treasure
hunt
starts here.

Every piece at Checkered Past has a story — from vintage denim that's been worn to concerts you remember, to mid-century finds that make a space feel like home. Browse our rotating collection of curated secondhand goods on South MacDill Avenue.

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Interior of Checkered Past vintage store with racks of clothing
Our Story

Every thread has
a history.

Checkered Past lives on South MacDill Avenue because South Tampa deserves a shop that treats secondhand like something special — not an afterthought. We curate every rack ourselves, pulling together vintage clothing, retro home goods, and one-of-a-kind pieces that don't show up anywhere else.

Whether you're hunting for a leather jacket that actually breaks in with age, a vinyl record from a decade you never lived through, or a mid-century vase that makes your shelf look like a magazine spread — you'll find it here. Our inventory turns over constantly because that's how it should be: fresh finds, every visit.

100%

Curated & inspected

Weekly

New arrivals

Local

Tampa-sourced

What We Carry

The collection

Our shelves and racks are always changing. Here's what you'll typically find when you walk in.

Vintage clothing on display racks

Vintage Clothing

Denim, dresses, jackets, and everything in between — from the '60s through the '90s, each piece hand-selected for quality and character.

Vintage home decor and accessories

Home & Decor

Mid-century lamps, retro textiles, vintage glassware, and decorative finds that add soul to any room without the new-store price tag.

Vintage accessories and jewelry

Accessories

Bags, hats, jewelry, scarves, and small finds that complete an outfit — or the perfect last-minute gift for someone with taste.

Vintage books and media

Books & Media

Paperbacks, hardcovers, records, and pop-culture artifacts from decades past. Browse the stacks and see what speaks to you.

Vintage denim and workwear

Denim & Workwear

Levi's, Wrangler, Carhartt — authentic vintage denim and workwear that's built to last another lifetime, not just the current season.

Vintage children's clothing and toys

Kids & Toys

Gently loved children's clothes, vintage toys, and nursery finds — durable, adorable, and a fraction of what you'd pay new.

Visit Us

Find us on
MacDill Ave.

We're right on South MacDill Avenue — easy to spot, easy to park, and always worth the detour. Stop by whenever the door is open and start digging through the racks.

Address

5009 S MacDill Ave
Tampa, FL 33611-3806

5009 S MacDill Ave, Tampa 33611

"I found the perfect vintage jacket at Checkered Past — something I could never have found at a big-box store. The whole place feels like a secret Tampa locals are lucky to know about."

— A happy shopper from South Tampa

Get in Touch

Have a question?
We'd love to hear from you.

Whether you want to know what just arrived, have an item to consign, or just want to confirm our hours — drop us a line or give us a call. We respond to every message.

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