Stockhouse vs LA Vintage
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LA Vintage is a direct vintage wholesale supplier. Stockhouse is building a marketplace connecting US resellers with vetted US wholesalers. The choice is between buying one supplier's mixes and sourcing across sellers through a marketplace.
Stockhouse is onboarding founding sellers; lots are not live yet. Its marketplace features below describe the launch offering. This comparison is published by Stockhouse.
At a glance
| What matters | Stockhouse at launch | LA Vintage today |
|---|---|---|
| Business model | Marketplace of vetted US sellers | Direct wholesale supplier |
| Order format | Bales, graded lots, bundles and deadstock | Weight-based bales and larger wholesale orders |
| Selection | Listed lots or requests for a specific mix | Pre-picked website mixes; appointment handpicking |
| Grading | Shared Stockhouse grade definitions | Primarily Grade A with some Grade B |
| Availability | Early access; no live lots | Online orders and appointments |
LA Vintage details come from its wholesale FAQ, checked October 28, 2026.
Bales or a sourcing request?
LA Vintage sells 100-pound bales with variable counts. Website orders are pre-picked; in-person and virtual handpicking are available by appointment. Its FAQ lists minimum spends of $750 in person and $1,000 virtually, with a business ID or reseller permit required. Confirm current booking terms with LA Vintage before committing.
Stockhouse's approach is to let you specify the styles, quantity and budget your shop needs, then receive offers from sellers. The planned listings show piece counts, grade, photos and the mix. Requests are open now; an offer only becomes a purchase when you accept it once trading opens.
For either route, ask whether photos show the actual lot or a representative mix. A category name alone does not tell you how much of an order will suit your customers.
Compare cost per sellable piece
A bale price and a counted-lot price measure different things. Divide the delivered cost by the number of pieces you expect to sell, then allow for cleaning, repairs and selling fees.
For example, a hypothetical $600 delivered order with 100 pieces costs $6 per piece. If only 75 fit your shop, your inventory cost is $8 per sellable piece. These figures illustrate the calculation; they are not either company's prices.
Which fits your shop?
Choose LA Vintage if you want to order now, its current mixes meet your needs, or you want an appointment to select inventory directly.
Consider Stockhouse for future orders if you want to source from multiple US sellers using one set of grade definitions, or send a request instead of choosing a pre-packed mix. Planned buyer protection covers lost or damaged shipments and lots that differ from their listing; it does not cover a change of mind.
Need another direct supplier? Compare The Clothing Warehouse and Thrift Vintage Fashion. For the wider market, read where to buy vintage wholesale in the US.
Questions
- Is Stockhouse an alternative to LA Vintage?
- Stockhouse is an upcoming US marketplace for vintage and secondhand wholesale from vetted sellers. LA Vintage is a direct supplier taking orders now. Consider Stockhouse for future sourcing across sellers; choose an available supplier if you need stock today.
- Are LA Vintage bales sold by weight or piece count?
- LA Vintage's FAQ says its 100-pound bales are sold by weight, with variable piece counts. A weight-based price needs an estimated sellable piece count before you can compare it with a counted lot.