Wham Retro Store Blog

All the latest news and trends in the world of collecting and vintage

  • Discover the charm of the Barri del Progrès in Badalona

    Discover the charm of the Barri del Progrès in Badalona

    Located in the heart of Badalona, the Barri del Progrès is a place with a soul of its own. Its streets breathe history, from its industrial past to its present, full of culture and commerce. This neighborhood, with its low, two-story houses and welcoming atmosphere, is the perfect place to lose yourself and discover its essence…

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  • Wham! Your new comic book store in Badalona 📚

    Wham! Your new comic book store in Badalona 📚

    There aren't many shops left where comics are the soul of the place. Most have succumbed to the glitter of merchandising, but we haven't forgotten where we come from: the ink, the paper, the comics, and the complicit silence between reader and page. Tired of going into "comic book stores" that have more Funkos than comics?

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  • Book Crossing in Badalona: Where to find free books

    Book Crossing in Badalona: Where to find free books

    Can you imagine discovering books without spending a cent and, at the same time, contributing to an active literary community? In Badalona, book crossing has gained momentum, creating a spontaneous exchange network where anyone can drop off and pick up books for free. What is Book Crossing? Book crossing is a movement…

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  • The Charm of Vintage Restoration and Decor in Badalona

    The Charm of Vintage Restoration and Decor in Badalona

    The magic of antique furniture lies in its history, in every mark that time has left on it. They are not just objects; they are witnesses to the past that, with a little care and restoration, can shine again and become unique pieces in our homes. In Badalona, this love for…

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  • Second-hand books in Badalona: A new literary paradise

    Second-hand books in Badalona: A new literary paradise

    The Reading Renaissance in Badalona: A New Chapter for Young Readers In times when screens monopolize our attention and the pace of life pushes us toward the immediate, something wonderful is happening in Badalona: reading is once again taking center stage, especially among young people. This phenomenon is not only…

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  • Vintage decor and props in Badalona

    Vintage decor and props in Badalona

    Find the best objects at Wham Vintage. If you're looking for unique pieces to add a retro and authentic touch to your home, business, or audiovisual production, at Wham Vintage, your store in Badalona, you'll find a treasure trove of objects steeped in history. From antique radios, cassette players, classic telephones, to kitsch home decor, we're the ideal destination...

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  • Vintage Market in Badalona

    Vintage Market in Badalona

    Where Treasure Hunters Find Paradise If you're a retro lover, a tireless collector, or a treasure hunter in search of unique pieces, you've surely strolled through the neighborhood vintage markets more than once. In Badalona, the passion for objects with a history lives on, and…

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  • Wham Vintage Store on Badalona's local television

    Wham Vintage Store on Badalona's local television

    The local Badalona television program BDN360 paid us a visit to help us promote our business in the city. This type of event is invaluable for small businesses like us, so from our humble Barcelona collectibles, retro, and vintage items shop, we want to express our gratitude…

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  • Your destination for comics and genre books in Badalona

    Your destination for comics and genre books in Badalona

    If you're a fan of American and European comics, or passionate about science fiction, horror, history, and fine art books, at Wham Vintage Store you'll find a unique selection of titles that will delight any collector or fan. Specialists in American and European comics. From Marvel and DC classics to…

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  • Discover Vintage Paradise in Barcelona: More than a Flea Market, Your Collectibles Store

    Discover Vintage Paradise in Barcelona: More than a Flea Market, Your Collectibles Store

    If you're one of those who scour flea markets, fairs, and street markets in search of unique pieces, vintage treasures, and collectibles, we have something for you! At Wham Vintage, we bring together the best of the collecting world in one place, with the convenience of a permanent location, permanent opening hours, and a carefully curated selection for…

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  • Antique, collectible, and retro store in Badalona

    Antique, collectible, and retro store in Badalona

    If you're a lover of antiques, collectibles, and vintage style, Wham Vintage Store is your new must-see in Badalona. Located at 95 Carrer Sagunt, in the Pep Ventura – Mercat Torner area, this shop is a true treasure for those looking for unique pieces steeped in history and character. Antiques and objects with…

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  • Comic book and geeky stuff stores in Badalona

    Comic book and geeky stuff stores in Badalona

    Yes, the term geek has been greatly devalued in recent years, and we geeks no longer like it, because it seems that "anyone can be one"... Hahaha the key is that now it is treated as something mainstream and overexploited, and more than one person is already a fan of comics, role-playing games,...

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  • Second-hand and vintage shops in Badalona

    Second-hand and vintage shops in Badalona

    Hello, retro and vintage lovers. Are you crazy about flea markets? Do you go to secondhand and used goods fairs? Do you browse secondhand shops for rare items or bargains? Do you collect books, comics, or records? A selection of shops where you can find bargains, retro, and vintage items in Badalona. Well, if you live…

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  • Music and record store in Badalona: Wham!

    Music and record store in Badalona: Wham!

    Vinyl, LPs, and more at Wham Vintage Store: Discover the best records and vinyl in Badalona. If you're a music lover and passionate about physical records, Wham Vintage Store is the perfect place for you. Located in Badalona, near Barcelona, our store is a benchmark in the world of record collecting…

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  • Discover Wham Vintage: your new vintage and collectibles store in Badalona

    Discover Wham Vintage: your new vintage and collectibles store in Badalona

    Attention, collectors and retro lovers! A new corner has opened for you in Badalona, just steps from the Pep Ventura metro station (Barcelona Line 2). At Wham Vintage, you'll immerse yourself in a world of unique treasures: 📚 Books, comics, and vinyl records from just €4, €2, and €5 respectively, or…

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  • Secondhand, used, and collectible bookstore in Badalona

    Secondhand, used, and collectible bookstore in Badalona

    Wham Collectibles and Vintage is a new antiques and secondhand books, comics, and magazines store that opened its doors to the public in Badalona in May 2025. The secondhand and retro items store (as well as books, comics, old magazines, vinyl records, and much more) offers a wide selection of vintage items.

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  • New secondhand, used, and vintage store in Badalona

    New secondhand, used, and vintage store in Badalona

    Welcome to Wham Vintage! The new vintage and collectibles store in Badalona. Are you a lover of vintage and secondhand items? Do you love unique objects steeped in history and style? Then Wham Vintage is the place for you! We are pleased to announce the upcoming opening of our store in Badalona, where you will find a unique selection…

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  • Presentation Wham Vintage Sant Jordi Fair Badalona

    Presentation Wham Vintage Sant Jordi Fair Badalona

    Wham Collectibles and Vintage will have a stand at the Sant Jordi Book Fair in Badalona 2025. Everything is already underway for the opening of our antiques and secondhand collectibles store in Badalona, Barcelona. Before opening at the end of April 2025, we will hold a presentation at the…

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  • Why is it good to collect movies and music in ancient formats

    Why is it good to collect movies and music in ancient formats

    We will explore the advantages of collect records, vinyl, CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays, and how they might be essential in a hypothetical doomsday scenario where the internet would disappear.

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  • The Rebirth of the HSV: Nostalgia and Collecting in its Maximum Expression

    The Rebirth of the HSV: Nostalgia and Collecting in its Maximum Expression

    The movies in a VHS format did not only represent a golden age of cinema at home, but also bring with them a series of virtues that the collectors of modern deeply appreciate. The thick boxes of VHS, with their colorful covers and graphic art are a visual delight and touch.

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