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Vintage and Thrift Store
Chelsea, New York
"One of the buyers, Jessica, is always so polite and welcoming"(3 Tips)
"Great staff, clean store."(2 Tips)
"Great spot to pick up slightly worn and NWT clothing!"(6 Tips)
"Much better selection/quality than the one in the East Village!"(3 Tips)
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Ms HeleneJanuary 2, 2013Good quality stuff but very picky buyers who will only take what they think will sell.Upvote8Downvote
Racky RossDecember 15, 2014I always manage to find cool blouses and sweaters, although there aren't as many options for XS/petite as for other sizes. Come to this branch instead of going to the east Village.Upvote4Downvote
I come here about twice a year to cleanse my closet. It's good, but to be honest, it really depends on who you get that day because each employee has their own idea on "what will sell." Good luck!Upvote2DownvoteUpvoted 2 weeks ago
Cheen The CuriousJuly 29, 2022Less of a thrift shop & more about fashion resale. Items are not necessarily cheap (most T-shirts are above $10), but they look good. Folks keep their wardrobe fresh by trading in for another look
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Luis LopezAugust 18, 2016I came here to sell my 2 large bags of clothes and they only accepted 6 items. The items totalled up to 90 bucks, I took the 50% store trade of 45dollars. Larger men's section and alot of men's shoes.
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Rebecca FullerOctober 1, 2012Today I was told that I had to buy a bag for $2 or carry my stuff out in my arms. The sales person said that they have been "phasing" bags out, so now I'm carrying around 3 sweaters on my lunch break.Upvote3Downvote
Stephanie KimMay 15, 2011Definitely better than the East Village location. Great selection (for women) and big, airy store! Always allow yourself at least an hour to peruse through the fields of clothes.Upvote1Downvote- Meghan GerrityAugust 11, 2011Great spot to pick up slightly worn and NWT clothing! Everything new and vintage is at great price points! Can't beat it! You'll always find treasures!UpvoteDownvote
There are many consignment shops in the city and this one is by far the best I've been to. It's amazing how scoring a great bargain can really turn your day around!UpvoteDownvote
Melinda TanMarch 2, 2015Best Buffalo I've been to!! So many great finds! Much better than the Buffalos in SeattleUpvoteDownvote
MNovember 7, 2016You never know what you could find. The place is crowded and checkout can be slow, so just be prepared when you go in.UpvoteDownvote
selinaNovember 11, 2010it's brand new!!! so many amazing things here and it's super clean and organized and all the staff are still shiny and optimistic about their jobs! go go go!UpvoteDownvote
Mr KittyOctober 26, 2017$2 for a BAG for my purchases? What kind of customer-hostile crap is that?? And that $2 bag is PLASTIC, so don’t tell me this is “environmental”.Upvote2Downvote
Rozanne ElsMay 18, 2017Called to make sure of type of things they wanted to buy. Got there and the manager only took two items, while other buyer took all of same items from seller next to me. Sold mine for more on FB.UpvoteDownvote- Kalisha C.May 27, 2012I love this Buffalo! One of the buyers, Jessica, is always so polite and welcomingUpvoteDownvote
Roxanne GrayJanuary 8, 2013Stop in frequently. I usually find very good quality Coach bags and fun jewelry.UpvoteDownvote
Steph ShihAugust 18, 2015They took a couple of things that Crossroads didn't take. Nice people behind the counters.UpvoteDownvote- Mariel LëmairJune 19, 2017Not the greatest selection of clothing, but male vintage sneaker-heads must stop here.UpvoteDownvote
Emily HannonDecember 19, 2013This place is a shit hole. Don't bother going. Took in brandi Melville sweaters I've never worn and they said they didn't want it. Stupid fucks probably have never heard of the store.Upvote2Downvote- Michael MosesMarch 13, 2011Great staff, clean store. Hands down the better of the 3 Buffalos in NYC.Upvote1Downvote
- Sara CervantesMarch 14, 2012Much better selection/quality than the one in the East Village!UpvoteDownvote
Caitlin DickerboomMarch 9, 2015Seriously love this place. Seriously don't love the manager who was quite rude when I came in to sell clothes.UpvoteDownvote
Amanda LeeMarch 18, 2014Don't even bother trying to sell anything here. I know they want vintage looking stuff for the upcoming season, so that's what I brought. Nada. At least the girl was nice about it.UpvoteDownvote
AmandaOctober 26, 2011Only brave the long selling line if you have a crapload of items. Otherwise come back on a less busy time/day.UpvoteDownvote
Alex RobertsJuly 2, 2013They have no idea what they're doing... Waited in line for 20 minutes & leftUpvote3Downvote
Eric B.November 5, 2010Really nice stuff that doesn't even look too worn. Worth at least a browsingUpvote1Downvote
Jeri Lynn Astra HerbertApril 10, 2014The dressing room girls have nasty little attitudes.Upvote1Downvote
Maya Jimenez 😬October 1, 2013They won't buy any of your items and their donation bins are always full. Never coming back.Upvote1Downvote
Kris SchroderApril 2, 2011DO NOT try to sell your stuff on Saturday afternoon! Way too long and slow of a line. And the employees are nice but they do nothing to make the line go fasterUpvote1Downvote
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