Clothing Thrift/Consignment

[surrealestate.livejournal.com]

I know there are many places in Davis where one can bring old clothes to consign, sell, or donate. Which places are best for which type of clothing? (For example, is one better for designer and another for vintage-style? Hipster?) Any one(s) you'd recommend over the others in general? What are their processes like? [Who gives cash? Credit? Consigns? Need an appointment? How far ahead? That sort of thing.]

The collective wisdom of this community is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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[closetalker11.livejournal.com]

I usually look for vintage, designer, and "nicer" stuff at Poor Little Rich Girl, and somewhat cheaper, contemporary stuff at Buffalo Exchange or Goodwill. BE is definitely down with hipsters, PLRG to a lesser extent. I have never consigned, but I think PLRG is more typical "consignment" in which you get part of the money when your clothes sell, where BE just buys the clothes from you (IIRC, they give you 30% of the "original value" of the clothes in cash, or 50% in store credit). Also, if it makes any difference to you, BE is (I believe) a national chain, where PLRG is not.

There is Artifaktori, which does have a smaller selection of vintage clothing, but I've only been in a handful of times. It's definitely a cool store, though.

Oh, and also, there's that newer Le Chic Boutique store near Sligo, but I don't know much about that place at all. I don't think they have clothing, though.

[dial-zero.livejournal.com]

Buffalo gives you 30-50% of what they will sell it for, not the original value. :)