But if I paid a lot for that item or if it’s a really nice brand, and it’s selling for really cheap, the value-driven side of me will just end up keeping it. If they sell for a certain amount (maybe $20-40) then maybe it’s worth it for me to get rid of it.

These are clothes that I still kiiind of like but haven’t fully decided if I’m willing to part with yet. These are typically still in style and in good condition.Ĭlothes I’m Willing to Sell for the Right Price These are clothes that maybe I’ve worn a couple times but no longer have an interest in wearing. This category is meant for the clothes that you think will sell the best at these consignment stores. Whenever I’m selling, I usually make three distinct piles: 1) Clothes I’m Over Wearing and Want to Sell, 2) Clothes I’m Willing to Sell for the Right Price, 3) Clothes To Donate.Ĭlothes I’m Over Wearing and Want to Sell If you bring it all at once, I guarantee they’ll only pick a few from that huge batch, and you’ll probably make half of what it’s really worth. You might sell $20 each time, but if you do that five times, you’ve made $100 bucks. So, if you have 5 bags of clothing you want to sell, I’d recommend taking them in separate trips (1-2 bags per trip). Just based on logistics, I’m pretty sure the buyers can only take so much from you. I could be wrong, but in my experience I usually try never to bring more than 2 bags at a time. But Buffalo will sometimes take my Forever 21 or Boohoo items, so you just never know! Actually, fun fact: I have way better luck selling Zara pieces at Crossroads than Buffalo. As long as the style’s cute and trendy (I feel like they favor vintage-looking pieces), they’ll take it regardless of the brand. However, Buffalo Exchange buys almost everything. I know for a fact that they usually never buy anything that isn’t name brand. Crossroads is a bit higher brow in terms of trading, they will only buy brands that are Zara equivalent or higher. They can also let you know which brands they’re interested in buying. They may be looking for jeans and if all you bring are dresses to sell, you’ll be out of luck.

It’s always a good idea to call the location you’re going to beforehand and ask what kind of styles they’re looking for. Whenever I’ve gone towards the end of April or May, they’ll usually tell you that they’re ‘full’ when it comes to spring/summer items and they’ll be less likely to buy from you. This means, you’ll have better luck selling spring and summer items in February (before the season hits). You have to choose items that know are fashionable (not old t-shirts and overworn jeans).Īlso, it really depends on which store you go to, but most of the time, these stores are always buying for the upcoming season. This isn’t a drop-off for clothes that you would normally donate. So often, I see people bring clothes that they’re just trying to get rid of. This may seem obvious, but you have to bring clothes that are stylish.

So, here’s everything I know about selling your clothes at a consignment store in order to get some cash ASAP. I’m proud to say that now I’ve had my pretty woman moment though because when I last went to Crossroads they took over $50 worth of items (in trade $100), and every time I go to sell now I never leave with less than $20. I used to take it personally, but I’ve learned that a lot of it just had to do with not really understanding what buyers are looking for. Sometimes I sold nothing, and I’d look around at all the other people in line and see them selling almost everything they brought in. And truuust me, when I first used to go, I didn’t always sell stuff. I’m by no means an expert but after going for a while, I’ve learned what they typically look for in terms of style, etc. I recently posted about going to Crossroads on my insta the other day and I had a ton of people ask me about the process or tell me how they haven’t had the best luck there, so I’m here to tell you all the tips that have worked for me. Since then, every time I go through and clean out my closet, which is probably 3-4 times a year, I usually try my luck at either Crossroads or Buffalo Exchange to sell a couple items before donating the rest at Goodwill. I’ve been selling my clothes at consignment stores roughly since about 2009 (in college, it was one of the ways I used to try and make some extra cash on the side haha).

Crossroads trading