buffalo exchange…

i’m excited to blog about another favorite for sunday funday! you  may have heard that a new buffalo exchange moved into town… and if you haven’t you should be on the edge of your seat!! i spent a year wishing we had one when my l.a.-esque friend Taylor lived with me. she worked {and is now back} at one of the l.a. stores. i’d raid her closet and my ears would twinge when i heard “oh, those manolo spectators? i got them at buffalo exchange.” ahhhhhhh! seriously?!? it sounds too good to be true, but what if you could get cash, or NEW clothes for all those old clothes you’re about to give to goodwill?

my closet is now SO happy.

buffalo exchange is a whole new spin on your typical thrift store… they operate as a trading post where you can, buy {shop} or sell or trade. it’s easy. you take your pile of stuff in, they sift through it, decide what they like\want to re-sell on the spot. the deal works like this: they tell you what their re-sale price will be. let’s say it’s $20… if you agree on it, then they offer you 50% of that price in trade {$10} or 30% in cash {$6.} it’s completely your choice to let it go or not, if you don’t think the price offered is worthy, then you can hang on to your stuff. i kept a leather motorcycle vest instead of selling it… i’m still trying to figure out how to work it into my wardrobe though! once you’re finished they can cash you out on the spot, or you can shop to trade! i acutally decided to get some in cash and they rest on a trade card to spend later. how amazing! {also, if you end up with things left over that didn’t work out and you still don’t want to keep them, they have a huge bin where you can donate the rest to crisis assitance!} you’ll love knowing there’s room for new goodies in your closet at home and that you’re helping the local community!

and they have SO much! mens, womens, vintage, new, designer, shoes, accessories, jewelry & they even have they’re own line of band new basics that you’ll find mixed in. i think gil and i made about $115  and $40 to trade later. not too shabby for a goodwill pile.

i found my new favorite vintage dooney for $17.

and an awesome vintage dress… i love this print!

lastly… one thing i love is that you can take your new things home in a plastic bag OR you can ditch the bag for a token worth 10 cents that you can donate to your favorite charity on your way out the door. each city with a buffalo exchange gives to different local charities. i love it!

location: 1521 Central Avenue Charlotte, NC 28205 (704) 372-2300 {look for monica, she runs the place!}

be sure to visit and let me know how much you get, what you find and how you liked it!!!! be curious! hg