Buffalo Exchange

This is a typical Buffalo Exchange store. I saw on Unilocal reviews that this location seemed to carry lots of small sizes so I had to check it out. I saw a variety of casual clothes skewing trendy, mostly fast fashion and mall brands. There was a lot of H&M, some Loft, Vince. I rummaged through the bottoms and there were some J Crew pants and J Brand jeans that were small, but nothing fit quite right. YMMV since it’s one of those places you should scan regularly to find something great. It’s not cheap, but the employees have picked through a lot of items for you.

Ehhhh. Okay. So I had a ton of clothes to get rid of. I hauled my four bags in there as soon as it opened to avoid the wait. I was called to the register and the girl (short purple hair) who initially helped me was nice. She looked at each piece and would give me feedback to help me understand what they are looking for. Another employee was nearby and my lady asked her to help since I had so much stuff. This second lady didn’t even look at items before she threw them back in the bag. She was busy talking to other employees and rushing through. Before long, I guess she got bored because she just walked off.
In the end, I took several of the items lady #2 overlooked to Uptown Cheapskates and they were happy to buy it. All in all, I would say if you are selling clothes, the service you get really depends on the luck of the draw and which employee you get.

I’ve ventured in here before to always sell stuff. Everyone that works there is always nice :) smiles on faces. They have some really cool things there. I have never shopped or purchased anything, but there are some real finds. Vintage stuff, famous name brands, and your weird where the hell did this thing come from. All in all it is an awesome place in an awesome area. Defenitely a place to go to fro shopping or selling.

I love thrift stores I love the thrill of trying to find something cool for a great price. I was looking for a pre-​owned clothing store while I was in town and came across Buffalo Exchange. They have some really cute clothes with name brands like Forever 21, etc. Like any thrift store, it is usually hit or miss for anyone. The people who worked there were really friendly and helpful. The only thing I did not like about the place is that for something that is pre-​owned is is marked up wayyyy too high. I understand businesses have to make a profit, but I feel they are too overpriced. I found a pre-​owned top from Forever 21 for $ 12. For like $ 2 more I can buy it brand new. I found it to be true for a lot of pieces of clothing that are sold here. It was really disappointing.

As with any thrift store, sometimes you have to look through a bunch of stuff to find a great item, but it’s worth it. Prices are around $ 8 for womens’ tops, $ 15 for dresses, $ 20 for pants. They usually have a large inventory and lots of new items. I’ve found some really cute summer stuff here!

My co-​worker took me to Buffalo Exchange and I completely fell in love with it. The area was so cut; employees were absolutely sweet, which made the experience ten times more fantastic; and the prices were very reasonable. I will definitely be a regular customer.

The thing I like about this place is the volume of business it does and the hip clientele. Because of those two things, I found the selection of clothing in the store to be excellent. Prices were not cheap but if you pick through, good brands are ready to be found. Good selection of men’s clothing and good selection of pants under 34in.

Purchased a gorgeous pair of Michael Kors skinny jeans and a necklace. The clerks were nice and Olajuwon kindly pointed out a half off sale on the jewelry. Do bring your own bag or purchase a handsome anniversary recyclable bag for $ 2.00. Worth popping in whenever in the area

I like BE especially the shoes and accessories. Sometimes you can negotiate the prices. I went their when the business next door had caught fire and got 10 pair of shoes for $ 30.

I love the options, great buyers I want to tell people but then I do not so i can have more options when I come by but its a wonderful shop.

Chainstore for hip clothing. They have some good style selections, which actually included some good sizes for men’s pants (32 – 34). It worth stopping in for a look to see if something catches your eye like the sweet puffy vest. Prices were a little bit high, but that’s probably cause they already did all the premium thrift-​shop picking for you. I’ll be stopping back every now and then to see what they continue to get in stock. I’m always hoping for that sweet sweater that instantly makes me giggle.

You gotta come in often to find the hidden gems but there is always something worth buying.
This is not your average thrift/​consignment shop. Its waaaay better. Lots of awesome clothes from classy, to preppy, to «urban». You just got to look.
The inventory changes all day every day and you should bring your own bags.

What a cool concept. I have never sold anything, but I have bought stuff. Good Quality used items for a good price. There always does seem to be a line to sell items there, which means they are doing something right.
The staff is very knowledgeable about what the current trends are. They know what they are buying and what they are turning away. Don’t feel bad if they don’t take all of your stuff. Sometimes they have multiples or just don’t think they can’t sell the stuff. They aren’t being rude, just doing there job. :D

This place is large and has a lot of variety. Great deals on t-​shirts and brand new items as well. I found about 7 pairs of really nice, name brand jeans that were originally $ 150 that they were selling for $ 30, some were even ½ off of that price. They have a good amount of clean dressing rooms and the staff is very helpful. Overall, great place to find cheap clothes, jewelry and shoes.

I am moving soon and decided that it was time to (tear) clear out my closet.
I once (and still do kinda) have a designer jean obsession, and lived outside NYC where there is an amazing outlet mall (Woodbury Commons) and TJ Maxx and Marshalls were they get all the good stuff. So… I have way. too. many.
Anyways, it was time to let go of some pairs. Some because I’m over them, some because they sadly no longer fit my massive butt due to squatting heavy at the gym.
So, I brought a decent sized bag of tricks to trade, and ended up with $ 92.50 in my pocket, cash. This made me happy because othewise I would’ve just gave them away or donated them. And now I could buy new sneakers to make my butt even more toned and buy some jeans that actually fit me. :)

Freaking. In. LOVE.
I’m newly obsessed with vintage clothing and have pretty much vowed never to shop retail prices again (if I can help it). I knew about Buffalo Exchange back in NYC and was stoked to see there was one in Charlotte. And guess what?! It’s even better!
The prices are killer and the selection is awesome. I was also able to trade in some of my no longer used clothes for $ 60 in store credit which I turned around quickly into a pair of shoes for my husband and a pair of shoes for myself. We still even got $ 5 back in cash!
If you’re looking to trade, be sure that your clothes are in great condition and are trendy (aka hipster) as the buyers here obviously steer towards the younger crowd. It’s also pretty apparent that if you bring clothes from any major chains (GAP, Banana, etc) they won’t take them. They’re not cool enough.
I’m so happy after leaving there that I came straight home to dig more through my closet to see what else I can trade! I will be back on a regular basis, for sure :)

The staff are friendly, but definitely efficient & professional in what they do. I like that because too many times in exchange/​consignment shops it’s just slackers who don’t care.
They typically offer you less than 50% in store credit from the pricing they set or you get about 15% in cash.
They have a lot of things to choose from & things are kept in good order. I will say the pricing on the clothes, to me, is a bit high, so that store credit or cash won’t go far.

So I do donate to worthy nonprofits each year but sometimes cash in my pocket for old clothes is a nice change of pace.
This place isn’t for guys… and for what you have that is tradable, you won’t get much for the time it takes to have it reviewed and turn it in.
The manager was very nice, but the return was pennies… a lot of work for very, very little pay back, but they still get 4 stars as the huge loss for folks turning things in is a great reward for those shopping here.
Nice selection, well laid out and organized and clean too… shop here. definitely when I’m looking for edgy… turning in clothes ever again… never.

I really enjoy consignment shopping. I actually revel in the search for the one or two great items at a deep discount. And while I don’t mind the occasional Goodwill or Value Village trip, I usually spend my time and money at Monarch, JT Posh or Hong Kong Vintage because of their great selection and quality of merchandise.
That being said, I think Buffalo Exchange is doing a couple things well: –They have a huge space and a large variety of goods.
–They’ll buy your lightly used items either give you 30% of the selling price in cash or 50% of the selling price in trade.
–The employees are friendly.
–Prices are quite reasonable.
And a few things I’m just not crazy about:
–Parking is insane. Good luck trying to find a spot on that side of the street. Just park across the way and walk.
–Some of the employees who «buy» the merchandise aren’t well versed in current brands and what to price items. You don’t want my practically almost brand new Michael Stars tops? Ok then.
–This definitely doesn’t feel like a boutique set up… more like a warehouse filled with second hand garb.
This isn’t on my go-​to list for shopping but it’ll do in a pinch when I can’t find what I’m looking for!

This is another place I would love to be selfish about and keep to myself! Cute clothes, great condition, and the ability to trade! What’s not to love?
If you’re looking for a high-​end consignment shop with new, old, & vintage pieces this is going to be your spot! Very reasonable and the staff is always in good spirits.
Cheers to the Buffalo Exchange for bringing some life back to Charlotte!