The prices are incredibly reasonable in comparison to Buffalo Exchange and I ended up walking out pleasantly surprised with the $22 Tory Burch top that was hiding in a rounder of pants. I was also impressed with the second-hand and vintage jewelry, both in terms of character and price. I think it's definitely worth popping in if you're in the neighborhood. read more

I have to say, I've been to this place a million times and have never ever ever been disappointed. EVER. I always end up finding more than I thought, in better CONDITION than I thought, and for way cheaper than I thought. (If you like yourself a good pair of designer jeans, for real, don't go anywhere else. $20. The. End.) And I personally much prefer this location to the one in Williamsburg. My only qualm is that because it's so quaint, it gets really crowded really easily. But, please...the best places to shop in the city frequently are as such. Love it. read more

I've been to Beacon's closet for years. I love it. I have always found original great pieces in stunning conditions here. I personally have a little preference for the Park Slope location. Sure, there might be less things than in the Williamsburg warehouse, but I find it extremely well curated and often clothes are in better general state. By far one of my favorite place to shop. read more

Absolutely the rudest group of ladies working here. I understand your job on the weekend might be a little annoying but don't take it out on kind customers who are asking a question. I treated them with kindness and respect so why can't it be reciprocated? I would not recommend bothering to waste your time here. You're better off donating your clothes elsewhere! read more

As far as I've seen, this is the best clothing thrift shop in the area, but I've only bought. It's always crowded, but who cares? Lots of designer stuff, wide size range, clean area to try things on and the staff has always been polite to me. Though a lot of their stuff is technically high end, this is not a place for ritzy wealthy women to come and sell and purchase stuff in a protected environment. There's artists and cool young people and "riff raff," so it's the no-nonsense, every man for himself kind of vibe you'll see at a Goodwill, but with consignment shop level brands. Personally I think it rocks. read more

It used to be good, now, it's mainly over-priced, fancy garage sale. cheap clothing. Icing on the cake, they're pretty obnoxious.

Pretty incredible place, large store front, carries large amount of second handed clothing and a small selection of fun finds by local independent brands. The store is wonderfully decorated and kept well organized. All of their clothing are neatly separated by color, it's pretty impressive considering the huge amount of clothes they've got. There are always cool items to find and the prices are also very reasonable. The staff are all artsy people and generally very helpful. Can get lost in there for hours!!! read more

I like this location! They don't take a lot of the clothing I bring in (some of which I might have bought there) but that's the fickle nature of trying to resell trending seasonal garments. I also don't mind that the staff have personalities - they are not blanket cheeriness, but they don't strike me as overtly rude. The clothing tends to be high quality and extremely discounted from what it once would have cost. The selection and the price is why I come here, not be courted by the manners of the employees. I am surprised by the bad reviews (although re: racial bias concerned review, I am white and can't speak to that particular concern. It is a racially mixed staff but I would take that critique seriously.). The place is often packed and that speaks for itself. read more

Don't bother hauling your bags here. They don't take anything. There's a really nice housing works down the street. Better to donate than get treated like crap on a Sunday morning. Rude from start to finish. Sorry you hate your jobs, ladies. read more

This is a destination! Some of the best consignment I've found at super reasonable prices! You can also bring in consignment for cash or credit on the spot!! read more

Less is more. The park slope branch of this popular thrift chain isn't quite as eclectic as the Williamsburg hub. However, it is easier to navigate because it's much smaller. You can get through the whole place in twenty mins as opposed to a few days. Also the selection is a bit better. You're more likely to find somthing you'd actually wear instead of just the craziest thing to come out of the 80's. The staff isn't always the best, but the cashiers who are nice are super. read more

My wife and I always pop in here when we are in the area. Today we decided to do some spring cleaning. We took a walk over with a couple small bags of shoes to see if there were a few bucks to be made. This was the first time selling to this establishment. Anyways, it was a terrible experience. Talk about attitude. Literally speaking to us like we were children. To the curly, short-haired brunette: why? Look outside you misrable, condescending bitch - its a gorgeous day and your ruining it for everyone you're suppsed to be helping. You have no buisness being in customer service. So, anyways, we took our $6 and left. What a bummer. read more

When I worked at BC in PS I felt like Dorthy in Oz. Years went by and- my very own closet was filled with things I would have never imagined I would ever wear- but I did. Ironically, I lost my sense of style and at some point I had to figure out what I liked, what looked good on me, the colors that made me look alive and vibrant. The fabrics that felt nice. The styles and cuts that complimented me. Scarves. Necklaces. LPs. Oh my! Shoes. If you really know what you are looking for-- you may find it at Beacon's Closet in Park Slope! And even if you don't know what you are looking for, you may come here and find the thing(s) you were looking for that you didn't even know you were looking for. As a former resident and thrift-store-o-holic of the Metro-Detroit area--- I must say being employed here was a bit of an overwhelming dream (come true). The fare here is the same and different from the Midwest fare- but mostly different! Things I dreamed of- things my dreams never dreamed of- and also commonplace things I didn't think to dream of. I saw customers try things on--- it was like how in magazines they have comparison photos of "who wore it better" only here- no one was better. Each person wore it in their own unique way. I learned a thing or two about how people decide what they want or don't want. And all the reasons behind shopping. So many considerations and stipulations! Sometimes a negative reaction from a best friend or shopping buddy could cause someone to say NO to an utterly beautiful dress! The Horror! Long lines and the dressing rooms, chaos on the floor, the sounds of the cashier ringing and ripping receipts, pens signing on the line, people fumbling for cash, change falling to the floor, the IKEA bags galore, the small dogs, the designer bags, the vintage pins and mini skirts from 1962. The things people bought on E-bay or Etsy but they didn't want it anymore, the basic H&M tops, the bags of unwanted items. Some days were quiet. It was never a bad idea for a coffee run. And then one day I woke up out of the retail-dream. I moved onto my next job. There are times now- Post-Beacon's that I am reminded of the positive impact it has left--- the interesting people I met there--- those fond of purses and wallets, hat collectors, the ones who came in with their dogs, the ones who loved purple, the stylists with strange goodies, writers, selvage seekers, professionals, moms, teens, tots, trendsetters, artists, musicians, magicians, regular people who like clothes, the old mannequin, the occasional weirdo. THIS ISN'T JUST ANY STORE. Practical advice: Selling your clothes: Use your common sense on how you are presenting clothing that you would like to sell. If someone was selling something to you- you would like it to be in good condition, no? And if you want to go above and beyond: Fold it! Wash it! Present it to sell it! Sell pieces that are worth it! Something useful- not just junk that even you won't touch anymore. With this is mind visit the website and read the policy. DISCLAIMER: Set your pride to the side: this is not a way to make a lot of money unless you have done it a few times and you get to know what you're doing and what the rules are like. read more

Do not try to sell clothes here. I just waited 2 hours while they sorted through my clothes only to tell me that the "styles/brands" weren't good enough. Most of the clothes I bought were new or unworn from popular brands (or items I had bought at another Beacon's Closet!) When I asked further, they didn't offer any explanation and basically snapped at me to get out of the store. Don't waste your time here - you're better off trying to sell on EBay. read more

Buying here can be great! Prices rarely above $25! Selling here, not so much. You won't get much for your pre-loved frocks... Which is how they keep the prices affordable. This is the beauty and curse of the Beacons experience. The "buyers" are not always professional, kind or courteous. I attribute that to their age and inexperience. I find the key to selling here is NOT to bring your entire closet! Maybe 10 immaculate condition pieces, max! "New with tags", high end brands and unique pieces usually get accepted. Your worn to shit and wrinkly F21 and H&M dresses will not. If you're looking to cash out on luxury goods, you're better off taking them to consignment or selling on Poshmark. EVERY BEACONS IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED! This means you can only use your trade-in credit at THAT STORE! I always hated this policy. This cramped store is usually packed with people and overly packed racks. It requires patience, perseverance and a keen eye. Their stock is "norm-core, basic bitch" standard stuff (think Nordstrom) with a smattering of vintage. Greenpoint location is MASSIVE and chock full of funky high end "trust-fund-kid" cast offs! Manhattan store is even fancier. read more

Brought in three huge bags, full of untouched new clothes. I left it on Thursday morning, came back Friday to find that they took two tank tops which they paid $8 for. Granted I was told that if I leave things there for more than a day they'd donate whatever they didn't want - and I was happy to donate - but it seems like they didn't even bother to go through the stuff. I ended up paying more for the cab there than I got for the three bags read more

I recently went to Beacon's Closet to drop off some items to make a little extra cash. I wish I had read others' reviews on here before wasting my time there. Some of the clothes were brand new, the rest had been worn just a few times. Some of them delicate cashmere/ woolen/ silk/ embroidered items. Labels included Sisley, J. Crew, Club Monaco, Banana Republic, etc. All clothes were a size 6 or a medium and they were all in far better shape than the usual offerings in Beacon's Closet - no B.O. smell, not as worn, etc. I didn't mind that not all my clothes were accepted, but I was SHOCKED to see how carelessly they had been treated - they were balled up and shoved back in the bags like trash. It's not like I expected my clothes to be returned to me neatly folded, but *some* effort should have been made. I appreciate that the staff might be busy, but I would rather wait longer and have my items treated with care. I am so disgusted with the attitude of the staff that I will never set foot in that store again. I'll stick with eBay, thanks! read more

For buying, pretty good-- you have to DIG, but you can find some great bargains-- I think they have preferred people they buy from, b/c a lot of the crap pieces seem to be the same size/designer/condition. Once you dig through those, there are a few nice things underneath. For selling-- SUCKS- I once brought in the same bag of clothing 5 times. By the last time, more than half was taken-- but sometimes 1 piece, sometimes 6- it completely depended on who I got to review it-- one time I literally watched her take my bag, put it on the shelf behind her, and when I came back, it hadn't budged an inch. They don't share store credit with the Williamsburg store which is a pain-- I'd love to be able to go back and forth. read more

Best store around has the cutest designer stuff for less,,, ladies u won't be disappointed u find the coolest stuff , shipping is fast

There's something going on at this store. I won't speculate what it is, but i will relate my experience there. I am a frequent seller at beacon's closet, though less frequently at this location. I brought in items to sell -- about 30. They bought some, and passed on a lot that i thought were sure things! I donated what they didn't buy. I came in about 2 days later. I saw 2 of the dresses that i had brought in, that they had passed on, on the racks! I didn't look for more. And then.....I saw that one of the buyers was WEARING MY HAT -- that they had passed on!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I didn't complain, for fear that the owner, who is really bad to deal with, might make it hard for me to sell in the future. But now i don't care,. Because of this and observations i made, i will NEVER patronize this store again. Do not confuse this store with other beacins locations. It is under different management and different rules. The other beacons locations are TOTALLY honest. I've sold to them for 10 years!! I finally wrote about my experience at Park Slope Beacon's, because it makes me very angry. A horrible place. read more

While their selection is good, and I can solely testify to my amazing designer brand new with tags on cheap finds, my recent experience has left me with a horrible taste for this establishment. There is absolutely no accountability in this store and it operates in a scam . I live on the the same block with this store, and I cleaned out my closet and the result was three big garbage bags with 30% new (with tags) items in them. I took these items (shoes, clothes, bags) to beacons closet to see what I can possibly get back for them, and they opted to tell me 15 minutes later that they do not want any of them. In the spur of the moment I was running errand so I just opted to give it to them so that they can further donate the clothes to needier places. Two weeks later to my amazement I see two garments which I know are mine. One of them was a limited edition colors of Benetton sweater which I know there were only 200 pieces made by the company. I donated this garment because It had a small oil stain that I couldn't get out, which (not surprisingly) this piece also had and it was now on sale for 34.99$. I confronted the cashier about it and she preceded to tell me that it must simply be a coincidence and that they sometimes refuse pieces solely based on the personal taste of the representative inspecting the bags, but if later on someone likes it- they'll keep it in the store. So how is this not a scam? You decide! read more

This review has been a long time coming. I used to come to Beacons Closet (and enjoy it) about 4 years ago and I have given them SO many chances due to the few good items I bought there years ago. I also live super close to this store so I liked to take visitors there and pop in every so often. Now that I've explained why I gave them so many chances, here is my short list of my MAJOR issues with Beacons Closet and the main reasons me (and my friends and family) refuse to shop here anymore: 1. The people who work here are extremely rude and arrogant. They act like they work at the most coveted designer shop. Just unbelievably rude. I'm almost embarrassed to take people there for that reason alone. 2. On my first trip here, it was a slow day and I decided to try on a dress. There was nobody by the fitting rooms and the curtains were all wide open so I went in and started trying on the dress. One of the employees burst into the dressing room when I was partially unclothed and demanded that I give her the dress and prove that I hadn't stolen anything! She thought I was trying to steal something because I didn't go up to the register and let them know I was going to try something on?! It was my first time there so I didn't know you needed "permission" to try something on. And REALLY?! You thought I would steal a sundress from a thrift store?! How nice do you really think the thrift store you work in is?? It took me about a year to get over that and give Beacon's Closet another try. 3. During one trip, one of the employees rudely shouted at me for having a Starbucks coffee (covered cup) and said I could spill it all over the clothes (?) and told me to leave or put my coffee on the window. I left it on their dusty windowsill and continued shopping. When I went back for it about 10 minutes later, it had been thrown away. 4. 2 days after a purchase here, small spiders hatched and crawled out of the bag. Their items in general smell terrible and need a couple of washings, but I couldn't wash this purchase fast enough, so I left it in two bags closed tightly and when I opened it, there were little spiders everywhere inside. So the entire purchase went in the trash and I never shopped at Beacon's again. 5. I recently decided to try SELLING items there since I am moving across country and am selling most of my things first. They have limited men's clothing and the selection is just bad now anyways, so I thought they would take a lot of my items. I took three bags of only mine and my husband's best stuff that I thought would actually sell (even the high-and-mighty employees couldn't resist). They took NOT ONE THING. When I came back to pick up what they weren't going to take, I realized the bags looked like they hadn't even been looked at. Everything was in the same place, still perfectly folded. I made sure to bring only stuff for the spring season (since that is what they said they were buying), some of these items had tags on them, some were vintage, some were designer, some were FROM BEACONS CLOSET and they still didn't buy ONE thing. So don't bother lugging your items there, it's pointless. I'm done with them and wish I would have written this review years ago. There was once a time when Beacon's Closet was worth the bad attitudes and nasty glares from the employees because there was a treasure to be found every so often. Now, the selection sucks, the staff is beyond stuck up, and the standards in general have slipped A LOT. I would never, ever shop here (or come in here) again. read more

I don't understand why no one here is ashamed. There isn't a universe in 2016 where dripping with undisguised disdain at anyone, let alone anyone who's unable to devote the time or resources to appearing hipper than thou at all times, is cool. And yet these wretched salesgirls seem to desperately cling to some desperate hope that oozing condescension from under a haircut that disqualifies everyone with less of a safety net from doing what they have to do to survive will put them at the top of, oh please, any, any pecking order. In terms of looks, either natural or self-styling, they're all fours, which has got to be painful, but no matter... Maybe if you're snotty enough, you'll fool someone. Kindness usually makes anyone beautiful, but do your snob routine, ladies... And I wouldn't naturally be inclined to view my fellow human beings this way, but the vibe just clings to you as you enter the door and stings with every interaction. Why no one tries to soften the toxic culture of what could be a nice enough store is beyond me. Why anyone wants to live this way is beyond me. Maybe they just need to grow up. Honestly, I can't be bothered to write about the clothes- the staff are just too atrocious. Feeling judged, even when you know full well that your worldview is less simplistic, ruins everything. I don't understand why no one here is ashamed. read more

I like this place they have a variety of different styles and brands of clothes. I've only ever made one purchase but I love stopping in to see if I see anything I want to buy. I think the staff is fine, friendly enough I mean we live in New York people! If your in the area definitely worth a visit. read more

So buying stuff from Beacon's is pretty awesome. The selection is great, people in the neighborhood sell some good stuff to the store! I've gotten awesome winter jackets, sweaters, boots etc. The prices are pretty reasonable considering some of the brands they have. But.... Selling stuff here is the most annoying, frustrating thing ever!!!! I always feel like I just got a** raped over and over again for the last 30 minutes I've waited for them to look at the clothes I'm selling. They don't go over the items with you, no reason why or why not they're accepting them, and you don't know the price they will pay you of your items until you come back int he end to pick up your bag. Obviously they want to pay you as little as possible for your stuff without you saying no to the sale. You just don't have a choice. It seems quite unfair. It's one thing if they give you fair prices but they don't. And then they mark up your stuff like 500% to sell in the store while they only give you like 5 bucks for it. Boooo. I've sold them things that were brand new that were great brands and I got almost nothing back for them. I wish there was another thrift store that bought clothes in the neighborhood besides them. It's really infuriating and completely unfair. And when you ask questions they give you a lame answer like "oh that's just how we price stuff" And how is that exactly?! It always feels like I'm getting taken advantage of. I don't even know what they're looking for sometimes or what kind of "Style." It seems like just what they feel like that day. Try and sell them an Alexander Mcqueen sweater and they'll pass but they will take a forever 21 sweater that has holes because it looks "vintage" ha! The customer service and staff is a hit or miss. There are a lot of them that are incredibly rude and have a "I'm too cool of you" attitude (but that's true for most Brooklyn hipster type place). There are a couple people who are super friendly and accommodating. The people buying your used clothes may be the rudest. God forbid you ask them a question about your stuff that they took! But all they do is gossip all day, seriously you can hear them just chat away about their date last night etc. but you can't ask them a question as a customer. read more

I've sold three times at Beacon's. The first time I brought in two huge bags and made the mistake of not counting exactly how many pieces were in them. Took like 15 minutes to figure out they didn't credit me for boots, a designer leather bag, and other items they ended up taking. I had to go back and argue and literally point out the items sitting behind the counter before they re-wrote my claim ticket. Totally ridiculous. I understand it might have been a mistake but it is their responsibility to handle drop offs and not flat out CHEAT their customers. I dropped off a few pairs of shoes today that were bought in the last few years, barely worn, and good brands (Madewell, Nine West, etc.) and they chose to buy none of them. This happens, it's not a big deal except the women told me they didn't buy them because of "condition and wear." This is just simply not the case--two of the pairs were brand new and two others I'd only worn a few times. It's just not possible they were too worn to be re-sold. As I was walking out I looked at the various shoes they had on sale in the store and couldn't believe my eyes -- half of them had visible sweat stains or wear on the insoles, plus obvious other wear and tear. There's simply no logic to what they buy and what they sell. You can definitely try your luck here, but be wary of 1) being cheated and 2) the randomness of what they want at any particular moment. read more

Oh beacons closet... Sadly the poor reviews are warranted. I was hesitant to write, but after multiple negative experiences, and because I actually work in the fashion industry, I felt the need to address. Now, let's me say, that this review is purely based on the poor service, with a sprinkle of they have zero idea of that they are doing. The buyers are untrained, and do not buy according to trend or quality. They will generally reject 90% of what you bring in, regardless of designer, regardless of quality, regardless of upcoming or current season, and lack of forecasting ability. (Several friends have brought them fabulous pieces that have been rejected, as well as myself) And, you will be met with, rude, snotty service, from a gaggle of young, eye rolling, un happy girls. Take your pieces somewhere else. Take your buisness somewhere else. There are plenty of wonderful, consignment, great shops in Park Slope. This is not one of them. Oh and be careful... The stuff you donate, may just end up on the racks after you leave them... read more

I love Beacons Closet because it has a wide variety of items and the prices are very reasonable. I always visit the store when I come to New York but also find their online store to be amazing! Thankyou Beacons Closet for letting your clients shop online! I have ordered a number of items online and communication is perfect with quick shipping. I check the site multiple times a day to see what they have to offer! Love Beacons Closet! read more

I was surprised by how bad of time people have had shopping and selling here :/ I have been shopping here for a few years now and have lucked out with polite staff. I've been greeted and my questions are always answered. I work in the service industry and am expected to be ON at all times -- we cannot have a "bad day" and life can't "happen"where I work. So as long as I'm helped when I ask and at least offered help some time during the visit, it's all good. I have been to some shops where my presence was not acknowledged and felt like I was bothering the staff -- not here, not yet. I get a lot of compliments on clothes and shoes I've bought here. I don't like dressing up but I have found some beautiful and comfy pieces that my bosses, clients and coworkers always ask about. read more

I have Crohn's disease, a debilitating disability in which I receive a chemotherapy treatment for, I ask to go to the bathroom and one kind soul allowed me to use the restroom even though it was employee only. If she didn't give me permission I could have had an accident. Once permission was granted I went down to the basement to go where I was accosted by two employees not allowing me to go after a minute of banter they let me go. Then after I go I'm told I have to leave because I used their bathroom. This place is not accommodating to those with disabilities. This was my favorite store and I had clothes I was going to buy today. I left crying because of something I can't control. read more

We came into Beacon's Closet because we are HUGE Broad City fans. If you don't watch the show, in Season 2 there is an episode that takes place in a Beacon's Closet which includes a hilarious scene where Abbi and Ilana visit to sell some of their used clothing and a Beacon's employee treats them with a condescending, rude and dismissive attitude. We were curious as to how the service compared to it's depiction on the show. So we popped in, not to sell anything, just to shop and geek out as Broad City lovers. The service we received, much like Abbi and Ilana's, was not offensive because of anything specific the employees said to us, but rather the tone in which they said it and the body language that accompanied that tone. We were met with disdainful eyes, and a patronizing, snooty tone that was clearly heard in their curt answers. It was so weird to be treated EXACTLY like the "exaggerated" tone portrayed in the show, which turned out to not be an exaggeration at all. In fact, the experience we received was so accurate to the show and so wildly offensive that it was comical. Deep down inside the Beacon's Closet employees are the most basic bitches you will ever meet and have no place treating ANYONE with a superior attitude. read more

When they're good, they're good. I've gotten a brand new Kate Spade crossbody for $28, my favorite black Theory button down for $16, a black theory menswear vest for $12, Lucky brand cognac booties for $20, brand new Cole Haan + Nike flats for $25, and the list goes on and on. There are definitely gems to be found in this place. However, their staff is a bit inconsistent. First off, they're a bit unprofessional. They curse and are pretty rowdy most of the time. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who thinks their attention-seeking hijinks are a bit annoying. I mean, you can tell jokes without yelling them across the store, right? Right. Also, what they buy entirely depends on who is buying. Some buyers fancy themselves connoisseurs and don't buy vintage Balenciaga wool tunics. Then I sell a yellow Gap button down shirt and a frumpy cardigan that I threw in just because. Some buyers are super sweet and enthusiastic about your cool stuff. Some act offended by the very notion of your raggedy leftovers in their shop. Color me confused. So don't get offended by the whole buying process, its inconsistent. All in all, if you're in the neighborhood and bored, this place is definitely worth the trip. read more

I brought a whole bag of clothes that were name brand items such as a beautiful cocktail dress from guess, guess jeans, tommy jeans,etc. they took nothing from my bag. One worker was incredibly rude and I feel as if they didn't even look in the bag. The clothes is overpriced as well. When I went to sell, the worker even said "keep in mind that we price our items very low" I do not recommending selling here. read more

Don't waste ur time. I went to drop off clothes in hopes of swapping for some new thrift finds. A lot of the clothes i went to drop off were BRAND NEW. Never been worn. I couldn't fit them anymore bc i gained weight (good healthy, strength training weight) and they ended up telling me they couldn't take anything bc of "condition".,.. please tell me how when the items are brand new and have the tags still attached. That's why i don't buy from fake ass thrift stores like this. You overprice regular regular ass clothes but when ppl come to sell u won't buy.. bc why exactly? No worries. Depop here i come read more

Not even funny what they offer in terms of cash for clothes. Much of their stock is in bad shape, marked up, and still you know they gave the original owner way less than deserved. Not only that, they rarely have anything over a size 10 in clothing, same for anything above a size 8 in shoes. LAME. read more

What a joke! I tried stopping in here in hopes to spare time instead of skating to the buffalo exchange on Boerum Place in cobble hill (bc this spot is a tad closer skate from my home in bushwick.) It is a slow Sunday at 4pm and I'm expecting maybe a 10-20 minute wait and the girl asks "do u feel comfortable leaving ur backpack? or do u want us to lend u a bag to leave your clothes"... Excuse me? I told her that I didn't wanna drop my stuff off and come back in a couple hours bc I don't want to skate all the way back to bushwick and then back to this area just to potentially sell some of my clothes. she told me that the wait would be approximately 2 hours... I almost laughed in her face. The place was not busy at all. How slow is the staff here? I just stated "wow, other businesses of this nature can handle it" and I bounced! Hell no, be-yotch! If u can't properly staff your business, u need to re-evaluate your business protocol! I just skated over to the buffalo exchange in cobble hill and bam! I arrived there at 4:15ish, there were 5 people ahead of me with big bags and the girls got to me within 20 minutes! I was in and out of that place within 30 minutes.. and THAT my friends is how u get sh*t done on a Sunday! I arrived home with cash in my pocket thanks to Buffalo exchange, NOT beacons closet, in a smaller amount of time that beacons closet quoted me! Mind you, the buffalo exchange had way more customers inside buying AND selling! the buffalo girls sifted through large Ikea bags of clothing like miners on the hunt for diamonds! After I got home I read the yelp reviews about this beacons closet on 5th ave I think the universe was doing me a solid by not having me waste my time with them! Apparently this staff talks smack about customer's clothing rudely out loud (no wonder they prefer you to drop it off! they probably want to boost their low self esteems by talking badly about your clothing with one another before doing their jobs.. Mind you, the used clothing which gives them a job in the first place! Oh- the irony!) Do yourself a favor and don't come here, go to buffalo exchange! read more

This place is a joke. Pretentious staff and crappy selection.

I went in, saw a couple nice things . Then I wanted try them on so I went in the dressing room & once I closed the curtain some random worker (women with pink hair) just opened the curtain.... like I could've been half naked, she then snatched the clothes . I understand if you need to check how many things I have but at least say "excuse me" before opening the curtain & snatching away the things from me . VERY RUDE DONT RECOMMEND YOU COME HERE read more

To those of you out there who shop at Beacons here is the icing on the cake --and its pretty sad. I promised myself not to let the evil , nasty witch power of Beacons pull me in any more but one day it did and you can't make this story up. An elderly woman (75) came in with a shopping cart of things to sell. As I stood there at the counter with this sweet woman I watched as they went through her clothing pointing out items and laughing at them. Imagine laughing at them! She had some really pretty aprons and honestly some lovely vintage slips that sorry to say I would have loved to have bought from her. Well, the witches sent her on her way with an "I'm sorry nothing here that we want". I ask you, how low can you get. Okay ,The only way, as a person with a soul, can figure this seen out is to assume that these Witches flew on there brooms from somewhere west of here to work at Beacons for the soul purpose of humiliating this poor, sweet elderly women and others like her. So sorry witches "But your not in Kansas anymore" read more

This store is hit or miss, both with buying and selling. How they choose what items to buy is beyond me. I have strong suspicions that some staff members sell their own stuff, because there are always a lot of items on the racks that I am absolutely positive that no one in their right mind would buy them, especially compared to the things they don't accept from others. For example: I brought in a never worn, size 26, dark blue, slim/skinny jeans from Uniqlo. Only selling because a bit too small on me and I kept it for longer than the exchange period. It would've been sold in a day. They didn't accept it. Yet there are plenty of godawful items and others in terrible condition on the racks. Moral of this part of the story: no matter how much you filter your items before trying to sell them, go with no expectations to sell. Buying: I've gotten some cool stuff for pretty good prices, but the money I saved on those items was counteracted by things I bought which ended up being defective, but unnoticeable at the store. E.g. I got a nice wool sweater ($20) that had two small holes in it on the back. Didn't notice when I tried it on, only when I wore it a few weeks after I bought it. Obviously the holes expand and I basically could not wear it. Then I bought a designer wool cardigan ($18), only for huge holes to emerge at the elbows after a couple of wears. It was dark grey, so the wearing at the elbows wasn't noticeable when I tried it on. And most recently, I bought a chiffon like shirt (around $14). The bottom of the shirt has thin, mesh-like lining. When I gently pulled the shirt down to wear it, the mesh ripped. It must've been a little torn in the first place but unnoticeable. Moral of this part of the story: the buyers should spend less time being obnoxiously picky about the styles they buy, and more time making sure what they buy is in good condition. Unless these are items the staff had owned and sold, knowing quite well that they were selling defective items. Incompetent or deceiving, who knows. Oh, and they don't allow returns, so the money I spent on the defective items went to waste. read more