Nice to have a place where you can buy and sell things even if it's not the latest trending clothing or items of jewelry or hats. This allows for people to always find something that they love from another year which is great! They also sell shoes. If they like something, they will buy it for 25% of what they would sell it for and you can also get 50% of what they would sell it for for store credit. parking is not easy here you have to park on the street and you have to park in the mobile app which is $2.50 per hour. read more

Buffalo Exchange - Used, Vintage & Consignment Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great thrifting spot - very busy - great vibe - they buy sell and exchange - my daughters first 2nd hand shopping experience. Great to see so many people supporting local small business read more

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I was SO excited to visit this location as I am always visiting Buffalo in every city I end up in. It's tradition. I walked in for two seconds and promptly walked right out. This place is the size of a shoebox. It cannot handle both buying and selling without squishing customers in like sardines. When I visited it was so crowded you couldn't even walk in the door. The buying counter at the front creates a giant traffic jam with people and bags of clothes, people were spilling out. I was really disappointed. I really wanted to see what they had and get something. But I was not about to have to push through a crowd. Bummer. read more

Buffalo Exchange - Used, Vintage & Consignment Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a super nice thrift store! Very friendly and helpful staff, great selection. I went looking for more summer clothes, the shorts selection wasn't super big but the rest of the store was great. Got two great pairs of jeans that fit me perfectly for ~$20 each (levi and wrangler), and a fresh pair of air force 1s that also happened to fit me for $65. Definitely not as cheap as the village discount, and a smaller selection, but some great finds. I would go back for sure. read more

Brought in 6 fur coats today to sell , 5 in good condition one needed to be re- seamed. Wasn't TOO happy with price but I was content because i wanted to offload. It was 100+$$. Front of house was very sweet and energetic def would recommend coming back their styles were to die for! ​overall experience was 99%, family owned so you gotta support! Loved the experience! 111 read more

Cool thrift store in Wicker Park. They have a really large selection and multiple racks of both men's and women's clothes. They have shoes and jewelers and shades. It's a little cramped and hard to move around, especially when there's a lot of people. read more

Their process was efficient and fair amounts offered. The staff was welcoming and friendly.

Sold some stuff here and gave me a fair bit back and had a lot of really cute options!! Definitely worth a look if you have the time

As an avid thrifter, I generally spend my retail therapy hours in large thrifts that are not boutique-style in nature. I find the best values in such places and generally do not find a lot at higher-end resale establishments. Buffalo Exchange was a pleasant exception to my typical experience when I recently stopped in on a whim. They really do have a nice selection of clothing, shoes and accessories. I felt their pricing was attractive. I found a pair of 90's pants for a whopping $6! I was stoked. Though I did not buy a purse, I saw several I adored and none were priced beyond what this uber-frugal gal will spend on a pre-owned purse. The young woman who rang up my beloved purchase was so upbeat and friendly. I will certainly come back in the future when I have more time to peruse the racks of treasures waiting to be unearthed by the perfect new owner. read more

Buffalo Exchange - Used, Vintage & Consignment Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Don't fall for the vibe. Tried to sell clothes, waited for an hour, and went away with next to nothing, after my carefully sorted items were rummaged through and messed up. read more

Go prepared to do some digging and diving. Found some great items today 2 dresses - one was $25 with the original $100 price tag still attached, cute vintage shoes & a sweatshirt as well. There were two pieces of clothing I ran across that were ripped, but that's really not bad for a store that is as jam packed as this one. Some items aren't our vibe. Lots of fun pieces though. Tons of street parking, but it is a busy neighborhood so depending on the time of day parking may not be super easy. read more

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I will say the workers are nice, but what they take is strange and prices are not great. only go here if you are just looking to get rid of stuff! They took out of date old princess polly stuff but then didn't take brand new tiger mist dresses with tags. I get inventory, but they also said they were in dire need of platform shoes and they didn't buy my brand new unworn cute pair. strange idk! i got some money so i'm happy. just don't come here expecting a lot money wise! read more

Way better prices than some of the other second hand shops nearby, and they even have sale prices on things that--presumably--have been around a little longer. Move that merch! The behind the counter staff kept it moving too, so I was happy with the experience here. read more

This place is the size of a postage stamp. Brought several in season items to sell, many with the tags still on, brand new and name brands and the kid working the register bought none of them. If you're looking to sell high quality items don't waste your time here. read more

I'm always happy with BE. They have friendly staff and great finds. They don't have the big designers usually.

I've been here a few times as a shopper and now as a seller. As a shopper I feel that their clothes can be really over priced. Like you're better off going to an actual thrift store or buying new for what they're selling items for. And last time I went there I bought a dress to wear to a festival and as soon as I got home the strap snapped and wasn't reparable. So money completely waisted and so much for their policy if not taking damaged items... I've also purchased some of their new store brand jewelry items there and they broke after 1-2 wears. As a seller: It's just as bad. I went in there and waited my turn there was no clear sign in process or signage that directed me where to go or who to talk to. When I finally got to the buyer they took not a single item out of a huge bag. And I know how these places work and I wasn't expecting much BUT I was really shocked because everything I brought was in great shape, really trendy items and popular $$ brands. They told me none of the stuff was things they needed but the co worker behind them literally told another customer different in my earshot -items they needed and several of those things were literally exactly what I brought in... So essentially just a huge waste of time to get the runaround. I went to cross roads and they purchased most of my stuff and gave me a really fair trade in value and I was able to get some great stuff for my old items so I'd recommend them over buffalo and their prices were much more reasonable overall. read more

I've been to many Buffalo Exchange shops all over the country. Charlotte, Columbus, Phoenix, and this one, to name a few. I always love browsing around, especially with friends, and even more so when it's a different location than the one I normally go to. That being said, when I lived down the street from this one, I shopped here regularly and when I come to Wicker Park while visiting Chicago, I make it a point to stop in. I always, ALWAYS, find something. The place is kept clean and organized, there are several changing rooms in the back, and the staff is really friendly. It's a small space so it can get packed rather easily. Nonetheless, it's worth a trip. One my last visit I found a beautiful dress, and my friend found a cute romper. I still have items that I got from here over the years. If you're like me and find thrifting and pursuing through stores like this fun or relaxing, stop here for sure. read more

Prices are a lil high, but I found some decent stuff. Button ups, and shorts, and it's easy to dig here. Can YOU DIG IT??!!! Yes I can.

My top vintage thrift. I mainly go here for most of my clothes. Customer service is amazing, I always leave with something. Great selection & Taylor is the best! read more

Brought a bunch of stuff in to sell and they only took one thing for $5 which is fine but, when I ended up deciding to take it back, I politely asked the woman at the counter if I could have the item back she wasn't very nice about it. They had taken the bin with my item back to get tagged so she had me wait so she could help other customers and called the person with the bin back to bring the item. As she helped another customer I heard her whisper under her breath to the other person to "get her shirt or whatever." Came off super condescending and rude and like the workers were upset that I was even there. It made me feel super embarrassed and like I was being treated rudely for literally just asking for my item back. I ended up saying something to her before leaving that I've worked in the service industry and it's extremely rude to treat customers that way, but she denied saying something snarky under her breath. Will not come back. read more

Friendly and welcoming staff. Buying: a large selection of clothes to browse. One man's trash is another man's treasure, kind of deal. Selling: You will have better luck selling your items on Craigslist. They will ask you for your ID. First come, first serve for selling. I brought in purses from Patagonia, Kavu, B Makowsky, and Coach. Items HAVE to be new looking, designer, and less than a year old, or else they won't get a second look here. The staff member only selected the Patagonia purse (retail $70) out of the eight items I brought in to sell. She said that they would offer me $20 for the Patagonia, instore credit.... or $6 for cash. read more

Store was full but Stella was super helpful and made sure we got everything we needed. She even pointed out a few items I ended up buying. I will definitely come back! read more

Let me just say... Wow, how is it that you can stumble upon Forever 21 and Old Navy jeans here... You've got me all confused if you think I'm going to buy $14 Forever 21 jeans here. That would never fly in Los Angeles or Portland thrift stores. It seems like this specific store has lost its value and trade skills. Where's the authentic? Where's the vintage? Where's the streetwear? Dead. Gone. Maybe sold on Poshmark or Ebay? I'd really like to skip this place, but the thrifter in me might take me here again to find nothing. I just need to make sure there's nothing, lol. Gotta triple, quadruple check for those nothings. read more

I just want to give a shout to the amazing team at this location. Every time my daughter and I visit here, everyone is super kind and accommodating. Yesterday, when we tried to use our Buffalo store credit, there were some complications with the code number. The woman waiting on us didn't turn us away, rather she went down to the basement and got her manager. Christian came up and worked with us on the matter. He was extremely helpful. Took my number. Said he'd try to resolve things and call me to confirm. Sure enough, today, I got the call and all seems to be resolved. PS :: Christian, send your boss's contact info so I can send them a note on your (and your team's) behalf! read more

Took some old clothes here thinking I might get a few bucks but I actually walked away with a good amount of cash. The buyers here were friendly and funny. Good experience selling clothes here. I recommend visiting here if you have some items to part with. My pieces were a mostly a mix of funky graphic Ts, long sleeve shirts, button downs and sweatshirts. Nothing high fashion or designer. read more

I've been to other Buffalo Exchanges before, I feel like this one in wicker park has been over run by "hispter" or "alternative" people. It seems pretty obvious they're picking clothes they would wear. Trendy clothes are far and few between as these people choosing clothes to buy for the store aren't interested in that. majority of the clothes sold in the store are just junky and over priced, especially since the price isn't competitive with other thrift shops. I brought in two big bags of clothes and watched other people's clothes get sorted through and they would only take one or two items. I thought surely I brought in some really trendy pieces that I bought within the last 2 years that would sell super well. Nope they only took one pair of shoes (Steve madden) for $5.40. I probably should have declined since I probably could've gotten more on Poshmark but I took an Uber from south loop and didn't want to leave empty handed. I wouldn't recommend this place if you're trying to leave with a good deal on clothes or money in hand. read more

This should not be considered a thrift store. I went in today to find t-shirts and the least expensive one I saw was for $8. I am used to shirts being at the most $4.50 at other thrift stores. I was able to get a shirt from Target for only $4 in the clearance section. read more

I only came here to help my daughter bring in some clothes she wanted to sell. I was interested, however, in seeing what they have to offer... Positives: A large selection for guys. Trendy items and lots of nice sunglasses. The sales associated couldn't have been friendlier. They accept items from any season. Clothing for a creative crowd. Nuetral: I'm older than their target client. Negatives: You can't leave the front of the store until they are some going through items you are attempting to sell. Way too much stuff packed on racks and way too many racks. This is the kind of resale shop that quickly makes me feel like I'm going to suffocate. read more

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Girl with black hair mullet was so cute and nice. I will come back for her. Clothing is great, very helpful. I am impressed. Thank god for Buffalo exchange. Especially the girl with the black straight hair she's goth. Love it. read more

The employees are very kind but the selection here is frankly not good. If you've been dying to know what a 5 year old American Eagle T-shirt looks like or you need a grey Mossimo hoodie then boy do I have the store for you. You can occasionally find some real deals in the men's jeans though. read more

This place is seriously the absolute best, for reference I'm around a 2X/3X, and I have hated thrifting because I never find cute stuff in my actual size, but at Buffalo Exchange I actually found some cute pieces that fit me. The prices are reasonable, they could be a little lower imo but it still beats Urb*n O*tf*tt*rs across the street. My one and only complaint is that it's extremely crowded and loud, warranted I came at what might've been peek hour on a weekend but I had to quit before I was ready to because I just needed a sensory break. I could've spent way longer in there but again it was so loud and crowded which isn't great, especially in pandemic times. I think they should start limiting how many people can be in the store at a time. read more

It's definitely a great place. Friendly and lot's of options (I even saw a mascot costume buffalo head for sale). But two things to keep in mind when going 1- it's really crowded, if you're wearing a backpack or bag it gets really annoying. 2- They don't buy most of your items (they're a business, they're trying to make a profit) I went with around 30 items and sold three. Tip: they really like buying shoes. read more

Came to this Thrift/discount store over the weekend and out of the Thrift stores in the area this one was my favorite to go too. This place has everything (mostly clothing related) in a discount store. Most of the stuff is pretty costly but man does alot of this stuff look really attractive. A gentleman spent $515 dollars here during our visit which I think is unheard of. It's tough to walk around in because merchandise is somewhat in your way so expect to bump into alot of people so I recommend you come here on a day it isn't busy. read more

Just sold a Tommy Hilfiger (or whatever his name is) and brand new-tag-on Hurley pants to this place. Their offers: $15 store credit or $9 cash. They claim a 30% rule for cash and 50% for credit based off retail value. em brand new jeans are at least 60 bucks. I'm not one to get angry, but this is just a scam. Disclaimer: 1. I should not have sold the items but I did cause I made the long trip, dont have receipts for these clothes, and needed some cash. 2. This review is exclusive to selling not buying here. read more

It's a shame seeing how these hipster thrift stores do their mark up on used items. I might as well buy new while on sale. I did find a nice little summer dress and navy flats once but that's about where it ends. It's ok but not an all the time thrift store run for me. read more

Very clean and fabulous finds. Love the bring your own bag incentive, as well. Lots of fun items for men and women! read more

Everyone was friendly but the line for trading in clothes is a it long and time consuming. We found a bag for 20 bucks but didn't buy it cause it was abit dirty. Turns out the original price was about 2000.... read more

Buffalo Exchange - First time here ^.^ - Used, Vintage & Consignment Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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So, so sad to do this because this place used to be amazing... I don't know who exactly is at fault (the buyers, the sellers, Ebay?), but this neighborhood has changed for the absolute worst and it has drastically effected this store's merchandise. This place shills more and more of its crappy made in China brands (the new items with blue tags), plus Ann Taylor, Forever 21, and Gap. I'm not kidding. There are trace amounts of Urban Outfitters to appease what little hipsters are left in the neighborhood, but that brand has been sucking for a while too. I pop-in (rarely) to try and find some vintage pieces. They used to separate the vintage into it's own section which I appreciated, but that's long gone. I used to find so many unique pieces here. It's now suburban and BASIC. read more

This store is for entitled yuppies. It's not an actual thrift store - just overpriced bs. I find more unique clothing (and much much cheaper) at Village Discount, Unique/Savers, Salvation Army and Goodwill. read more

So this place is right next door to a Crossroads trading. It takes all your cheapie things, remember that they may not take your branded things, better to take those over to Crossroads. That being said, they have really cute things, and I went there to get some stuff for Halloween. Ive sold things there as well, and they give you a small markup if you choose store credit over cash. I think they mark down about 30% of the item you are selling, to ensure that it covers the cost of being in the store. But hey, cash is cash right? I would say go here if you wanna get some cheapie things for holidays and costumes. I would go to Crossroads for branded clothes etc, and there are a number of vintage stores in the area for bags and shoes. I come here mostly to sell stuff. read more