When I first came here, I fell in love with this place; TRADING/SELLING CLOTHES.. WHAT A COOL IDEA! so you've got the sevens jeans that don't fit you and/or lost your interest.... well, SELL/TRADE IT HERE! i made quite a bit of cash after selling those jeans... but after i came here more and more often and sold "not as good" brand clothes, they've been rejecting my clothes and give less cash more often now. it's becoming VERY irritating....especially since i have to wait. they're pretty picky so if you wanna sell clothes make sure they're clean and/or in decent condition. try to pick out clothes that they're looking for (as shown on their black board) this place stinks pretty bad to me, but whatever. these BCD skinny jeans i bought yesterday for 15 bucks was a great deal. every now and then, you'll catch some great deals for some cool clothes :) i just wish they had more girls clothes... read more

Went here with little sister and little brother and everyone left with something. You need to search to find something but there are things to be found. At least in terms of pants and shirts. Didnt see very nice bags or purses. The place is small so you might not want to come on the weekend butttt if you do, dont worry the music isnt too loud, the air is clean and as for the people I focus on shopping and move around them. Umm customer service was good for me because I didnt really need their help but I can completely believe everyone who said they had bad service lots of employees talk within themselves completely absorbed. Go early to avoid parking problems and get first picks. read more

Not sure what's with the bad reviews. If you are familiar with Buffalo Exchange at all, you know that they buy based on what sells at their particular location as well as what's needed. I've sold here quite a few times and sometimes they take a few things and sometimes none but what I appreciate is that they actually take the time to look at everything. I feel like with certain things, they can tell right away if it won't sell there because of pattern, condition, style, etc. Anyway, the staff here is always so great and friendly. I sold here right when they started their new system due to COVID and they clearly explained that whatever they didn't take would be donated (I think that's changed now) so I only took things that I wouldn't mind being donated after. I never got a call and ended up just going in when I was in the area and they had already gone through my things but didn't get to calling me yet. Here's the thing; we are in crazy times right now and everyone (businesses included) is trying to adjust the best they can. We need to be understanding of this. I didn't get mad that I never got my phone call because I know that they were probably trying to come up with the best system for them since it's new for everyone. Only critique I have is that sometimes the racks can be a little too full but that's just probably due to the store being on the smaller side. Other than that, love the staff and they usually have a good selection! read more

I recently went into the Buffalo Exchange to sell some clothes and I had a great experience. The girls behind the counter were very friendly to everyone that came in. I had to wait about 20 minutes before I was helped so I basically watched the interactions between the staff and the public. I work in retail so I'm familiar with how challenging that can be some times. The girls working that morning were Monica, Sharon and Lee. I ended up being helped by Lee and she was lovely. Really fun to talk with and just very friendly. Next to her was Sharon and she greeted everyone that came in and was really kind and thanked everyone she helped for coming in and for being patient. Monica was also kind and helpful. Just wanted to let everyone know that the staff was great. Selling your personal items to others while strangers look on can be intimidating so it's helpful that the staff is so cool. read more

A couple words to the salespeople : Tame down the attitude. You're selling used clothing. I prefer checking out other branches of Buffalo Exchange, where the salespeople are better. They sell a lot of used forever 21 clothes, which frankly is much cheaper new in other trendier clothing stores in the area. Cramped parking. Seriously, there's a ridiculous amount of stores to shop in the area so this one is not high on my list. read more

I've been going to this Buffalo Exchange for over 3 years . It is my favorite location after going to two in San Diego and one in New York. It is the most well organized Buffalo with organized clothing by size, gender, and type of clothing they are. The only tip I would give this location is to hang the bags and bells in the wall how Crossroads in Irvine does. I can tell that Buffalo Exchange is careful in what they select to buy for the most part. The quality of the items they sell is good and for an amazing price. The workers there area always very friendly and helpful!!! read more

such long wait times for selling. people bringing in ikea bags full of clothes... not worth waiting 2 hours to have maybe 1 item purchased from them read more

Awful store too small to move and they really need to get a bigger space. The line they have you wait outside and it's all kids running the store. Shitty read more

It has gotten fairly more organized since the last time I came here. Seems like there's a little more walking space in the middle of the store. They don't buy back suits or men's dress shirts if it takes the more classical look. I think they mainly look for trendy or unique items. Found a cute leather belt for $11, no real name brand. And the good thing is that the shoes there are fairly new, so you can find some treasures there. Found a gorgeous Kim Kardashian heel in olive green that was in perfect condition, only sad that was that it wasn't in my size. :[ Oh well, better luck next time. One thing I've learned is that they won't buy fancier clothes like homecoming dresses, men's dress shirts, or suits, even if they're brand new. Friendly tip: they will usually buy items that pertain to the current season. So if it spring/summer, they'll be looking for dresses, skirts, shorts, lacy tanks, etc. Hope this review helped some of you sellers! :] read more

I always find something great here. It's probably because it's in the middle of Costa Mesa and there's always people donating some good things here. I don't really have any qualms. They do have kind of cool Halloween selections so if you're looking for a costume, this might be the place to go! Good luck! And may the shopping gods be with you. read more

Found a couple of gems :) Great little place for the bargain hunter. The racks are pretty well organized considering how many different items they have. It was easy to sort through yet hard to shop because of all the different brands and different sizing. I recommend that everyone tries on whatever they get to make sure that it fits. Read a couple of different reviews stating that the customer service sucks. The employees were pretty helpful. read more

This Buffalo Exchange is right next to an Urban Outfitters which I find quite amusing. Since you are pretty much going for the same look. =P Head here first, to shop yourself all out and save a little bit of cash before you head over there. This store isn't as organized as the Buffalo in Fullerton. It's also a little bit smaller. But the selection is almost the same, in terms of style (hipster-ish) and prices. It's not going to be super cheap, in fact there were some things I saw that you could have gotten new for the same price (i.e. Forever 21 stuff). Also, there is a rack of new clothing I think. The pieces were marked with blue tags and were significantly higher then the white tag items. I also saw these pieces at the Buffalo in Fullerton so maybe it's a line that all the stores carry. Anyways, check the 50% off rack! I scored an Anthropologie silk blouse off of it for $10. Sales associates were ok. They don't offer to help unless you ask. But I'm fine with that. Parking is difficult. I came on a weeknight and had to circle around a few times, in the parking lots and on the side streets before I found parking. I'm not too familiar with the area so I don't know where you could park farther and walk. Just be prepared to look around for awhile. Buffalo is located in the Anti-Mall and it looks like a cool place to shop, eat and hangout. read more

I used to be a fan of this place but haven't been flattered recently. Maybe I'm growing up and getting tired of used clothes. Maybe I'm insulted that they turn down clothes I try to sell to them for being "too conservative for our store," even though I was hawking Banana Republic pants and you could find pairs in their store. I guess this is growing up but this place is too crowded and no longer interesting to me. read more

"Vintage" stores are too easy. You pay for convenience and the selection isn't always that great! I want the trials and tribulations that are the digging and dodging of groty, cheaply-priced thrift store stuff for majestic prizes. The rewards are so much more fruitful. Dood, Evan, you should have pretended to not know me and buy all of my stuff, to get me more money!! You're so by-the-book. hehe Anyway, the employees aren't that stuck up, they play ok music, and the peoplewatching is fun... the delusion-watching is fun. COLOR CODE YOUR RACKS! read more

This is not a Goodwill!! It's the best picks from all the crap the rich South O.C kids don't want anymore and that's alright with me ; ) I've been shopping here for at least five years and I've always walked out of there with something AND the staff there are uber nice. Long Beach staff is nice but their stuff is blah, Fullerton staff is not so great and I'm not too fond of their loot, but I have bought one thing from there once. read more

Great prices.

They wouldn't buy my awesome stuff, which I can hardly believe. A lot of my things were cooler than the stuff they had on the racks. I mean, I used to wear it!! Some of the stuff is too expensive for what it is. Also, the selection is pretty mediocre. There was a time that it had awesome things, but it's really dwindled in quality. The employees are nice, though. And there are no cameras *cough*. read more

This is by far the best used clothing store you could ever come across. And at this particular location I have found some real gems almost every time I visit. They also have bought a few of my oldies but goodies, so I heart Buffalo very much. Yes, Buffalo Exchange buys your unwanted duds, or gives you store credit which is super cool, especially if you are low on shopping fundage. The place gets pretty packed on the weekends because it's at the "super cool" Retro Mall called the LAB, so I recommend visiting on a week night after work. My best buy? A pair of seven jeans for $25! They were already worn in and super comfy...just the way I like em. read more

I really really wanted to find something here since I always love finding great bargains. But I couldn't find anything that matched my "style" (whatever that is) and nothing really fit me. The line was long, and the dressing room was STUFFY- I could barely freakin breath in there. Anyways, my bf seemed excited and all the clothes he found fit him perfectly. Clothes shopping seems much easier for guys- ARG~ Anyways, it was my first time there, so maybe next time I'll find some better stuff. Id like to sell some clothes that I used to wear in college, but I keep telling myself that eventually I'll lose those 10 lbs and fit back into all my old clothes (it's been 5 years now since I graduated). read more

SELLING: Yesterday I arrived at 10:30 am to sell some chit... (on Yelp it says they are open at that time however, on Saturdays, they open at 11) so I went into Urban, which sucks, and didn't find anything so I waited outside Buffalo to sell. I was the 2nd one in line and it was really fast since the girl before me had junk, DO NOT BRING JUNK THEY WILL NOT TAKE IT. When it was my turn, they freaked out. Why, you might ask? I only had brand new items with tags on (I work for an upscale company that gives me extra inventory sometimes) and a few designer purses... this is the kind of stuff you need to bring here if you want it to sell. Even though they take "spring" items, they need to be in near perfect condition or incredibly special.They also said they accept dark denim but they don't. I brought a few pairs of 7's and Diesels and ended up taking them to Goodwill. Still, they must have been feeling incredibly generous as I left with $93 and a cute Marc Jacobs bag. Also, parking was soooo easy this time, the early bird really does get the worm! All in all, my review for selling is probably a rare occurrence and you won't get this lucky but there's no harm in trying! read more

This store is lame, the place is always overly crowded, always torn apart in shambles, plus they never have anything good to begin with. You'll almost always walk out empty handed after walking through a sea of people here. Just steer clear of this place. read more

I've been to several Buffalo Exchanges between Seattle and San Diego. There are other clothing stores within walking distance, as this is part of the Anti-Mall. PARKING: Lot parking. It isn't very big and can fill up pretty darn quickly. I would recommend going there during the week. SELECTION/CONSISTENCY: Naturally, the selection is dependent on what they are able to buy from people off the street. For the most part, they are consistently solid in being able to product a fine selection of old school clothing. PRICING: Vintage store prices, don't expect to buy items at thrift store prices. As far as the chain outlets, these guys are competitive in their pricing. SERVICE: The service is friendly. read more

The selection is not that exciting, but HUGE selection of women's dresses which was a plus. Half the staff was nice the other Half were total jerks. You're constantly bumping into people cause the walking spaces are small. Somewhat decent prices... Parking for here is a hassle Overheard the guy say they wouldn't except a girls clothing she was selling (which she had some really cute shirts that I would have bought.) -Apparently this place only accepts certain styles, so now we can all look exactly...the same. GREAT. I should have asked the girl right there to buy her shirts. Never shopping here again I perfer Dee-Lux on Adams st & Harbor WAAAAY better! read more

This is usually my second stop when I am selling clothes, right after Crossroads. And, it's not to say that I like this one second-best (quite the contrary) it's only second because Crossroads pays a bit more for designer labels. I prefer Buffalo for selling clothes because the buys don't make you feel like an idiot for bringing in things that they don't want to buy. For example, I brought in a bunch of purses recently and the buyer explained to me that they were just really full on purses, she didn't scoff at me or toss my stuff around like they do in some other stores. I also like them because they buy a lot of what I call the "middle labels," like Obey. They also stock a lot of staples, so if you have stuff from Gap and H&M, they are more prone to buy it than other places. OH and they buy a lot more vintage items than Crossroads, so if you're into that, you can get good money for your stuff. read more

Shopping here isn't too bad. Like every place like this, you have to search, but there are some great finds and they are fairly priced. Selling clothes to them: they are picky. Maybe because it is the winter time and they need more specifics, but out of a whole bag of clothes, they took 4 items, and I got 13 dollars. Not exactly the outcome I was looking for. Maybe another day? Or another store. I also suggest going to the store a little before opening if you don't want to wait in a lengthy line in the morning. With a small store comes a small waiting area for three people, and everyone else outside. read more

Buffalo Exchange is the only place I know of that buys used clothes all day on any day they are open. While this location seems to always be busy they buy the least clothes when I take them in. This is possibly because all the hipsters that hang out at the Lab and only buy a certain style of clothing. So I would strongly suggest selling at a Buffalo location that mimics your style. The Downtown Fullerton one seems to like my look a bit better than the Emo crowd at the lab. read more

Surprised this place only had 3 stars! I adore this buffulo exchange! They have the coolest stuff, much better selection than long beach! As for the staff, they are okay, there's one guy that works there with really fluffy hair who has always been really friendly, plus their cashiers are usually pretty nice too c: I haven't had a bad experience there, and I've yet to go and not find at least 1 cool thing to buy! If you love thrifting, come here! The only thing that bums me out is their skirt selection for size L is very small :c So hopefully they will get more selection soon. read more

I came here the other day, and it was a bust. For someone who likes thrifting for nice and unique pieces, this place didn't really do anything for me. Buffalo Exchange claims to be very selective with what they put on the racks, but it really didn't seem much different than a Goodwill or Salvation Army. I understand that when you go thrifting that you shouldn't expect to always find something great, but their selection didn't really feel so selective. Not to mention that most of the garments a bit pricey for what they are. The staff seems nice, and they have cool glasses too. But if you want to increase your chances of finding some gems, you should try a place that has a larger selection of second hand goods (ex. Goodwill, Salvation Army). Better to go somewhere expecting nothing and get something sick than go somewhere expecting something and find nothing. Sincerely, your man read more

This location is at the wonderful Lab that can be horrendous trying to find parking at. But once you do, it is worth it. I love Deelux in Costa Mesa and they have way easier parking and also are a little bigger, tend to buy more items, give you more money for your items, are organized and have a better selection than most of the items I have found at this particular location, and are is way less crowded, depending time of day you go. They have an awesome sales rack that they display outside which is rad so you can avoid the claustrophobia altogether and browse those gems. As far as buying items, they can be like most of the other locations in CA [or at least Southern California]. Meaning they don't buy a lot of the items you have even if you spend a lot of time going through all your items so that they don't waste your time and you don't waste theirs. It can be items you KNOW that they would sell and they are in mind condition, you are sometimes in better luck selling your items on ebay or craigslist because I have waited in lines for hours to only be told that I had some really good items but they weren't buying anything more at this time, but to bring them back in like a month. It made sense when shopping and barely being able to move through the hangers because the racks are so jam packed, but it really ticked me off that they wouldn't just not tell people they were buying because I wasn't the only person that they had wasted an afternoon of. SO, while selling to these people, or considering it, use discernment. I have gone through this experience at many of the locations and sometimes when asking how much longer the wait will be, I have been told only 15 minutes, only to still be waiting an hour later. You can however drop off your items at some locations which they don't like a lot of people to know about. The upper hand you have if you are there while they go through your items is that you can see them go through every piece and then ask questions or hear what their excuse *cough* reason is for not taking that item. They may say something like, "this would be a perfect item we would buy in fall" even though they all sell all types of seasonal clothing at each location particularly because they are separated and sorted by the areas. For purely buying clothes, they always have something you will fall in love with. I have found some amazing deals and then I have found some pieces that are way overpriced so you'll just have to use your thrifting wisdom and decide for yourself what is worth spending what on. Overall I love Buffalo Exchange and think they would do so well in so many other states, not sure why more haven't opened! It seems like a lot of the locations I have been to [which has been a ton] have been overflowing with clothing. It seems like they have more clothing than they can take in, so opening more stores would be a wise investment. read more

This store used to have very hip, funky and high end vintage. I was in recently to sell and buy. As I was sitting on the bench, I looked around and thought .....hmmmm....looks like Good Will. I watched few people ahead of me and I couldn't believe the crap that the buyers took in .....it's like they have never walked South Coast Plaza. The buyer kept Steve Madden and not the items by Celine. I heard her tell another seller "wow you have nice clothes " The brand was Nordstrom BP.....you can't get more basic. The only people that know what they are doing are the managers. Pop quiz buyers ....who is Vivien Tam, Donald Pilner, Veronica Beard and Joie.....clue they don't carry it at Forever 21 ......PS you should get a subscription to WWD because sequins, rainbow stripe are "on trend" and short boots are SUPER out read more

If you can bare with the smell of vintage clothing then def hit up this joint. Otherwise, stay away unless your life depended on it. Selection was like trawling in a pile of clothes at a flea market or even worse, garage sale. I agree that things tended to be more than what you would normally pay at say... Goodwill. Staff was friendly so I gave them a star for that. read more

I personally found the staff to be fun and friendly. I only went twice, and both times had pretty intense, yet awesome conversations with staff members. They were pretty "chill" and gave me ideas for other stores where I could find other products. They helped me find some neat stuff inside of Buffalo Exchange, too. On top of that, I love the clothes and shoes they have there. I found some pretty effin' sweet kicks there and fell in love with more clothes than I could possibly afford. However, their prices are totally fair. I've personally recommended this place to quite a few people. It's pretty bomb diggity. read more

I found this place completely by accident and I've been a fan ever since. I love poking around here...you never know what you will find! They have quite a few designer items that would appeal to younger adults (i.e. Juicy, Coach, Dooney, etc) as well as items that are trendy, such as things from Forever 21, Abercrombie & more. One thing I really like about shopping here is that they are pretty picky about what they accept...items must be in very good condition. While that can be aggravating if you are selling, since they will turn a lot of merchandise away, it is peace of mind for a shopper. They are also pretty scrupulous about fakes. I love browsing here...the staff recognizes me now! Definitely a fun place to snoop around! read more

staff needs to be more efficient with buying clothes, yes you can engage and talk with a customer while looking through their clothes but since you don't do appointments anymore, there is typically at least a few people in line waiting to sell. so when i hear random talk when the process could be sped up cause the wait is sometimes at least an hour long, too long in my opinion. sometimes certain buyers are very picky as well, sometimes a hit or miss. one person might buy it from you but then another might not, just depends on the day to be honest read more

Had the best time shopping at the Buffalo Exchange $1 sale! thank you again Buffalo Exchange crew! read more

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Honestly I do consignment at a lot of places when I clean my closet and quite frankly I get the process. Tons of people come in selling similar items and the stores need to make a profit, they cant take everything it makes sense. With that being said your clothes getting a fair look seems fair right? The man who I think was a manager and his colleague straight up pretended to "go through two of our bags" but never looked through them. They also offered me money -which my mistake I took without even showing me my items they chose. Also stuff is way over priced.. some of it is more than if you were to buy it brand new. DEF choose Crossroads or even Platos closet. If they aren't willing to be fair and look at all your items- even briefly why let them buy your clothes for next to nothing and sell them for way more than any other consignment shop. Ive never been this disappointed or felt almost like a "bother" To them. read more

I don't know if I grew out of buffalo exchange or if buffalo exchange grew out of me. Some 'scores' from a while ago have been a puma track jacket for $16 (instead of $40) and some tops that I don't wear anymore. Last AWESOME buy was a red peacoat for $24 -- the gap pea coat from 2004 (with the toggle clasps) that was as good as new and only a season old when I bought it. Haven't found anything remotely good in ages.. A lot of old forever 21, abercrombie and styles from neighboring Urban Outfitters. And designer denim here is over priced / lacking selection BE used to be the place to get brilliant, unique pieces but next time I need a hollister shirt fom 2004, I guess I'll come here. read more

I trekked over to Buffalo Exchange a few times while I was in the area shopping at South Coast. This place gets pretty packed, especially on weekends. And waiting in line for a dressing room can be a major drag. And as other reviewers say, the place doesn't smell that great! I think it smells like mold. But I admit, I was able to find some great pieces each time. So far, I found a really nice Elie Tahari 100% silk corset top, a 100% silk long-sleeve, a Diane von Furstenberg top, and other clothing from boutique brands. An added bonus is sometimes I was able to score clothing with brand new tags still attached! I like their selectiveness because it allows me to find luxury pieces without having to pay vintage prices. And I don't have the patience to dig at Goodwill. The great thing about the store location is that it's right in the middle of OC Shopping Central. People shop so much, they are always trying to make room in their closet. So they let go beautiful pieces such as the ones that I have acquired. Rich OC lady, your loss is my gain. read more

This place is just fun to shop at. The staff people are so nice and friendly! (can't find such friendly folk at most shops) Plus, they're right next to the Gypsy Den and Urban. :) read more

I'm only rating Buffalo Exchange on buying clothes. I've been to this location a couple times and have always come away with a couple pieces. I'm usually buying for my kids but on my last trip I found a Michael Kors blouse and then picked up a necklace to match. I bought a couple shirts and a super nice Banana Republic sweater for my hipster college son. I have to agree with the reviews in that this store leans very heavily toward the young, thin, hipster but there ARE other items to be found. I've found a super unique belt buckle for my 12 year old daughter and a hip straw fedora style hat for my younger son. The staff has been friendly and helpful. The store is long and skinny so racks are close together. It just takes some courteous moving around without a problem. From what I've seen on the selling side, I personally wouldn't bother. They do make people who want to sell wait outside. That is because the store is so small they can't have people standing in the entry blocking the paying customers. From what I have heard while checking out, they do seem to turn down a lot of items. The great thing about this location is you can then go to Urban Outfitters in the same center and hit their hug clearance section. read more