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3.0 of 5 stars.
(Experience as a buyer)I've never really shopped at a thrift store before, so I can't really compare this to other places. But overall, I like this place. I'll probably come back.I wasn't greeted when...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's a notice posted on the Mustard Seed website indicating that as of September 1, they are charging a $10 fee for selling appointment no-shows (which you can avoid if you cancel at least two...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoy having Mustard Seed in the Bethesda area. I have never sold clothes at Mustard Seed, so I'm not really sure how profitable it is (which I imagine it probably isn't), but I like being on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I was in middle school, Mustard Seed was the buzzname of a place to buy vintage or second-hand clothes. I would go to Mustard Seed sometimes to buy mostly used preppy clothes when I was in high...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Here's what I do, hopefully touching on some of the aforementioned points...If you grab one of those pamphlets they have at the front, they carefully and thoroughly detail what type of items they are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
F*** this place. The people who work there are rude, arrogant and the owner is a HUG *itch!They have attitude the moment you walk in the door! Especially when you are there to sell clothes. I have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their strength is in their accessories, where bargains can be found. I bought a 24 " strand of rose quartz beads for $10, and have seen lots of pretty and inexpensive sterling silver earrings there....
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to buy denim, as long as you're willing to return several times and are open to more than one brand. Why pay over $100 retail when some spoiled B-CC student will sell her perfectly good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stop it. Just stop having things that work well. I'm gonna go broke with you nearby.Almost always a "find", be it a belt, a bag, jeans, a shirt, a scarf, etc....No over-time discounts like Secondi,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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Good: I loved how you can get a pair of Ed Hardy or True Religion jeans for about $20. There are plenty of vintage things there if that's your niche. I personally love Seven jeans and they had an enor...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had lots of clothes that I wanted to get rid of that were unworn or in great condition, I thought this place would be the place to go. The people who work there are kinda arrogant and they are so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i wont say the staff is the friendliest and i am black and you already know that that area is not necessarily the friendliest for young black professionals....however, i found two awesome dresses. and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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Good: That they buy clothes outright. Immediate cash! And I have found some decent el cheapo tanks for the gym.. Bad: Did not care for their unnecessary additional comments on my item. He told me: "ou...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here expecting vintage, and got consignment duds for rich Bethesda kids who don't know any better and pricey small designer stuff. The store was busy enough with very young girls, so I guess...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came into Mustard Seed today both to sell and to buy and was pleasantly surprised on both accounts. As a Customer: I found a really lovely pair of ivory tweed pointy toed pumps for $9 and I enjoyed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HOLY CRAP! Pristine (was it even worn?) Gunmetal gray leather Vince Jacket = $70(retail approx $500)Barely used Mike and Chris brown leather zip up hoody = $75(retail approx $700--not kidding)Tory...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Two years ago, I attempted to sell my clothes at Mustard Seed. I came with Express and H&M shirts, and jeans. They didn't take any of my stuff. I was especially confused that everything was denied,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mustard Seed has some decent finds, like most second hand shops, but nowadays the majority of the floor is packed with high priced clothing from small designers. If you dig around the side racks, you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Mustard Seed... You will always be special to me, even as your selection of actual vintage clothes gets smaller and smaller, your prices get higher and higher, and your willingness to buy used...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
RUDE, RUDE and RUDER is the motto at this store. Totally agree with comments of other previous patrons. Not sure what these folks have to be so snotty about...this place is not worth your time. You...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh what to say....?I will start off by saying that I didn't think the employees were too rude, but that is only because I have encountered much worse at my local recycled clothing store. Also, I made...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OMG this place STILL exists???I remember taking all my delia's catalogue order throwbacks to the old Mustard seed in middle school - OH and the creepy fat man who liked to flirt with 12 year old...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to agree with Sarah; it is, by all means, at 'hit or miss'. I've probably been to this store maybe 15 times, and each time it continues to surprise me. For instance, I went there yesterday, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was my second time visiting Mustard Seed, and I was disappointed with their selection. My first time was when I brought in two huge bags of clothes and shoes, and they only ended up taking two...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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HORRIBLE ATTITUDES AT MUSTARD SEED. I had new clothing and boxes of shoes with tags that have been sitting in my closet for about 1 year (can no longer return them to the store). I made an appointment to sell...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I use to love going into this store in search of funky jewelry or accessories. They always have such a wonderful selection. The clothes are hit or miss but when they hit you can get some really...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This store is definitely hit-or-miss, as it's been described numerous times. I found an awesome pair of Juicy Couture jeans that fit PERFECTLY and didn't even need to be altered for $15. I found an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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They are not familiar with anything other than mall designer labels. Their prices are too low and they resale higher than they report.I wouldn't go there unless your desperate for cash...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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Don't consign here. They lie about how much they pay, and they are rude, insulting, sneaky, and disorganized. It was a total scam.
judysbook.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Employees are rude and the selection is decidedly meh, especially for the prices and attitude. I also hate their online appointment system; inflexible and hard to navigate. I think the difficulty of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Mustard Seed. I just stumbled onto their website last year, and have since sold to them at least 4 times, in my attempt to simplify my overflowing closet. Yeah, it takes a while for them to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The service is so offensive that I would never set foot in that store again.I've been to this place a handful of times (to buy) and the experiences were generally mediocre. One day, I decided to give...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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The staff of Mustardseed aren't exactly friendly and the selection of men's clothing is limited at best.. but all of that aside, I have never walked into this store and not wanted to spend all of money here.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This review is from a man's perspective... so this doesn't really apply to the women in Yelp-land.Mustard Seed is a pretty OK place. I stress OK, and I don't really want to say great. I have found a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like a lot of local shops, Mustard Seed is something of a microcosm for the entire DC area, encompassing the good, the bad, and the ugly. I have to agree with the general consensus regarding the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place sucks and mainly because of the employees and unfortunately the management as well. If the management treats you like crap when you come in to sell your clothes than there is not helping...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I accidentally discovered this store one day and just about blew my budget there! They have such cute and affordable vintage and non-vintage clothing, jewelry, bags, oh my! The service was friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place isn't too bad. If the staff wasn't so snobby I would give it a higher rating. When I walked in the door there were two employees on the left and two employees on the right and not one of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Great apparel store in the heart of Bethesda! The front is dedicated to local clothing/jewelry designers while the back contains carefully selected consignment pieces.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been consigning and shopping second-hand for years, and I've never had a negative experience - until I went to Mustard Seed. The staff is rude, pretentious, and snobby. I brought in a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this store about half a dozen times and I always leave perplexed, and empty-handed. Almost everything looks really cheap, and the few items that don't are part of their small vintage...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Almost every time I've been to Mustard Seed I've left with one item of clothing or jewelry that I loved. I bought my favorite sweater there over a year ago and it's still my favorite sweater. One of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have my successes and failures at Mustard Seed, so here goes at three-star review. I do have to agree with Mel's comment about its buying policies being a bit "moody" or unpredictable. That said,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mustard Seed is one of my favorite clothing shops in the DC area. I love their selection of clothes as well as their jewelry/accessories selection. The items are definitely more contemporary and fun...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been selling my old clothes here for several years now and have come to find the new policy of "appointments only" a bit frustrating. Even with your appointment, which the website says they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times, brought bags of clothing and I think they've accepted 3 or 4 things. They're snooty and so is most of the clothing in the store. I LOVE thrift stores, in my book this is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was so happy to find this place after moving from an area with tons of thrift stores--I can't find any other decent thrift stores.Mustard Seed is great, with lots of clothing from "known" places...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great little place to pick up some reasonably priced used clothes. Newer, more expensive things are up front, older (cheaper) goods in the back. The quality is always good, and sometimes you find...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Ok, who steals second hand shit. I went to the Mustard Seed today like IAlways do every Friday, and I tried on 3 items. I went to the dressing roomto try them on, and there were 2 other people in...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't speak on behalf of any other Mustard Seed employees, but I am aware of the frustrating and surprising transition to appointments. I feel bad turning people away that took the time out of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've sold things in the past to this store and was usually happy with the service. But at recent visit I found the staff to be very snobby and somewhat rude. You can no longer bring your stuff in at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i fell in love with the mustard seed when i went to d.c. this summer. i didn't see the capital building or anything, just three trips to the mustard see. & believe me, that was all i needed. it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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I've been here twice and been underwhelmed by the selection of clothes. They seem to target 15-25 years (lots of glorified cotton tee shirts and tanks). They have some dressier items but not really work...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Coming from Montreal and how picky we are about clothes, cut, fabrics and styles, I was sorely disappointed with the general selection of clothing in the DC area - way too conservative, even in the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love MUSTARD SEED!
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love vintage clothing, and I also love finding great deals on things, even if they're previously owned. I walked in, and though the employees didn't strike me as particularly friendly, the place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Note: I'm rating this from a seller's standpoint, I don't actually shop there. (Although I bet you could get some sweet buys on all of my old clothes :) I would shop there if they had much of a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I find Mustard Seed a unique, trendy store with new pieces priced reasonably and gently used items, even more so. I've been going to this store for years now, but as much as I love their selection I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not great at thrifting- it's just not my bag. But I really love a certain kind of store where you can shop comfortably, the clothes are clean and purty, and you can walk out half an hour later...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Over the years I have taken many a bag o' clothes to Mustard Seed to sell. They are very picky but that is why their selection is high quality. If you are sorting through your closet and have some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a garment hunter. Rooting around among racks and racks of other people's cast-offs has never been fun for me which is probably why I never did well at thrift stores. The same goes for most...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, it's essentially a very nice, well-organized and brightly-lit thrift store that isn't that thrifty. There were a lot of plain t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts, some great (but awkwardly-sized)...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One word to describe this place: moody. I bring in clothes occassionally, sometimes taking a chance with some things I know they might not want, but can't help but try my luck. One time I brought in a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never bought anything here, but I love them in every way. When my partner and I were starting our clothing line, Crooked Monkey (www.crookedmonkey.com), Mustard Seed was THE FIRST STORE to carry...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited the Seed this past Saturday and was definitely impressed. Even though it was obviously picked over, I could tell that they had some great things and I thought the prices were very good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cool and nifty thrift store that aims to sell clothing and accessories that are hip and trendy. They also have a section in the front that sells unused? well, new clothes with brands like...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Abby introduced me to this place when I was visiting DC. It's AWESOME. The clothes are great quality, inexpensive and they have such a variety! I loved the jewelry section up front. A
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great vintage shop that sells clothes and accessories. Metro accessible. If you have some clothes that you just don't want to wear anymore, but feel like they are too "pretty/nice" to donate, bring...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
bring in the old and take out something new. i love finding funky accessories here.
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There was a time when Mustard Seed was the place to be for everything quirky, thrifty and fun in clothing. Those were the days when the now-anemic racks of second-hand gear took up most of the store,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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Ive been shopping at mustardseed since i was in 4th grade. I am now a junior in college. Basically half of my wardrobe is from this wonderful thrift store. It used to be in a different location just d...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading so many good reviews about the Seed--that's what the kids are calling it these days--I decided to check this place out. Armed with Vivian K, I was prepared to tackle this thrift store....
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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Because the owners of this upscale, hip consignment hop in Bethesda are so picky, you will always find a great steal of a deal on a wonderful name brand and trendy purse. I have purchased a Coach pur...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this store since I was a teen. It used to be farther down Wisc. and finally moved to a better location a while back. This place has been my mecca for so many years. Everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i happen to love and hate the mustard seed, seeing as how i work there and all. yes, the clothing is pricier than at your average thrift store, but the mustard seed isn't your average thrift store. we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This store is cute. Coming from somebody who loves thrifting, I think it's a little pricey. It's actually like a high class pawn shop where they give you money for your stuff upfront. I'm use to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
okie.. so, i've always jumped on and off the thrift store band wagon.. because ... 1) i'll get tired of sifting through a bunch of ugly clothes to find something wearable at the thrift stores.. 2) i...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to work in Bethesda, which was bad for my income and good for the Mustard Seed. I'm not lying when I say that 30 percent of my wardrobe comes from MS and I always get compliments on things I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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This is a pretty good used clothing store if you are in your teens or twenties. You also have to be a size 0 to 12 because they don't offer anything bigger. It is fun to consign here because you...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mustard seed is a great thrift store. they are fairly selective about their merchandise and offer new items from different labels. great place for jeans, belts and old dresses if lucille ball is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2006
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A good general second hand store for all sorts of random clothing. They have your typical items, jackets, jeans, etc. from trendy modern designers like banana republic, Benetton, BCBG etc. Once in a w...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/28/2005
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Mustard Seed is the sort of place you maybe don't realize exists, because it is too good to be true. Designer second hand, for next to nothing? They generally, on a good day (which is mid-week, mid-...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/14/2005
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This Vintage/consignment shop caters to a somewhat younger crowd than the local Salvation Army or Goodwill, and are consequently more expensive than any of these general second-hand stores are. They have a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2005
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This is a reasonable second hand store, they have many staples like jeans and tshirts. Once in a while you will find some really interesting and unusual items, but much of it is pretty standard fare. They will...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2005
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This is one of my favorite stores to visit near the Bethesda metro shop. They sell both new and gently used clothed. The used clothes are mostly modern stuff, such as you would find at the Gap and Banana...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2005
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Mustard Seed is a fabulous place to stop by and stop by often if you are intent on finding clothes that no one else will be able to find in the local mall. They have a good assortment of used and new...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/08/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little thrift store off the metro in Bethesda. I've scored a lot of awesome items for pleasing prices here - both new and thrift.Rumor has it that it was started by a couple of innovative AU...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2005
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Mustard Seed is a cute shop, but honestly I never seem to find anything appropriate for me to buy. The windows are always adorned with trendy outfits, but I have a hard time finding things I would ac...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/26/2005
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Mustard Seed is a trendy little store that sells both new and gently used clothes. Most of their inventory is clearly designed for the very young (lots of halter tops and short skirts) but there are l...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/23/2005
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Mustard seed sells a lot of quality clothing that are vintage and very stylish. The owner is very nice, they can also sell anything you are looking to sell such as clothes, accessories, etc. You will get half...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2005
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I love the Mustard Seed Shop for buying trendy used clothes, they are picky about what they buy from you if you want to sell, but they give you 50% if you do sell. I highly recommend checking often ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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Whether you're looking for new fashionable clothes, or quirky vintage clothes and accessories, the mustard seed always has great finds. The prices on the vintage items are incredible! The selection of shoes...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2005
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