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4.0 of 5 stars.
A buy and trade clothings store.I was freezing my butt off, so i stopped in to see if i could find something to warm me up. Found a like new Adidas jacket for only $16, retail easily over $60. While...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While it is a overpriced hipster resale store, the 3 stars are all for the friendly, complimentary and considerate staff.
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
maybe i'm on a portland high right now, but this place was the shiztnit. i tried on three dresses and ended up buying two of them. one of them was an FCUK dress priced at $24!! wha whaaat?! totally...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Blech! This place sucks. Overpriced used clothes, snobby staff, and a funky, cat pee-esque aroma. Don't even bother trying to sell your clothes here. Unless said clothes fit the store's hipster...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a concept! I went in, picked out a couple things to try on, tried them on, purchased my item, and was out the door in about 15.And the chick behind the counter even complimented me on how cute...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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i always find something special here and for a low price. it's a great place for retail therapy!! i can find some really unique items here. sometimes i feel like they look at me before even looking at the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, I've been to Buffalo Exchange many times - many different locations covering two states - and I never find anything I want to buy. I browse forever, collecting the few items that I want to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Have been here several times and have just not found anything. Lots of the T-shirts look blah, as well as the long/short-sleeved dress shirts. I was able to make my rounds in under 5-minutes, with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
first of all I went to the original one on the Thorne district. Second of all they never have anything that I would actually buy. Me being a snob of sorts for really funky clothing this place has...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the more pretentious Buffalo Exchanges, but then again, it's located in up-and-coming-hipsterland Portland, and the employees aren't as snobby as some of the Costa Mesa ones I've met. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eeep, this place is smelly! As in smelly cat smelly.Having been to Buffalo Exchange in San Diego, CA, I was kind of excited to see one in Portland. I had high expectations for this place. I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
alright, but not greatdefinitely overpriced and overratedthere are too many racks out so there's barely room to walk through the store unless you go along the back wall of shoes or up near the cashier...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Buffalo Exchange twice since moving to Portland, and have found more cooler clothes and better deals than my 2 years in NYC. Awesome jackets, hand-made dresses, vintage labels, tees -...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found Cynthia Vincent for Twelfth street silk dress for $28 dollars, which normally retail between $250-300... and it's a "will have it forever dress".I found an amazing Diesel jacket for $42,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place and this place loves me and my clothes. They've bought every piece of my clothing I've bought in and were even enthused by them. Score.. I'm not really into buying gently used...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get all the low ratings. The first time I went in here, I had the wrong mentality: I didn't like it overall, so I left pretty quickly. The second time was after nearly sobbing at Anthropologie...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Though not as heraled as the Buffalo on Hawhthorne, this downtown location seems more dependable to me. I always have good luck both buying and even selling used clothes there. Not super into the new clothes...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
They have never taken a stitch of clothing I have ever brought in there for consignment. I suspect my gear isn't cool enough. The Burnside location: overpriced and boring. Go figure.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I just remember coming here with my cousin while he was visiting from Klamath Falls. There was a horrendous selection of lousy clothing. And to top it off, some rude hipsters accused us of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Buffalo Exchange tends to have pretty good used clothes of varying styles and eras, but the store is cramped. There's just way too much merchandise out there and very little room to move around. Not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those stores where I feel like I have to put on a miners cap and get out my gloves, because I will be digging through these racks all damn day!You'd think that would warrant a few less...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The B.E. and I have a groovy kinda love and no matter what city I go to with a Buffalo Exchange in it, I always seem to leave happy and with a bag of something. Yesterday was no exception as I happily...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Buffalo Exchange is my saving grace. Every once in a while I get real real poor. Like, "I don't get paid until Monday, but it's Friday and I have to drink a beer with my friends this weekend or I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from California, and the Buffalo Exchange in Costa Mesa is no different. Higher priced than what you'd normally expect and definitely NOT what you'd call good quality vintage. It's basically...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Disappointing. I don't think I've ever actually picked anything up at this location. There isn't a whole lot of vintage about it, so if you're into that thing, good luck. The place does get crowded...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I must admit, I am a whore, I am a whore for vintage, but good honest to God vintage. Not this piss ass selection of 80's wear I left back in my youth. This store is somewhat small, so browsing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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I first discovered this glorious clothing and accessory store a few years back on a romp through the downtown area.Now,I've been to a few cute stores before,and I love them dearly,but I have to say that...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I always get the feeling that everything at Buffallo Exchange is infested wtih lice. I haven't seen the bugs so I can' t prove my theory, but the used clothing on the rack gives off a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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This place would be great if they replaced the IGNORANT staff. They seem to stiff anyone that doesnt have white skin. Maybe they should hire someone ethnic to add some sense and flare to this place! Other than...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I'm downtown shopping (usually at Powell's and the other purveyors of fine literature in that area), I often stop and poke my head in at Buffalo Exchange just to see what they've got. I have to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I went in there, I have to say I was drawn to a lot of cool-looking, fun, or trendy garments and shoes. I picked up a pair of really neat red shoes that were actually my size (I wear a 9-10,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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Buffalo functions as my closet. I'll run in if there's something I need, and I'll take clothes I'm no longer wearing there. Everything is well priced, great condition, organized--and it's rare that I leave...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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I'm an advocate of recycling and buying used, so this resale clothing store appeals to that side of this mom/baby boomer. I can barely get my teen to step foot in Goodwill, however, she thought Buffalo...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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Buffalo Exchange is a resale clothing store that specializes in name brand clothing, trendy, retro and funky styles. You can find everything from mainstream Gap, Banana Republic and Levi's to more funky brands...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The key to buying and selling at resale clothing stores is to constantly check in, even on a daily basis. Buyers can be picky because they don't want old clothes that you don't want; they want stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I agree there is always cool stuff to buy. But they are way judgemental when looking through your clothes, to the point of making faces to their buddies. I mean, really, it is a place to get rid of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This store is pretty much on my way home from work, so I quite often pop in to see what there is, and quite often I find something that I like.I haven't as yet taken any clothes in to exchange,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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So I have some clothes that i don't wear anymore, but i don't want to throw them away beacause they're nice clothes and I only wear them very few times. I saw the Buffalo Exchange under consignment shop in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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The Buffalo Exchange is a fun store to browse through if you enjoy poking around looking for bargains and your taste in clothing runs to the eclectic. For the most part, their items are pre-loved and vintage,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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The indier-than-thou staff can leave you a little cold, and the racks are filled with their visions of fashion-at-the-moment. The store could use a more diverse selection, but on the plus side, you can easily...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2005
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Buffalo Exchange is a great place where you can bring your old clothes which are ofcourse in very good condition and exchange them for cash or for items in store..it is a great way of getting rid of the things...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2005
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The Buffalo Exchange is located in downtown Portland off of Burnside and is a trendy alternative to shopping at the Goodwill or Value Village. They sell vintage and gently-used merchandise that includes...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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This place is great for selling AND buying. Check out the one on Hawthorne too. I love the clothes, and especially the shoes. One man's trash is another man's treasure!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2005
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They usually have a wide variety of consignment clothing for men and women. If you have a limited budget then this is the place to find a great deal. If you are on the smaller side, they have a lot more...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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Their selection of used or vintage clothing is diverse and underpriced for the most part. You could probably find something you'd adore for less than you'd expect to pay...Nice feature eh? On more than one...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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I Think that the Buffalo Exchange is a really good idea. What can be better then recycling your used clothes and getting cash for it (unlike Goodwill where you get a tax reduction.) By having a store have an...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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A very busy new-age consignment shop that buys and sells new and used clothing. Sell back all of your designer clothing, shoes and accessories, and get a discount off of your next purchase or cold, hard cash....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2005
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Like single speed bicycle enthusiasts and religious ascetics, hardcore retro shoppers know that the best path is the one that hurts the most. That's why true indie cred only awaits the thrift store shopper:...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2005
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Even a novice when it comes to fashion could easily become the hippest, counter-culture frontman with a few items from this store. One can exchange well-taken care of items for store credit or money and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2005
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I can usually always find something worth buying at the Buffalo Exchange. There aren't a lot of hardcore vintage items here, but decent used stuff. Some items are incredibly overpriced, but overall, not too...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2005
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This store is good for you and good for the Earth, plus the staff is hip but not snobby like many other trendy places. The staff is very friendly at both locations. I love being able to sell my used clothes...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2005
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