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Buffalo Exchange

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Local(858) 273-6227

1007 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

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Buffalo Exchange
Local(858) 273-6227

1007 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

http://WWW.BUFFALOEXCHANGE.COM

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User Reviews of Buffalo Exchange

Yelp.com Review - by Alyssa k.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm not really into buying used clothes, but i mean, if something looks fine i'll buy it.i think it's still pricey for used clothes i think ross has better deals than them, seriously.i never sold any...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda T.

3.0 of 5 stars. the buffalo exchange has a wide variety of eclectic clothing... but if your looking to sell some of your clothes youve had in the closet for a while, forget it.... they aren't buying!! your lucky to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Had a great selling experience at Buffalo Exchange earlier this week! It's so hit or miss when you try to sell clothes to BE, and, assuming that you bring in used clothes in current brands and styles,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Will M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I had time to kill and I was in town for a beach party. I parked and started walking down the street and ran into this new and used clothing and stuff store. They buy used trendy clothing but they're...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by amanda d.

4.0 of 5 stars. Almost every time I go here I find at least one thing worth getting. I even found a super cheap pair of sevens once (even though one leg was definitely smaller than the other). They have a decent...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Had a buffalo exchange experience today as I went in to sell a bag of clothes that ranged from jeans, t shirts, button ups, skinny black ties, and two fedora's. It was a huge success.A pretty girl was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Shelly G.

3.0 of 5 stars. in the grand scheme of clothing stores, buffalo exchange is great. however, i have visited many a buffalo in different cities (my fav is in LA on la brea, my least fav is in portland), and this one is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kay B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is fantastic!1) You can sell your old clothes here (but only if they are super trendy or brand name, and in good condition). Otherwise they will take them and donate them to the thrift store for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kyxie D.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've finally been to the BE in PB!Let's just say I got my hopes up a little too high haha.Place isn't bad, I just prefer the one in Hilcrest, I believe their are better finds at that one compared to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Fiona T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Not that I buy stuff from here, but I see some pretty rad things. The hillcrest store is a lot better. It's a hit or miss type of thing. But I put this place to business.. Their service isn't that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dinah P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Personally, I don't buy clothes from here, but I do sell a lot. Haha. Times are hard, and making money isn't as easy as it used to be! :( So I came in today to sell some stuff with my friends. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by LB W.

2.0 of 5 stars. I was definitely not impressed.First thing you get when you walk in the door is that musty smell of unwashed clothes and dust. Bad start.But we went through the racks pretty thoroughly and were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by nathan h.

3.0 of 5 stars. Hit or miss with these guys. If you go at the right time, you'll easily drop two hundred bucks on t-shirts, jeans and sunglasses. If you go on the wrong day, you'll easily drop a deuce on the floor...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mariska R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like Buffalo. With a little effort and searching you can find really cool stuff here. They have really eye-hurting ugly stuff here as well so it always feels like a score to find the winners. I like...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Charlene F.

4.0 of 5 stars. The only reason I didn't give them a full five stars is because I wish it was larger or had more room, I felt a little cramped.. Although it's not as cheap as a Goodwill, Salv. Army, or other thrift...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren R.

1.0 of 5 stars. Ok, before you step place into this place you should know a few things....-Don't try to sell your nice clothes here; they only take dirty, grungy, 80's, indie, punk-rock stuff.-You could probably find...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nathan C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't see why people are talking so much smack about this place being "stuck-up" about buying clothing. If they bought every item that people brought in, it would take 10 times as long to find...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anton T.

3.0 of 5 stars. At the request of my little sister, we came to Buffalo Exchange. According to her, this place has as decent selection of unique bargains; although it may require a bit of time to find worthy articles...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alli J.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went home for Easter and stumbled upon this cute little gem. Although I'm not one for 'gently worn clothes' I really liked this store because it was a mix of both old and new. My friend and I came...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Devon C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Take it for what it is; a thrift store. It has a decent selection and if you come to trade in your old goods, don't get all butt hurt if they don't select many of your items...I took in 3 big bags of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jillian Y.

2.0 of 5 stars. I think both the San Diego buffalo's are weak. They both are a big time miss with a rare hit. I feel that I can never find anything there. The hillcrest one smells like old moldy clothes and the PB...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by oanh l.

3.0 of 5 stars. whenever its broke season.. i come here.don't expect them to take ANY of your clothes.. out of 20, they might just take 3. but DONT be offended. because theyre looking for certain things according to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eva A.

5.0 of 5 stars. This Buffalo Exchange would be my living definition of walking into heaven. All in one visit I found multiple items from my favorite designers such as Betsey Johnson, Mike & Chris, and Marc by Marc...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I prefer the Hillcrest location better, but decided to try this one.Good selection, a little lacking in the men's jeans department though.Workers were friendly and easy to strike up a conversation...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joel S.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you opt for no bag they give you a token to choose from 3 charities to donate to. Sure it's not much but hey, every penny countsScored a leather jacket for $20 today. Would have been better if the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by pat l.

3.0 of 5 stars. very good place to shop for second-hand clothes. parking is hard but if ur in pb ur not just there to go to shop anyway. there's soooo much other things to do. this place has some good prices but dont...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kyle G.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is where I shop. I get my jeans, shirts, and yes, even used board shorts here. Why pay retail when you can get it for 60% of the price here!?
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I found some great shirts at this BE. I got an Evisu shirt for $30, which is expensive, but new they can be up to $100. They also sold some new American Apparel v-necks at a discount. The jeans...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sharon S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I always find cute yet inexpensive clothes whenever I come to BE. The parking situation is always unfortunate (but isn't that indicative of PB?) but such is also true at their Hillcrest location. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Princess Kim R.

2.0 of 5 stars. Friggin' seriously? Why the hell is something that someone else has already worn priced at $17.99? Something that wasn't even unique? If I need some basic shirts, I can go to Target and get them...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Alright, we are gonna go ahead and rate this particular B.E. as the worst location, the most overpriced, the worst taste, the damn worst snooty-ist workers and gosh damn stank-e-ist location!But! why...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Katherine S.

2.0 of 5 stars. I sold a bunch of clothes here once, but the experience took so freaking long and made me feel so dirty that now I just donate everything to Baras Foundation. I figure they need the money more than I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steph V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Freakin awesome.I don't usually find stuff that fits, but I ended up spending something like 3 hours and 60 bucks at this place. And bought perhaps the most amazing dress of all time (for 10...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shauna D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I walked in intending to buy nothing.I walked out with two pairs of shoes.I'm such a shoes slut.But hey, where else can I get black booties for $10 and cool retro yellow Mary Jane's for $22? They were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mandy D.

1.0 of 5 stars. eww this place is gross. I have no idea why people would wanted to wear gross smelly clothes sold buy smell gross nasty people. The store really needs to be cleaned, im sure there is some nasty mold...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heina D.

4.0 of 5 stars. More casualwear than other BE locations, but also more reasonably priced than the Hillcrest, Costa Mesa, or West Hollywood locations. The buyers here aren't as snooty, which makes me happy.
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth M.

1.0 of 5 stars. Buffalo Exchange is DISGUSTING. The second I walked in there, I was met with the stench of rotting clothes and biological fluids. I even brought my arsty-fartsy, hippie friend to this location and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by amy s.

4.0 of 5 stars. I got myself a Citizens of Humanity jean for 48 bucks. And it was my exact size. Can't complain with that. Hey who would ever guess I got it used right? =) Love this place. Make sure you have some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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Clothes

Come here for some theme party clothes if you are having problems finding any and you will not be disappointed.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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leftovers

cheap place to get clothes...they also buy clothes so if you need an extra buck or so stop by here .
kudzu.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Used clothes

This is a more hip thrift store for people to recycle their clothes. Sometimes there is a good find but the prices are high for used items. Good place to sell clothes tough.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tess G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'd give them 4 stars for the selection of clothes to buy and about 1 star for selling to them. I might not be the most fashion forward girl in the world but after carrying in a huge bag of great...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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Good Finds

I've only dropped stuff off once, but I've been browsing a couple times, and there really is a great selection of stuff. My only complaint is that the place smells like stale smoke, but its not really their...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Apryl D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ever find yourself looking for that random funky/hipster top that no one else has but don't feel like spending 70 some bucks for it at some boutique?Buffalo Exchange is the place to be...I find myself...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by stephy s.

4.0 of 5 stars. If there's one thing I love, it's shopping. What I love even more is shopping and scoring on an item I've been stalking for months. This happened to me yesterday thanks to this here BE!About 6 months...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Benjamin Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. I never really find anything that I like here. I just try to sell my clothes here. I don't feel that the service is poor or anything either. They're generally nice people, although they make take some...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Renee W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sometimes I find really amazing things at BufX. It's hard for me to leave this place without at least an accessory (like a hat or oversized sunglasses, who can beat $8 for brand new/like new?!).. but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mel C.

2.0 of 5 stars. I like the concept of the store, but it seems they've been overly picky lately with what they are willing to buy from you. It makes you feel shitty when they pretty much say your stuff is not worth...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon C.

1.0 of 5 stars. why don't you just b*tch slap me and spit on my dog?That's the way you'll feel if you resell your clothes to the buffalo exchange. I hate this place. It's an overpriced garage sale. I have been here a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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This one is better

service is great and friendly, clothes are very trendy and there seems to be way more to choose from than the other loacation
kudzu.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Hana N.

1.0 of 5 stars. You mean I schlepped two big bags down Garnet and waited in line to have Buffalo Exchange offer me four measly dollars for a new dress that still had tags on it? Wow. I'm probably like every other...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by The D.

1.0 of 5 stars. Let me get this straight, a thrift store selling tee shirts for $17.00? A thrift sore selling jeans for $35.00? A thrift store selling hats for $10.00? Oh excuse me "recycled fashion" according to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim D.

3.0 of 5 stars. I first found out about Buffalo Exchange in Seattle, where thrifting and recycling clothes is almost an art form. Though prices here are more expensive than "true" thrift stores, I find that I have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have bought and sold clothes here. I mainly sell old clothing, mostly jeans since i love buying jeans, and they will most of the time take my jeans since they are designer in a relatively popular...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by G. E.

2.0 of 5 stars. Buffalo definitely blows (not just "kind of" blows). First off, I used to work at one, so don't be fooled by the "we're different from the mall" image they try to portray because they are totally...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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I did not like this store

I didn't like this store. I felt it was more thrift store than resale shop. Everything seemed crammed together and poorer quality than the other popular resale shops. They're also the "pawn shop" of resale...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mari C.

2.0 of 5 stars. i didn't see anything all that great here and the jeans selection was pretty lame. i wonder why people buy jeans covered in rhinestones and poorly done embroidery in the first place, i wonder even...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Natasia K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Buffalo Exchange isn't cheap. And the people who work there are mean hipsters.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rick B.

4.0 of 5 stars. They get new stuff everyday so you have to check back often if you want to get lucky and find cool clothes. When I do, Im always stoked. Sometimes you leave with no finds.I found a couple of Seven...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris K.

2.0 of 5 stars. Buffalo Exchange kind of blows. They have a lot of crap that may be considered "shabby chic" but it's a little too shabby chic. Lots of drab colors in shirts and pants. Maybe there's a better...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie G.

3.0 of 5 stars. There are better re-sale clothing shops in Encinitas. Buffalo Exchange has other locations but this one just has too much stuff. They don't pay very well either if you are selling to them. Again you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Granted, you have to look, but there are incredible treasures to be found if you put in the effort.Case in point -- a couple of weeks ago I bought red suede, peep-toe, wedge pumps. These shoes are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I love the clothes here, I really do. Buffalo Exchange can always be counted on to have chic selection of clothes. However, even though most of the clothes are used, the prices are still comparable to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by L a r i s a H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Buffalo Exchange is not exactly a thrift store, so don't expect to get an armload of outfits for five bucks. Most everything is used here, but they are very selective about their choices, and price...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Aubrey O.

4.0 of 5 stars. So once again strolling around PB with my bf on my short visit to his new living quarters, we passed by the "Buffalo Exchange." He mentioned to me that he had bought a couple of shorts there for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by sam k.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm tempted to tell everyone that this is the worse of the two Buffalo Exchange locations in SD, just so that I can keep all the good finds to myself. :) I think all the hipsters shop at the 5th Ave...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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Fun to Shop by Julie C. at InsiderPages

This place is definitely worth the trip down to PB. Make sure you leave yourself plenty of time (not only to park, but) to browse because in order to make it worth your time, you really have to go through...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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messy and terrible selection by noelle t. at InsiderPages

Wow....I've got to say that this is the worst buffalo exchange I've ever been to. There's probably 5 pairs of designer jeans in the whole place. it's messy and unorganized i was in there for about 5 minutes...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2005
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bit pricey for what you get

I love buffalo exchange....but you have to really search for the good deals. Some of the "designer" pieces are more expensive than they should be, but then again, you shouldn't be too picky about the...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/22/2005
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Must See by Melissa J. at InsiderPages

This is the second hand shoppers mecca, parking is a biotch, but if you have the time and inclination to browse the racks you will come away stoked. almost impossible to leave empty handed!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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Good chance you will find a diamond in the rough

The Buffalo Exchange is a retail store that specializes in selling used clothing. They also do buy backs, just beware, they will often give you much less than what you would expect to get. Another poi...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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Good Deals by Alana T. at InsiderPages

If you love wearing desiger brands but can't afford the name this is the place for you. I got a pair of paper jeans for $35!!! The clothes look brand new. They also have some really fun and funky retro stuff....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2005
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Vintage Clothing at a reasonable price by Mike L. at InsiderPages

This store is awesome. you can find all your favorite brands for a discounted price. the catch is-is that the clothes are used. who cares?!! if they fit and look cool, that is all that matters!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2005
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buffalo exchange by Sue ann L. at InsiderPages

This is really cool store. You can buy some tight clothes for a fraction of the price. My favorite thing is the belts. It is perfect for anyone that is into vintage style clothing. The store is also clean.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2005
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Buffalo Exchange by Tri Q. at InsiderPages

LOL. This place is great. It's like the Salvation Army. It should switch it's name to the Salvation Army Exchange. Btw, you can get cheap clothes here. I remember a friend who bought a his suit to a formal...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2005
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Used clothes never looked so good by Ian B. at InsiderPages

This is such a great store. Its almost like the Salvation Army but without the crappy clothes. Every item there is used so the prices are rediculously low. You can find almost all the top brand names in...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2005
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Designer Labels Low Prices by Jake H. at InsiderPages

Buffalo Exchange is by far the best and least expensive way to get your hands on the latest designer fashions. The store sells used clothing that is in mint condition. You can also have the store buy your used...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2005
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Gotta love this place by Brian M. at InsiderPages

Buffalo Exchange is definitely the place to go if you like vintage style clothes, or if you just can't afford those $150 pair of diesel or paper jeans. It is great to be able to get some secondhand clothes for...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2005
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Man, this is the best place to by designer clothes. by Peter L. at InsiderPages

I love this store. It's probably my favorite clothing store next to nordstroms rack because of the prices. I bought a nice pair of seven jeans for 45 bucks! There are also other cool things such as member only...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Buffalo Exchange is a great resale shop. The girls at the counter are cooler than joe camel, thus higly selective about the merchandise they choose. You can pick up a pair of 7 jeans for 40 bucks or a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2005
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I love this place, they have more then 1 location by Riva M. at InsiderPages

You get such good deals here on vintage, used clothes. All if their merchandise is in good condition. They carry all sizes and styles. You can find designer clothes there for a fraction of what the original...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2005
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