Plato’s closet

BUYING: the clothes are fine. You will find a lot of brands that teens and young adults like (American Eagle, Brandy Melville, Roxy, TNA, various Aritzia brands, occasional Lululemon). The stuff is dirt cheap, for example a Wilfred bustier tank top from Aritzia brand new is around $ 35, but here it’s closer to $ 10. There are TONS of jeans and clubbing dresses. It’s a great place to get clothes that you’re only going to wear once or twice, or clothes that could potentially get destroyed (maybe you’re a painter, I don’t know your life).
SELLING: teenagers generally don’t feel comfortable going to school in clothes from Value Village or Good Will. Please for the love of every bullied child bring your old clothes here. If they are in good condition, you can make some change and help a kid out by helping them get a $ 50 brand name shirt for a more reasonable price, that they can actually afford. I sold 8 items and made $ 23 last time I was there. They also give you a stamp card, and you can eventually put that towards getting discounts on the clothes sold there (the more you sell to them the more stamps you get).
SMELL: In regards to the other reviews, this is second hand clothing people, it never smells great. The place is sanitary and clean, and whenever you buy second hand clothes (especially those crotch hugging jean shorts) you should WASH them before you wear them. If you want wonderful smelling stuff, go to the mall. If the girls working in this store had to do more work, the clothes probably wouldn’t be as cheap. Honestly, I have never noticed a bad smell there and I’ve been there probably ten times.

The smell in this store was unreal. .
Think Salvation Army/​Value Village smell but X 100. It was horrific. It made it near impossible for me to stay inside. The second I walked in I gagged without meaning to, and could only force myself to stay inside for about 5 minutes before I had to leave. And even worse, the smell stayed on my and I couldn’t wait to get home to get out of my clothes. Gross.
For the little time I was in there, I did a quick circle and was not impressed. The quality of the items wasn’t good at all (a lot of pilling on the items, faded colour, very ‘used’ looking). Targeted for pre-​teens/​young teens. And even if I was buying for my pre-​teen daughter on a budget I would not shop there. Poor quality and stinks.
Better off going to Winners/H&M… Walmart even, and buying some new, inexpensive, non-​gag-​inducing clothes.
Gross.

for a second hand store, they need to really take some febreeze to the clothing that they accept. i went in last week and the whole store reeked of an old damp basement with a mix of curry and body odor. it was disgusting but i had time to waste and nowhere else to go. sifting through the racks, i was surprised at the lack of quality clothing on the hangers. also, they shove so many hangers on the racks that it’s difficult to actually see the article of clothing without pulling it off the rack but then getting it back on the rack is just as difficult. i’ve sold to platos closet before when they were across the street years ago. they offered the lowest cost for your clothing while reselling it at a much higher price. i tried on a few items the last time i was in and wasnt impressed at all. a pair of pants were totally stretched out. another sweater on a rack had lint balls all over it. this store is good for preteens and teens that want semi fasionable clothing but to say its at a reasonable price would be tricky. yes, some items are priced well, but many others aren’t. i checked out the hats. there was a film of dirt on the rim of many of them. i highly suggest washing any clothing, shoes, jackets that are bought here. also, they expect you to bring in clothing thats folded neatly in bags yet if they decline any clothing that doesn’t interest them, they shove it back into the bag, no consideration. i had to take it upon myself to get a changing room because nobody was back there the last time i went in.
the employees also need to keep their personal conversations to a phone call or personal space/​area. one time i went in and these 2 – 3 girls were chatting about sex and boys.
I’m also curious as to why I’m not given a list of the clothes they’re willing to buy from me with the amount they are offering? I find it sketchy and not very professional. Very inconsistent with sales associates buying clothes. I’ve gone in on two occasions where I’ve brought in a shirt from aeo, great condition, in style. The first girl accepted and bought the top. Then the other day i went in with the same top in a different color ans they guy refused siting that its not in fashion. Ok then buddy.