Tokyo Joe

They offer interesting designer pieces at a worthy price. However, the retail owners were rude and unwelcoming even after purchasing items from them.

Excellent place if you’re in the market to buy something but DO NOT sell your clothes via them unless you want to get ripped off. Sell your things via someone else or via Ebay. Very unfriendly service too, I’ve been shopping there for ten years or so and trust me those ladies are still mean as snakes.

Tiny little boutique with one tiny dressing room. However, there is some great stuff in here for a good price! All the clothing was in perfect condition and lots of designer items. I was especially impressed by the shoe collection.

i am currently consigning a few places in the area this place is good but picky and they don’t buy cash outright like eleven consignment boutique and buffalo do. they do have a lot of com de garson here and unique pieces if you need basics for work this isn’t the spot. they have good bags here lots of balencgia and celine.
there story policy is like many stores certain days and certain times but hey thats how they make money and do there organizing in these types of business. just the way it is.

I’ve read all the reviews ranting about the service the Japanese salesgirls were lacking and even leading to the rude side but I didn’t experience that when I was there. Maybe because I was the only customer browsing in a tiny shop smaller than my bathroom. They didn’t talk behind my back in Japanese, maybe they did when I left but I could care less by then. There I found greatly priced brand name labels mostly in $ 30s. The store was clean and it doesn’t have that musty, thrift store smell. I picked up a gap denim jacket for $ 10. The salesgirl helping me seems genuinely nice but the girl at the front counter had a cold attitude, barely greeting me. She only said one word the whole time and it was hi and that was after I greeted her first. Whatever, I get to rock my denim jacket with my summer dresses. Thank you, Tokyo Joe for that opportunity.

Got a brand new with tags ($ 148) lululemon duffle bag for $ 68 and a new lululemon zip up for $ 42 (tags $ 99). I’m obsessed with lulu so this is a good deal!

Been my go-​to for vintage clothing, shoes & especially accessories for at least 15 years. Tiny shop, but they seriously always have just what I need — something super unique and fabulous for a very good price. Yesterday I found JUST the hat I was searching for for weeks (see pic) — had gone to countless large or pricier shops & found nada– then I stepped into Tokyo Joe and spotted it — down to the color & fabric (a lil too big, but who cares for $ 8) — snatched it & another one up in seconds…“why didn’t I just come here in the first place?” Was & is always my thought when I stop by.
They blow Buffalo Exchange (next door) to smithereens. Almost everything is a «must have» — special, unique & often amazing @ Tokyo Joe’s whereas you’re lucky to find 1 or 2 items you can describe that way at most average vintage shops like L Train, or Buffalo Exchange which is just used clothing & shoes — & mostly duds or cliché items not worth the sorting effort. At least L Train/​No Relation have true vintage. But the thing about stores that kind of «pre-​select» items is that usually they’re pretty pricey — not Tokyo Joe! They’re like a personal shopper on an EBT budget. Lol!

At first glance, this store looks like a dud, but they have a great variety of pieces, and the prices are very reasonable (I snagged a Jcrew school boy blazer for $ 13)
Cons:
It is a very small store. It is long and narrow, and uncomfortable with more than two shoppers.
It’s actually impossible to shop with about 5 people in the store.
There is only one dressing room, which slows things down.
The clothing is not organized by size, one of my personal pet peeves.
Highlights:
Great prices.
Great variety of pieces for all seasons
Lots of brand name pieces.
Designer shoes for CHEAP

I’ve been to about 5 – 6 consignment stores in the East Village, and this one is undoubtedly the best.
Now, lets dissect what «the best» entails.
Price and quality. That’s all.
If you’re looking for snazzy décor, ample shopping space and friendly, helpful service, go elsewhere. Those aspects of this store are absolutely sub-​par, and you know what… it doesn’t matter.
Yes, the clerks are more than likely to say nasty things about you in Japanese and sneer at you when you ask them a question. Yes, the changing room is about 4 square feet and when there are more than two customers you can barely navigate the store. And yes, it’s not very clean or well merchandised.
But speaking of merchandise, you can get a BRUNELLO CUCINELLI BUTTON DOWN FOR $ 30. You can snag a MARC JACOBS SKIRT FOR $ 40.
These are deals that absolutely no other store in NYC that I know of can offer, and THAT is what matters when you are consignment shopping.
They carry a large variety of the most luxurious labels at the lowest prices. They have one of the best selections of consigned designer menswear in the city as well.
Why does anything else matter?
***Update
Because of their lack of popularity, Tokyo Joe is taking less high-​end merchandise, i.e. Levi’s. and J Crew. That said, there’s till plenty of, say, Marni and Prada. The lack of popularity also means more markdowns.

Some decent vintage merchandise, but unless you’re o.k. with extremely rude salespeople this place is not worth your time, energy or money. The people here are truly unhappy.

This Place serves its purpose pretty well in my opinion.
I have been there multiple times looking for a particular item and been satisfied with the prices and selection. It is small but that may be why clothing is well curated. Brands that come to mind, burberry, j. crew, varvatos, y.m.c., acne, universal works.
I stop by regularly as well as another hand full of consignment shops in the area. I am usually looking for something specific so I do not pay much attention to what the girls who work there are saying or translate it either. The staff seemed fine to me. Overall cool place!

The young woman with the pink heart tattooed on her forearm is by far the worst, and anything but a sweetheart. Beware of asking her to bend her knees to retrieve anything from the glass counter by the register: jewelry, scarves, perfumes, etc; as every time I have made this buyer’s request she has rolled her eyes at me in contempt. I shop there occasionally for bargain gifts and good shoes, as such things are better priced there than at other consignment stores. I have tried speaking to the owner about his «joyless» staff and the poor consumer experience they are offering, but he just looked at me as if I were speaking Swahili. Just be prepared to be treated like crap upon entry, find your bargain, and don’t bother saying thank you. They won’t.

Staff definitely not the friendliest, most helpful. Nice things here and there. I actually almost purchased a gorgeous Chanel bag, that upon closer inspection was a fake. Priced at $ 1200… I asked for the authentication card just in case my eye was off, and I was told that the owner is a buyer for Chanel and there is no question about the authenticity… Wondering why she couldn’t have gotten it authenticated. **Sideye** Just sayin… They got kind of upset at my inquiry and I don’t think I’ll be visiting there any time soon. lol.
They do have some unique pieces however. Just know that if you are in question about the authenticity or anything, they don’t allow returns (as most consignment stores don’t).

They are the worst. Literally.
They have some decent clothes with tons of Herve Leger dresses for $ 100 but they are the rudest, most incompetent staff people. I would suggest that if you are interested in thrift/​consignment shopping you head to Tokio 7. They are much bigger and nicer.

how have i not discovered this place sooner? i’ve always had the notion that consignment stores in nyc are way overpriced (usually the case)…well i stopped in not expecting to find anything i’d be willing to drop my money on, but i walked out five minutes later with a vintage-​style (but brand new!) J. Crew leather bag for only $ 48! I had seen the bag at J. Crew and it was still selling for $ 238 when I checked. So I was pretty impressed I found a bag for such a great deal. There was a small dent in the back (maybe from pressing on other handbags), but not a big deal at all for a bag I was eyeing and had passed up because of the price.
I browsed through a few other things and overall it looks like a well maintained store with impressive brand selection, good condition items, and affordable prices. Not a fan of the zoo next door though. Yes I mean Buffalo Exchange.
Oh do I want to go back!

Dozens of visits later… I’ve still never bought anything at this consignment store. My guy has though — I think he’d give it 4 stars. But he’s not writing the review — I am.
It’s definitely quality stuff here. Mostly high-​end designer labels, often couture stuff in good condition. It’s not inexpensive (although certainly you can get great deals), and it seems that the majority of their sellers tend to be far more petite than the American (or even the New York City) average.
It’s also tiny and cramped, shopping is virtually impossible unless you’re the only shopper in the store — and the space limitations also mean that the selections are necessarily limited.

This store (in its ENTIRETY) seems to be a hit or miss with each trip. I’m not talking about the selection of clothes, but it seems like every experience differs from each other.
Most of the time, the staff is entirely unhelpful and don’t lift a finger to make you feel welcome. However, I’ve also had a few experiences where they were FANTASTIC and attentive. I seriously don’t know what’s up with the moodiness of the staff… weird.
Secondly, as with most consignment stores, you will have great finds one trip, and zilch the next. Sometimes I think the store’s selection is entirely terrible, while a week later, everything is my style and I want it all! Random right?
And then there are the prices. They seem inconsistent. I will find a beautiful Burberry sweater for $ 40 next to a hideous Levi’s sweater for the same price. I just don’t get it. I’ve seen a gently used pair of Louboutins for the same price as Kenneth Cole heels in the same condition. I mean, it’s a great deal if you’re getting the Burberry or Louboutins, but you just feel ripped off if you get the Levi’s sweater or the Kenneth Cole heels.
That being said, I have to give this place 3 stars. Try to avoid peak hours, as this place is tiny and it’s really hard to shop in the dim light as it is without people all up in your grill.

I love Tokyo Joe!
This location is very very small and packed with great finds. Both vintage and up to date designer items. They sell men and women clothing, shoes, and accessories.
I walked past the store yesterday and they had a vintage good condition Gucci bag marked down from $ 600 to $ 400. They also had some crazy Chanel heels here.
I always find myself staring at the accessories glass case in the front because they have the real goodies there. Chanel silk scarves, small designer trinkets, perfume (new), and small leather goods.
Its best to check back here periodically for best results things are always going in and out of here

Wow, I think I found my new favorite designer consignment store. Their selection is top notch here. True, the store is VERY small, the Japanese staff aren’t exactly the nicest people, and their fitting room is actually a small area with a curtain for you, in the middle of the store, but all that doesn’t matter to me when I see all these great designer items for sale. There are definitely a lot of big names here: Gucci, Miu Miu, Anna Sui, DvF, Theory, Louis Vuitton, etc. I was so in shock at the amount of big designer names they have here.
There is a section for guys’ pants and tops. I did see at least one guy in here browsing, which is great because usually I don’t see guys going to consignment stores. I guess this store is in the East Village though, so maybe that changes things?
I thought they would be super overpriced, but actually I would say the prices are quite reasonable. I walked out with a $ 24 camel Theory blazer, a red and grey Ella Moss dress for $ 36, and a Yumi Kim top for $ 25. Not too bad — they were all in great to like new condition, too! I was also looking at an Anna Sui brand new with tags skirt, originally $ 300 but now for $ 33 (!). I also really wanted a Louis Vuitton pink blazer for $ 144 (didn’t get because I’m usually hesitant about spending over $ 100 on a single item of clothing). To give you an idea of what other items are in the store, along with their prices: DvF blue heartline dress for $ 34, J. Brand jeans for $ 30, Chloe sweater for $ 28, etc. Are these prices GREAT or what?!
Besides the clothes, and the small section of shoes and handbags, there’s also a selection of the really high end brands up on the wall (think Dolce and Gabbana, Pucci, Chanel, etc) — I think they were mostly dresses or two piece suits. Prices were around $ 120-​$ 200 or so for the items on the wall, which really aren’t bad considering the names that are up there.
I noticed that a lot of their tags would have at least one slash and a new price to indicate a markdown. My guess is that after a certain time period, if the item is not sold, they mark it down at least once to try to sell it. So come back often and maybe that item you were eyeing could still be there, but like another 25−50% off!
I’ll be sure to stop by again sometime soon.

Tokyo Joe is every girl, who loves designer brands’ dream.
If you’re really dying for those Manolo Blahniks from 3−4+ seasons ago, this is your heaven. But be prepared to drop a few hundred for a pair of heavily worn heels. This is pure Saks Fifth Avenue thrift shop.
Who can pass up a $ 98 Marc Jacobs wool jacket?
This place may be a resort for a designer junkie but be prepared to get hit here and there and maybe end up like me, elbowing someone in the «fitting room». It smells bad in here, with all the stuff altogether and staff don’t even help.