Take 2

So far so good. I just consigned a few items at the store and found their service extremely friendly. They took in all the items I brought in after making an appointment the day before on the phone. It took them about 15 minutes to go through my 8 or so items. I also picked up a cute dress while killing time in the store. I’ll write back on whether my items sell. The percentage split is pretty standard (50% for in-​store credit, 40% for cash). They give you the option of getting the check mailed to you and will just deduct 50 cents for postage.
The inventory seems well curated, middle of the line merchandise with labels such as Tahari and Vince in the «designer» rounder. In their glass cases, I did see one Louis Vuitton wallet and Brian Atwood heels, so they do have a few items that are high end. In addition to consigned merchandise, there were a number of rounders with new merchandise as well.
I really liked the vibe of this place, appreciate the convenience of the mailed checks, and hope my experience is here is successful so I can consider this my go-​to consignment store.

I stop in here pretty frequently to see what they have and often score a little gem. I snagged a dress from Anthropologie for $ 22 the other day that was in mint condition — I agree with another review that sometimes I will find reasonably priced things I wouldn’t expect ($ 10-​$ 20), and other times the prices seem a little over-​the-​top even for consignment ($ 60+), and I know designers fairly well. Their items are clean though, and I think a nice range of sizes (although I almost never find shoes, they’re often a little too classy for me, lots of heels).
I’ll occasionally find a fun piece of jewelry too, although it’s mostly costume, still fun.
Staff is also really friendly, which I appreciate. They don’t bother you or follow you around, but are available if you need a second opinion!

Great clothes!
My favorite consignment shop in Seattle. They actually take almost all my clothes and sell them! I’ve tried so many shops. They don’t judge you or seem pretentious, which I appreciate.
Shop here and buy my clothes :)

My experience consigning items here was poor. Somehow record of my sales «slipped through the cracks» and I almost didn’t get the money I was entitled to. They also sold only one of six items I had given them. I would have been financially better off donating them all to Goodwill and taking the tax deduction. In addition, the manager was insulting when I raised my eyebrows that some 2yo ~$ 200 True Religion jeans hadn’t sold — «No one is really into that brand anymore.» I guess their shoppers prefer the Z Cavaricci duds I spotted on my way out?

Amazing clothes that are cheap enough that I can buy them!
Also the staff are incredibly helpful.
I was going to an old Hollywood work event and told them I wanted to do a Katherine Hepburn menswear type look. The staff was looking up her outfits, pulling clothes off the rack. Had me try on the outfit and different jewelry. I really felt pampered and like all of a sudden I had two stylists.
You can tell they love what they do and they’re good at it!

Great consignment store hidden next to the QFC on 15^th.
This is what I wish the shopping experience were like at all consignment shops (ahem, buffalo exchange). The selection is well-​organized (by color! and size! i love it), and has a good mix of basics as well as more unique pieces. In terms of brands, I’ve seen very little of the fast-​fashion brands like H&M there (thank god), a good amount of brands like Ann Taylor/​Banana Republic/​JCrew, as well as more obscure ones and a designer rack for more high end pieces. The clothing is all in excellent condition, and prices feel reasonable for the selection and condition. 5 enthusiastic stars for the buying experience.
I tried consigning here once and they took a bunch of items, but sadly, only one of them ended up selling which was disappointing. I might try it again, but for the effort, it’s usually easier to go to a place with upfront cash payment, like Buffalo, although I have my own set of gripes with them as well.
Save your wallet, save some landfill space, and check out this great neighborhood consignment shop.

I stop in here pretty regularly just to see what they have. Their inventory doesn’t change frequently, but they do get quality items in good condition and their prices are generally affordable. They also get some amazing jewelry pieces. I almost always find something I like, whether I need something for a date or a wedding or going to the gym, even. Their staff is always friendly. I will say it is sometimes hard to find pieces for curvy women. Still, it’s definitely worth a visit or several!

I have walked past this place many times, especially when I’m in the area for a massage appointment and only just recently went in. Everything is pretty clean and organized, but I found some of the pricing to be a bit overpriced, especially for very basic stuff at a consignment store. The same goes for some of the jewelry.
However, for some of the nicer items such as nice blouses/​dresses/​designer goods, the prices were really good and if you are able to take some time, you can get some good finds. I didn’t get a chance to buy or try on anything, but I definitely will next time I am in the area.

What a great store and staff! I can always find something fantastic at a really great price. I highly recommend this store, which has a long history in Seattle, to anyone looking for great clothing at great prices. Great selection! Love my boots!

As with all consignment stores, the assortment is geared to the clientele; good clothing moves off the shelves with speed. I both buy and consign clothing. I can usually find something to buy especially with repeat visits. My size is common and good items sell quickly. I bring clothes in a couple times a year and get decent prices. You get reimbursed more if you take store credit (which I do). My daughter and granddaughter shop here when in Seattle and have found inexpensive tops and tees. I work nearby and I hang out during my lunch break.
Prices? I have purchased tops and pants from $ 5-​$ 30 and generally in the $ 10 – 18 range. Not bad. Some of the staff are good at picking things out for me and have suggested items when I am trying things on. Not all the staff are good at this and sometimes stare blindly at me when I ask for suggestions.
There is a consignment store with «labelled» items in Madison Valley but I am not tiny and their selection in my size is very limited and prices are much higher.

I just stopped in this little consignment shop to look for some cute interview clothes that wouldn’t break the bank. I immediately saw a few things I liked in the front section where the new clothes are. As you work your way back, you’ll find more of the used clothes. The shop is well put together and the woman who I assume owns it was very friendly.
I think this shop has a great selection for tops and dresses and some designer jeans. Not so great for work pants, shoes or accessories.
In the end, I ended up finding 2 new tops and a shall-​sweater-​vest thing for about $ 40. The two tops were new so I felt like the prices were pretty fair (plus they were 20% off that day). I will definitely be back to check out the fall clothes when it comes time.

Meh… I want to like this shop because it is close to my house and I absolutely love treasure hunting in used clothing stores. However I find that Take 2 is way overpriced. I’ve noticed that they sell low-​cost clothing brands, think Target, H&M, for higher prices then you would pay for them new. Their return policy is unforgiving, anything bought on consignment is a final sale and anything new you have 3 days to return for store credit. The selection is hit or miss, and when I have found something I like it just seems way overpriced.

Having worked in retail for decades, one thing that will make or break my opinion of a store is customer service.
They can have an expansive selection of well-​priced garments but if service sucks, I’m outta there. I have in four visits, never experienced anything but polite, helpful, and friendly service.
Even when the selection is low or there is nothing in my size I always leave feeling pleased I stopped by, if only to search for that elusive, awesome bargain.
Prices on consignment can be hit or miss, but it actually comes down to the individual garment. I’ve seen rock-​bottom prices and over-​the-​top-​were you stoned when you priced this-​prices, all on the same rack.
Like any self-​respecting bargain hunter I go through everything, sometimes I score, sometimes I leave frown-​face style.
I’ve only consigned once, and they took most of my items, some designer, some bargain retailer, so as far as that goes it’s anybody’s game.
The shoe selection (except for my NBA-​sized 10’s it seems) is admirable, and they have some cute bags too.
The front part of the store sells loads of trendy, juniors stuff that isn’t my cup of tea, but I still find my share in the back, where the consignment lives.
The jewelry overall is meh but they have a small case of jewels by a local artist Grim for Giggles, who makes cute, cheap, fun earrings. I bought a pair, and I will probably return for more.

I am giving up on this place. A lot of the items look cheap — thin fabrics, sequins, dated, etc. — and prices are a tad high.
As far as consigning, the policies make no sense to me (apparently Banana Republic cotton dress slacks are a «fall or winter» item… hmmm…). I used to take in 30+ items, have about ²⁄₃ of them taken and sell almost everything over the three month term. Now I’m lucky if 5 out of those 30+ are accepted. My style and size has remained the same, and I’ve taken note that the stuff that is accepted is definitely what I would consider on the lower quality end of what I have to offer. I’m on the hunt for a better place to try to sell my gently used clothes.
This is extremely disappointing, as my sister and I have had years of great experiences but the place just isn’t what it used to be. Hmph.

This place looks so cute from the outside! But when you step inside… disappointing!
The style of most of the clothes in the store is just blah, nothing really stood out or seemed special or worth buying. I also felt like the prices were a bit high for a consignment shop.
Also, I didn’t realize that some of the clothing is new so it’s a mix of new and old but still nothing too crazy in terms of style. I found one or two items that were okay (like a scarf and a clutch –but it needed to be altered) so really I was disappointed.
Something I do want to mention is that the shoe selection was better than the clothes. I actually found one cute pair of shoes but I have small feet and it’s impossible to find attractive shoes in my size.
To sum it up, I honestly won’t be visiting this place again anytime soon. Prices are too high for what is offered. Bummer!

I’ve walked past this shop hundreds of times and never stopped before yesterday, even when there have been cute items in the window. I finally had some time to kill and so came here and browsed through the racks of second-​hand offerings. I found several things I liked, but unfortunately for most of them the size/​price ratio didn’t line up properly (i.e., things actually available in my size were more money than I wanted to pay). I did end up buying a cute sheer top for summer or club wear, so it was not a failed expedition. I didn’t really care for any of the shoes and accessories available, but the clothing selection was fairly good and laid out in a sensible manner — mainly by color. This isn’t the place to come for outrageous clothes or deals, but if you want some nice basic items for cheaper, it’s worth a look.
Be sure to stringently check over any item you might buy, as the return policy is super strict. I inspected the shirt I bought very carefully in the dressing room, including giving it the ever-​important sniff test. The gal working the register was perfectly pleasant and I didn’t have any customer service issues.

I have to say that having read the reviews on here, I was expecting to find an accessories jackpot. Admittedly, my OCD is against used bags and shoes, but I figured I would browse anyways. OCD was right to be weary once everything seemed to be dirty. It’s like they actually just took the bags /​wallets /​shoes from the person and chucked them on the rack. Really, the dust couldn’t have been banged off, the lint dumped out of the compartments?
Clothing wise, I found the selection to be more suited for the middle-​aged crowd. Perhaps a few things for work attire or basics and such, but certainly not many great casual clothes. Even at that, my mom found a coat she could’ve bought had it not ended up being WAY overpriced for having been used.
I browsed almost every rack and ended up trying on about 5 garments that seemed promising. Shirts: too tight, too short, too juvenile. A shirt-​dress that just didn’t fit [what strange foreign company does their sizing that way?]. One dress originally from Urban Outfitters that I ended up buying due to some unique details.
SIDE NOTE: Luckily, I always examine /​wash used clothing before I wear it. I found a crusty, white something dried on near the bottom hem of the dress. I don’t even want to think about what that probably came from but, needless to say, it’s always a good idea to give your stuff the once over — preferably before you buy.

I’ve been buying and selling at consignment shops for years. Initially I really liked Take 2. But in time I began to see the reality. Their customer service sucks. They treat you poorly, like you’re a bother. They had an older employee who was nice but the current ones do not have a clue about customer service. You can’t even get a smile out of them even if you do back flips!
IMPORTANT: I can deal with bad customer service to a certain degree. But there is a BIG issue with this store. When you bring in your items for consignment, the girls who work there (especially one, I don’t know her name) price these items to their liking. MEANING: If she likes something that you brought in, she puts a lower price on it so she can buy it at a lower price before the item hits the floor. I know this for a FACT! Because it happened several times and I paid attention to make sure that what I was observing was true. I brought this issue up with the owner and she defended her employees with all her might. In a different situation this could be a strength but when you know about something immoral going on, it’s a shame to stand behind it.
I like supporting women-​owned businesses. When we’re living in a man’s world while men still make more money than women for the same job they are doing, it sucks to see women not support each other.
I am not some disgruntled customer with a personal vendetta. I could have easily not said anything. I am not writing this review for revenge. But prospective customers need to know what they’re getting into when they bring in items to consign. It’s all about right human relations, people. And karma is a bitch!

Don’t waste your time or your money. The customer service is abismal. I get the impression that if you’ve been shopping here for years, they are happy to gossip with you, but new customers are just a bother. In addition, the clothes are only so-​so quaility, even for coinsignment (meaning I found holes and tears in many items).
I hate to give a bad review to a local business, but I want to help people avoid a terrible shopping experience. There are many other great place to spend your money.

I’ve consigned at Take 2 about three times and I must say this is one of the more positive consignment experiences I’ve had. Back home (MN) when I tried to consign they always gave me a ton of attitude. I was a Grunge Kid, so maybe now I don’t blame them… Then in MD you had to pay a membership fee, which I thought was BS since I wanted to make $$, not pay $$ (to sell my own clothes). My first couple years in Seattle I donated everything to the Lifelong AIDS Alliance. Tried to sell at some of the more trendy and retro places in Capital Hill, to no avail. Then one day I realized my castoffs were now from the likes of Nordstrom and Banana Republic instead of another used clothing store, so why not try consigning?
I always feel like I get a fair deal at Take 2. They never take everything, but I’ve had way better luck than at certain other aforementioned hipster used clothing joints on the Hill. And they usually tell me if something is out of season, but to def bring it back in a few months. Payment can be taken as check or store credit, and you get paid about 2 months after you bring in items. They’ve always been nice and mailed my check to me. Also, you can opt to donate any items that are not sold, so you don’t have to come back in and pick them up.
Haven’t had superb luck shopping at Take 2, but on my last trip did find an adorable J Crew wool cardigan for about $ 16. Not too shabby! There are new clothes in the front of the store. And a nice selection of jewelry. There doesn’t seem to be an obvious theme to the style or brand that they will buy/​sell. I’ve seen Old Navy amongst higher end items. I will note that they don’t seem to recognize less obvious high end labels. They didn’t take a mint condition cardigan that was originally $ 300 at Nordstrom. But Le Frock snatched it up! Overall, it’s not too trendy, not too dowdy, and kinda random.
(PS – I am still a good person and the clothing bin down the street gets alot of my donations)