2nd Time Around

Wow, reading these reviews is fascinating. Unilocal sucks, and disgruntled people are too loud. Please people, we’re talking about a consignment store, a really awesome second hand store with great merchandise and awesome prices. Have a ball, shop! If you don’t find anything, try again next week, it will be a whole new store, which is wonderful. The people who work here are lovely, and the fact that we have access to discounted, high end items in Georgetown is too much fun. Shop and enjoy!

Do NOT come to this store if you have valuables to sell. The store «lost» a $ 2000 family heirloom coat that my mother gave me to sell, and they would not reimburse more than 70% of the consignment value (they said $ 700 was — «the best they could do»). Even when I spoke to the VP of Stores, Joann Ryan, she said they’ve been in business for 42 years and it’s not in their interest to help me.
I want to spare others from this very bad experience happening to them.

I consigned Italian designer pieces here…2 jackets & skirt half of an outfit making it unwearable were stolen! I was compensated literally pennies for these things! Needless-​to-​say, you consign at your own risk! I wouldn’t recommend a place that has no control over it’s merchandise.

Had a great experience consigning here. Pearl, the salesperson who helped me, took a lot of care looking through my items and was extremely courteous and professional.

Not a very high-​end selection, but ok. The prices weren’t too bad, but I did notice a few pieces with coffee stains on them that were still going for very high prices. When I pointed this out to the sales person, I received zero response.
However, my biggest issue was with the attitude of the sales people there. Paid no attention to us, hanging over the counter, wearing sunglasses inside and when she mumbled at me if I wanted to start a dressing room, I said «Sorry?» since I didn’t hear her and I wasn’t sure if she was talking to me or her buddy at the register — she just laughed at me? Proceeded to ignore me the rest of the time we were there. Safe to say I won’t be coming back there again.

The Second Time Around in Georgetown is worlds different than the ones in Boston, i.e. more snobby. I saw some good/​decent stuff on their racks when I was there [brands like J Crew, Theory, Banana Republic, etc.]. The selection is pretty good.
The customer service is pretty bad. I brought clothes to consign but none of them were taken and when I asked there was really no explanation given as to why not. To be clear, I had seen some of the brands I brought in also on the racks, so they weren’t bad brands. I also saw clothes in MUCH worse condition than mine on the shelves (pilling, threads pulled, very very very out of style) so I cannot assume it was about the condition of my clothes, none of which were visibly worn. Just baffling.
The customer service is not good there, but the selection is nice.

This store is definitely pricier than I’m used to, but Second Time Around does carry brand names that you can get pretty good deals from if you keep your eyes open. Whether you find something you like and that’s in YOUR price range or size is going to be hit or miss, but that’s definitely just something that goes hand and hand with buying items that are being resold and are used. Also, if you find something you like you might as well buy it then and there unless you’re pretty sure that no one out there wants it as well. Otherwise, you might as well say goodbye to those pair of jeans, boots, or whatnot you were eyeing! The quality of the items that you purchase here are in really good condition (from what I have seen and experienced) and are marked down from what they would be if you bought them new or anywhere else. My friends were able to find good deals when we came here on brand name items that usually would cost them WAY more than when they bought them at STA. One of my friends bought a pair of designer boots and my roommate got a pair of J. Crew flats for around $ 25!
The set-​up of the store is very neat & tidy and you basically know where everything is going to be (jeans, accessories, shoes, etc.). The salespersons have always been accommodating and answered any questions my friends or I had. The store gets new items on certain days (ask the salespeople when) so if you wanted to or are a frequent visitor to the Georgetown area, it wouldn’t hurt to stop by!
I gave Second Time Around 3 Stars because I’m more of a thrift store kind of gal and this store is really hit or miss! I don’t mind coming here to look around in the hopes of finding a steal (because trust, it is possible), but I never count on it. If anything and worse comes to worse, if you find something you truly love that’s not on your size you might have better luck just buying it new, but hey if you find it here might as well snag it before someone else does! :)

The place was nice and very clean. The customer service was average… the sales person was busy on the telephone with customers inquiring about a bracelet, so I will partially excuse her inattentiveness… the clothes are high end but still too pricey… we did purchase two items (a dress and sam edelman shoes) for just over $ 90.00… i will post pics later…

I didn’t see anything that called out my name. You might as well go to the outlet stores at National Harbor and find something new.

Having visited other STA in different cities I was curious about this location. They did not have a lot of high end items which was a disappointment. I did see a pair of Donald Pliner boots I liked but I thought $ 129 was a bit steep for preowned boots that retailed for less than $ 400.

SUPER pricey. Wasn’t expecting those prices for used clothes, but they did have a good selection and some authentic stuff.
Nice selection, nice location, good shop, just a little pricey BUT they are selling quality clothes. Get ready to spend a pretty penny if you like something here.

I have been here a couple times when I visit family in DC. I really like the selection they have. I am a pretty tiny person and it sucks shopping when you can’t find shoes… in a size 4 ½. I found a lot of cute tops, and a pair of heels that actually didn’t look like a pair of girls shoes!
I hate going into stores where I know I can find the same thing for cheaper at another place. This is why I love thrift stores/​second hand shops… plus it’s like a treasure hunt for the perfect piece!
I have a pretty weird style — -I basically mash together what I like and don’t attempt to follow a specific trend – so I really liked the variety they had.
If you are looking for that random item– it’s worth a shot!

Not that great– didnt have many upscale things at all. All of the upscale things are hidden up top behind the cash register & asking to see them feels like you are bothering the staff since I kept asking to see them one by one.
I just was expecting a much larger selection & more upscale stuff & that is not what I found. More medium scale with one chanel bag thrown in that, in my opinion, is overpriced because I didn’t think it was that cute!
Found better stuff at the buffalo exchange next door– hello brand new $ 25 Kooba leather bag & $ 45 purple Kate Spade~!

I had a great experience here. The store was well organized and there was a great selection of high end merchandise. I purchased a Max and Cleo dress for $ 25 will the original tags still on! The original price was $ 130. On my way out of the door, my friend noticed a beautiful Tiffany necklace for sale… I had to buy it. I did my best to research whether it was counterfeit. It appears it to be the real deal… I hope! LOL! All I did was take it in for a professional cleaning and Voila!

I’ve never been a clothing shopper. I don’t have «the eye» for it. I’m picky. In oddly sized. I hate spending money on stuff I have to wash and maintain that will ultimately wear out or go out of style. But I like to look good and I only have workout wear and stuff I bought in law school to get me by.
So, I stepped into this shop with much apprehension and a pocketbook that didn’t want to open. But never fear — AP the super salesperson was awesome. Within 30 seconds of walking in, she greeted me and asked me what I was looking for. I gave her my specs and she flew into action, picking out all sorts of fabulous cardis, skirts, and sweaters. All name brands: J Crew, Tahari, Banana Republic, Ralph Lauren. All for $ 20 or less. A pair of slacks for $ 4.50. A great knit skirt for $ 10.
AP quickly picked up on my style quirks (bright but not too loud; soft but not pastel; textured but not too much so; fitted but not whorish) and my crazy size needs (petite lengths with a regular core; size 8 waist with size 12 hips; size 14 shoulders with aforementioned relatively tiny waist). And she still found flattering pieces.
And I now have a great transition wardrobe that I can mix and match with jeans, blazers, suiting pieces, and the like. I’m so happy with my purchases. And the service. And the prices. And the selection.
I’m totally coming back.

If you’re a fan of boutique and designer items but can’t manage full-​price, Second Time Around is a perfect solution. The store is very finely curated; you can tell their customer is the fashionable young professional who wants the best but can’t walk into Intermix or Theory and start popping tags.
Today, I purchased a Theme color-​block dress, Theory cropped work pants, and a Madewell t-​shirt. All were in mint condition and I walked out of the store for under $ 70.
I was also impressed with the variety of sizes, organization, and high quality/​taste of the apparel inside. The customer service was downright charming. I’ll definitely be back in a few weeks when they’ve changed up the selection!

As far as buying anything here, don’t hold your breath. They claim to be selective on the items they consign, but very few of the items are ‘high end’.
However, if you’re looking to clean out your closet and make some money, give this place a try. I’ve made hundreds of dollars consigning old clothes here — easy money! Just don’t expect a fast return.
My advice is to keep all consigning documents. I have a feeling I haven’t been reimbursed for some items that sold. They are not very organized and don’t keep consistent records on their website. Just a warning.

DISCLAIMER: Consignment stores (esp. in Georgetown!) are NOT the Goodwill. If you’re expecting to pay $ 10 for 5 items, this is not the place for you.
I like this store. Every time I go in (which isn’t often), I come out with at least one item. My first time here, I got a knit BCBG dress for like $ 25 or something incredibly inexpensive, and it was in great condition. They always have discounted items.
The one thing I don’t like is the dressing rooms: It seems that the curtains don’t cover the entire doorway, and there’s no privacy wall, so when you walk in the door you can see straight back to the dressing room area and accidentally catch a glance of someone mid-​change.

Second Time Around may very well be one of my favorite consignment shops I’ve been to… Perhaps it’s because of it’s nice Georgetown location, but they have a lot of great labels — and non labels — at a great price.
I found a really cute bubble dress for $ 29.99 … with another 50% off from that! They have a huge shoe collection, decent size purse collection, vintage, modern, accessories, jewelry… pretty much everything!
Now that I’ve visited here I can see myself popping in to see what they have each time I’m in Georgetown.

Less expensive than a lot of the consignment stores in and around DC, but conveniently located in Georgetown. The salespeople are always friendly and helpful. Consigning with them is easy, though be aware you’ll get only 40% of the sale price versus the usual 50%. What’s nice though is that you have the option of picking up unsold items at the end of the 3 months with a week’s grace period, and you can track your items by signing up for an online account.
The very well organized stock ranges from genuine vintage items to high end designers to Forever 21 stuff, which was surprising. It’s kind of annoying that the higher end shoes and handbags are kept on the wall behind the register and you always have to ask to see them instead of being able to inspect them all up close at once. The costume jewelry’s definitely worth a look since everything was really inexpensive and they have quite a few cool pieces including a delicate gold tone lobster necklace where you can wriggle the claws!