Consigment Shops Embrace the Interwebs
Jan 11, 2012
I do the majority of my shopping online. This is partly because I work long hours, but mostly because I can always find my size online, I can always find the best price on my item and using eBates, I can earn cash back. So why would I ever go to the mall?
Perhaps this is why I don’t spend as much time cruising local thrift, consignment and vintage stores. I know that there are great deals to be had, but it just seems like such a hassle. Enter Current Boutique, a local consigment boutuique who posts some of their recent acquisitions online.
These Christian Louboutin wedges are calling my name! Maybe I’ll take a trip to their Logan Circle location and do some shopping at an actual brick and mortar store? (Quelle horreur.)
Frankly, I think it’s a great idea for consignment shops to post photos of their wares online. It lures people into the shop and helps you get a feel for what else you might find when you visit. So is Current the only local shop that’s gotten into the act or do you ladies know of more forward-looking shops?
Reddz Trading in Bethesda posts pictures of their best merchandise online: https://www.reddztrading.com/index.php
I live in Old Town, and every time I go to Current Boutique, I buy something. Every. Single. Time. I also have sold clothes back! I think with the economy as bad as it is, consignment stores are the way to go. I got a brand new Banana Republic skirt at Current for $17… originally $88. Try it!
I stop in at the Clarendon location every time I walk by. I got a J Crew suit for $100 there. There are always new things there.
Wish they posted prices!
I love Current. I've consigned hundreds of dollars worth of clothes at the Clarendon location. I like that their owners are picky about what they take, too. It makes their selections higher quality.
Ella-Rue in Gtown posts pictures of new items on the store's Facebook page. Updated almost daily
There's a formal consignment store called ReDress Boutique that does this. They're not in DC, but they do ship nationwide. Good for cocktail dresses, etc– their website is http://www.redressboutique.com.
I absolutely LOVE current. Great clothes, great customer service/staff, great place to shop!!
Current is fantastic! Got a perfect leather Coach bag there for $85, as well as several Banana Republic and Ann Taylor skirts for about $20 each.
My favorite consignment shop! Since I live in Old Town, I peruse the King Street shop every weekend, where I've found some great basics and lots of low-guilt / high-enjoyment clutches and heels. And there's nothing better than trading in a few pieces that haven't worked out, then taking home a fantastic new one for free!
My favorite vintage shop is {Designer Archives}! They currently only sell online — DesignerArchivesLLC.com — but are based out of Chevy Chase. They sell anything from vintage 1950's top handle handbags, to hipster trendy vintage, to high-end designer vintage. I recently purchased a vintage 1988 Chanel skirt from them that was in pristine condition! The best part is that they post pictures of their new items on their Facebook page — Facebook.com/DArchives — and on their Twitter: @DArchives. Considering their high-end vintage sells almost immediately, their Twitter is really helpful.