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I often kvetch about American Apparel’s $42 leggings, but their pricing’s only moderately offensive in comparison with Members Only. The latter costs more than double, and THANK GOD I never tried on a pair at full retail price, because my penchant for leggings would have necessitated buying them on the spot – they …keep reading NWT Leggings at Secondhand Stores 
When I purchased my Etienne Aigner flat black boots a few months ago, I assumed they’d hold up well into the fall. Not so. That the soles of my most comfortable walking shoes are worn to the point of flip-flopping against the pavement has nothing to do with quality: It has to do with …keep reading Resale Realizes a Buttery Boot Dream 
So. Trovata took Forever 21 to court a few months ago for ripping off its overpriced designs. I’m sure we’re all eagerly awaiting the pending verdict of this crucial case (yawn). I’m as much a fan of designer copies as I am of getting the real thing for less; regardless of …keep reading An Authentic AND Cheap Trovata Dress 
I snagged this Marc by Marc Jacobs shopping tote yesterday at Buffalo Exchange in Austin, Texas for only $25. …keep reading Austin Thrifter Snags Marc Jacobs Tote for $25 
Mmkay, so, when I make bold claims like “This is how Buff Ex prices their stuff,” I should probs note that said claims are, ultimately, subjective at best. The only peeps who really know what’s up are those on the other side of the register: The employees. Lucky for us, a former Buff Exchange …keep reading Resale Tips From Buffalo Exchange Buyer 
Average price, J Brand Denim: $180. Average price, Hussein Chayalan for J Brand Denim: $250. Sale price, J Brand Love Story Flares: $125.30. …keep reading The Gently-Worn J Brand Alternative 
I once assumed a given garment’s brand played a critical role in determining its resale store value. Then I conveniently overheard the following conversation among a Buffalo Exchange newbie employee and a seasoned resale buyer: Buyer: So, how would you price this Sunner top? …keep reading The Secondhand Price Point Phenomenon 
Yesterday, I said I paid twenty bucks at Buffalo Exchange for an American Apparel Figure Skater Dress. I uncovered the below work of art and learned I was mistaken. …keep reading Resale Price Points 
This past Monday was a day that will go down in Cheap JAP history. As I can’t explain why without a bit of back story, a brief description of mother-daughter shopping excursions of years past is in order. The act of shopping for material goodies with Mom seems like a grand idea in …keep reading The Day My Mom Became a Cheap JAP 
Mel: So, what did you do in school today? What did I do at work today? I broke in my periwinkle boots. …keep reading Cowgrrrl Cool 
DVF and Gianfranco Ferre designer dresses have no place in your closet if you don’t wear them. Let go the label lust, and sell for credit instead. …keep reading Let Go the Label Lust 
A reader snags a super cute LeSportsac handbag for less at resale chain Buffalo Exchange. …keep reading LeSportsac at Le Buffalo 
Lucky’s Under-100 issue prompts a comparison between cheap retail and chic resale. New American Eagle shorts cost more than resale Theory shorts, FYI. …keep reading Cheap Retail Vs. Chic Resale 
The Diane von Furstenberg sample sale causes women to behave like animals. Avoid the insanity by shopping DVF dresses for less at resale stores. …keep reading Discount DVF Exists (just not at the semi-annual sale) 
A second hand shopping newbie hits Buffalo Exchange, and snags barely-worn patent leather Melissa wedge sandals for less. …keep reading Newbie Shops Resale, Snags Melissa Wedges 
A MARC Marc Jacobs jersey knit tank top costs way less at resale shop Beacon’s Closet. The MJ top pairs nicely with Edun jeans snagged at Buffalo Exchange. …keep reading Secondhand Score: MARC by Marc Jacobs Top 
Nanette Lepore shoes snagged for a fraction of their retail cost at Beacon’s Closet’s online store. Metallic spectator pump awesomeness ensues. …keep reading Nanette Lepore Shoe Score 
Regret that impulse buy? Take it to a buy-sell-trade for resale store credit, and exchange it for brand name denim and shorts – Edun and Theory in this case. …keep reading Buy-Sell-Trades Can Maximize Mistakes! 
A trip to Beacon’s Closet in Williamsburg Brooklyn yields a pair of mint condition Donald J. Pliner wedge sandals. Some second hand shoes are as good as new. …keep reading Donald Pliner Wedges Add Rose Color to Recession 
Resale store recommendations for shopping the Windy City. …keep reading It’s A Windy City, But The Resale Doesn’t Blow! |
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