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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 
I first tried on American Apparel’s Nylon Tricot Figure Skater Dress six months ago; an item so popular that both Forever 21 AND Urban Outfitters attempted to copy it. Of course, the “inspired by” versions stank like poo, but I wasn’t about to pony up $48 for a dress that provided coverage on par …keep reading American Apparel Figure Skater Dress For Less  tags: american apparel - buffalo exchange - dresses - outfits - sustainable shopping - tops.  10 comments
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 
A sheer Theory little black dress styled two ways with vintage slips. Hot dress sans overexposure accomplished. …keep reading Sheer Dress, Super Solutions! 
A sheer Theory dress makes for a styling conundrum. How to wear this little black dress without overexposure. …keep reading A Sheer Conundrum Of A Dress 
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 
A vintage romper paired with a straw hat makes for a sunny summer outfit. Seventies flower child street style in NYC’s East Village. …keep reading Flower Child Street Style 
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 
Take a transparent tunic from beach coverup to dress with tights and other cold-weather accessories. One top, two looks. …keep reading Beach Coverup/Dress, Courtesy Buff Ex 
How to tone down a potentially slutty dress? Layer a preppy Ralph Lauren boatneck top underneath. DIY satin robe dress from Target. …keep reading Preppy Top, Scandalous Dress 
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! 
Resale store recommendations for shopping the Windy City. …keep reading It’s A Windy City, But The Resale Doesn’t Blow! 
Cheap JAP’s cousin thought she didn’t like shopping. Then she went to Buffalo Exchange, scored a sick leather jacket, and became a resale convert. …keep reading And She Thought She Didn’t Like Shopping… After reading and reviewing carefully the Rules for Newbie Cheap JAPs, you should be relatively well-prepared for your first foray into the world of re-sale shopping. Before you depart, arm yourself with the following: No-Hands Bag Something worn across the shoulder in the messenger style, an actual backpack, an ironic fanny …keep reading The Newbie Cheap JAP’s Tour de Shopping: NYC Installment |
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