After reading previous reviews, I wasn't sure about shopping or selling to this store. It was a bit of a drive for me - but I checked it out anyway.
First of all - the girls working were really sweet and said hello as soon as I walked in. I brought a big box of clothing to sell and it was really straight forward and easy. She said they price the items according to a list they keep in the computer system - so for anyone disappointed, the girl is just doing her job and probably isn't the one who set out the parameters.
I looked around and shopped for 45 minutes while they sorted my clothing. They have a pretty big range of brands. I saw Levis, Aritzia brands, Smash + Tess, and other mainstream design as well as some independent brands from LA. They do have cheaper stuff like Zara and other mall stores. You just have to know where you're shopping/selling to - there are other consignment stores in the city that specialize in high end designers - this is not that store.
Some stores ask you to bring your own hangers, and make appointments for selling. Some are true consignment and only pay you when your item sells. Style Encore gives you cash the same day you drop off which is pretty convenient.
Needless to say, they kept some of my clothing and handed me over a hundred bucks. The items i had left - I dropped off at another consignment store and did the same thing over again.
I gave 4 stars and not 5 because there was only one girl who was able to sort and take my clothes. When other girls came in to drop off she had to accept their items also therefore making my wait longer. However it is a consignment store so having lots of staff is probably a little challenging/expensive.
I'm glad I checked it out and I will go back to sell and shop in the future. Check it out for yourself!
2 years ago