buffalo bests

COMPANY

• Favorite Place on Google, Google Local Business, as of Dec 9, 2009
• “Many consignment shops are quite the curated purveyors of duds. Our personal favorite is Buffalo Exchange, a chain [of] fabulous second hand stores.” SheKnows.com, as of Feb 10, 2009

ARIZONA

• "Home to... the flagship locale of the famed vintage-clothier Buffalo Exchange, Tucson also has a vibrant strip of mostly cheap eateries and shopping." - North America's Best Gay-Friendly Bargain Cities, lists Tucson as #7, About.com, as of Apr 15, 2010
• Best Vintage Store, Phoenix Magazine, Readers Picks, Best of the Valley 2009
• Best Vintage Clothing Store Runner-Up, Azcentral.com's Best, Readers' Choice, Phoenix 2009
• Listed in “130 of the Valley’s best mom and pops," Phoenix Magazine, “Save the Economy... Shop Local!”, Nov 2009
• Best Resale/Vintage Clothing & Best Fashions (Locally Owned) Runner-up, Tucson Weekly, Readers' Choice, Best of Tucson 2009
• Boutiques listing, Phoenix All-Star Guide, Phoenix New Times, Feb 12, 2009
• Listed in 10 top local consignment stores, Arizona Republic directory, Phoenix, as of Feb 26, 2009
• Best Place to Buy Vintage Clothing, Phoenix New Times Readers' Choice, Best of Phoenix 2009

CALIFORNIA

• Best Used Clothing, UC Berkeley's The Daily Californian, Readers' Pick, Best of Berkeley 2010
• “This place truly has something for everyone. I found plenty of everyday staples, including possibly the best collection of T-shirts ever.. But the store also carries some funky labels, like Harajuku Lovers and Lacoste, and lots of chic shoes. Rummaging is kept to a minimum because the store, while large, is very well organized... And of course Buffalo Exchange has the added benefit of giving you the chance to make some money if you have clothes to trade in - and you’ll need it because you can easily walk out of here with a whole new wardrobe.” L.A.’s Cheapsters.org, Dec 15, 2009
• "The ultimate thrift store, Buffalo Exchange turns into Halloween heaven during this time of year with unusual costumes and wacky pieces that are perfect for completing a unique look. Patrons can buy, sell and trade anything and everything they need for the perfect Halloween attire." - San Diego Magazine, Halloween Guide, Where to Get the Perfect Look, Oct 2009
• Best Used Clothing, East Bay Express, Best of the East Bay Readers’ Poll 2009, Berkeley
• “We are big fans of the secondhand clothing store chain Buffalo Exchange. Fashionable and affordable: What’s not to love?" - Los Angeles Times blog “L.A. Unleashed,” Apr 15, 2009
• Favorite Secondhand Clothing Store Runner-Up, Backstage Magazine, Los Angeles, Readers Choice Awards 2009
• Best Used Clothes, The Daily Californian Editors' & Readers' Pick, UC Berkeley, Best of Berkeley 2009
• Best Vintage/Resale Clothing Store, Readers' Poll, San Diego Citybeat, Best of San Diego 2009
• Best Vintage Store, OC Weekly, Readers' Choice, Best of OC 2009, Orange County

COLORADO

• Consignment Store, Reader's Choice, Top of the Town 2010 , 5280 Magazine, Denver
• Best Used Treasures Honorable Mention, Readers' Choice, Boulder Weekly, Best of Boulder 2010
• Listed in 11 of the area’s top resale shops, “Outside Guide: Upscale resale,” The Denver Post, Sep 26, 2009
• Best Used Clothing, Boulder Weekly, Readers' Poll, Best of Boulder County 2009

ILLINOIS

• "Good selection of trends at affordable prices." - Time Out Chicago, Sep 10, 2009

LOUISIANA

• "Locals love this place for the high quality of the garments sold and the friendly staff." - WA Today, Breaking News from Perth & Western Australia, Tourist Guide of Magazine Street, New Orleans, Apr 11, 2010
• Best Place to Buy Vintage Clothing Runner-Up and Best Consignment Shop Runner-Up, Gambit Weekly, Readers' Poll, 2009 Best of New Orleans
• Best Vintage Clothing Runner-Up, Where Y'At magazine, Readers' Picks, 2010 & 2009 Best of the Big Easy, New Orleans

MASSACHUSETTS

• Listed in Hot Way to Shop: Secondhand Stores, Hot 100 - 2010, Stuff Magazine, Boston
• Listed in Best of the New: Shopping, Editors' Pick, Boston Globe Magazine, Jan 31, 2010
• “We have the perfect place for all you bargain hunters looking for a great deal. A unique retailer called ‘The Buffalo Exchange.’" - CBS-TV WBZ News at 7, Boston, Oct 4, 2009
• Best Thrift Runner-Up, Weekly Dig, Dig This Awards 2009, Boston
• “The store has something for everyone... This constant influx of goods not only means that there is a great variety of styles for customers, but also that items are sold for quite a bit lower than the retail price.” - Tufts Daily, Somerville, Oct 22, 2009

MINNESOTA

• List of lists 2009 FASHION, top 10 stores for where to buy used clothing, Vita.mn, Minneapolis, Jul 23, 2009

NEVADA

• Best Place to Sell Your Own Clothes, Las Vegas Weekly, Staff Choice, Vegas’ Best 2010
• Best Secondhand Shopping, Las Vegas CityLife, Readers' Choice, Best of the Valley 2010
• Best Clothing Boutique, Las Vegas Weekly, Readers' Choice, Vegas Best 2009

NEW MEXICO

• OUTstanding Store to Shop, The Alibi & Albuquerque Pride, The 2010 OUTstanding Awards
• Best Vintage Apparel & Thrift Store Runner-Up, Readers' Choice, The Alibi, Albuquerque, Best of Burque 2010
• Listed in “Top 10 Unique Shops," DK Eyewitness Travel's Top 10 Santa Fe Taos & Albuquerque (American ed., 2009)
• Best Thrift Store Runner-Up, Readers' Choice, The Alibi, Albuquerque, Best of Burque 2009

NEW YORK

• “Why not check out some New York stores devoted to styling the socially and environmentally responsible? ...Buffalo Exchange. This is the perfect place to find trendy pieces, big-name brands and classic closet staples for less.” - NYU’s Washington Square News, Apr 19, 2010
• Best Consignment & Vintage Shops in New York, Listed #3, NYC.com, as of Apr 16, 2010
• "Favorite local stores: 'Buffalo Exchange in Williamsburg is amazing! I never leave there without a handful of bags - sometimes it's ridiculous!'" - Time Out New York, Jaie' Wells, Most stylish New Yorkers, Apr 6, 2010
• Listed in “Spring consignment 101: A guide to selling closet castaways for cash at the city’s top second-hand boutiques," New York Metromix, Mar 24, 2010
• “I’ve scoured all of New York to find some of the best thrift and consignment shops ever and I’m going to share that knowledge with you... The first stop on this thrifting tour is my personal favorite, Buffalo Exchange... I have never walked out of any Buffalo Exchange empty handed. They are full of great finds and unique pieces for men and women... Even if you feel second-hand shopping is not for you, you should definitely check out this wonderful place.” - Globalshift.org, Dec 15, 2009
• “The ultimate destination for resale clothing is Buffalo Exchange... Look carefully through every rack here and you’re guaranteed to score a designer item for dirt cheap. As if there needs to be any other reason to love Buffalo Exchange, they will buy gently used clothing and pay cash or trade for in-store items.” - New York’s NYUnews.com, Oct 8, 2009
• Listed in New York Store & Shopping Guide for Williamsburg, New York Magazine, as of Sep 29, 2009
• Listed in “Guide to the Best New York Vintage Shopping,” Metrowize.com, Sep 4, 2009
• Listed in TONY's trusty favorites, shopping, Time Out New York, Student Guide, Aug 3, 2009
• Listed in New York’s best vintage shops for men, Time Out New York, Sep 10, 2009
• "Bring your unwanted garb to... this popular buy-sell-trade clothing shop and leave with padded pockets." - Time Out New York, as of Jul 22, 2009
• Listed in best shops in Brooklyn for bargains, Limite Magazine, “The REAL Look for Less”: “I must say, hands down, that Buffalo Exchange is one of my favorite [vintage] stores... Buffalo Exchange has the most extensive eclectic shoe rack ever! I’m almost certain you will find at least one pair that you will love... You can find amazing vintage pieces at BE too.” - May 14, 2009
• Favorite Secondhand Clothing Store Runner-Up, Backstage Magazine, New York City, Readers Choice Awards 2009
• “Buffalo Exchange is one of our favorite vintage shops because of its hip and eclectic collection of clothes and accessories.” - SoHo Journal, New York, as of Apr 23, 2009
• "Buffalo Exchange, the much-loved (gently) used apparel and accessories chainlet.” - NBC TV 4 New York, Apr 24, 2009
• Listed in Top Thrift Stores in NYC, New York City Traveler blog, Mar 29, 2009

OREGON

• Best Secondhand Store, U of O’s Oregon Daily Emerald, What’s Up? Readers’ Choice 2010, Eugene
• Favorite vintage clothing store, The Register-Guard, Eugene, Readers’ Choice Awards 2009
• "Buffalo Exchange is making the connection between environmentalism and fashion... a good example of sustainable fashion. They reuse and recycle clothing, preventing us from filling landfills with cheap, disposable clothing." - Willamette Week, Portland, Apr 20, 2009

PENNSYLVANIA

• “It’s time to abandon your preconceived notions about thrift stores... Hipsters and anti-hipsters unite over Buffalo Exchange... highly affordable, often in-season apparel." - Aroundphilly.com, Dec 9, 2009
• "Buffalo Exchange... shows that 'cool' and 'cheap' don't have to be mutually exclusive." - 6ABC-TV Action News, Philadelphia, Oct 19, 2009
• Listed first in Cheap Chica's Guide: Top Resale Shops, NBC-TV, Philadelphia, Jun 1, 2009
• “If you are a bargain shopper, and also someone who wants to save the environment while saving your wallet, The Buffalo Exchange on Chestnut Street is your one-stop shop. You can purchase some top quality shoes that have been recycled and are in top notch condition." - Philly.com, Feb 6, 2009
• "From men’s Levi['s] skinny jeans to women’s Steve Madden boots, there is something for everyone. Buffalo Exchange is the perfect place to find like-new blouses and dresses from Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie for affordable prices. With a great selection of shirts, jackets and t-shirts, it is easy to get carried away."- The Temple News, Philadelphia, Jan 27, 2009

TEXAS

• Best Bargain, Runner-Up Best Denim Boutique and 3rd Place Best Vintage Boutique, Rare Magazine, Rarest of them all 2010, Austin
• Best Place to Find Clothes Cheap, SMU’s Daily Campus, Readers' Choice, Best of SMU & Park Cities 2010, Dallas
• Best Vintage clothes & Best Women's Clothing Store, Readers' Picks, Dallas Observer, Best of Dallas 2009
• Best Thrift Store, Editors' Pick, Dallas Observer, Best of Dallas 2009
• UTmost Place to Purchase Jeans, Readers Choice, UT Austin’s The Daily Texan, UTmost Fall 2009
• “FAIR TRADE: Buffalo Exchange buys, sells and trades clothes, shoes, and accessories, making it an eco- and wallet-friendly place to shop. But truth be told, we love it most for the fact that it’s always a treasure hunt. From designer shoes to menswear, every time you go, you’ll find tons of new merchandise.” - Dallas’s NBC-TV Sep 3, 2009
• Best Vintage Clothing Store, Houston Press, Readers' Choice, Best of Houston 2009
• Best Clothing, Austin Chronicle, Readers Poll, Best of Austin 2009
• Mejor sitio para comprar ropa vintage (Best place to buy vintage clothing), Univision TV’s Premios Juventud, “Top Ten para Los Jovenes,” Houston, Jul 14, 2009
• Best Vintage Clothing, DallasVoice.com, Readers Voice Awards 2010 & 2009
• "Buffalo Exchange is by far the best resale shop on Westheimer." - Envy Magazine, Houston, Apr 7, 2009
• Listed as a thrift store favorite, “Great Day Houston,” KHOU-TV (CBS), Mar 10, 2009

WASHINGTON

• Listed for "amazing retro fashions," Etc magazine, Seattle Pacific University, spring 2010
• Best Thrift/Consignment Store, Ballard News-Tribune, Best of Ballard 2009, Seattle
• "Only the chicest recycled garb." - Grist.org, Seattle, Jan 13, 2009
• Best Clothing Store for Women Runner-Up, Cascadia Weekly, Best of Bellingham 2009