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Buffalo Exchange

Williamsburg
504 Driggs Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 384-6901

Location: at N. 9th St, Bedford stop on the L train

Store Hours:
Monday–Saturday 11 am–8 pm
Sunday 12 pm–7 pm

Buffalo Exchange

109 Boerum Pl.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 403-0490

Location: off Smith St and Atlantic Ave, Bergen St stop on the F and G trains

Store Hours:
NEW HOURS!
Monday-Saturday 11 am-8 pm
Sunday 12 pm-7 pm

Buffalo Exchange

East Village
332 E. 11th St.
New York, NY 10003
(212) 260-9340

Location: between 1st & 2nd Avenue; 1st Avenue stop on the L train

Store Hours:
Monday–Saturday 11 am–8 pm
Sunday 12 pm–7 pm

Buffalo Exchange

Chelsea
114 W. 26th St.
New York, NY 10001
(212) 675-3535

Location: at 6th Avenue, 28th Street stop on the 1 and R trains

Store Hours:
Monday–Saturday 11 am–8 pm
Sunday 12 pm–7 pm

WE ARE DISCONTINUING THE USE OF PLASTIC BAGS!

All Locations

Buffalo Exchange has officially gone “bag-less.” The company plans to discontinue all orders of disposable plastic bags for its 47 stores nationwide. This keeps a good deal of plastic out of landfills and prompts customers to remember an earth-friendly alternative for the trip home. The company’s change in policy is expected to keep an estimated 350,000 bags out of landfills every year.

Sustainable living and environmental considerations are a big part of the Buffalo Exchange company culture. The company is a leader in the used fashion resale category, intrinsically highlighting the benefits of reselling and recycling clothing. However, Buffalo Exchange gained notoriety following the introduction of its Tokens for Bags® program; a fund-raising effort that incentivized customers to opt away from using plastic bags by offering a “token” valued at five cents (the cost of one disposable plastic bag) that the customer could donate to one of several local charities every time he or she declined a plastic bag. The program has generated over $420,000 for hundreds of local nonprofit organizations since 1994 and has saved an estimated 8.4 million bags from landfills.

The move to “bag-less” is a logical next step, said Kerstin Block, President and Founder of Buffalo Exchange. “The large majority of our customers will understand that this is a move that is being made in the interest of our environment and that it is intended to begin changing the way we think about how we use disposable products in our everyday lives.”

What about those local charities? No worries. Even without bags, the Tokens for Bags® program will continue. Any customer who brings in their own reusable bag or walks out with their purchase bundled in their arms will still receive a token to donate. “These local charities bring immense value to our communities through environmental protection, animal rescue, and in other ways,” says Block, “and they have served as incredible community partners. The Tokens for Bags® program will continue to provide a fund-raising channel for our community partners and at the same time will thank our customers for living in a socially — and environmentally — responsible manner.”

[Posted Nov 29, 2012]

WE'RE OPEN MEMORIAL DAY, JUST FOR YOU!

All Locations

Hey Buffalos! The main office in Tucson, AZ will be closed for Memorial Day, BUT all of our stores will be open regualr hours on Monday, May 27. Enjoy your holiday weekend and stop by your local Buffalo Exchange!

[Posted May 7, 2013]

open positions

ENTRY-LEVEL BUYERS
East Village - FT/PT
Chelsea - FT/PT
Williamsburg - FT/PT
Boerum Hill - PT
Love fashion? Why not apply today! Your local Buffalo Exchange is always accepting applications for entry-level Buyer positions. Looking for cheerful, dependable & energetic quick learners with knowledge of fabrics, styles, current retail trends and eras. Challenging, fun, fast-paced retail environment. As an employee, you'll receive on-the-job training in recycling fashion. No prior experience necessary. Must be able to work 3 days a week, including at least one weekend day (Friday, Saturday or Sunday). This is not your regular retail job!

CASHIER
Chelsea - FT/PT
Williamsburg - FT/PT
Love fashion? Why not apply today! Your local Buffalo Exchange is always accepting applications for entry-level positions. Looking for cheerful, dependable & energetic quick learners with knowledge of fabrics, styles, current retail trends and eras. Challenging, fun, fast-paced retail environment. As an employee, you'll receive on-the-job training in recycling fashion. No prior experience necessary. Must be able to work 3 days a week, including at least one weekend day (Friday, Saturday or Sunday). This is not your regular retail job!

FLOOR ASSISTANT
Chelsea - FT/PT
Love fashion? Why not apply today! Your local Buffalo Exchange is always accepting applications for entry-level positions. Looking for cheerful, dependable & energetic quick learners with knowledge of fabrics, styles, current retail trends and eras. Challenging, fun, fast-paced retail environment. As an employee, you'll receive on-the-job training in recycling fashion. No prior experience necessary. Must be able to work 3 days a week, including at least one weekend day (Friday, Saturday or Sunday). This is not your regular retail job!

GRETTA'S "NO MONEY MAKEOVER" ON THE RACHAEL RAY SHOW

On the Rachael Ray Show's "Free For All" episode in November 2012, stylist Gretta takes viewer Angela for a free clothing make over at Buffalo Exchange in New York. Rachael Ray explains, "everything on this [episode] you can get for free. [Angela] traded her clothes at [Buffalo Exchange], which was awesome." Gretta explains Buffalo Exchange to viewers, "We didn't skimp. A common misconception about these stores is that they only take high-end items or vintage items. Not true. They love to have items that are from inexpensive stores or discount stores so long as they are great pieces." Angela traded in her old clothes for an outfit that included a designer dress, designer heels, and a leather bag. "It was so fun," Gretta explains, who also traded in her clothes for a whole new outfit. 

STYLELIST.COM: "FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD SHOP"

New York’s Stylelist.com of the Huffington Post mentions Buffalo Exchange in “New York Street Style: What the girls are wearing in Williamsburg (photos)” on Mar 16, 2012: “This week’s Neighborhood Watch focuses on the stylish set that inhabit Williamsburg, one of Brooklyn’s coolest spots. To some, it’s the home of the hipster. To many others, it’s a charming area filled with loads of vintage shops like Buffalo Exchange and Stella Dallas... Ashley McKinney. Favorite Neighborhood Shop: Buffalo Exchange.”

"HEARD ON THE RUNWAY" BY WSJ

The Wall Street Journal blog “Heard on the Runway” mentions Buffalo Exchange in “Bicycle Designer Helio Ascari (Photo)” on Jan 30, 2012: “To stay within budget, he frequents vintage stores; Buffalo Exchange [is one of] his favorites.”

BEST OF NEW YORK CITY!

The Village Voice named Buffalo Exchange Best Used Clothing Store in the Best of NYC 2011 on Oct 20: "We just can't tear ourselves away from Buffalo Exchange. The resale chain has numerous shops spread across 15 states (if you're ever in Seattle, that one rocks), and their outposts in the East Village, Williamsburg, and Chelsea are transformative experiences. The broad stores are neatly organized by genre and clothing category, but the plethora of styles and quality (from uppity designers to Forever 21 castoffs) are encouraging to sartorial creativity: Try not to plan entire closetfuls of new outfits as you scan the racks."

INK IN INC. 5000

A four-time Inc. 5000 honoree, Buffalo Exchange earned the position of 4,045 and a retail industry rank of 174 in the 2011 Inc. 5000, Inc. magazine's annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America, Sep issue. According to Inc., "more than ever, this year's list is a testament to the creativity, resilience, and tenacity of America's top entrepreneurs." Buffalo Exchange is listed for a 3-year growth of 31%. The Inc. 5000, an extension of Inc. magazine's annual Inc. 500 list, recognizes the most dynamic, growing entrepreneurial companies that are changing the business landscape. Companies are ranked according to the percentage growth of their revenue.

SEVENTEEN: "PLENTY OF HIDDEN TREASURES AT AMAZING PRICES"

The Seventeen Ultimate Guide to Style: How to Find Your Perfect Look by the editors of Seventeen Magazine hit stores during the week of Jul 4, 2011, recommending Buffalo Exchange. In Chapter Six, the Indie section, as Seventeen editor Marissa Grumer tells us, "Buffalo Exchange has a prominent in-book mention as must-go-to destination for our readers to shop," p. 141: "Shop Indie. Hit these go-to spots for all your fun staples! ...Buffalo Exchange. You'll find plenty of hidden treasures at amazing prices at this hip thrift-store chain. Not only will you look good, you'll feel food knowing that the store recycles its clothing."

GOOD MORNING AMERICA SELLS TO THE BROOKLYN BUFFALO EXCHANGE

Good Morning America featured Buffalo Exchange in "Unclaimed Cash on 'GMA': Three Women Clean Their Closets In Hopes of a Cash Payoff" on Jul 5, 2011: "Those underused, overstuffed closets could be turned around from clothes chaos into cash for you... Bearing bags and bags of clothes pulled from the closets of our three challenge contestants, we arrived at the front door of the New York outpost of Buffalo Exchange, one of the country's biggest 'buy-sell-trade' chains. Bree Turnier,the manager of the Buffalo Exchange store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, told 'GMA' the chain looks for the three 'Cs' of clean, current and good condition when deciding which items to buy and determining their value... The money that 'GMA's' three closet contestants took home with them that day from Buffalo Exchange alone range up to more than $200, including $153 for Breck's designer duds, $52 for Cavrell's sentimental clothes and $46 for Tharp's power suits... Watch current trends. Places like Buffalo Exchange and eBay want what's hot now- bright colors, neutrals, patterns and slim cuts, for example."

ELLE MAGAZINE REPURPOSES BUFFALO EXCHANGE FINDS

Elle Magazine shopped Buffalo Exchange in "Style A to Zee: Second Life," July 2011 issue, Slip Up: "Who says your new look has to be, well, new? With a little ingenuity (and the help of an ace tailor), Creative Director Joe Zee pillages vintage stores, boys’ departments—even his assistant’s closet—to reinvent already-loved treasures... Found at: Buffalo Exchange, NYC. Price: $5 apiece. Maybe you’ve got slips left over from the Courtney Love era; or maybe you collect them because you can’t resist the beauty of vintage lingerie. If the darting is too high or too low, or the shape too roomy, don’t hesitate to have underpinnings tailored too. How I Styled It: Antonio [Marquez, 'tailor extraordinaire'] integrated the ruffles and bodices to create one easy, flirty dress. Pair it with a classic, slightly more downtown denim jacket, and you’re good to go."

NATE BERKUS SHOW: "ONE OF MY FAVORITE SECONDHAND STORES"

The Nate Berkus Show recommended Buffalo Exchange in “Cheap Chic Tips from the Cheap Chica” on Feb 22, 2011 at 9 am, syndicated on national TV. In a “bank or bargain” segment with Lilliana Vazquez of The Cheap Chica’s Guide to Style, both the studio audience and people modeling the clothing mistook the bargain look (totaling $105.93) for bank (which cost $7,746). Lilliana said the expensive-looking bargain look included “Nicolette’s dress [for] $16. Wow. And I was able to find this at one of my favorite secondhand stores, Buffalo Exchange. You have tons of consignment. That’s across the country, Buffalo Exchange.” 12-minute segment.

'LUCKY GIRL' STOCKS HER CLOSET WITH OUR DISCOUNT BUYS

In the December 2010 issue of Lucky Magazine 'Lucky Girl' Toyah Attwell, editor of New Zealand-based teen site 247girl.co.nz, shops at the Brooklyn Buffalo Exchange. Toyah "stocks her closet with discount buys from gilt.com, Buffalo Exchange, and flea markets to balance out her more luxurious finds." Style Spy section, p. 172.

 

 

buffalo bests

• Listed third in "The 5 Best Vintage Clothing Stores in the East Village," CBS New York, Best of New York, Aug 1, 2012
• Best Used Clothing Store, The Village Voice, Best of NYC 2011
• Listed in five of NYC’s must-go vintage stores, Climate Week NYC 2011's blog “NYC’s Vintage Shopping,” Aug 4, 2011
• “You wouldn’t believe the deals at Buffalo Exchange!” -- “How Becoming a Conscious Consumer Changed My Life,” HuffPost Impact, Huffington Post, New York, Jul 27, 2011
• Listed third in "The Top 10 Vintage Haunts in NYC That Won’t Rob You Blind,” FashionIndie.com, Mar 14, 2011
• Listed in "Best Places To Thrift Near Campus," NYU Local.com, Mar 4, 2011
• Top ten “Best Local Clothing Stores,” Time Out New York, Feb 10, 2011

tokens for bags charities

Boerum Hill
• Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue
• Earth Day New York
• Providence House
Chelsea
• ASPCA
• Mayor’s Fund to Advance NYC
• Friends of the High Line
East Village
• Empire State Pride Agenda
• GrowNYC
• Puppies Behind Bars
Williamsburg
• Stoked NYC
• City Parks Foundation
• Kitty Kare Takers