orange county METRO
the costa mesa store
Buffalo Exchange
THE LAB
2930 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 825-0619
Location: #A109 at THE LAB
www.thelab.com, part of South On Bristol Entertainment Culture and Arts
www.sobeca.net
Store Hours:
Monday– Saturday 11 am–9 pm
Sunday 11 am–8 pm
the fullerton store
Buffalo Exchange
215 N. Harbor Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 870-6855
Location: in the Fullerton Promenade, north of Commonwealth Avenue
Store Hours:
Monday–Saturday 11 am–8 pm
Sunday 12 pm–7 pm
COSTA MESA MEN, WE WANT YOUR SUMMER STYLE!
Buffalo Exchange, Costa Mesa
We are looking for men’s summer styles! Bring us your gently used basics from men’s classic stripe tees to denim slim cut shorts. We are also looking for men’s designer denim and button up shirts! See you soon!
[Posted Jun 6, 2013]
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]
open positions
STORE MANAGER
Fullerton - FT
Buffalo Exchange is looking for a hardworking, fashion-obsessed leader to be our new Store Manager. Seeking adaptable, realistic person dedicated to developing their management career. We offer a challenging, fast-paced retail atmosphere for customers to successfully buy, sell and trade current fashion. Our ideal candidate must be knowledgeable of current fashion trends, have a sincere interest in seeing customers treated like number one and be a positive, open communicator. Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling and evaluating employees while setting and achieving store goals. Management experience preferred. Extensive training in buying clothing from customers provided.
ASSOCIATE STORE MANAGER
Fullerton - FT
Buffalo Exchange is looking for a hardworking, fashion-obsessed individual to assist Store Manager. Help create a fun environment for customers to successfully buy, sell and trade current fashion. Participate in hiring, training, scheduling and evaluating employees. Exceptional customer service a must; some experience preferred. Extensive training in buying clothing from customers provided.
buffalo bests
- Best Vintage Store, Readers Picks, OC Weekly, Best of 2012
- Latest Best of LA’s “Best Designer Consignment Stores in Orange County,” Los Angeles’ CBS Local, May 17, 2012
- "A resale shoppers’ mecca with current and vintage labels up for grabs (or trade!)." -- Costa Mesa Conference and Visitor Bureau Blog, Jan 30, 2012
- Best Thrift Store and Best Discount Store Third Place, CSU Fullerton’s Daily Titan, Orange County Winners, Best of Guide 2011-2012
