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Just like the summer sun, Caelyn’s sense of style shines bright — watch her bring in a few things to sell and swap them out for some cute, current pieces at Buffalo Exchange Tempe!

Have a plus-sized closet cleanout of your own? Trade in your past-favorite pieces for something new-to-you at your local Buffalo! We buy ALL sizes, from 16+, and your past-favorite pieces could become stylish closet staples you’ll love. Plus, when you sell your closet cleanout now through September 30th, share your email address with your Buyer to be entered for your chance to win a $100 Buffalo Exchange gift card. Find your local store here to schedule an appointment to sell!

Summer almost being over is definitely a bummer, but we can’t help but to be excited for the cool breeze of fall — and the chill fall outfits! Buffalo Exchange is buying for autumn and beyond, and we want to see your closet cleanout. As the temps get cooler, we’re looking to stock our store with sweaters, lightweight jackets, long sleeved tees, blouses and button-ups, and pants like jeans, corduroys and trendy leather trousers, just to name a few. For shoes and accessories, we’re in need of stylish sneakers, boots, hats and beanies. While you’re cleaning out your closet, don’t forget to check your keepsake drawers, too: we buy jewelry and designer pieces like handbags, wallets and sunglasses year-round!

Been a while since you sold? Check out everything you need to know about our revamped buying process here. When you’re ready to sell, find your nearest Buffalo Exchange location here and schedule an appointment online!

Hey, Boston guys! It’s officially summer, and that means it’s time for a fresh look. If your closet is filled with things you just aren’t wearing, sell your clothes and trade them in for some new finds at Buffalo Exchange Boston! Now through August 31st, sell us at least 5 menswear items for your chance to score a $5 off coupon, good for purchases of $25 or more. We’re currently buying closet staples like cool tees, button-downs, jeans, shorts and more — but we always buy the best of all seasons! And don’t forget, we also buy shoes and accessories like hats and watches. To schedule your appointment to sell, give Buffalo Exchange Boston (Somerville) a call at 617-629-5383 or our Brookline location at 617-779-7901!

Calling all students: Buffalo Exchange is sweetening your semester with a discount day just for you! On Saturday, August 28th, stop into any Buffalo Exchange and show us your student ID to get 10% off of your entire purchase* – we’ll even have giveaways for awesome, exclusive Buffalo swag (including a $25 BE gift card!) This is the perfect time to stock up on back to school and fall styles like denim, tees + sweaters, light jackets and cool shoes like trendy sneakers and boots. Can’t wait to see you there! For special Student Discount Day events happening at select stores, check out our list below: 

Buffalo Exchange New Orleans: Enjoy a frozen treat from Big O Pops’ Popsicle Doorbell!

Buffalo Exchange Tucson: Jam out to tunes from a local DJ from 1-5pm!

Have a closet cleanout you’ve been sitting on? Clear some space and bring it in to sell at your local Buffalo Exchange! Now through September 30, when you sell and join our email list, you’ll be entered for your chance to win a $100 Buffalo Exchange gift card! To schedule an appointment to sell, find your nearest Buffalo Exchange location here. 

*Discount cannot be combined with any other offer. For giveaway rules, visit BuffaloExchange.com/Rules

Head back to school with a clear closet and maybe even some Buffalo Exchange cash! Now through September 30th, sell your closet cleanout at Buffalo Exchange and join our email list for your chance to win a $100 Buffalo shopping spree on us! We’re buying for fall and the best of all seasons — think jeans, T-shirts and sweaters, light jackets, and fall footwear like cool sneakers and boots. The still-stylish pieces you wore this summer or last semester could become extra cash in your pocket for extracurriculars or trade to spend on a new look to help make those long lectures just a bit more lively. To schedule an appointment to sell, find your nearest Buffalo Exchange location here!

BuffaloExchange.com/Rules

Shopping at Buffalo Exchange is always a great deal, and now you can save even more during Tax Savings weekends in select states this July and August! Shop for back to school staples like jeans and tees, current trends and fall favorites like sweaters, boots and more for less than your wallet will thank you! Overdue for a wardrobe rehaul? While you’re here, make an appointment to sell your closet cleanout — you could receive 25% of our selling price back in cash or 50% in trade to put towards your new-to-you fall look. Check out all the locations in states with Tax Savings weekends below:

Tennessee: 7/30-8/1
Buffalo Exchange Nashville

New Mexico: 8/6-8/8
Buffalo Exchange Albuquerque

Missouri: 8/6-8/8
Buffalo Exchange Kansas City

Texas: 8/6-8/8
Buffalo Exchange Austin
Buffalo Exchange Dallas
Buffalo Exchange Houston
Buffalo Exchange San Antonio

Virginia: 8/6-8/8
Buffalo Exchange Richmond

Massachusetts: 8/14-8/15
Buffalo Exchange Boston (Somerville)
Buffalo Exchange Brookline

Do you feel that breeze? Fall is on the horizon, and so is your chill new wardrobe! For an auspicious start to your autumnal style, shop sustainably at Buffalo Exchange. Our racks are stocked with current fall trends like chunky knit cardigans, platform loafers, leather pants, long-sleeved dresses and classic button-downs and blouses. If you’re a student, grab back to school staples like cool tees and sweaters, great denim and fly footwear like sneakers and boots. Ready to shop? Before you go, try cleaning out your closet and selling your extra pieces! The still-stylish things you haven’t worn since last fall could become 25% back in cash or 50% back in store credit to fund your 2021 look. Find your local Buffalo Exchange and schedule an appointment to sell here!

Ooh la la, we are in the swing of summer! I recently took a trip to Buffalo Exchange to shop for my top summer staple – shorts – and I’m finally ready to let the heat waves and humidity wash over me! So grab a big glass of lemonade or iced tea, kick back and relax because Buffalo makes the once-dreaded activity of shopping for shorts easy and fun!

First at Bat: Activewear

I obtained the holy grail of soft activewear shorts, Lululemons! The red color is delightfully bright and paired perfectly with a mesh activewear top I found in store! Bold colors like this are great for outdoor activities because they make you visible to others sharing the road or trail and easier to find if you get lost. Forget about the pricey Lululemon tag, these were under $25! That’s a 58% discount…. need I say more?

It’s Jort Season

The fit of jean shorts is crucial. Don’t fret if it takes a try or two, your body is original and all yours and finding the perfect shorts to compliment that is worth the time. The best part about shopping for these at Buffalo? They have a wide array of sizes and brands and styles so you can find a pair you love. I opted for a pair slightly higher than knee length and slightly longer than cut offs because I love that I can go casual with a simple tank or dress them up with a patterned blouse. The best part of these shorts? I can do cart wheels, backflips and somersaults in these without any fear.

Knock Knock! Who’s there? Hiking Wear!

Hello beautiful, comfy, soft, neutral-toned North Face hiking shorts with adjustable straps! I found these hidden in between two pairs of shorts that didn’t fit, but I made sure to look at every item on the rack so I didn’t miss anything. Pro tip – shop up and down a couple of sizes since fit varies so much by brand! And, when in doubt – try it on. Sometimes, the missing element of a piece is you! When I first saw these shorts, I thought they wouldn’t fit, but the adjustable strap made the waistline a great fit and the length was perfect for my legs.

Comfy Time with Casual Gym Shorts

Also on the rack were classic, black gym shorts with white piping. A cute and comfy alternative to bike shorts, perfect for lounging and running errands. 

Are things heating up in your backyard? Catch a break from the summer heat by heading down to your local Buffalo to shop for shorts and other summer essentials. Even better, clean out your closet and bring in those great summer staples you just haven’t been wearing this year or your past-favorite fall pieces. Buffalo Exchange is buying for summer, fall and the best of all seasons! Just book an appointment to sell before you stop in.

By Jessica Pruitt

After a pandemic year, we could all use a good closet cleanout. Whether some pieces don’t fit anymore (*raises hand*) or your style’s changed, chances are there are some excellent pieces from 2020 that you just aren’t wearing anymore. My two cents? Take them into Buffalo Exchange and trade in for some new finds that’ll spark joy in 2021 and beyond. Here are the top five things I consider when getting ready to sell my clothing. 

Scrub a Dub Dub 

As I pack up my items to sell, I take a close look at each piece under bright lighting. Does it have any spots that I might be able to get out if I throw it in the wash another time? Pilling that I could easily take off with a sweater shaver? Do the soles of my shoes need to be cleaned up? I know the Buyers will be looking at these things and that they only buy in items that are fresh and clean and ready to go out on the racks as is. So, if I think it’s a great piece otherwise, I make sure to throw it in the wash or pull out the Magic Eraser before I make an appointment to sell my clothing. 

Too Many Condition Issues

I also consider the overall condition of each piece and just how much I’ve loved it. Does it have an unintentional hole, broken zipper or spots that won’t come out? If so, I make a separate pile of items to repurpose (old clothing can make great patches for sewing projects or rags for cleaning) or to donate to a local thrift store. 

Before I Sell My Clothing, I Ask: What Season?

Buffalo Exchange buys the best of all seasons year-round. This means that, if I’m selling a like-new Patagonia puffer jacket or a brand new classic Madewell sweater in the middle of June, they’re still going to buy it. These are the classic pieces in excellent condition that Buffalo can box up knowing that customers will still be super happy to buy next year – or that someone will be excited to purchase even when it’s 110 degrees out because it’s such a find! 

Usually, I try to clean out my closet mid-season, once I figure out which pieces I’m not actually wearing. That way, I can sell my clothing while it’s still in-season and in-style, PLUS I can put the trade I earn towards a mid-season refresh. If I end up cleaning out at the end of the season, here’s my rule of thumb: when in doubt, bring it in anyways. The Buyers are always happy to look through everything you have. If I’m reasonably sure that it won’t sell out of season but I’m also not ready to just donate it, then I box it up and label it “Sell In The Fall”. Pro tip: Buffalo Exchange buys in advance of the actual season. So by mid-July, for example, they’re already slowing down on summer pieces and starting to buy for fall. 

Seeing Double

When cleaning out, I think about whether or not I have multiple versions of the same piece. Do I have two eyelet blouses but I always go for my favorite one? Several jeans in the same cut and yet I only wear one pair? Clearing this kind of clutter out of my closet really makes it easier to get dressed each morning, plus I feel good knowing that I’m keeping great pieces in circulation and in use. Three cheers for reducing, reusing and recycling. 

Brand New With Tags?

You know when you have something in your closet for a full year but it’s still brand new with tags? COVID aside, since none of us had the chance to actually wear anything last year, tags are usually a good sign that something about the piece just doesn’t call to me. Most likely, I’m never going to end up wearing it. Also a great piece to sell since it’s in excellent condition! Disclaimer though: Buffalo won’t necessarily buy items just because they’re brand new with tags. They always look first at whether it’s a style that’s selling well in their store at the moment.

Once I’ve decided which items I want to sell, I fold them all up neatly and throw them into my reusable Buffalo Exchange tote (super cute and made from 70% recycled plastic). Inspired to clean out? Now’s a great time to clear your closet of the pieces you’re not wearing and make room for some new post-pandemic looks. When you’re ready to head into the store, just make an appointment to sell at BuffaloExchange.com/Locations.

Growing up, Katriel cites his parents for inspiring his interest in fashion. His dad is an R&B musician with a flair for good style and his grandmother was a whiz on the sewing machine. His parents were also excellent cooks. In high school, Katriel studied the culinary arts and had the chance to work with chefs in Las Vegas. While he loved the artistic aspect of plating food and the way that his dishes would delight customers, he ultimately decided that fashion was his true love.

Originally a sneakerhead with a self-described 90s Fresh Prince-inspired style, he now takes inspiration from Jimi Hendrix, Lenny Kravitz and the 1970s. “I’m a sneakerhead at heart,” he says, “but a boot guy on the feet.” He still has a collection of more than 50 sneakers, with prized possessions like a pair of Air Jordan 1s from 1985 (the first Jordan ever made) and Kendrick Lamar Cortez’s, but his style now is more runway. Think 1970s vintage, Western styles, square toes, loafers and boots. “Being bold with fashion,” he says, “is one of the reasons why fashion is what it is. Be different. Make something out of nothing. Make it yours… I never want to look like somebody else.” When it comes to styling or creating the perfect photograph, Katriel recommends spontaneity. “If you see anything around you, take advantage of it. Step outside of your comfort zone. Put something on that you’re not comfortable with and see people’s reaction.”

Katriel has been working at Buffalo since June of 2019. He loves the way that the job teaches you about a wide variety of styles. With such a diverse staff, as well, you not only get to see the styles – you get to see how people wear them. He also loves talking to customers and finding just the right piece for them. “Just have fun,” he says. “Of course you have to work hard and get your job done, but if you’re not having fun, then the customers won’t have fun. The rest of the staff won’t have fun.”