The Roanoke Valley offers many opportunities to purchase second-hand, gently worn, previously loved by someone else, clothes and accessories at re-sale and consignment stores and pop up events.
Shopping Re-sale is smart for several reasons, including the obvious, saving money. Studies show the average family spends between $1300 and $1800 on clothing each year. Shopping on consignment or at a re-sale event will save buyers save upwards of 70%. It makes much more "cents" to pay $7 for a pair of jeans than $47. In addition, if you have a champagne style on a juice box budget, you'll appreciate the bargains you can find on designer clothing. Not only can you save money when purchasing clothes, you can also earn money by selling your own gently used items on consignment.
In some cases, shopping previously used clothes gives back to the community by providing jobs and other opportunities, such as when you shop at a Goodwill store. If you went behind the scenes at any of the area re-sale events, you'd learn that truckloads full of clothes are donated to underserved families.
We also love that buying clothing and accessories at a consignment store or re-sale event is also better for the earth. It helps prevent clothes from being thrown in the landfill and will eventually help slow the production of new clothes.
We've pulled together a list of consignment and re-sale shops and events so you will be ready for the spring season!
Consignment Events
These events offer a variety of kids clothings, accessories, books, toys and equipment. In addition, you'll find a selection of clothes for Moms and household goods. LFA and Back on the Rack happen twice per year and feature seasonal clothes. Items are carefully inspected to ensure quality finds at all 3 events. Consignors earn even more by volunteering to run the events.
Bonsack Baptist WEEC Consignment March 7th, 2020
LFA Kids Consignment at the Berglund Center March 26th - 29th
Back on the Rack Consignment at Tanglewood Mall April 18th -25th
Consignment Stores
The Golden Shoestring features elevated brands such as Tori Burch, Prada, Louis Vutton. This time of year, they'll be swimming in brightly colored Lilly Pulitzer. Definitely a fun place to treat yourself mamas!
New to Me Consignment located in Grandin Village and so fun to explore- a mix of jewelry, art, furniture and clothing.
Re-Sale Stores
Once Upon a Child Electric Road purchases and re-sells gently used, seasonal, children's clothing, toys, books, and equipment.
Plato's Closet purchases and re-sells gently used, trendy, clothes for teens.
Play it Again Sports purchases and re-sells gently used, clean, sporting goods. New items are also available.
The White Orchid Shop this is an instagram only shop run by two local moms, featuring beautiful home vintage home decor and fine antiques. I often catch myself drooling as I scroll.
Tell us! Where do you most enjoy the thrill of the hunt in Roanoke? We'd love to know where you find your best, previously loved, treasures!
