Plato's Closet

01/17/08

Double Edged-Sword by Christopher L. at InsiderPages

Contributor at Insider Pages

I've worked retail for that past 5 years... so I'm pretty keen on pricing and the characteristics of many brands. Here's the pro's and con's of this store from my experience:

PROS: This is a nice place to look for some neat new clothes at a decent price, I'll give it at least that. However, the selection may not always be up to par due to what they buy and what they don't. Just as common is that other customers may have already come in and found before you or brought in after you. It's kind of a gamble, which has potential, of course, to be fun.

CONS: The clothes are used, and therefore devoid of any satisfaction or gratuities you normally receive under the original company. Unless you're ready to throw away your old clothes, don't bother bringing them to Plato's Closet... the amount of money you get for your clothes is pitiful. I myself brought in around $300 worth of clothing from Abercrombie and Fitch, which, mind you, was in excellent shape and just over a year old. I received a measly $22.80 for my troubles. Had I still wore those clothing items, even occasionally, or had someone else to sell/give them to, I would NOT have sold them. Selling to them is kind of a rip off if you're looking for a decent amount of cash for your stylish, but never worn or no longer fitting things... If you're just looking to get rid of some stuff, then by all means bring them in--keeping in mind they won't take just anything.

All in all, it works as a business. Just weigh your options before coming in.

Editorial Review

by Contributor at Citysearch

This teen-conscious consignment shop buys and sells name brands at a discount, from Forever 21 to Skechers to Sean John to Diesel.