Top 7 Consignment Shops That Pay Cash Upfront

Consignment shops can help you earn some extra cash by selling items you no longer need or want.

Many consignment shops make you wait until your items sell before you get paid, but there are some shops that pay upfront for items like clothing, shoes, and accessories.

Brick-and-mortar consignment stores that pay upfront include Buffalo Exchange, Clothes Mentor, Crossroads Trading Co., Once Upon a Child, Plato’s Closet, and Uptown Cheapskate. Rebag also offers cash upfront when you mail in your luxury handbags to sell online.

Below, we have the details on what items are accepted at each store and any special requirements such as brands, item condition, and age requirements to sell your things.

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Brick-and-Mortar Consignment Shops

Buffalo Exchange

Locations: Throughout the eastern, western, and southern U.S.; find your nearest
Types of items accepted:
- Men’s and women’s clothing including jeans, t-shirts, dresses, shorts, skirts, sweaters, jackets, designer clothes, vintage clothes, costumes, and athletic wear
- Shoes, jewelry, and accessories
Requirements: Items should be clean and in good condition.
Offer determined by: Style, condition, and original retail price; you will receive 30% of Buffalo Exchange’s selling price in cash or 50% of the selling price in store credit
Appointment necessary: No, but you need to bring a government-issued photo ID; if you’re under 18, you’ll need to have an adult with you
More information is available on the Buffalo Exchange website.

For information on returning items to Buffalo Exchange, see our article.

Clothes Mentor

Locations: Throughout the U.S.; find your nearest
Types of items accepted:
- Women’s clothes size 0 to 26, including maternity, petite, casual, and business clothes
- Shoes, handbags, and accessories
Requirements: Clothing and items must be clean, in good condition, and name brands are preferred.
Offer determined by: Original retail value and condition; Clothes Mentor sells items for about one third of the original retail value and will offer you 25% to 30% of its sale price
Appointment necessary: No, but make sure to bring your ID
More information is available on the Clothes Mentor website.

Crossroads Trading Co.

Locations: Throughout the U.S.; find your nearest
Types of items accepted: In-style men’s and women’s clothing, including jeans, shirts, sweaters, pants, dresses, outerwear, shoes, and handbags. View the selling guide online for more information.
Requirements: Items must be clean, unstained, and odor-free. In-style items only; no vintage. The items must be in great condition with no missing buttons, tears, or broken zippers.
Offer determined by: Item value; the more your item is worth, the higher your offer will be. Offers range from 50% to 70% of the Crossroads Trading Co. sale price.
Appointment necessary: No, but make sure to bring your ID and you must be at least 18 years old
More information is available on the Crossroads Trading Co. website.

Once Upon a Child

Locations: Throughout the U.S. and Canada; find your nearest
Types of items accepted:
- Children’s clothing size preemie to youth 20 including regular clothes, costumes, dancewear, formal wear, outerwear, sleepwear, swimwear, and shoes
- Toys
- Baby gear including baby monitors, highchairs, swings, and strollers
- Furniture including cradles, changing tables, bookshelves, cribs, and dressers
Requirements: Clothing and items should be clean, in good condition, and name brands are preferred.
Offer determined by: Item condition, brand, and market demand; find out more in our article on how much Once Upon a Child pays for clothes
Appointment necessary: No, but make sure to bring your ID
More information is available on the Once Upon a Child website.

Plato’s Closet

Locations: Throughout the U.S. and Canada; find your nearest
Types of items accepted:
- Women’s clothes size 0 to 30: bodysuits, jeans, pants, shirts, skirts, dresses, shorts, sweatshirts, rompers, tank tops, athletic wear, accessories, and shoes
- Men’s clothes size 28 to 40 waist: shirts, sweaters, outerwear, sweatshirts, jeans, pants, shorts, shoes, boots, and accessories
Requirements: Clothing and items must be name brands, clean, and in good condition.
Offer determined by: Style, trendiness, and brand; you will receive about 30% of the store’s selling price
Appointment necessary: No, but make sure to bring your ID
More information is available on the Plato’s Closet website.

For information on how much Plato’s Closer pays for shoes and bathing suits, see our articles.

Uptown Cheapskate

Locations: Throughout the eastern, southern, and southwestern U.S.; find your nearest
Types of items accepted:
- Men and women’s clothing size XS to 2XL including jeans, designer jeans, skirts, shirts, jackets, dresses, and costumes,
- Handbags, accessories, fragrances, wallets, and shoes
Requirements: Clothing should be freshly cleaned, in great condition with no rips or stains, and should be in current fashion.
Offer determined by: Condition, current inventory levels, local demand, and brand; you can earn a 25% higher payout if you choose store credit
Appointment necessary: No
More information is available on the Uptown Cheapskate website.

Online Consignment Shops

Rebag

Types of items accepted: Designer handbags
Requirements: Bags must be designer brands and in good condition. A list of accepted brands and detailed photographs of acceptable vs unacceptable conditions can be found on the Rebag condition page.
Offer determined by: Brand, model, color, condition, and original value; you can use Clair by Rebag to get an instant quote or submit photos of your bag to get a quote within two business days at Rebag.com, in the Rebag iOS app, or in the Rebag Android app.
How to send in your items: If you live in Manhattan, you can arrange a free pick-up of your bags. Otherwise, you can mail them in to sell. Mailing your bag to Rebag is free; it will provide a prepaid shipping label or prepaid shipping box. However, Rebag does charge a flat $10 fee to send back a refused bag.
More information is available on the Rebag website.