Udelco — Local services in Hawthorne

I have been shopping at Udelco since at least 2011 so I figured it was about time to leave a review. If I could leave 6 stars I would. The shopping experience is easy as the way everything is organized you can find exactly what you are looking for. I am a wardrobe designer and stylist with very specific ideas when I’m shopping. So, for me, I already know what I want and 10/10 times I find it here as the boxes are clearly and specifically marked with what the contents are. I have moved away over the years but my job has me traveling now and I always plan the detour to shop twice a year when I’m in NYC. Renting a car for the day or even ubering either a few friends is worth the cost when the cost of stuff is so fair. I have a friend who lives in LA but now only shops here since he is rather tall, and it’s the only place he has EVER found jeans that fit. Note: they have a kids and a big&tall vintage section. I’ve brought numerous celebrity clients to shop and they all have left with huge hauls and continue to come back. Here is what to expect: everything is as is. But that’s the beauty of it all. I’ve found paint splattered denim cargos that would sell for $100’s in the city from a designer brand for $15. My favorite denim pieces, all from here. I’ve found pieces with the vintage tags still on it. I get the most compliments on a pair of deadstock cargos I got my last trip, so this trip I bought them in every color they had. I’ve found pieces that needed a little tlc or tailored but well worth it when they are staples in my closet. I travel the world shopping and my best vintage finds have come from here and Japan. Pro tips: bring cash and some reusable shopping bags to...

I've gone to about 10-15 thrift/consignment shops throughout NJ and this is probably the worse one I have ever went to. I'm an observant person and didn't see the price list, apparently it was as soon as you enter. Maybe posting them in the larger main room would be better. Secondly, people smoke there, I am very sensitive to the smell so I knew someone was smoking somewhere. If you enjoy digging through cardboard boxes this is the place for you. I was aware of this prior but wanted to try it out. My daughter and her friend came along as well. While I understand these are used clothes why wouldn't you at least clean out the pockets. I purchased a very beat up jacket, had a hole on one of arms, was supposed to be $20, I looked at the guy and said to myself are you serious? He took 50% off, fine, but the jacket was probably worth $5 not $10. I went to wash the jacket and it had a Walmart receipt and used tissues in the pockets. Some may think this place is inexpensive but compared to the other 10-15 places I've been to it's a major ripoff. The other places are at least inviting and on hangers and no used tissues in pockets. This place is bare minimum so I would think since it's in a dusty, dirty warehouse it would reflect in their prices. A pair was very used jeans $10, should be a few bucks, again I compare to the other places I have been to. My daughter wanted to purchase these items so I said okay, but I do know I probably won't ever go back. Two final notes, they only accept cash, I knew this prior but wanted to make others aware and no fitting rooms. If prices were cheaper then maybe I would give it another chance and look past the dust and dirt and pockets with...

First discovered udelco in 1972 met owner Charlie & wife Susan ( great people)when I went in their store in Orangeburg ny I was in vintage heaven!Could not believe boxes of flannel shirts, T-shirts ,jeans ,coats.This was so great digging around for 50s,60s, 70s one of a kind treasures.was there 2-3 times per wk not knowing what to find next. Then one day they where gone! Fast forward to2018 found they were still in business in Hawthorne nj Stopped in the warehouse the other day (yes warehouse)it’s not a thrift shop.More things I can ever imagineYou can’t just go one day to find your special item, u have to keep going back , digging & rummaging through tons of boxes.Who ever likes scouting through unique items this is the place for you! Don’t get discouraged at first just keep searching you will find your treasure,garranted!! ✌🏼To all the people giving bad reviews,think people .yes they have 1980s70s,60s clothes but believe it or not it’s 2019.Do u really think the prices are going to stay the same as 40yrs ago?REALLLY! Are new cars $5k or houses $40k Don’t u consider leather jackets $40 or jeans $10 ,T-shirt’s $5 bargains???? Try getting prices like this retail!!Of course the owners make money, that’s why people are in business! For others who say clothes are dirty or smell,just wash them .I even wash new clothes before wearing them.Not trying to sound nasty ,but if u love vintage wear , u won’t find a more reasonable price or biggest selection...