Encore Resale 850 — Local services in Mary Esther

Encore Boutique is definitely not your grandma's thrift store. It's my favorite consignment shop in the area. I've been a customer since it first opened, under another owner. There is a good range of women's items, from clothes and shoes to accessories, purses and some makeup. I've also taken a few things in on consignment. The owner is always very friendly and helpful.

I most often buy Coach purses and clothes for working around the house or in the garden. She carries good quality items and most are in good or great condition. There is always a sale rack out front, so I don't have to pay full price for garbage that falls apart the first time I wash it. Since the prices are so good, I also don't have to worry about...

Inconsistent hours of operation. The owner will tell you when they are open; however, there have been two times when I attempted to visit the store when it was closed.

Their Facebook page has different hours of operation compared to when they have been open. Furthermore, when googling the business, google states it is permanently closed. I suggest the owner gets google, Facebook and instagram all on the same page.

I have been in the store when the owner offers additional discounts to certain customers but not all. Not the most fair business strategy and I recommend all customers to begin to ask for...

Owner is wonderful. She sells quality, gently used clothes for women, especially for under 30 years and teens, but there are still some wonderful styles and selections for every woman--everything from jeans (of all colors and styles), tanks, casual and dress pants and tops, sports outfits, shoes of all types, including sandals, dress shoes, sneakers, tennis/basketball/ running shoes; handbags, jewelry, long gowns, and cocktail dresses. You HAVE to come in and...