Beacon's Closet Park Slope — Local services in New York

My personal experience was great! The employees were nice and welcoming really sweet person at the door that held the door open while I dragged out my giant luggage and offered my dog a treat. This place seems to have really awful reviews regarding the buying process. I work in this industry for myself but I also was a buyer for other companies with similar models to Beacon's people need to understand there willing to buy your stuff you no longer want that you most likely would've just given away. Every job as a buyer requires you to study not only the mainstream fashion markets current trends but you must also look to street style and the neighborhood your business is located in demographics. Who are your customers? What are they buying? Looking for? This requires alot of skills of observation constantly. Whenever they buy a piece they have to think do I have a customer for this in mind especially when taking risks on styles. So with that said this store definitely has an appreciation for vintage pieces which is reflected in the neighborhood if you have older unique vintage meaning 80s or older in good condition your odds are high of selling. Good variety with sizes is always helpful.They also shop for current trends so you as will see modern brand's as well as the vintage fashion that is trending now which is Y2k and 90s fashion. Whenever you choose to sell at one of these call ahead and ask many detailed questions like I did about there current inventory for example if they have too much of anything or are looking to stock more sections. Also shop around there store before hand see what they have in stock to give you in idea of the type of merchandise they may buy also there pricing. Keep in mind these shops price item's very affordably to make it accessible for the general public which is awesome. Everyone should have access to quality pieces regardless of personal finances so with thay in mind you will not be getting a ton of money per item think of it has you're selling your goods to a retailer at wholesale cost you being the wholesaler you get about 35% in cash or 50-55% in store credit I believe of whatever they pirce each individual item for . So it's definitely not much but I feel the key is to bring a lot so you sell in bulk and get a decent amount back which is what I did and it was a great outcome for me. So keep that in mind you're getting back wholesale prices if you sell in bulk and your inventory is accepted you will get a decent amount. If you have item's you spent hundreds of dollars on per piece and are looking to get return investment back this isn't for you. Sell that online or go to a consignment shop but if you have things you have had for a while in good clean condition just sitting around that you really just want to get rid off this is a good option but as always consider all these factors and call ahead ask questions. I found over the phone at this location they were also...

Mediocre selling experience.

I’ve sold at multiple Beacon Closet locations both post and precovid. Sometimes I’m lucky and the whole bag is taken, while sometimes I return with a full bag. It totally depends on the buyer’s personal style and the further away you are from restocks drop date, the more likely they are buying.

Beacons closet has a buying price guideline. They are not high unless they are branded, but even so you will not be making a profit with selling here.

The park slope location does not offer text back service, only verbal quotes for when your items will be ready. Quotes are often inaccurate so be prepared to wait.

All Beacon Closet locations will not sell the items until you have signed off on them. I have asked to taken back items that I felt was priced poorly. The Park Slope location has the selected sold items in a pile, so it will take some time and effort to find the items you decide not to sell. (Pro tip: the greenpoint location will keep all your sold and unsold items together, and can show you each item with the corresponding price tag so you can sign off on)

I would highly recommend on sellers to take inventory (roughly) of the items you bring in, to prevent any accidents of items being taken without documentation. The written description list is not always very detailed. Also recommend taking photos of the number on your cash bills with the receipt before leaving the store, incase they are ever fake.

Hope this helps anyone who is considering selling here or...

Please read this honest review from someone who has had multiple experiences coming here. I have been coming here to sell clothes for a couple of years now, some times with more success than others, but they would ALWAYS take at least 1 or 2 things. But this past Monday I went and it was the most horrific experience I’ve had and I will never be going back.

I had 2 full bags of clothes which contained several pairs of nice Everlane jeans and tops, madewell shirts, an Outdoor Voices shirt, a Uniqlo sweater and more. A lot of items in great condition. I felt really good about this batch. I was the first person in line to drop my things off and I was told that the wait would be 25 minutes. I went to browse the store and after about 10 minutes (which is most definitely not enough time to properly go through the amount of clothes I had), I saw my bags were full back on the shelf. I went to get my receipt for my sale and was told in the rudest tone “we couldn’t take any items today but thanks so much for coming in.” I was floored. I immediately asked for a second opinion and to speak to a manager. I was told no and that’s “not how that works here.” Clearly the person doing my bags was very inexperienced and didn’t know how to do her job. I was pretty furious. I recommend not coming here. I won’t be ever again. What a scam and people who ultimately don’t know what they’re doing. Save your time and...