How to Make Sure you are Getting Top Quality and Value at Consignment Shops

When shopping upscale consignment, keep these factors in mind to ensure you are getting what you pay for:

Authenticity

We take special precautions to avoid putting out counterfeit designer and luxury goods, but other resale stores might not be so scrupulous. Look for authentication services or certificates, especially for top name brands. If you are at Legacies and in doubt as to an item’s provenance, ask one of our friendly sales volunteers.

Condition and quality

Again, we only put like-new items on the showroom floor, but it is always a good to check anything you are considering for stains, scratches, missing parts or structural issues.

With shopping used furniture stores in Cincinnati, open and close the drawers and doors, and check the fabric integrity before purchasing.

Pricing and value

We price everything for quick sale to make room for new merchandise. But to be sure you are getting a good deal, do your own research online, particularly for Cincinnati antique or vintage jewelry. Resale shops often price close to retail for highly sought-after pieces.

Consider the investment potential of luxury goods; they often hold their value or even increase in value over time.

Return and exchange policies

All sales are final at Legacies Upscale Resale and most second-hand stores. Always ask before buying if you are in doubt as to the store policy.

Reputation of the store

It is always smart to shop at trusted stores, whether they are retail or resale. Look for stores with good reviews that verify authenticity and offer quality guarantees.

If the resale shop supports a cause, confirm how proceeds are used. At Legacies, our share of the profits goes to Cancer Support Community, which offers 250 different educational programs and support groups for people with cancer and their families in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

All of our proceeds have benefited Cancer Support Community since our founding in 1994; and our donations comprised over a quarter of their funding.

We are staffed almost exclusively with volunteers, so virtually all customer purchases help neighbors in need.

Fit and functionality

For items like belts and bracelets, try them on when possible since sizes may vary by brand. For cookware and accessories with moving parts, test to make sure they work properly.

Know where items for sale come from. We work directly with estate sales, consignors and donors, ensuring ethical resale practices.

More tips for successful resale shopping

Stop back often

It can take several visits to find the deal you want. At Legacies, the merchandise changes weekly. What doesn’t sell quickly gets marked down.

Come in with an open mind

Think outside the obvious. Paint can give home décor and furnishings a whole new feel. A functional item can become charming décor. Our friendly volunteer salespeople can provide ideas based on what other shoppers have discussed with them.

Know the value of the item you seek

Depending on the vintage and popularity of a crockpot or necklace, the Legacies price may be a total steal or just a good deal. Know the general value of the piece you want and what you are willing to pay.

Consider donating

All our proceeds from donated items go to Cancer Support Community, so why not considering donating to Legacies?