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Snagging a Deal on a Fur Coat

January 1, 2023

Always fantasized about owning a fur coat, but worried about the expense or conflicted about animal cruelty? You can’t beat the warmth, style and feel of a fur coat. But they can be very expensive new. We offer a range of affordable, gently-worn fur and faux fur coats at Legacies Upscale Resale (Think hundreds instead […]

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What to Buy in Resale Shops

December 1, 2022

People find all kinds of treasures in second-hand, thrift and consignment shops. Here are some of the more popular categories of merchandise we carry at Legacies Upscale Resale in Hyde Park Plaza: Furniture Our sturdy used furnishings are of the highest quality, but if a style seems dated, you can repurpose it with paint, or […]

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Where Can I Make the Most Consigning Furniture, Art and Jewelry?

November 1, 2022

There are several consignment shops in Cincinnati. But they each offer different terms, so shop around, particularly if your pieces are of high value. The Best Deal Around: Legacies Upscale Resale Legacies in Hyde Park Plaza is the only consignment store in the Cincinnati area that provides a 50/50 split with consignors, while supporting a […]

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Knowing What You are Getting When you Buy Silver

October 1, 2022

Silver is malleable, ductile and harder than gold. At Legacies Upscale Resale, we sell utensils, tableware and jewelry made of pure silver and silver alloys. Three common types of silver customers ask for in a vintage jewelry store are Italian Silver, Mexican Silver, and Regular Silver. Italian Silver “Italian silver” or “Italian sterling silver” is […]

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Shopping Local for Your Home in Cincy 

September 1, 2022

We’re all trying to shop locally more often these days. Not only is it good for the environment and the local economy, but you can often find things in small locally-owned stores not available at the big box warehouses. One of the most unique places to get retail therapy in Cincinnati for your home is […]

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Legacies: A Great Alternative to Donating to Goodwill

August 1, 2022

Got stuff you want to get rid of? You could go the online selling route, have an estate sale, donate to Goodwill, or try a middle ground: selling at Cincinnati consignment stores: Better than online selling because you get the stuff out of your house NOW, and if it doesn’t sell it will be considered […]

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Looking for a Fun Way to Make a Difference? Volunteer at Legacies

June 1, 2022

Legacies, an upscale resale shop that benefits Cancer Support Community (CSC), is made up of over 100 volunteers who work as sales associates, pricers, decorators, merchandisers, office assistants, repair people and data entry specialists. They like antiques and vintage treasures and enjoy spending a few hours a week in a top-quality Cincinnati consignment shop. Our […]

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How do Gold, Gold-Filled and Gold-Plated Differ?

May 15, 2022

Let’s start with some definitions: “Solid” gold jewelry is what Olympic medal winners bite, because gold is very soft. “Solid” gold pieces are usually not actually pure gold; they’re an alloy. But because it has the most gold, solid gold pieces are the most expensive and durable of all the jewelry you can find at […]

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Selling Collectibles on Consignment at Legacies

May 1, 2022

Have any antique or vintage furniture, kitchenware, artwork, decorative items, jewelry, scarves, belts or purses hanging around? Some of them might be worth quite a bit of money. We sell collectibles at Legacies Upscale Resale on consignment. We’ll happily help you determine whether your items are valuable—or not—and help you price them appropriately for quick […]

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