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Polishing Silver with Baking Soda (and a few other ingredients found in your kitchen) 

July 1, 2023

Sterling or silver-plated pieces and jewelry sold at Cincinnati jewelry stores are beautiful, but tarnish when exposed to air over time. Taking care of silver, whether you buy it new or at consignment shops like Legacies Upscale Resale, is easy with items found in most kitchens. Here are some tips inspired by Arm & Hammer: […]

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Turn Your Entertainment Armoire into a Chic Bar 

June 1, 2023

Repurposing furniture is a hot way to save landfill space, reduce decorating expenses and give your home a unique look. Entertainment armoires are a popular piece to repurpose. Your old one, or one you can find at Legacies Upscale Resale, one of Cincinnati’s best furniture consignment shops, can become sewing centers, scrapbook or craft stations, stand-alone pantries […]

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How to Authenticate a Designer Handbag

May 1, 2023

When buying a pre-owned “designer” handbag from a Cincinnati secondhand store like Legacies Upscale Resale, you want to make sure you are getting the real thing–especially if you are paying the designer price. Fraudulent manufacturers cannot copy everything–their products may look identical, but the details give it away. The methods described below–adapted from Dallas Designer […]

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Why People Like Legacies Upscale Resale

March 1, 2023

If you live in Greater Cincinnati, there are probably a few second-hand consignment stores nearby. Legacies is a little different, partly because our proceeds help people affected by cancer through Cancer Support Community, and partly because our merchandise is known to be high-quality, unique and affordable. But don’t take our word for it. Here are […]

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Now Accepting Items For Our Annual Kitchenware Event Starting March 1, 2023!

February 17, 2023

For a limited time Legacies is accepting small appliances, cookware and miscellaneous kitchen items for our annual Kitchenware Event in March. Items need to be clean and in almost new/brand new condition. No older appliances please, unless they are truly special, collectible vintage pieces. Please send photos to: [email protected] After your items have been approved […]

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Making Money Selling on Consignment

February 1, 2023

Have home furnishings, decorative items, jewelry or artwork you don’t want any more that’s in good condition? Consignment can be a low-investment way to go, but how do you know what will sell? The current merchandise at consignment stores in Cincinnati like Legacies Upscale Resale is a good guide: home goods; furniture; jewelry; boutique items […]

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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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