Blog: Crossroads Style

A trench coat is a fall staple that needs no introduction. While typically seen in tan, we find that ones in black, charcoal, and navy are just as versatile.

It’s the first coat we wear as the temperatures cool, and the last one we put away when summer nears. Not too heavy, the trench coat is an easy layer to choose.

You’ll spot them in our stores this season, so keep an eye out for one that suits your style. Maybe you’ll wear one with a tee and jeans, or maybe you’ll find one to elevate your favorite sweat suit.

Have a gently used one that you no longer love? We have a solution for that too! Bring it in to our selling counter for a buyer assessment. You could earn cash or trade credit.

Take a glance at some of the trench coat looks we just added to our inspo board from Instagram.

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The question of where to sell clothes might be on your mind as you start your fall shopping. With new trends and cozy pieces being added to your wardrobe, how do you clear your closet of used clothing you no longer love?

We like to start by sorting clothes into two piles: one for donation and one for selling. Clothes that have potential to earn you cash or trade are 1). on current trend, 2). from a popular label, and 3). gently used. Put the sellable items aside.

Crossroads has two selling options for you at this point!

First, you can visit any Crossroads store location and have a buyer assess your clothing on the spot. No appointment is needed; you just stop into the store and add your name to the waitlist.

For the items the buyer decides to purchase, you will earn 30% cash or 50% trade of what they price the item for. You can decide on your payout right away, or ask them to keep the amounts in your personal digital account for another visit.

Second, you can sell your clothing from home with the Crossroads Sell by Mail service. Order a bag online, fill it up, and send it off with its pre-paid postage. You won’t receive your payout as quickly, but it’s so convenient.

So, where to sell clothes this season? We hope you choose us!

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National Thrift Shop Day is this Saturday, August 17th, and we have big plans to celebrate!

Stop into any of our stores that day for lots of special treats like:

*$5 racks*

*Tasty refreshments*

*$1000 gift card giveaway for sellers that day*

*10% discount with student ID (excludes sale and consignment)*

Plus, several locations are having additional activities that day, like free tarot card readings, boba drinks, a taco truck, album giveaways, DJ sets, and more!

See you there!

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The term “vintage designer” can mean different things to different shoppers. Some see the term vintage as meaning decades old, while others see it as a past season piece or a former brand classic.

In our stores, we love to buy in all these types of items. Whether a designer vintage rarity or a favorite style from past seasons, you can find an assortment on our shelves. (TIP: you’ll find them behind the register area in the cubbies and on the walls).

If you are a big fan of secondhand designer fashion and want to keep tabs on what’s coming in to your local store, we recommend following your store’s regional Instagram feed. Not only will you get first peeks of what’s on the sales floor, but you’ll get details about special events too.

Take a look at some of the recent items we found on these regional Instagram feeds:

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Don’t forget you can get cash for clothing at Crossroads stores, and just in time for fall!

With the new season comes back-to-school planning and the desire for a closet refresh. We can help you with both, and with 3 options to consider.

1. Get Cash for Clothing on the Spot

You can bring in all your clothes to one of our stores and try to sell them all at once. It’s much more convenient than selling your pieces individually on an app or website. No building listings and boxing up pieces for the post office.

In fact, our stores buy all day every day and don’t require an appointment. You can even use the Crossroads waitlist app to add your name to the selling waitlist before leaving home!

Once your signed up and in-store, just wait to be called. Our trained buyers take care of the rest.

Bonus: you can collect your cash before you leave the store.

#2 “Trade” for Store Credit

When you sell with us, you also get the option to take your payout as trade. Trade is store credit that can be used at any Crossroads location, and it’s the perfect way to refresh your closet with new finds. With trade, you also earn 50% of what your clothes are priced for, versus 30% for cash.

Many sellers love to use trade as a way to refresh their closets each season.

#3 Short on Time? Try Sell by Mail

Want cash for clothing but don’t live near a Crossroads, or feeling short on time? There’s our Sell by Mail program too! Here’s how it works: order a bag online, fill it up with the gently used items you want to sell, and send it off. It comes with a pre-paid postage label, and you can choose to have unpurchased items donated or returned to you.

Crossroads makes it so easy to sell your pre-loved clothes quickly.

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