Blog: Crossroads Style

There are no really big secrets about how to sell clothes to a resale store because the process is actually pretty simple and similar in different stores.

However, we know it helps to know what to expect when you fill up a bag of your gently-used clothes and bring them to a store like Crossroads Trading to sell.

So let us walk you through the steps and show you how easy it is. Remember, you can earn cash or store credit when you buy-sell-trade!

1. Look at the Store Racks

We always recommend stopping into the store first as a shopper. This way, you learn what styles and labels the buyers are looking for. If you don’t have time to do that in advance, many stores offer an online selling guide that will give you ideas.

2. Bring Your Bag of Clothing into the Store

Make sure the items are damage-free and freshly washed. Make an appointment if the store requires it (Crossroads doesn’t. We buy from the public all day every day).

3. Add Your Name to the Waitlist

You’ll usually find a list at the selling counter. At Crossroads, you do this on the tablet there. Or, you can even add your name to the waitlist before you leave home with the Crossroads app.

4. Wait for a Buyer to Call You

A buyer will call your name when it’s your turn to sell. You can shop while they’re looking through your clothes, or watch them buy to learn why they decide to buy what they do.

6. Redeem Your Cash or Store Credit

Once the buyer gives you the total, you can choose to redeem it for cash or store credit. We offer cash or trade based on a percentage of what we price your items for.

7. Shop the Store for Amazing Secondhand Finds

We know you got this part down. No explanation is needed. Happy shopping!

Have you ever had a pair of platform shoes? (We see you, Gen X, nodding with an, of course!)

For those of you who haven’t tried them before, or those of you who don’t have a pair in your closet right now, it’s time to consider them. We’ve recently filed them under the trend “underground edge” in our fall trend guide.

If your closet can be described as full of ravewear, punk, or Victorian-inspired pieces, then a pair of platforms shoes will fit in perfectly amongst your baggy pants and corsets.

You may have one specific idea in mind when you think of platforms, but they come in different heights and styles to suit every style. There is the popular platform sandal, but also platform boots, heels, and sneakers.

Keep scrolling to see lots of examples.

As we mentioned, platforms are part of our seasonal selling guide. This is the guide you can use to buy and sell your pre-loved, excellent-condition clothing at any of our store locations. Learn what we’re looking for, and then refresh your fall wardrobe with us!

The benefits of secondhand clothing are multi-fold. There’s the thrill of always-changing thrift store racks, the considerable cost savings, and the ability to buy expensive labels for a fraction of the original price.

Add to that the environmental benefits of secondhand clothing, and you have a shopping option that’s hard to resist.

Did you know that you can follow your local Crossroads stores on Instagram and see photos of the latest pieces in stores?

We’re sharing a few of our favorite recent picks below. This is just a sample of what you’ll find in stores. You’ll see that secondhand clothing is anything but boring!

Gucci belt, $225.

Longchamp leather totes, $125.

Vintage Hey Baby top, $15.

Vintage Levis Sta-Prest pants, $32.50.

Vintage Nine West mini bag, $18.50.

BC platform shoes, $28.

NWT House of CB “Anais” dress, $68.

Vintage All That Jazz jumpsuit, $24.

Pendleton sweater, $24.

Love Tree skirt, $16.50.

Nike Cortez shoes, $24.

Rare vintage Elvis tee, price upon request.

Resale stores like Crossroads are even better for shopping for secondhand clothing. You can sell your clothes for cash or store credit and save even more money! FYI- we’re now buying for fall!

The earth tone fashion trend is a regular visitor to the fall season, and it’s one of the trends that appear in our latest seasonal selling guide. It’s the perfect match for a season where nature is absolutely vibrant in color.

Traditionalists consider the earth tone palette one that emerges strictly from brown, but we’re fans of the more open definition where any nature tone is included. Along with rust and pumpkin colors, we love plum purple, slate gray, sky blue, and moss greens.

All of these tones are subtle and soft, and even better in lightweight knits. We also like to look for them in corduroy, linen, and silk.

Let us show you a few earth tone fashion looks that we think capture the trend, and then head over to our fall selling guide to see what else made the latest list.

Even better, show us your earth tone pieces by tagging us @crossroadstrading.

The earth tone trend falls under the homestead chic category of fashion inspiration that we’re selling and looking for this season. Take a look at what that means. And if you missed the news, we’re now buying for fall! Visit any of our stores to sell the gently-used pieces you no longer love.

There are plenty of new trends for fall 2022– just check out our latest seasonal selling guide to see our picks. But we find that there are some classic fall fashion pieces that we turn to year and year again.

These are the pieces we usually invest the most into since we expect to wear them for multiple seasons. We look for high-quality pieces in the best fabrics we can afford. Sometimes the pieces have designer labels, and they are always treasured secondhand finds.

Since our stores are now buying and selling for the fall season, now is the time to stop in and update your wardrobe.

Here are the 5 classic fall fashion pieces we’ll be shopping for:

1. Blazers

Blazers are our secret weapon. Whether on a Zoom call or showing up for dinner with friends, a blazer instantly elevates any outfit. All of a sudden a tee and jeans are polished and chic. It’s no wonder we stock a few different versions in our closets too, including silk and velvet ones for special occasions.

2. Jeans

Once the weather starts to cool, you can find us shifting from a daily fashion diet of dresses and skirts to daily jeans and tops. This is the time of year when we invest in our new favorite pair. Or, if we’ve planned well, we’ve already collected the current on-trend denim cut, whether it’s flared, high-waist, skinny, or cropped.

3. Boots

There is more than one option when it comes to boots! While they work any year, the choice of style is personal. Some opt for riding boots, some pick a combat style, and others prefer ankle boots. Whatever you choose, they’ll make your wardrobe fall-ready.

4. Leather Jacket

A classic leather jacket is one of the best secondhand finds out there. We lean towards classic colors like tan and black, but don’t be afraid to try colored versions in popular fall tones like rust and red. If you avoid leather products, there are lots of vegan leather options that have the same high-quality look and feel.

5. Sweater Vest

A sweater vest is fun and adds that extra layer of warmth you may need as the temperatures drop during fall. There are multiple ways to style them too. Check out our blog post about just that here.

Stay tuned in the coming weeks. Besides these classic fall fashion pieces, we’ll be highlighting our latest fall trend picks over here on the blog. There’s more fall fashion to come!