Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Sustainable Fashion & Thrift Shopping
Founded in 1974, Buffalo Exchange revolutionized the resale fashion industry by creating a curated secondhand shopping experience. We specialize in buying, selling, and trading clothing and accessories, offering customers 25% cash or 50% store credit on-the-spot. With over 40 stores nationwide, our commitment to sustainability has diverted 5.5 million clothing items annually from landfills while supporting local charities through programs like Tokens for Bags. Our team hand-selects inventory based on current trends and customer demand, ensuring a dynamic shopping experience that blends style with environmental responsibility.As a family-owned business, we prioritize fair treatment of employees and customers, reflecting our core values of community empowerment and ethical practices. Our digital waitlist system and flexible payment options demonstrate our adaptability to modern consumer needs while maintaining our original mission of making fashion accessible and sustainable.
Services
Clothing Resale
Accessories Trading
Vintage Apparel Sales
Sustainable Fashion
Community Donation Programs
Digital Waitlist Service
On-Site Appraisals
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We offer on-the-spot payments for clothing and accessories
- Our inventory includes current trends and vintage fashion finds
- We support local charities through our Tokens for Bags program
- Our stores accept clothing donations for community benefit programs
- We've maintained sustainable practices since 1974
Services
Clothing Resale
We buy and sell gently used clothing from current trends to vintage pieces. Our expert buyers evaluate items based on style and condition, offering immediate cash payments or store credit. With daily inventory updates, customers find unique fashion at affordable prices while reducing textile waste through our sustainable resale model.
Accessories Trading
Our accessory trading program accepts jewelry, handbags, and designer items for resale. Customers receive 25% cash or 50% trade value instantly. The service supports circular fashion by extending product lifecycles while providing shoppers access to premium pieces at reduced prices through our curated selection process.
Vintage Apparel Sales
Specializing in authentic vintage clothing, we source one-of-a-kind pieces from various eras. Our collection includes designer vintage items and rare finds, carefully inspected for quality. This service preserves fashion history while offering customers distinctive wardrobe options that align with sustainable consumption practices.
Community Donation Programs
Through clothing donations and fundraising initiatives, we support local charities focused on women's empowerment, environmental protection, and animal welfare. Our Tokens for Bags program has raised over $1 million for community organizations, demonstrating our commitment to social responsibility since 1974.
Digital Waitlist Service
Our digital waitlist system allows customers to join virtual lines for selling services via mobile devices. This innovation streamlines the selling process while maintaining social distancing protocols. Users receive real-time updates via text notifications, enhancing convenience without compromising our personalized service approach.
People
Kerstin Block
Founder
Kerstin Block founded Buffalo Exchange in 1974 after immigrating from Sweden. She pioneered the curated resale model that became the company's foundation. Her vision for sustainable fashion and community engagement shaped the business's core values before her passing in 2025.
Spencer Block
Co-Founder
Spencer Block co-founded Buffalo Exchange with his wife Kerstin in 1974. He managed behind-the-scenes operations including store design and accounting systems. His contributions to the business model helped establish the company's unique approach to secondhand retail.
Rebecca Block
CEO
Rebecca Block currently serves as CEO, continuing her parents' legacy. She oversees the company's expansion while maintaining its original mission. Under her leadership, Buffalo Exchange has strengthened its sustainability initiatives and community outreach programs since taking charge in 2025.
Questions
How do I sell clothes at Buffalo Exchange?
Bring clean clothing with valid ID during store hours. Our buyers evaluate items instantly and offer 25% cash or 50% store credit for accepted pieces.
What payment methods do you accept?
We provide immediate payments through cash or store credit options when you sell items to us.
What areas do you serve?
We operate approximately 40 stores across the United States, including locations in Arizona, California, Texas, and Midwest states.
How does your sustainability program work?
Our Tokens for Bags initiative has diverted over 20 million plastic bags while raising $1 million for charities since 1994 through reusable bag alternatives.
Can I trade accessories for store credit?
Yes, we accept jewelry, handbags, and designer accessories for trade at 50% of our selling value.
What happens to unsold clothing?
Unsold items get donated to local non-profits or repurposed through our community partnership programs supporting various charitable causes.
