Buffalo Exchange
Resale chain in Southeast Portland · One of two Buffalo Exchange stores in Portland
Closed · opens 11 am today1420 SE 37th Ave · map ↓
Buffalo Exchange reviews
Organized resale chain with a large selection and friendly staff. Sellers report picky buying, low offers, Thursday limits for resellers and no restroom; opinions on pricing split.
285 written reviews · 29% five-star · 42% one or two stars · owner replies to 7% · 35 in the past year · reviewed since 2011
- 26Friendly staffMany call the staff sweet, kind and helpful; one longtime customer says that has declined.
- 20Wide varietyLarge, well-organized selection of clothes, shoes and bags, though men's clothing is seen as lacking.
- 9Good conditionSellers say mint or new items were turned down or offered $12 or $13 each.
- 12Prices seen as highOften called overpriced for used clothes, and some say insanely so.
Selling or donating here
Its website and business listing don’t say whether it accepts donations. Ask before you bring anything in.
Call (503) 234-1302What shoppers mention
Themes from 285 written reviews, counted and summed up by us. One review can mention several.
What they like
- Friendly staff26 reviewsMany call the staff sweet, kind and helpful; one longtime customer says that has declined.
- Wide variety20 reviewsLarge, well-organized selection of clothes, shoes and bags, though men's clothing is seen as lacking.
- Good condition9 reviewsSellers say mint or new items were turned down or offered $12 or $13 each.
- Fun to browse6 reviewsShoppers say they always find something, including designer labels.
- Well-chosen stock3 reviewsMix of classy and quirky stock; one shopper says it is not that well chosen.
Prices & deals
- Fair prices7 reviewsOthers say prices are fair, even better than Goodwill for many things.
- Good clothing prices7 reviewsBargains like a $120 Patagonia fleece for $20; one says prices have crept up.
Shopping there
- Wide size range4 reviewsPlus-size experiences conflict: reports of feeling unwelcome, against a note that all sizes are bought.
- Small store2 reviews
Getting there
- Tricky parking2 reviewsParking called horrible by some sellers, while one visitor found it fine.
- No public restroom2 reviewsNo customer restroom; one pregnant visitor was told to walk blocks to another.
Selling to them
- Turns most items away5 reviewsMany say the store bought only one to three items; others had around 40 pieces taken.
- Cash or store credit4 reviewsOffers are 25% in cash or 50% in credit; examples are $45 credit or $22 cash.
Common gripes
- Prices seen as high12 reviewsOften called overpriced for used clothes, and some say insanely so.
- Rude staff8 reviewsSellers and shoppers report rude, condescending staff and managers.
- High for secondhand6 reviewsSeen as expensive for a thrift store, with most items over $20.
- Priced like new2 reviewsSome used items cost as much as new, including a stained shirt at $15.
Known for
- Large, well-organized selection of used clothing 4 shoppers
- Buying clothes for cash or store credit 3 shoppers
- Designer-label and vintage finds 3 shoppers
- Friendly, helpful staff 3 shoppers
A good fit for
From written reviews on its business listing, up to 29 Sep 2026. We check every theme against the reviews before we show it.
How it compares in Portland
Each dot is one of 127 Portland stores with 20+ written reviews. The big dot is Buffalo Exchange.
When shoppers are unhappy
We read all 47 of its one- and two-star written reviews since Oct 2023 and sorted them by reason. One review can give several.
- Lowballed or turned away when selling14 in the last 12 months29
- Rude or unhelpful staff9 in the last 12 months22
- Treated unfairly or discriminated againstNone in the last 12 months6
- Prices too high2 in the last 12 months6
- Unclear or unfair store policies (bags, fees, minimums)2 in the last 12 months6
- Long lines or slow checkoutNone in the last 12 months2
Selling & consigning
- Pays
- 25% of selling price in cash or 50% in trade; buyers choose by inventory needs
- Consignment split
- 50% to you
- Payout
- Cash once the item sells
- Payment
- Sellers choose 25% cash or 50% trade; trade cards never expire
- Do you pay cash or store credit, and how much of the resale price?
- What don’t you buy right now?
- Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
- What is the split, and when and how do I get paid?
- How long do items stay out, and what happens if they don’t sell?
What it sells
- ClothingShoppers mention it · Listed as a used clothing store
- Vintage clothingShoppers mention it
- Kids and babyShoppers mention it
Mixed views. Shoppers cite a $20 Patagonia fleece and a $40 leather jacket; critics point to a $15 stained shirt and most items over $20.
Hours & getting there
| Monday | 11 am–8 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–7 pm |
- Payment
- Credit cards, debit cards and contactless
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- At the store
- Fitting room, LGBTQ+ friendly, Clothing recycling
Good to know
- Resellers may be limited to Thursday windows, given as 2-6pm or 4-6pm. Tip from 3 shoppers
- When selling, store credit pays about double the cash offer Tip from 3 shoppers
- No customer restroom, so plan ahead Tip from 3 shoppers
- Picky buying and very low offers, even for good-condition items Raised by 6 shoppers
- Staff and managers described as rude or condescending Raised by 4 shoppers
- Open Sundays, 11 am–7 pm. Listed hours
In its own words
Resale chain where you sell your clothes for cash or trade and shop secondhand clothing, accessories and jewelry.
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Questions
Does Buffalo Exchange buy secondhand items?
Yes. Pays 25% of selling price in cash or 50% in trade. Buyers choose by inventory needs.
Does Buffalo Exchange take donations?
Its website and business listing don’t say. Call (503) 234-1302 to ask. Nearby, Radical Abundance Thrift Shop, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette and Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette take donations.
What are Buffalo Exchange’s opening hours?
Monday to Saturday 11 am–8 pm, Sunday 11 am–7 pm (Portland time).
Sources and dates
Its business listing and written reviews · its website (buffaloexchange.com) · last updated 4 Oct 2026