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Give & Take Resale

Consignment in North Portland

Closed · opens 11 am today8128 N Denver Ave · map ↓

Give & Take Resale reviews

4.3 ★★★★☆ 205 reviews

Small Kenton consignment shop with a varied, well-picked mix of clothes, home goods and odd finds, mostly at fair prices. Many praise the staff; others report rude service.

138 written reviews · 64% five-star · 17% one or two stars · owner replies to 97% · 10 in the past year · reviewed since 2016

What shoppers keep saying
  • 16Friendly staffStaff described as kind, patient and helpful, including through the consigning process
  • 14Wide varietyClothing, kids items, household goods, graphic tees and cowboy boots
  • 7Well-chosen stockHand-picked stock, with praise for the buyer's good eye
  • 5Rude staffReviews from 2016 to 2026 describe rude or snappy employees at the counter
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Give & Take Resale, 8128 N Denver Ave, inside
Give & Take Resale, 8128 N Denver Ave, inside
Give & Take Resale, 8128 N Denver Ave · photos from its business listing

Selling or donating here

Sell your things Yes, it buys from the public. Trade credit by appointment: 40% of market value as store credit. From giveandtakeresale.com ↗
Consign Yes, it sells things for you on consignment. 40% to you, 60% for handmade goods, 90 days, paid by check. From giveandtakeresale.com ↗

Its website and business listing don’t say whether it accepts donations. Ask before you bring anything in.

Call (503) 954-2221

What shoppers mention

Themes from 138 written reviews, counted and summed up by us. One review can mention several.

What they like

  • Friendly staff16 reviewsStaff described as kind, patient and helpful, including through the consigning process
  • Wide variety14 reviewsClothing, kids items, household goods, graphic tees and cowboy boots
  • Well-chosen stock7 reviewsHand-picked stock, with praise for the buyer's good eye
  • Fun to browse6 reviewsFun to browse, with shoppers saying they nearly always find something
  • One-of-a-kind finds4 reviewsConsigned and used stock turns up unusual items not found elsewhere
  • Good condition2 reviewsClothes and home goods described as in good condition

Prices & deals

  • Fair prices5 reviewsCalled fairly priced for a consignment shop, for both clothes and housewares
  • Good clothing prices4 reviewsAffordable work clothes, brand-name pieces under $15 and $10 vintage coats

Shopping there

  • Small store10 reviewsCute, compact neighborhood shop with a local feel

Who comes here

  • Crafters and DIYers2 reviews

Common gripes

  • Rude staff5 reviewsReviews from 2016 to 2026 describe rude or snappy employees at the counter
  • Prices seen as high2 reviewsSome find prices steep, comparing it to an overpriced Goodwill and citing a $42 flannel

Known for

  • Brand-name finds well under usual prices 3 shoppers
  • Clothing, housewares and random extras under one roof 3 shoppers
  • Consigning by appointment, with cash paid once items sell 2 shoppers
  • Neighborhood thrift feel in Kenton 2 shoppers

A good fit for

Bargain-minded clothing huntersNeighborhood thrift browsersConsigners open to appointments

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 Give & Take Resale.

One- and two-star reviews17% 0100 A bigger share than 88 of 127 Portland stores.
Reviews the owner answers97% 0100 Answers more than 121 of 127 Portland stores.
Say it’s too expensive14 per 1,000 0188 More price grumbles than 75 of 127 Portland stores.
4–5 star reviews, past 12 months40% Before80%Past year40% 40% of the past year’s 10 written reviews give 4–5 stars, against 80% before.

When shoppers are unhappy

We read all 8 of its one- and two-star written reviews since Oct 2023 and sorted them by reason. One review can give several.

  • Rude or unhelpful staff5 in the last 12 months6
  • Prices too highNone in the last 12 months1
  • Treated unfairly or discriminated against1 in the last 12 months1
One- and two-star reviews by quarter Oct 2023Oct 2026 5 in the last 12 months. The last bar covers only part of a quarter.

Selling & consigning

Trade credit
40% of market value as store credit, by appointment
Consignment split
40% to you; 60% for handmade goods
Consignment period
90 days
Payout
By check
Intake appointments
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays; about one or two IKEA bags or 18 gallon tubs
Furniture
Email pictures first; if approved, drop off outside a scheduled appointment
From giveandtakeresale.com ↗
Before you bring anything, ask
  1. Do you pay cash or store credit, and how much of the resale price?
  2. What don’t you buy right now?
  3. Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
  4. What is the split, and when and how do I get paid?
  5. How long do items stay out, and what happens if they don’t sell?

What it sells

  • ClothingShoppers mention it · Listed as a consignment shop
  • FurnitureShoppers mention it
  • Home decor and housewaresShoppers mention it · On its website
  • Vintage clothingShoppers mention it
  • Kids and babyShoppers mention it

Seen as fair. Mostly called fair, with brand clothes under $15 and a $10 lock box. A $42 flannel drew complaints.

Hours & getting there

Portland time
Monday11 am–6 pm
Tuesday11 am–6 pm
Wednesday11 am–6 pm
Thursday11 am–6 pm
Friday11 am–7 pm
Saturday11 am–7 pm
Sunday11 am–7 pm

8128 N Denver Ave, Portland, OR 97217

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Payment
Credit cards and debit cards
Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
At the store
Small business

Good to know

  • Consigning is by appointment, so book ahead and arrive on time Tip from 3 shoppers
  • Stock rotates, so check back every couple of weeks Tip from 2 shoppers
  • Several shoppers describe rude or dismissive staff at the front desk Raised by 4 shoppers
  • Some consigners report appointment hassles and unclear terms, with 50% taken from sales Raised by 3 shoppers
  • Open Sundays, 11 am–7 pm. Listed hours

In its own words

Your neighborhood consignment shop for the home and wardrobe. Once we reopen on August 10th we will be taking new merchandise by appointment. Please visit our website for more information.

Its own business description

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Questions

Does Give & Take Resale buy secondhand items?

Yes. Trade credit by appointment: 40% of market value as store credit.

Does Give & Take Resale take donations?

Its website and business listing don’t say. Call (503) 954-2221 to ask. Nearby, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette, ReClaim It and Estate Store at Community Warehouse take donations.

What are Give & Take Resale’s opening hours?

Monday to Thursday 11 am–6 pm, Friday to Sunday 11 am–7 pm (Portland time).

Sources and dates

Its business listing and written reviews · its website (giveandtakeresale.com) · last updated 4 Oct 2026

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