Red Light Clothing Exchange
Secondhand store in Southeast Portland
Closed · opens 12 pm today3590 SE Hawthorne Blvd · map ↓
Red Light Clothing Exchange reviews
Hawthorne secondhand shop with broad vintage and everyday selection, but shoppers split sharply: some praise helpful staff and fair deals, many complain of rude employees and high prices.
183 written reviews · 38% five-star · 32% one or two stars · 17 in the past year · reviewed since 2011
- 13Wide varietyVintage, dresses, menswear and some higher-end pieces. One shopper found the plus section stagnant.
- 9Friendly staffSeveral shoppers found staff kind, patient and knowledgeable, though others say it depends on the employee.
- 2One-of-a-kind findsVaried items and one-of-a-kind pieces, including an unusual purse.
- 13Rude staffReports of condescending cashiers and dressing room staff commenting on fit. One shopper disagrees about rudeness.
Selling or donating here
Its website and business listing don’t say whether it buys from the public, takes consignments or accepts donations. Ask before you bring anything in.
Call (503) 963-8888What shoppers mention
Themes from 183 written reviews, counted and summed up by us. One review can mention several.
What they like
- Wide variety13 reviewsVintage, dresses, menswear and some higher-end pieces. One shopper found the plus section stagnant.
- Friendly staff9 reviewsSeveral shoppers found staff kind, patient and knowledgeable, though others say it depends on the employee.
- One-of-a-kind finds2 reviewsVaried items and one-of-a-kind pieces, including an unusual purse.
- Good condition2 reviewsSome finds were in good or near-new condition.
Prices & deals
- Good clothing prices6 reviewsAffordable recycled clothing, cheap jeans, and a vintage sweatshirt for $10.
- Fair prices2 reviewsSome shoppers found prices reasonable, even on the pricier items.
Shopping there
- Wide size range3 reviewsOne shopper says nothing exists between large and plus size. Another calls the plus section stagnant.
Who comes here
- Regular stop3 reviewsVisitors stop in whenever in town for the fun, varied clothing selection.
Common gripes
- Rude staff13 reviewsReports of condescending cashiers and dressing room staff commenting on fit. One shopper disagrees about rudeness.
- Prices seen as high8 reviewsMany call prices absurd for used clothes, with $20 to $25 shirts. One says it is hit and miss.
Known for
- Vintage and one-of-a-kind finds 3 shoppers
- Shirts, earrings and accessories 2 shoppers
- Dresses 2 shoppers
- Selling clothes for cash or store credit 2 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 Red Light Clothing Exchange.
When shoppers are unhappy
We read all 14 of its one- and two-star written reviews since Oct 2023 and sorted them by reason. One review can give several.
- Rude or unhelpful staff4 in the last 12 months9
- Prices too high3 in the last 12 months7
- Item broken, dirty or not as described3 in the last 12 months4
- Treated unfairly or discriminated against1 in the last 12 months2
- Dirty, smelly or cluttered storeNone in the last 12 months1
- Unclear or unfair store policies (bags, fees, minimums)None in the last 12 months1
Selling & donating
- Hours
- Thursday-Monday 12-2 and 2:30-6
What it sells
- ClothingShoppers mention it · Listed as a used clothing store
- Vintage clothingShoppers mention it
Seen as high. Tees start around $20, button-up $25, sweaters $50. Shoppers call it steep, though a vintage sweatshirt cost $10.
Hours & getting there
| Monday | 12 pm–6 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12 pm–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm–6 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm–6 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm–6 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm–6 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm–6 pm |
- Payment
- Credit cards, debit cards and contactless
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- At the store
- Fitting room, Small business
Good to know
- Bring clothes to sell for cash or store credit Tip from 2 shoppers
- Rude or condescending staff, especially around the dressing rooms Raised by 5 shoppers
- Prices seen as too high, especially for used basics Raised by 5 shoppers
- Open Sundays, 12 pm–6 pm. Listed hours
In its own words
Physical store at 3590 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR is open; online store is under construction.
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Questions
Does Red Light Clothing Exchange buy secondhand items?
Its website and business listing don’t say. Call (503) 963-8888 to ask. Nearby, Buffalo Exchange, 2nd STREET Hawthorne and Revive Athletics buy from the public.
Does Red Light Clothing Exchange take donations?
Its website and business listing don’t say. Call (503) 963-8888 to ask. Nearby, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette, Radical Abundance Thrift Shop and Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette take donations.
What are Red Light Clothing Exchange’s opening hours?
Monday to Sunday 12 pm–6 pm (Portland time).
Sources and dates
Its business listing and written reviews · its website (shopredlight.com) · last updated 4 Oct 2026