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Shopping secondhand means you could save big -- sometimes up to 90% off retail price.
Lauren Elmore, owner of Fifi's, said many of her customers shop secondhand to "recycle, reuse, and reduce waste."
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However, don't expect to find fast fashion brands inside of these high-end shops. The focus isn't quantity, but quality.
Fifi's offers three locations: downtown Durham, Cameron Village in Raleigh and East Main Square in Carrboro.
Dress Raleigh operates similar to FiFi's.
"I had champagne taste; could not afford to go out and pay full retail but loved clothes," Pam Mullaney, owner of Dress Raleigh said.
Her stores display high-end clothing, bags, and jewelry, for a fraction of retail.
Raleigh also plays home to Revolver Consignment Boutique, which offers both women's and men's selections.
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Those in the market of selling instead of buying should look into the retailer's consignment program.
How to sell you used, high-end items
Fifi's pays after your items sell.
It's a 50/50 split for designer items like Kate Spade, Black Halo and Ted Baker. It gives a 40/60 split for name brand items like Anthropology, J Crew and Madewell.
Fifi's has a walk-in policy, so no appointment is needed.
Dress Raleigh pays after your items sell, and the total money you can make depends on the items.
Typically, sellers can expect to make 50-70% of the sell. Dress Raleigh asks that sellers make an appointment or can pick up items.
Revolver Consignment Boutique splits the selling price 50/50 after the items are sold.
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