Main Street Construction
We are told that storm sewer installation will be taking place on our section of Main Street this week (Sept 18-21). Street parking will be limited or unavailable. Instead, you can find parking in one of the city lots and access our store on foot.
If construction causes our front door to be inaccessible we will post our closure updates to Instagram, or you can call ahead to make sure we're open! (607) 543-4223.
Buy Sell Trade
Located at 79 Main St, Cortland, NY.
Hours:
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11:30 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM - 6 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM - 6 PM
Friday 11:30 AM - 6 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM - 6 PM
Sunday Closed
We want to buy your vintage (20+ years old) clothes. Below is a list of the types of items we look for. If you have something that is not on the list, but you think we might be interested in it, you can still feel free to bring it by! Contact us with any questions. No appointment is necessary unless you need to schedule a time to sell outside of business hours.
The process: You are welcome to bring in as much as you can carry. (Larger orders may take longer depending on store traffic.) From your items, we will select the pieces we believe we can sell and give you a cash quote for them equalling approximately 40% (50% in store credit) of our projected in-store price. Cash is paid out on the spot. Store credit can be kept on file for later use. Please plan on taking back with you any items we do not select, as we do not yet have an outlet for bulk donations.
Please understand that we curate our vintage collection to suit a specific aesthetic. If we pass on your beloved vintage item(s), they may simply not fit our brand but likely would be very valued and cherished at another vintage store or online. That said, we would love the opportunity to see what you have and to adopt your pieces into our collection. You may be surprised at what we take!
Last Updated 9/19/23
Selling Guide
Current Needs
Buying all seasons, but focusing on fall and winter
Jackets:
+ leather bomber jackets (distressing/patina OK)
+ moto, "cafe racer" leather or twill
+ racing, nascar
+ workwear jackets (distressing OK)
+ vests
+ fleeces (LL Bean, Patagonia, Woolrich; pickier on Columbia and others)
+ Pullover windbreakers (Nike only)
Bags (vintage backpacks, duffels, fanny packs, hobos, sport crossbody etc.)
Cowboy boots (women's sizes only)
Vintage baseball, hockey, and soccer jerseys
Rugby shirts
Men's and women's sweaters
+ V-neck Cardigans in bold colors
+ Cotton sweaters
+ Fisherman sweaters
+ Knit vests
Men's pants waist sizes 30-34
+ Men's non-denim pants: cargo pants, parachute pants, military/utility pants
+ Baggy and boot cut pants or jeans (SilverTab, Levi's 517 & 565)
Femme knit tops and sweaters
Tops with femme accents, like bows, ruching, lace, ruffles, off-shoulder, etc.
Mesh and sheer or netted layers
Women's wide leg or boot cut denim
Kick pleat skirts, plaid skirts, asymmetrical skirts
Slip dresses & Sun dresses (casual)
Bias cut midi-maxi skirts and dresses
Rayon/viscose/crepe dresses and skirts
Cotton summer dresses
Cornell gear
Cortland gear
Ithaca gear
Syracuse gear
Yankees gear
Jets gear
Not Buying/ Being More Selective On
T-shirts:
+ 90's and 2000's general interest
+ 2000's sports
+ 2000's Harley Davidson
+ Nascar
+ Travel, destinations, and festivals
+ Blanks
+ Disney
Men's relaxed, tapered denim (Levi's 550&560)
Women's tapered leg denim
Football jerseys
Disney & Looney Tunes apparel
00's Carhartt jackets
Acrylic sweaters
Small & Medium sweatshirts
Men's Items
Shoes:
Sneakers: Nike, Reebok, New Balance + others
Dr. Martens
Accessories:
Bucket Hats
Beanies (good condition)
Bandanas
Snapback or fitted caps (depicting well-known themes, brands, or sports teams)
Trucker hats
Caps with a buckle back/ “dad hat”
Canvas tote bags (natural color, book bag)
Sunglasses
Graphic T-Shirts:
(Fair to excellent condition, some wear acceptable)
Big, crazy graphics (90’s)
70's or 80’s T shirts (regardless of graphics)
Simple spell-out or logo
Band T’s/ Tour T’s/ Concert T's
Television or movies (Nikelodeon, Cartoon Network, specific TV shows or movies)
Nascar (The more graphics the better)
Harley-Davidson
Sports Teams (Widely known, not local)
University (Widely recognized, or Cortland)
Brand Graphic T’s (food and drink, beer, Nike, Goodyear, Marlboro)
Travel/ Location/ State or National Parks
Horror (Goosebumps, Tales from the Crypt, movies or music)
Art
Nature (animals, landscape, insects, botanical)
Tops:
Sweater Vests
Interesting, graphic knits
Corduroy button downs
Camp shirts (Hawaiian style)
Long sleeved button downs (flannel: solid or printed, denim, quality cotton)
Long sleeved polos (Eddie Bauer +)
Rugby Shirts
Henleys
Pocket tees
Sports jerseys (baseball, football, hockey, basketball)
Sweaters/Sweatshirts:
(Fair to Excellent condition, some wear acceptable)
Crewneck Sweatshirts (colleges, sports teams, nature)
Russell Athletic Blank Crewnecks
Nike crewnecks or hoodies
Champion Reverse Weave
Hoodies
Graphic Knitwear (patterns, scenes)
Cotton sweaters (argyle, cable knit, varsity, ribbed/textured)
Sweater Vests
70’s V neck cardigan sweaters (or 90’s recreations)
Mohair sweaters
“Chunky” sweaters (thick knits, cotton or wool)
Coogi-style (abstract, colorful, large sizes)
Collared Sweaters
Fleeces (Ralph Lauren, L.L. Bean, Patagonia, Columbia)
Bottoms:
Utility/ Cargo (Pockets, wide leg, cotton fibers, Carhartt double knees) (Wear acceptable, even preferred in some cases)
Ski Pants
100% Cotton “rigid denim” jeans, especially high-waist (Wear acceptable, even preferred in some cases)
Pleated, trousers with wide hem
Boot cut, wide leg, baggy, some flares
Patterned pants (plaids, groovy/psychedelic)
70’s pants and jeans
Sweatpants and wind pants (jogger, working elastic)
Leather pants
Wild printed shorts
Knitted Shorts or pants
Joggers
Outerwear:
Varsity Jackets
Satin Jackets (sports)
Barn Coats (aka chore coat/chore jacket)
Trench coats or overcoats (select styles)
Workwear (Carhartt +) (Some to lots of wear acceptable, even preferred)
Ralph Lauren
Plaid
Leather Jackets (select styles)
Fur or feather trim coats (very select)
Quilted Coats or jackets
Trucker jackets (denim, corduroy, lined or unlined)
Shirt-jackets
Puffer Jackets, Ski Coats
Puffer Vests (70’s- 90’s)
Nascar Coats (Twill, denim, lots of advertisements)
Other:
Overalls
Coveralls/Jumpsuits/Boiler Suits
Misc. Utility wear
Women's Items
Shoes:
Platforms (thick, chunky soles)
Athletic shoes
Loafers
Mary Janes
Boots
Combat boots
Cowboy boots (Especially white or bright colors or unique designs)
Sneakers: Nike, Reebok, New Balance
Square-toed boots
Square-toed strappy sandals
Pointed-toe slingback kitten heels
Accessories:
Bucket Hats
Beanies (good condition)
Berets
Bandanas
Mohair knits
Caps with a buckle back/ “dad hat” (plain or simple design, neutral colors)
Canvas tote bags (natural color, book bag)
Baguette bags (small shoulder bag)
Box or Cylinder shaped crossbody or shoulder bags
Bags of a bold statement color: pink, yellow, green, cerulean, chartreuse
Sunglasses
Tops:
Crop tops
"Baby" tees
Graphic T-shirts
Mesh or tight-fitting long sleeves
Polo or collared shirts
Silk or cotton or corduroy button downs
Vintage basics (tank tops, shirts - mainly earth tones)
Corset or bustier tops
Tank tops with sartorial elements (defined bust, bodice seams, empire waist, etc)
Tube tops
Vests (waistcoats, quilted, etc.)
Sweater Vests
Interesting knits
Henleys
Sweaters/Sweatshirts:
(Fair to Excellent condition, some wear acceptable)
Crewneck Sweatshirts
Hoodies
Graphic Knitwear (patterns, scenes)
Cotton sweaters (argyle, cable knit, varsity, ribbed/textured)
Sweater Vests
Mohair sweaters
“Chunky” sweaters (thick knits, cotton or wool)
Collared Sweaters
Fleeces (L.L. Bean, Patagonia, Columbia)
Bottoms:
Utility/ Cargo (Pockets, wide leg, cotton fibers, Carhartt double knees) (Wear acceptable, even preferred in some cases)
Ski Pants
100% Cotton “rigid denim” jeans, especially high-waist (Wear acceptable, even preferred in some cases)
Pleated trousers with wide hem
Boot cut, wide leg, baggy, some flares
Patterned pants (plaids, groovy/psychedelic)
70’s pants and jeans
Sweatpants and wind pants (jogger, working elastic)
Leather pants and shorts (high rise)
Levi’s denim shorts
Knitted Shorts or pants
A-Line Skirts
Outerwear:
Varsity Jackets
Satin Jackets (sports)
Barn Coats (aka chore coat/chore jacket)
Trench coats or overcoats (select styles)
Plaid
Leather Jackets (select styles)
Quilted Coats or jackets
Trucker jackets (denim, corduroy, lined or unlined)
Shirt-jackets
Blazers (select styles: classic long-line with lapels preferred)
Puffer Jackets, Ski Coats
Puffer Vests (70’s- 90’s)
Other:
Overalls
Coveralls/Jumpsuits/Boiler Suits
Dresses and skirts (casual, natural materials: cotton, linen, silk, rayon)
Sun dresses
Slip dresses
Some denim dresses
A-line Skirts (mini, midi, or maxi)
