Our facade is in transition, lacking signage, but we are open! We are located near The Cortland Chamber of Commerce, across from the Post Office & VFW.
Current road situation:
Albeit limited on weekdays, street parking is now available since Main Street has a base coat of pavement! There is still work happening in the vicinity; there may be temporary partial road closures due to intersection work or top coat paving. There also may be a day soon where we will have to close while our sidewalk is put in, so check back here or on Instagram for up-to-date info.
Buy Sell Trade
Located at 79 Main St, Cortland, NY.
Regular 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
One of the most frequent questions we're asked is "where do you get your inventory?" The answer, in part, is that we purchase it directly from our community members. The best, most interesting pieces often come with a story.
We want to buy your vintage (20+ years old) clothes. We look for quality men's and women's casual wear from decades past that would be interesting to style in current ways. Below is a list of some of the items we are looking 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.
Walk-ins are welcomed: 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!
Estate visits: If you are clearing an estate that has assorted rooms/attics/closets/boxes of clothing, we can travel to you to sort through and make an offer for items which we will be able to re-home, and happily advise on what you can do with any other clothing. Email Adam at lot1vintage@gmail.com to inquire or to schedule an appointment.
Last Updated 09/10/24
Selling Guide
Current Needs
Buying for all seasons, but starting to concentrate on fall & winter.
Jackets (men's and women's):
+ fleeces, especially men's sizes (LL Bean, Patagonia, Woolrich; pickier on lesser known brands)
+ leather jackets (distressing/patina OK) bomber sans shoulder pads, or cafe racer style preferred
+ women's leather jackets in dark red-brown/"oxblood"
+ racing, nascar
+ chore coats, French workwear
+ workwear jackets such as Dickies or Carhartt (distressing OK)
Sweaters & Knits (men's and women's)
+ Cotton sweaters
+ Wool sweaters
+ Fisherman sweaters
+ Vests
(looking for quality materials; pickier on synthetics)
Hooded sweatshirts
Accessories: bandanas, beanies, belts (men's and women's mid sizes), bags (vintage backpacks, fanny packs, slouchy suede hobos, totes, sport crossbody, novelty, etc.)
Hats: Snapbacks or strap backs, especially in light or muted colors or high contrast (ie white with black embroidery)
Vintage baseball and hockey jerseys
Men's tops (non t-shirts):
+ Rugby shirts
+ Polo shirts
+ Button down shirts
+ long sleeved western shirts
+ knits or mesh
Skirts: Midi or maxi: cotton/linen A line, or silk/rayon bias cut
Slip dresses & Sun dresses (casual, everyday)
Men's pants waist sizes 30-34"
+ Men's non-denim pants: cargo pants, corduroy, parachute pants, pre-1989 military/utility pants, etc.
+ Baggy and boot cut pants or jeans (SilverTab, Levi's 517 & 565) (JNCO)
+ Straight leg denim (Light-to-medium wash Wrangler, or Levi's 501 & 505 preferred) (distressing OK)
Women's Tops
+ tops or blouses with feminine accents like bows and ruching
+ basics, like cotton tanks and shirts; simple quality layers
+ sweaters and knits
+ "baby" tees (stretchy, fitted t-shirts, usually with a graphic or saying on it)
Women's wide leg, baggy, or boot cut denim: Need small sizes.
Women's pants: seeking full length, wide-leg pull-on cotton or linen pants, especially hickory (railroad) stripe, plain, or similar.
Overalls & short-alls. Cotton, plain or hickory stripe.
Shoes:
+ Men's size moc-toe boots (tall, lace up. Some cosmetic flaws/distressing OK, but must be overall good condition)
+ Boat shoes (looking for leather, quality)
+ Women's quality western boots, campus boots, and tall black Frye harness boots
+ Women's flats, Mary janes
+ Sneakers in trending styles (Modern OK)
Cornell gear
Cortland gear
Ithaca gear
Syracuse gear
Yankees gear
Jets gear
Bills gear
Not Buying/ Being More Selective On
Currently selective on:
T-shirts:
+ 2000's general interest
+ 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
Leather or synthetic skirts
Short-sleeved pearl-snap or western shirts
Football jerseys
Disney & Looney Tunes apparel
00's Carhartt jackets
Acrylic sweaters
Small & Medium sweatshirts
Plaid flannel shirts
Neon ski jackets
High end designer items
We do not take:
Children's clothing
Non-clothing items i.e. Dishes, tech, furniture, etc.
Niched gear i.e. soccer cleats, snowpants
Formal wear i.e. suits/tuxes, cocktail dresses, prom dresses
Wedding dresses
Fur
Used underwear or bathing suits
Recently produced items in vintage styles
Guidelines and Conditions
Bring in whatever you would like to sell and we will curate further based on nuance in style, color, size, condition, current market trends, and inventory fluctuations. In general we are looking for quality clothing that suits a range of current styles of everyday wear.
We buy only vintage (produced 20 to 100 years ago) clothing and accessories with few exceptions. If you are not sure if something qualifies as vintage, you are welcome to still include it when you visit so that we can evaluate.
We will also evaluate condition; signs of wear such as distressing, holes, some stains/discoloration, missing buttons, and paint marks are still acceptable, even preferable, depending on the item. However, flaws such as broken zippers, dry rot, stretched out elastic, major color bleeding, and shrinkage are typically unsalable.
We do not require your your items to be laundered. You can bring items direct from storage, even if they are musty or have storage dirt, as long as they are transported in a clean container or bag. Refrain from bringing in items that may be contaminated by insect infestation, such as wool moths.
