I brought in a box of very nice designer clothing (Theory, BCBG, Rene Lezard, Big Star, DKNY etc...) and the buyer would not take one piece == nothing! I guess my clothing was too nice. While... More

I brought in a box of very nice designer clothing (Theory, BCBG, Rene Lezard, Big Star, DKNY etc...) and the buyer would not take one piece == nothing! I guess my clothing was too nice. While waiting for him to go through my box, I looked around - wow, what a bunch of garbage! I knew I was in trouble when it seemed like most the clothing was of very poor quality (give me a break - $8 for a crappy t-shirt). I was hoping to maybe get $5 - $10 a piece, but nope, not a dime. I guess I wasn't "hipster" enough (I showed up in a North Face jacket and jeans, not some ragged looking clothing like they desire). Don't they want to add some quality items to their store? Pros: Example: best croissants in town Cons: What are the drawbacks?
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both stores smell like trash, and their clothes may well have come out of these said trashcans. sometimes a real, real jewel in the place, like a vintage shirt or that sick 70s dress shirt, but... More

both stores smell like trash, and their clothes may well have come out of these said trashcans. sometimes a real, real jewel in the place, like a vintage shirt or that sick 70s dress shirt, but mostly overprices trash. Sorry. A+ for concept, D for presentation.
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Staffs at Red Light are RUDE! I asked if I could try on some boots and they said no! Tried to ask them some questions about the items and they just shrugged and blew me off! I guess I'm not punk or... More

Staffs at Red Light are RUDE! I asked if I could try on some boots and they said no! Tried to ask them some questions about the items and they just shrugged and blew me off! I guess I'm not punk or vintage enough to shop there. RUDE staffs and poor service! Pros: Cool stuff Cons: RUDE staffs
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The staff writes you off pretty fast if you aren't dressed like a hipster. The clothes are decent and they're pretty fairly priced, especially compared to any other vintage or department store. Go... More

The staff writes you off pretty fast if you aren't dressed like a hipster. The clothes are decent and they're pretty fairly priced, especially compared to any other vintage or department store. Go if you're in the area, but don't go out of your way--instead try the one on SW Stark, where the staff is a little friendlier. Pros: cute clothes Cons: service
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Happy staff equal nice shopping environment. Unhappy staff equals uneasy shopping environment. I hope that this store makes a comeback, as recently seems a bit stressed. Used to be a must stop in... More

Happy staff equal nice shopping environment. Unhappy staff equals uneasy shopping environment. I hope that this store makes a comeback, as recently seems a bit stressed. Used to be a must stop in and browse, now not as compelling. Pros: Large store still the place to shop for Halloween Cons: Some of current staff don't seem to like their job and it shows
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Sure, this one is bigger, but that doesn't make up for the bad business sense and customer service. From a Buyer/Seller perspective, the owner is a pompous fool who doesn't know fashion(he wears... More

Sure, this one is bigger, but that doesn't make up for the bad business sense and customer service. From a Buyer/Seller perspective, the owner is a pompous fool who doesn't know fashion(he wears the same outfit whenever I pop in). Selling there is now a sad state of affairs. The owner is the ONLY one who buys now. He would "rather cater to the teenage crowd who brings their Mothers" (ie. he basically buys new clothing styles...not vintage...I guess he would rather his store be exactly like Buffalo Exchange just under a disguise). Personally I always thought of Red Light as the vintage/wacky/crazy/fun alternative to Buffalo Exchange. The owner hardly looks at your clothes when selling them. He also prices really low...which is great for when you are buying clothes...not if you are selling them. The staff has changed...the only nice ones either left because of the owner or they got fired. The ones who are left don't act happy to be there at all and in such don't provide good customer service. That's a key to any business: Happy employees, happy customers. Personally I take my wares to the downtown location now. They are much better at picking the good quality clothes and the vintage/wacky/crazy/fun clothes! Plus the employees at the downtown location are much more fun and happy(probably because they don't have the owner there breathing down their necks). Pros: Interior design Cons: Owner, staff, parking, atmosphere
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I have heard bad things about the SE Red Light, particularly the staff, but I gave them the benefit of the doubt and tried it anyway. No, thanks! They are rude, rude and rude! Not to mention... More

I have heard bad things about the SE Red Light, particularly the staff, but I gave them the benefit of the doubt and tried it anyway. No, thanks! They are rude, rude and rude! Not to mention overpriced, and did I mention rude?! Next time I'll go back to the NW Redlight where I bought an awesome jacket for $5 and was treated with a little respect! Cons: rude staff, high prices
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The Burnside staff as a whole, has a much better eye for quality vintage merchandise, and are much friendlier, period - In addition, from a buying and selling perspective, I very was VERY... More

The Burnside staff as a whole, has a much better eye for quality vintage merchandise, and are much friendlier, period - In addition, from a buying and selling perspective, I very was VERY disappointed to see the rude dressing room attendant at the Hawthorn store, got promoted (at least the day I was there) as a buyer. She has absolutely no business buying merchandise with the attitude she currently displays in public. I hope the Hawthorn store wakes up. Friendlier customer service is badly needed. Kudos to the Burnside location, and NO I do not know anyone on a first name basis at either store. Pros: Burnside store has decent parking Cons: no complaints
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I hadn't been here in a while, and I was surprised at how different it was from what I remembered. The store seemed empty somehow, although there's still a ton of stuff. And when I browsed through... More

I hadn't been here in a while, and I was surprised at how different it was from what I remembered. The store seemed empty somehow, although there's still a ton of stuff. And when I browsed through the racks, I found that the new clothing outnumbered the vintage by a huge margin. The prices still seem fair, but I also found more items that were damaged or dirty. Did something happen, or is it just me? Pros: Large selection Cons: Not as much vintage, Lower quality
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Back in the day, this place used to hold a bit of a soft spot in my heart; fun selection, fair prices, a kitschy photo booth, and a true vintage shopping experience. Lately, not so much. Photo... More

Back in the day, this place used to hold a bit of a soft spot in my heart; fun selection, fair prices, a kitschy photo booth, and a true vintage shopping experience. Lately, not so much. Photo booth gone. Ginormous boring selection. And is it just me or should I not be paying more for used stuff than I would for new? Not antique mind you, just used. And you have to wade through the hipsters. Grumpy hipsters. Not vintage. Just disappointing. Sorry Red Light, I?ve moved on. Pros: lots of stuff. Cons: its just stuff. and its expensive.
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