You might be shopping at a location that’s changed their management for the better, and is taking in good items while pushing out the old items that came in from badly trained buyers
“It’s showing a little wear so I’m gonna have to pass” Plato’s Closet is a THRIFT store, they want to take your expensive items for nothing. They tried to steal my $200 loafers for $3.
Not for juniors items. Baby clothes yes. You'll get about the same amount if you do. Just make sure to take the right items to the right stores. I always have my items bought from these stores cuz I do research and I call ahead of time & ask them what they're looking for atm. Each store is different.
I'll save you all 6:33, Plato's closet will only take expensive designer clothes in New condition from within the past 2 years and they will pay you about $0.70 per item.
Unknown Alias my mom brought so many purses and clothes she never wore and only got 100 dollars for it when the bags were very expensive so we just don’t go there anymore
Plato’s takes American eagle, hollister, forever 21, and other teen brands. Not so much designer brands. The highest end brands my location takes is coach purses or Jordan’s
Ever consider that customers do that & put them back cuz one they don't notice they're oily fingers or their kids or they bust a seam in the dressing room & just put it back cuz they don't wanna get caught; I've seen it at every retailer I've shopped at & worked for.
of course. If workers are jerks, no one will ever bring their stuff in, and then the shop will have less to sell. people should know better not to take in stained things.
they're like overstocked the whole time... I noticed that they usually say your item is a year old when they aren't in need but I had a pair of urban outfitters jeans that were at least 2 years old but they bought them because I guess they were in need of my size.
It takes a few months of manger supervision to become a buyer. High school is longer than a few months, so naturally, yes the training process would fit into that time frame
half of those clothes i see on their racks. faded, shrunk or a tiny rip in them. shrunk shirts are eye candy for the kids cause they actually can try something on and like it if ot fits yk. not to mention shoes. someone might be colecting nikes, but if you see them a tiny bit worn you say no. bjt when you walk around some of the stores they have worn shoes and heels.
EXACTLYYY!! they won't let us have one tinnyyy rip in a clothing, but one time I was walking around and I saw the shirt with one whole side of the arm missing. like that's not fair
I'd rather give my clothes to good will cause at least they are thankful for the brand names and for the donation. I was very displeased with the service and the clothes you guys did offer.
For-profit businesses that AREN'T GOOD WILL don't have to be thankful for you bringing in shit they can't sell followed by your displeasure. Them buying your clothes would no doubt make their available selection even worse.
About a year ago I went into Plato's Closet and tried selling name brand clothes (Roxy, Bilabong, Hollister) which were in excellent condition but they accepted nothing. I asked for the reason and was told "Oh, we only want the very latest and greatest fashions that are at the mall and within the last 6 months". Okay, I don't see very many people buying the "latest fashions at the mall" at FULL-PRICE then turning around and selling it at a VERY steep discount to Plato's Closet. Why would anyone in their right mind do that when so many places have lax return policies and someone could get their FULL money back?? The only reason I can come up with is that unless people are STEALING the "latest fashions at the mall" so that they can turn any sort of profit from Plato's Closet I really don't see how this place stays in business. Plato's Closet probably does not even realize how much of their product could be stolen merchandise LMAO. All I can say is that I'll never do business again with PC.
They have to be picky, because what they buy goes into their store. The whole point of buying clothes from people is so they can resale it in their store for consumers to purchase. If something is out of style, faded, damaged or ruined nobody is going to buy it, then it's just going to sit there. The whole point is so they can make profit.
She literally passed on everything and not for nothing but I went to a platos closet around here for the first time and there were some things that were faded and out of style. I also saw a Victoria secret hoodie being sold for 3 dollars and it had hole and it was velour
Hello! The reason why she passed on everything in this video is because this was an example of common reasons why we pass on items to help our customers better understand the process in the comfort of their own home rather than in person, since we know selling clothes can sometimes be daunting at first! Hope that helps!
People go to Ross u can get cheaper brand cloths then this store.And its brand new, thats where i shop for my cloth so as in Burlington. My closet its full and iam not rich.
Ross, Tj max, Marshall’s. There’s many other stores that sell name brand clothes for cheaper. Plato’s closet doesn’t say only name brand clothes and lightly used clothes are still used. If they are expecting people to bring in new clothes what a waste look at poshmark or thredUP. Those are places for new/high end clothes. Plato’s closet is just one step up from goodwill. Even once upon a child takes used clothes.
Amanda Castellano Me too! They said that it wasn’t this season. (It was like 1 year previous and still trendy.) I looked at what was in their stores and thought, “Most of this isn’t from ‘this season.’” Not to mention their clothes to buy are way overpriced. I’d rather go to Ross.
So sone platos closet stores ask if you want to leave all the items they didn't buy for them to donate. Don't do it! They relook through the clothes and take extra! I swear by that.
+Natalie Melendez They Actually do. I took my Nike's to Plato's closet, and they said they did not want because it had a small tear. They asked if "I wanted my bikes back with the other clothes or if I wanted to donate them", so I said sure just donate them. 6 days later I see my Nike's sitting on the shelf for $26.....
This was really helpful, although I wish I had realized sooner it was from 4 years ago haha. Didn't know length was such a big deal but I bet shorter shirts are in now with the crop tops and semi crops that are in now.
I remember going to Plato’s Closet to sell some very very lightly worn Hollister, Abercrombie, American Eagle and like stuff from Macy’s, etc, and they didn’t take any of it (and a lot of it were Styles that weren’t dated, and in great condition) ok, no big deal... until I walked around the store and saw racks of freakin Faded Glory (Walmart) and Route 66 (Kmart) knock off Juicy Couture velour pants that were very faded. Like it wasn’t even the cute things from those stores. But like the velour from those stores that litter every Salvation Army 😂 like If I wanted Kmart and Walmart clothes I could have just gone to Kmart and Walmart, not Plato’s Closet.
I've walked in with amazing clothes that are in great condition and they've turned it away. Meanwhile I've seen them selling stuff that's stained or looked plain ugly.
It’s so funny because when I went to the Plato’s Closet in my state I tried selling a Red Satin Bralette style type of crop top that was in perfectly new condition. I had bought it the month prior, never wore it, never took the tags off. I just changed my mind on the item and F21 wouldn’t take it back. Anyways, the girl at Plato’s tried to tell me they couldn’t take it because the item is more than a year old. I told her I purchased it the month before that I could show her my online order receipt. So then she said “it’s probably because it was worn and showed it on the clothing item” so I explained that I never wore it and it still has the tags so that’s impossible. So then she was like “oh then it’s cause we’re not really accepting clothing pieces of that style because it doesn’t really fit for what Plato’s Closet represents” (but when I was waiting for them to go through my bag I saw almost the exact top except black leather with a zipper sitting on a rack) lolllllll. The girl just tried to make up every excuse, mind you, she was the one who was going through my bag and she didn’t even have a solid answer. It was just annoying and shows how ridiculous they are. Also they offered me $7 for a pair of never worn Fashion Nova skinny jeans. Smfhhhhh lmfao
Tried to sell my 90s Doc Martin's. Great condition. They told me nobody buys those anymore. Put them out for our garage sale and gave them to a homeless teenager who was so happy to get them. Much better than selling the them.
I work at Plato's. Let me explain a few more things: For my place, we check the dates on the tags to see if it is within the last two years--if it has a date. If it is, then we can take it. Logos are also an indication of time. We don't take brands that are too mature for us, like NY&company, and we don't take expensive brands like Gucci. We stick with teens and twenties styles that are easier to verify. As for stains and stuff, sure mistakes in the sorting process happens, but when dozens of people try on clothes, they could accidently tear or stain it. Some clothes may seem like they would do great for us, but we try to keep styles as current as possible by studying what gets sold more and what doesnt, and what the common trend is for the clearance section. It also may look like that lady only took 10% of the clothes, that doesn't mean it's always the case. Sometimes we take everything, or a big majority, and we pay $150 or so for their clothes. This all may seem misleading, but we are trying our best. If you read this far congrats. You deserve a cookie. I know this vid is old, but if you have any questions, you know what to do.
is it worth trying to bring in like target brand clothes? i have like a north face jacket and some pink clothes etc. and i think i will get money from them but im not sure about target and jcpenney brands. advice?
Yeah. We take in those. But its hard to say unless we look at them whether or not we can take it. But Pink by vs is big, and we can pretty much take any north face.
That's crazy, I've seen all types of stuff at Plato's closet in three different states from faded glory jeans (which are not named brand) to faded t shirts. I have even purchased jeans (accidentally) with busted zippers.
That feel when litterally all you hear in this video is "this is a hot style right here" "we do have pass on them" "makes it harder for us to sell" ok,but just use also other words.....
Lol people get so mad when these stores don't buy their expensive brand name clothes. Get it through your head that some clothes just don't sell very well in some areas. It's not complicated.
Plato’s closet isn’t goodwill, they don’t get clothes donated to them. And not all stores are like this, each Plato’s closet is individually owned and although they have a similar process of going through clothes you have to understand that nobody wants to buy worn, torn or stained clothing. If you don’t like the offer they give you then you can decline and leave. This video is also 10 years old and it’s bound to be different now and for every other clothes. There is no estimated amount in which you can generally be given, each item purchased has to be entered into the computer manually under a specific brand and quality. And if you aren’t pleased with the quote given to you then you can always sell it yourself at a garage sale or Facebook market place.
I used to work at Plato’s closet for the summer. NEVER again. Also idk what location you guys too but my old location they buy EVERYTHING, even if it’s ugly!!!
My thoughts exactly. Common sense to retail workers: do not put tags on the fabric itself, but on the tag attached to the clothes. Also, I don't understand that whole "faded" nonsense either. I took in some really cute stuff in, made sure it looked like new and was in style. I walked out with my bag of stuff and $0.
People need to stop giving them shit for how picky they are. They are paying for your clothes. They are not going to buy them if they don't think they will sell.
Actually a brand new pair of Nike tennis shoes never worn paid 5.00 and they were still in box and only five months old. I get mad sometimes because they take junk ass shit and truth be told a lot of it is the workers stuff you are buying!
Every Plato's Closet is individually owned and operated, so events are different at every location. You can go to the Plato's Closet company website to find your local store and email them from their individual store website. Grab Bag is always a big hit!
i live in SC & shop at platos closet very often! this video was very helpful for me because I have brought multiple items in & i wonderned how they decided what to pay me. thanks for ur channel!!
Honestly, I was trying to give my stuff to Goodwill but my bf recommended I sell it at Plato’s closet and I made 12$ but I was thankful since I was just gonna give it to Goodwill.
Hi there! We understand sometimes a small hole won't bother us. Unfortunately, to ensure that items in our store will sell, we cannot buy items with holes or spots. Since we are investing money in these items, it's sometimes risky to take the chance. Since we're a juniors store, we also don't have much luck selling woman's clothing since it's we cater to teens and young adults. Women's brands versus juniors brands size their items differently, which make them harder to sell. We hope that helps!
I had close that still had tags on them that I just didn't want and I brought them in all from high end shops and I only got 11 dollars for every thing and then they told me they can't take all of it because it's out of date ? I had literally got them all with in a month from Banana Republic and old navy and aroepostol and a few from Hollister.... all with tags on them... I will never go back!
Brought 8 bags and returned with 3 bags and a $150 check. Seems like they don't take Hollister and Abercrombie anymore as that is all that I was left with. Most of my Express and Guess stuff they took and I was expecting to get more because the stuff I brought from Express especially was in great condition and I paid a lot of money for it. All in all though I did get some extra cash and was able to clear some closet space in the process so you can't really go wrong.
Yeah, Platos pretty much sucks big time for selling...I don't bother selling anymore unless I happen to have something I bought in the past year at the mall and never wore or ended up not liking for some reason, which is rare. I have sold to many other second hand stores (most local to me, not chain like Plato's) and its the same, they have to be choosy if they're a good store,, but Plato's is incredibly more picky. I know all the ins and outs (old styles, wear, rips/stains etc.) and still do NOT understand why I see so much crap on the racks at any given time....stuff that's ripped, worn, wrinkled, incredibly cheap (which it is in the mall too). I don't want your old ratty Hollister or Pink sweatpants. I still do shop there as I've found some decent deals on stuff I liked, when wading through a lot of junk. And their yearly dollar sale and grab bag sale are totally worth it. I don't have time right now to do online selling...and that can be a crapshoot too as the options are increasing so much now...so basically my apartment is starting to look like an episode of Hoarders....! I do like some stuff at Plato's, but their buy policy is fairly ridiculous.
Depending on the overall demand of that style or brand, we may purchase an item that is a bit worn and just price it differently. But this varies between store location and season. Most of the time however, the faded items or those with holes, do not end up selling and can be a risky chance.
Thank you to Plato's Closet & to Nicole for posting this video. I have never been to a Plato's Closet & I recently heard I could sell my clothing there. This video was informative.
its not just about stains or spots. they only take items that have been in the malls for less than 2 yrs... your lables in your clothes change, this in it self helps them in their buying process . now they may miss a hole here or there. sometimes it happens being after on the floor but when you touch a couple a hundred items you may miss something occasionally now i cant speak for every platos closet but ours here are great . back to the label comment for instant american eagle was large and block then round and cursive now anything from 2013 till now is a medium size type writer print. some labes will even have a date somewhere if your unsure.. just a little insight
We totally agree that garage sales can be awesome! We don't compare our prices to garage sales though, as we have a lot of expenses that garage sales don't have. The great thing about shopping at Plato's is that we have done all of the digging through things for you, so that you get to shop from the best stuff!
I bring in Kardashian they say bring vintage, I bring vintage they say it is not name brand. I bring a coach purse and guess purse both brand new. They offer 6 dollars for the new guess purse. I bring a bunch of their clothes to the till and ask how they are different and ask them to explain what they want. No luck.
Hi Raquel! We understand that selling can be frustrating and can seem like we base it on our personal opinions but we do base it on what customers are looking for. Unfortunately, when a certain style, brand or item hasn't been selling well for us, it is an indicator that we should pass since we are spending money on each item. Although each Plato's is different (We're in CO + WY) so I would ask your local Plato's a specific reason why they passed on your items!
Ok, so if you ABSOLUTELY MUST SELL clothes to plato's or the other place buffalo something. This is what you do, you go to goodwill on dollar days, or go to savers' bins, then you call plato's and ask them what labels and items they're looking for, then look for those items at goodwill/savers, and take it to them to sell, and hope they buy a few things and you make a small profit, what you couldn't sell at one store try to sell it at the other store!!!
At my Plato's Closet they DO NOT fold up the clothes that they DONT accept..they just wad it up in a ball and throw it in your bag :/ I like the fact that she actually folded up everything :)
I went to plato's today and they did not pass nothing I had...might i add everything was name brand..Coach Hat with matching belt, Coach Purse, Nine West, Steve Madden sandles and heels...they stupid!!!!
Selling to Plato’s Closet isn’t the best option if you’re trying to make money obviously, but if you’re just trying to get rid of old clothes it’s a win!
We actually support several charitable organizations that give clothes to people that need them. Because of our stores, we are able to send hundreds of thousands of items to these organizations every year. We collect the items that we are not able to buy for our stores and we also donate the things that didn't sell for us. One of the organizations we work with, HELP International, fills containers of clothing and ships them all over the world wherever there is a need!
Hello! Each store is different but some overall similarities are being extremely observant on the fit, construction, condition, length, brand, tag, stitching, age and demand of each item. It can seem daunting as first but it all comes naturally to you within time. Also, you'll be able to recognize what brands your friends are wearing just by looking at them. It's definitely an observant skill you take with you everywhere!
That particular dress was an example of an item that is older than what we normally buy. We adore vintage clothing too, but our particular business model is based on items that were sold new within the last year and a half, not on vintage clothing. There are some great vintage used clothing stores out there though!
I have a pair of brand new Air Jordan's got them as a present yet they are too small. I'm planning on selling them tomorrow ... I wonder how much they would offer. Any suggestions?
Wow! Ive been to 2 different Platos and they both just throw my stuff in the bag! Its rude because they expect you to bring in your clothes all folded and ironed :/ which platos location do u shop at?
I wonder if you can make a video on what you do on the computer. I'm curious what you would've offered on those items you did like out of that pile in the video.
Our customers that are shopping with us, are looking for a value, so we price our things at around 70% off what they sell for new, and then are able to pay the seller 30-40% of what we're selling it for. So if something was $40 new, we'd sell it for around $12-14, and we'd be able to pay around $4-6 for it. We know it's a lot less than what was originally paid, but we are taking a risk that it will sell for us, and oftentimes we have to mark things down. Hope this help explain it!
That maroon tank was NOT short 😐 This video was very irritating to watch so I didn’t even bother finishing. A lot of the clothes she rejected were fashionable in my opinion. I don’t think she was comparing these pieces to current fashion but to her personal fashion style
Hi there! Unfortunately we only take juniors and young adult sizes but have you heard of Once Upon A Child! That would be the perfect place to check out! They take those sizes!
I don't understand how they're so picky but almost everything in their stores looks overly worn and beat up, especially their shoes
Ray Incredible I disagree xD
definitely agree with that!!
Exactly! I've tried on shirts that I loved only to find a hole in it. I also see so many faded and worn shirts
THANK YOU!
You might be shopping at a location that’s changed their management for the better, and is taking in good items while pushing out the old items that came in from badly trained buyers
Take a shot every time she says “harder for us to sell”
TØP I died of alcohol poisoning
JellyTheHetaliaFetus My bad.
TØP you gone be taking a lot of shots 😂😂
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“It’s showing a little wear so I’m gonna have to pass”
Plato’s Closet is a THRIFT store, they want to take your expensive items for nothing. They tried to steal my $200 loafers for $3.
@@star999nine no, they rip off their sources, paying everyone no more than 1% of original retail
I guess this was uploaded before crop tops were popular XD
that's what am thinking too...not everyone wears long T-shirts and Blouses!
Kiersten Moran even 3years later
Kiersten Moran That’s exactly what I was thinking.
HAHA
This vid is 8 yrs old
So basically y'all buy like 1% of people's clothes. People have a better chance at a garage sale.
Not for juniors items. Baby clothes yes. You'll get about the same amount if you do. Just make sure to take the right items to the right stores. I always have my items bought from these stores cuz I do research and I call ahead of time & ask them what they're looking for atm. Each store is different.
It's not a thrift store...
baby clothes are the thing. You can go to thrift stores and buy baby clothes and mix and match them and resell them.
They’re just giving examples they actually buy a lot
I'll save you all 6:33, Plato's closet will only take expensive designer clothes in New condition from within the past 2 years and they will pay you about $0.70 per item.
Unknown Alias my mom brought so many purses and clothes she never wore and only got 100 dollars for it when the bags were very expensive so we just don’t go there anymore
NWT items they offer you $3 each. Seriously, don’t bother.
Plato’s takes American eagle, hollister, forever 21, and other teen brands. Not so much designer brands. The highest end brands my location takes is coach purses or Jordan’s
hahahaha
they wont take mom clothes at all
I was just watching this thinking "damn they've got bad taste" and then I look back and see it was posted 5 years ago, oh how times have changed
Autumn Rettke That shit was not in style five years ago either
Mewesical ok ur fucking right
same lol
Make that 7 years
Ikr
Yeah right! Do you know how many things I've put back on the racks because of stains or holes!!?
So you're saying they should buy more shit that you as a buyer would put back on the racks because of stains and holes?...Are you fucking stupid??
Megalo-dono no I'm saying that they buy things with holes and stains and I like it but can't buy it bc of said stain or hole
i walked in today and found shoes with literal shit on them. a giant chunk just stuck to the half torn up sole lol
Ever consider that customers do that & put them back cuz one they don't notice they're oily fingers or their kids or they bust a seam in the dressing room & just put it back cuz they don't wanna get caught; I've seen it at every retailer I've shopped at & worked for.
Sarah Arnold exactly tho
she said "harder for us to sell" like 50 times
She's basically trying to be considerate of your feelings instead of saying the truth which is that they don't want your shitty clothes.
Lmfaooo
"here in the store"
lol basically. I used to work at Platos closet/clothes mentor and we had to be kind when turning down clothing 🙃
of course. If workers are jerks, no one will ever bring their stuff in, and then the shop will have less to sell. people should know better not to take in stained things.
Y'all rarely buy anything
they're like overstocked the whole time... I noticed that they usually say your item is a year old when they aren't in need but I had a pair of urban outfitters jeans that were at least 2 years old but they bought them because I guess they were in need of my size.
+Alli Stock what size are you
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Jasmine Stsre thanks
Zchs Lyfe lmao
Don't go to platos for crop tops.. they like it long
fresh material I think theyre out of date lol crop tops have been in , idk wth she’s talking about .
hahaha
Well, they are not outdated these days. I bought a cropped sweatshirt/hoodie in February. This video was from like 2012.
I feel like people will still buy JC velour pants.
hipnhappenin juicy couture...
No 😩
i would.
hipnhappenin and this was made in 2012 so..... idk 😂
Umm deff would. Have been lookin for some for a few weeks now. Trying to bring 2006 back lol
she passed on all they shit
jah shakur IDK WHY BUT YO COMMENT MADE ME LAUGH
Tyquesha Jones sameee
So basically y'all don't buy anything.
No, just not your shit
Ikr! They never but anything from me... and I take good care of my clothes (pink, express, old navy, banana republic, etc...)
Everything she said she wouldn't buy I would buy and everything she would buy I wouldn't. I mean, I'm just one person but..
JVB012 I would buy some of it
Lol extensive training lol. High schools kids are extensively trained?
It takes a few months of manger supervision to become a buyer. High school is longer than a few months, so naturally, yes the training process would fit into that time frame
half of those clothes i see on their racks. faded, shrunk or a tiny rip in them. shrunk shirts are eye candy for the kids cause they actually can try something on and like it if ot fits yk. not to mention shoes. someone might be colecting nikes, but if you see them a tiny bit worn you say no. bjt when you walk around some of the stores they have worn shoes and heels.
EXACTLYYY!! they won't let us have one tinnyyy rip in a clothing, but one time I was walking around and I saw the shirt with one whole side of the arm missing. like that's not fair
I'd rather give my clothes to good will cause at least they are thankful for the brand names and for the donation. I was very displeased with the service and the clothes you guys did offer.
For-profit businesses that AREN'T GOOD WILL don't have to be thankful for you bringing in shit they can't sell followed by your displeasure. Them buying your clothes would no doubt make their available selection even worse.
I did research and found out Good Will is actually a shady organization.
@@shannon2748 in what ways?
About a year ago I went into Plato's Closet and tried selling name brand clothes (Roxy, Bilabong, Hollister) which were in excellent condition but they accepted nothing. I asked for the reason and was told "Oh, we only want the very latest and greatest fashions that are at the mall and within the last 6 months". Okay, I don't see very many people buying the "latest fashions at the mall" at FULL-PRICE then turning around and selling it at a VERY steep discount to Plato's Closet. Why would anyone in their right mind do that when so many places have lax return policies and someone could get their FULL money back?? The only reason I can come up with is that unless people are STEALING the "latest fashions at the mall" so that they can turn any sort of profit from Plato's Closet I really don't see how this place stays in business. Plato's Closet probably does not even realize how much of their product could be stolen merchandise LMAO. All I can say is that I'll never do business again with PC.
cut the inside tag they usually look for those because it says the year and month. i always cut them off and get some good money
They have to be picky, because what they buy goes into their store. The whole point of buying clothes from people is so they can resale it in their store for consumers to purchase. If something is out of style, faded, damaged or ruined nobody is going to buy it, then it's just going to sit there. The whole point is so they can make profit.
Finally someone who understands.
And they wont to sale it at retail price .
I’ve sound some pretty gross and worn stuff in their stores before 😂
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Nah duh soccer shit. Thx for elaborating.
YOUR CLOTHES AT PLATOS IS RATCHET ASF, might as well go to goodwill
It was 6 years old when u posted this
@@clairebailey9008you mean 2 years
@@Godfirst986 no I don't. The video was posted in 2012.
@@clairebailey9008 I thought you was talking about the sabrina Ramirez girl comment. Her comment was 2 years ago.
@@Godfirst986 no I said it was 6 years old when she posted the comment
Her: turns down literally every single item
Me: yep that’s pretty much how platos closet works
Lmao extremely accurate video
Dang what do y'all buy!!!
gucci 😂
She literally passed on everything and not for nothing but I went to a platos closet around here for the first time and there were some things that were faded and out of style. I also saw a Victoria secret hoodie being sold for 3 dollars and it had hole and it was velour
Hello! The reason why she passed on everything in this video is because this was an example of common reasons why we pass on items to help our customers better understand the process in the comfort of their own home rather than in person, since we know selling clothes can sometimes be daunting at first! Hope that helps!
PrincessMarshmellow1 I think sometimes new employees just don't know what they are doing yet is all
Plato'sCloset Colorado Wyo Fuck off
Uptown Cheapskate is better imo because it has a 6 month training program to become a buyer.
Plato'sCloset Colorado Wyo bullshit this chain sucks ass
People go to Ross u can get cheaper brand cloths then this store.And its brand new, thats where i shop for my cloth so as in Burlington. My closet its full and iam not rich.
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Ross isn’t everywhere tho
Ross, Tj max, Marshall’s. There’s many other stores that sell name brand clothes for cheaper. Plato’s closet doesn’t say only name brand clothes and lightly used clothes are still used. If they are expecting people to bring in new clothes what a waste look at poshmark or thredUP. Those are places for new/high end clothes. Plato’s closet is just one step up from goodwill. Even once upon a child takes used clothes.
this is such a liiiiie, i had things with tags never worn and they didnt take it
Amanda Castellano Me too! They said that it wasn’t this season. (It was like 1 year previous and still trendy.) I looked at what was in their stores and thought, “Most of this isn’t from ‘this season.’” Not to mention their clothes to buy are way overpriced. I’d rather go to Ross.
So sone platos closet stores ask if you want to leave all the items they didn't buy for them to donate. Don't do it! They relook through the clothes and take extra! I swear by that.
No they don't...
yes, sadly
+Natalie Melendez They Actually do. I took my Nike's to Plato's closet, and they said they did not want because it had a small tear. They asked if "I wanted my bikes back with the other clothes or if I wanted to donate them", so I said sure just donate them.
6 days later I see my Nike's sitting on the shelf for $26.....
+Marshall *Nike's
I hope you called them out. I would've called the cops
it doesn’t look like anything sells there 💀
I have seen some ugly ass round toe patent shoes at my local Plato's closet. Far as I know, people haven't worn those shoes since 2010 lol.
I actually rrly liked the first shirt. It looked really vintage and unique
IF THE SHIRT IS FADED BLACK, IT CAN BE A DARK GRAY T-SHIRT
This was really helpful, although I wish I had realized sooner it was from 4 years ago haha. Didn't know length was such a big deal but I bet shorter shirts are in now with the crop tops and semi crops that are in now.
Did you graduate from high school back in 2006?
Were you born in 1988?
Do you wear a Size 10 Shoe, Flip Flop, and Slide?
You look so beautiful and very sexy.
Are you single?
I remember going to Plato’s Closet to sell some very very lightly worn Hollister, Abercrombie, American Eagle and like stuff from Macy’s, etc, and they didn’t take any of it (and a lot of it were Styles that weren’t dated, and in great condition) ok, no big deal... until I walked around the store and saw racks of freakin Faded Glory (Walmart) and Route 66 (Kmart) knock off Juicy Couture velour pants that were very faded.
Like it wasn’t even the cute things from those stores. But like the velour from those stores that litter every Salvation Army 😂 like If I wanted Kmart and Walmart clothes I could have just gone to Kmart and Walmart, not Plato’s Closet.
one time i saw a pair of salt stained uggs for sale at the plato's in my area.
I've walked in with amazing clothes that are in great condition and they've turned it away. Meanwhile I've seen them selling stuff that's stained or looked plain ugly.
and makes it harder for us to sell... here in the store.
That Harry Potter shirt was cute though....
hipnhappenin harry otter it was cute though omg
Cobi Klingsporn haha yeah Harry OTTER. See? Cute!
Hairy Otter
okay but do they not understand that people nowadays literally wear anything. weather it’s vintage or new, almost everything is in style nowadays.
It’s so funny because when I went to the Plato’s Closet in my state I tried selling a Red Satin Bralette style type of crop top that was in perfectly new condition. I had bought it the month prior, never wore it, never took the tags off. I just changed my mind on the item and F21 wouldn’t take it back. Anyways, the girl at Plato’s tried to tell me they couldn’t take it because the item is more than a year old. I told her I purchased it the month before that I could show her my online order receipt. So then she said “it’s probably because it was worn and showed it on the clothing item” so I explained that I never wore it and it still has the tags so that’s impossible. So then she was like “oh then it’s cause we’re not really accepting clothing pieces of that style because it doesn’t really fit for what Plato’s Closet represents” (but when I was waiting for them to go through my bag I saw almost the exact top except black leather with a zipper sitting on a rack) lolllllll. The girl just tried to make up every excuse, mind you, she was the one who was going through my bag and she didn’t even have a solid answer. It was just annoying and shows how ridiculous they are. Also they offered me $7 for a pair of never worn Fashion Nova skinny jeans. Smfhhhhh lmfao
Tried to sell my 90s Doc Martin's. Great condition. They told me nobody buys those anymore. Put them out for our garage sale and gave them to a homeless teenager who was so happy to get them. Much better than selling the them.
JUICY!? Lol wait this is a 2012 video cause it's 2017 and I would've bought that so quick (seeing as urban is selling juicy stuff for 80+)
Your hot styles are outdated
This was from 8 yrs ago..
Basically they PASS on everything!!! lol what a joke!
I work at Plato's. Let me explain a few more things:
For my place, we check the dates on the tags to see if it is within the last two years--if it has a date. If it is, then we can take it. Logos are also an indication of time.
We don't take brands that are too mature for us, like NY&company, and we don't take expensive brands like Gucci. We stick with teens and twenties styles that are easier to verify.
As for stains and stuff, sure mistakes in the sorting process happens, but when dozens of people try on clothes, they could accidently tear or stain it.
Some clothes may seem like they would do great for us, but we try to keep styles as current as possible by studying what gets sold more and what doesnt, and what the common trend is for the clearance section.
It also may look like that lady only took 10% of the clothes, that doesn't mean it's always the case. Sometimes we take everything, or a big majority, and we pay $150 or so for their clothes.
This all may seem misleading, but we are trying our best.
If you read this far congrats. You deserve a cookie. I know this vid is old, but if you have any questions, you know what to do.
is it worth trying to bring in like target brand clothes? i have like a north face jacket and some pink clothes etc. and i think i will get money from them but im not sure about target and jcpenney brands. advice?
Yeah. We take in those. But its hard to say unless we look at them whether or not we can take it. But Pink by vs is big, and we can pretty much take any north face.
I went with a whole bag & got most of my bag back & only like $8
That's crazy, I've seen all types of stuff at Plato's closet in three different states from faded glory jeans (which are not named brand) to faded t shirts. I have even purchased jeans (accidentally) with busted zippers.
Thank you❤❤❤we just got a PLATOS closet!!😊😊😊Great job!!❤❤❤
If I took a shot every time she said “here in the store” I would be dead.
That feel when litterally all you hear in this video is "this is a hot style right here" "we do have pass on them" "makes it harder for us to sell" ok,but just use also other words.....
Lol people get so mad when these stores don't buy their expensive brand name clothes. Get it through your head that some clothes just don't sell very well in some areas. It's not complicated.
I saw clothes yesterday in Plato's Closet with stains on them... hmm...
I'm gonna fully inspect my clothes before I take it to them
Plato’s closet isn’t goodwill, they don’t get clothes donated to them. And not all stores are like this, each Plato’s closet is individually owned and although they have a similar process of going through clothes you have to understand that nobody wants to buy worn, torn or stained clothing. If you don’t like the offer they give you then you can decline and leave. This video is also 10 years old and it’s bound to be different now and for every other clothes. There is no estimated amount in which you can generally be given, each item purchased has to be entered into the computer manually under a specific brand and quality. And if you aren’t pleased with the quote given to you then you can always sell it yourself at a garage sale or Facebook market place.
That outfit she is wearing looks like it would be something harder to sell in any store.
I made $71 dollars once (: but then other times I'll walk out with nothing.. it's a hit or miss for me..
Erinn Merchant danggggg how many clothes did you take in that time?? the last time i went i got $6 :/
I used to work at Plato’s closet for the summer. NEVER again. Also idk what location you guys too but my old location they buy EVERYTHING, even if it’s ugly!!!
My thoughts exactly. Common sense to retail workers: do not put tags on the fabric itself, but on the tag attached to the clothes. Also, I don't understand that whole "faded" nonsense either. I took in some really cute stuff in, made sure it looked like new and was in style. I walked out with my bag of stuff and $0.
People need to stop giving them shit for how picky they are. They are paying for your clothes. They are not going to buy them if they don't think they will sell.
Actually a brand new pair of Nike tennis shoes never worn paid 5.00 and they were still in box and only five months old. I get mad sometimes because they take junk ass shit and truth be told a lot of it is the workers stuff you are buying!
Why is everyone commenting hate? This is an awesome store that does awesome things!
They don't take large or xxl clothing ?
Every Plato's Closet is individually owned and operated, so events are different at every location. You can go to the Plato's Closet company website to find your local store and email them from their individual store website.
Grab Bag is always a big hit!
Thanks for the video! I will be making. Video myself tomorrow and post it to see how it all goes !
i live in SC & shop at platos closet very often! this video was very helpful for me because I have brought multiple items in & i wonderned how they decided what to pay me. thanks for ur channel!!
I live in SC too!
it’s almost like you don’t want us to sell our clothing.... really.
Honestly, I was trying to give my stuff to Goodwill but my bf recommended I sell it at Plato’s closet and I made 12$ but I was thankful since I was just gonna give it to Goodwill.
Hi there! We understand sometimes a small hole won't bother us. Unfortunately, to ensure that items in our store will sell, we cannot buy items with holes or spots. Since we are investing money in these items, it's sometimes risky to take the chance. Since we're a juniors store, we also don't have much luck selling woman's clothing since it's we cater to teens and young adults. Women's brands versus juniors brands size their items differently, which make them harder to sell. We hope that helps!
I had close that still had tags on them that I just didn't want and I brought them in all from high end shops and I only got 11 dollars for every thing and then they told me they can't take all of it because it's out of date ? I had literally got them all with in a month from Banana Republic and old navy and aroepostol and a few from Hollister.... all with tags on them... I will never go back!
Brought 8 bags and returned with 3 bags and a $150 check. Seems like they don't take Hollister and Abercrombie anymore as that is all that I was left with. Most of my Express and Guess stuff they took and I was expecting to get more because the stuff I brought from Express especially was in great condition and I paid a lot of money for it. All in all though I did get some extra cash and was able to clear some closet space in the process so you can't really go wrong.
Yeah, Platos pretty much sucks big time for selling...I don't bother selling anymore unless I happen to have something I bought in the past year at the mall and never wore or ended up not liking for some reason, which is rare. I have sold to many other second hand stores (most local to me, not chain like Plato's) and its the same, they have to be choosy if they're a good store,, but Plato's is incredibly more picky. I know all the ins and outs (old styles, wear, rips/stains etc.) and still do NOT understand why I see so much crap on the racks at any given time....stuff that's ripped, worn, wrinkled, incredibly cheap (which it is in the mall too). I don't want your old ratty Hollister or Pink sweatpants.
I still do shop there as I've found some decent deals on stuff I liked, when wading through a lot of junk. And their yearly dollar sale and grab bag sale are totally worth it.
I don't have time right now to do online selling...and that can be a crapshoot too as the options are increasing so much now...so basically my apartment is starting to look like an episode of Hoarders....!
I do like some stuff at Plato's, but their buy policy is fairly ridiculous.
I thought this was made in 2018 and boy did I have to check the year
Why is it that they pass on the cute stuff and take all the ugly stuff
I went to the one in my area they only take Hollister
I came to Plato’s with a HUGE bag full of completely new trendy clothes. They didn’t even look at everything and didn’t buy anything
Anyone watching this in 2018???
Depending on the overall demand of that style or brand, we may purchase an item that is a bit worn and just price it differently. But this varies between store location and season. Most of the time however, the faded items or those with holes, do not end up selling and can be a risky chance.
Thank you to Plato's Closet & to Nicole for posting this video. I have never been to a Plato's Closet & I recently heard I could sell my clothing there. This video was informative.
its not just about stains or spots. they only take items that have been in the malls for less than 2 yrs... your lables in your clothes change, this in it self helps them in their buying process . now they may miss a hole here or there. sometimes it happens being after on the floor but when you touch a couple a hundred items you may miss something occasionally now i cant speak for every platos closet but ours here are great . back to the label comment for instant american eagle was large and block then round and cursive now anything from 2013 till now is a medium size type writer print. some labes will even have a date somewhere if your unsure.. just a little insight
We totally agree that garage sales can be awesome! We don't compare our prices to garage sales though, as we have a lot of expenses that garage sales don't have. The great thing about shopping at Plato's is that we have done all of the digging through things for you, so that you get to shop from the best stuff!
I bring in Kardashian they say bring vintage, I bring vintage they say it is not name brand. I bring a coach purse and guess purse both brand new. They offer 6 dollars for the new guess purse. I bring a bunch of their clothes to the till and ask how they are different and ask them to explain what they want. No luck.
Hi Raquel! We understand that selling can be frustrating and can seem like we base it on our personal opinions but we do base it on what customers are looking for. Unfortunately, when a certain style, brand or item hasn't been selling well for us, it is an indicator that we should pass since we are spending money on each item. Although each Plato's is different (We're in CO + WY) so I would ask your local Plato's a specific reason why they passed on your items!
Ok, so if you ABSOLUTELY MUST SELL clothes to plato's or the other place buffalo something.
This is what you do, you go to goodwill on dollar days, or go to savers' bins, then you call plato's and ask them what labels and items they're looking for, then look for those items at goodwill/savers, and take it to them to sell, and hope they buy a few things and you make a small profit, what you couldn't sell at one store try to sell it at the other store!!!
At my Plato's Closet they DO NOT fold up the clothes that they DONT accept..they just wad it up in a ball and throw it in your bag :/ I like the fact that she actually folded up everything :)
I went to plato's today and they did not pass nothing I had...might i add everything was name brand..Coach Hat with matching belt, Coach Purse, Nine West, Steve Madden sandles and heels...they stupid!!!!
Thanks Scarlett! Some Plato's Closet stores can get a little cozy because we want to fit out as much stuff for you to choose from as we can!
Selling to Plato’s Closet isn’t the best option if you’re trying to make money obviously, but if you’re just trying to get rid of old clothes it’s a win!
We actually support several charitable organizations that give clothes to people that need them. Because of our stores, we are able to send hundreds of thousands of items to these organizations every year. We collect the items that we are not able to buy for our stores and we also donate the things that didn't sell for us. One of the organizations we work with, HELP International, fills containers of clothing and ships them all over the world wherever there is a need!
Hello! Each store is different but some overall similarities are being extremely observant on the fit, construction, condition, length, brand, tag, stitching, age and demand of each item. It can seem daunting as first but it all comes naturally to you within time. Also, you'll be able to recognize what brands your friends are wearing just by looking at them. It's definitely an observant skill you take with you everywhere!
“this item is definitely a hot sell” -when it is so fugly and looks like my grandma wore it in the 50’s
That particular dress was an example of an item that is older than what we normally buy. We adore vintage clothing too, but our particular business model is based on items that were sold new within the last year and a half, not on vintage clothing. There are some great vintage used clothing stores out there though!
I have a pair of brand new Air Jordan's got them as a present yet they are too small. I'm planning on selling them tomorrow ... I wonder how much they would offer. Any suggestions?
they would take them from you for like 10 dollars don't do it lol sell it somewhere else
Thank god I changed my mind then. STILL GOT THEM LOL
MsDeepVoice Yeah, never go to them, they're a bunch of cheap stakes.
I brought in a new Neiman Marcus bag one time and it wasn't bought and I couldn't figure out why
Wow! Ive been to 2 different Platos and they both just throw my stuff in the bag! Its rude because they expect you to bring in your clothes all folded and ironed :/ which platos location do u shop at?
oh i remebred y i never go to platos closet thanks to this video
What is the max number of items you can bring to a store
I wonder if you can make a video on what you do on the computer. I'm curious what you would've offered on those items you did like out of that pile in the video.
Im so sorry to hear their rude to you! here in cali escondido there so nice and such a help! i do so much shopping there
Our customers that are shopping with us, are looking for a value, so we price our things at around 70% off what they sell for new, and then are able to pay the seller 30-40% of what we're selling it for. So if something was $40 new, we'd sell it for around $12-14, and we'd be able to pay around $4-6 for it. We know it's a lot less than what was originally paid, but we are taking a risk that it will sell for us, and oftentimes we have to mark things down. Hope this help explain it!
That maroon tank was NOT short 😐 This video was very irritating to watch so I didn’t even bother finishing. A lot of the clothes she rejected were fashionable in my opinion. I don’t think she was comparing these pieces to current fashion but to her personal fashion style
I'm surprised that Plato's Closet doesn't have a Wikipedia page
Hi there! Unfortunately we only take juniors and young adult sizes but have you heard of Once Upon A Child! That would be the perfect place to check out! They take those sizes!