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Big Brands. Small Prices.

Plato's Closet makes it easy for sustainability-focused teens and young adults to buy affordably and sell gently used clothes, shoes and accessories for cash on the spot. Each Plato's Closet location is individually owned and operated by local business owners, so you can feel good about shopping small.

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Stylish Sustainability

Trendy Resale for the Fashion-Forward

Sell to Us: Policies & Process

What We Buy

  • Trendy and casual shoes, clothes, purses, and accessories that are:
    • In current style and ready-to-wear condition
    • Less than 1.5 years old (select vintage items accepted)
    • Designed for ages 13–24
  • Preferred Brands Include: Lululemon, Brandy Melville, PacSun, Free People, Nike, New Balance, Abercrombie & Fitch, and similar mall brands.

What We Do Not Buy

  • Formal wear, business wear, or suits
  • Bathing suits, undergarments, pajamas, or earrings
  • Children’s clothing

Accepted Sizes

  • Women’s Clothing: XXS–3XL, 00–20
  • Men’s Tops: XS–XXL
  • Men’s Bottoms: 28–40
  • Women’s Shoes: Sizes 5–11
  • Men’s Shoes: Up to size 13

The Selling Process

  1. Bring a valid driver’s license or state-issued ID for check-in.
  2. You’ll be given a wait time (usually 30–90 minutes).
  3. We’ll text you once your quote is ready.
  4. Items and quotes must be picked up the same day.
  5. Any items left past closing will be donated.
  6. If donating unpurchased items, please use the donation bins in the parking lot.
  7. We do not hold items overnight.

Payout Details:

  • We sell items up to 70% off retail and pay:
    • 30–40% in cash for standard items
    • Up to 50% for luxury items (see manager for review)
    • Payments over $300 may be made via Zelle
    • Items we do not purchase will be returned to you

How to Bring in Items

  • All items must be freshly laundered
  • Bring items in bags only

Acceptable Bags:

  • Reusable shopping bags
  • 20-gallon trash bags
  • Retail bags (e.g., Marshalls, Target)

Do Not Bring Items In:

  • Hangers
  • Boxes or storage bins
  • Suitcases
  • Industrial trash bags
  • Torn or falling-apart bags
  • Loose items

Selling High-End Designer Items

We buy authentic luxury items at competitive rates, including:

  • Designer shoes, wallets, sunglasses, belts, and purses

We Offer:

  • 40–50% of our resale price in cash
  • Higher payouts than standard items

Brands We Accept (but not limited to):

Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Burberry, Fendi, Versace, YSL, Valentino, Off-White, Christian Dior, MCM, Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana

Requirements for High-End Items

  • Original receipt preferred (third-party receipts like Poshmark or The RealReal may not qualify)
  • Bring any boxes, dust bags, or authenticity paperwork
  • Valid ID is required

Authentication Process

  • If no receipt, we will attempt to authenticate in-store
  • Payout is based on condition and style:
    • Up to 40% for shoes, belts, and sunglasses
    • Up to 50% for purses and wallets
  • Some items may require third-party authentication via Authenticate Pro
  • You will be informed before we proceed
  • Must agree to our payout terms and sign a release form
  • A $30 fee applies if the item is found inauthentic or if you choose not to sell
  • Process may take up to 2 hours