We love secondhand. That’s the most important thing to know about Thrift Vintage Fashion. We live, breathe, and wear it everyday. It’s a passion that shapes our entire operation… It drives our endless search for the best product sources It guides our meticulous inspection of every piece that comes through our warehouse And it challenges us to continue to develop thoughtful sourcing solutions for our partners
We’ve been in this business for three generations and find ourselves more inspired than ever to create easier access to high quality second hand clothes. Because we love second hand, and we love this community. To learn more about how our business operates, read the below.
Step 1: Curating
The process begins with us sourcing top trending modern and vintage clothing by the container from both domestic and international textile recyclers who sort through 100% American donated clothing. Our long-term relationships with these rag houses allow us to ensure consistent quality and competitive rates. We receive over 100,000 pounds of clothing each year.
Step 2: Grading
All of our clothing is grade A quality with a small percentage of grade B, we typically allow for up to 15% grade B per mix. Grade A items are considered near perfect condition and may include washable or hardly noticeable stains. We do not launder any of our clothing and do our best to trash or donate any items we deem unsellable. Grade B items include fashionably distressed, small holes, and stains that may or may not come out in the wash. You may find some items with cracked graphics, pilling and normal wear and tear since many of these items are over 20 years old.
Step 3: Categories
After the product has been graded it is then separated into the categories seen on our website. We specialize in supplying staple thrift offerings (t-shirts, sweatshirts, and denim) across 50+ categories. Our categories are determined based on consumer demand. Simply put, we only offer what is known to sell. If you are new to secondhand, we have endless experience in this space and are happy to assist you with any questions you have on stocking your store. If you are new to vintage, we have endless experience in the biggest secondhand fashion trends and we are happy to assist you on any questions you may have on stocking up your store.
Step 4: Fulfillment
When fulfilling orders we adhere to packing formulas developed specifically for each product category to ensure that each order has maximum resale potential. All categories contain a mix of vintage and modern items. The ratio of vintage to modern varies with each mix.
Step 5: Shipping
We pride ourselves with the fastest and most affordable shipping in the industry. We pack and ship all orders that come in the same business day before 2pm EST. We ship with Fedex International to all countries outside of the US which takes anywhere from 3-5 business days to arrive. We have plenty of experience with customs declaration and import duties for our customers overseas so if you have any questions, just ask! Domestic US orders ship with UPS and take between 1-4 days to arrive.