Used, Vintage & Consignment near East Northport, NY

“I purchased a gently used Tory Burch wallet from this consignment store today on a whim and couldn’t be happier! I had no idea this store existed until today, as I was in the shopping center for something else. Highly recommend stopping in to take a look around! Plenty of designer clothes and accessories to choose from, and the owner is very nice!”

“Good store to pick up good conditon used clothing and many other household items. Also a good place to donate things that you no longer need. Pieces are very reasonable.”

“Today was my first visit into this store to see if they were interested in buying something my mom wanted to sell. The girl who helped us let us know we can always shoot them a text with the picture so we don’t have to bring the stuff in each time which was really helpful! I loved looking around this store! I could have spent hours in here. It’s so beautiful inside! A great place to shop especially if you need to get someone a unique gift. Everyone here today was very sweet & I look forward to coming back 🙂”

“Rosie's and Whit & Whim are my favorite stores AND outdoor flea markets. All of the best parts of my collections have been found in their stores and on their lawn! Worth the trip from out East every time. Unique vintage goods galore ♡♡”

“Such a great experience! The kitty pocket knife was out of stock, but they kindly followed through on their promise and contacted me when it was back in stock. They even offered a gift box when I mentioned it was a gift. I live out of state and the online ordering process was easy, communication was wonderful, and shipping was quick. The Kitty pocket knife is absolutely adorable and arrived in perfect condition and so is the fish one I got for myself! Highly recommend!”

“I wanted to leave an honest review because I’ve had mixed feelings about this location over time. There was an employee named Amber who used to work here that made racist comments and was rude to customers, which honestly made me hesitant about returning. However, I do appreciate that the situation was taken seriously and that she was ultimately fired because of her behavior. It made me feel better knowing accountability was taken seriously.

Since then, I’ve also noticed changes in management. While I’m happy with the outcome regarding that situation, I personally preferred the previous management style. The former manager seemed to have a stronger handle on the store overall and created a better atmosphere. With the newer management, I’ve sometimes gotten the impression that interactions with employees can come across as unfair or a bit cocky at times, which affects the environment of the store.

That being said, I’ve also learned more about how Plato’s Closet works as a business. A lot of people come in expecting to sell everything, but it’s important to remember that this is a resale store with limited inventory space, especially since it’s one of the only Plato’s Closet locations on Long Island. They can only take what fits their current inventory needs, trends, and season.

I also learned pretty quickly that when you sell clothes to any resale business, the payout is usually going to feel low compared to what you originally paid or what you think the item is worth. That’s simply how buy-and-resell businesses operate because they still need room to profit when they resell the items. If you want full value for your clothes, selling independently on apps like Depop, Poshmark, or Facebook Marketplace may be the better option — but that also usually takes more time, effort, and patience.

Overall, while I’ve had concerns in the past and still have some opinions about the current management approach, I can appreciate that improvements were made in certain areas, and I think it’s important for people to understand how the resale process works before going in.”