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Best Consignment & Resale Stores In Pittsburgh

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Did you ever wish money grew on trees so that you could purchase something from your favorite designer? Well with the best places to shop Consignment and Resale in Pittsburgh, you will be able to find items from your favorite designer's collection and not have to drain your bank account to get them. Consignment and Resale Stores are hidden all over the place and looking really hard is the only way to find them. Luckily, here is a list of the best places to shop consignment and resale in the Pittsburgh area, according to PopCity Media.

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Designer Days Boutique

5846 Ellsworth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Phone: 412-441-0330
http://designerdaysboutique.com

Designer Days Boutique is an upscale consignment shop that is located in Shady Side. This boutique, according to PopCity Media, "specializes in couture fashion and carries only the most exclusive designers." Not only do they sell designer fashions at cheaper prices than retail stores, but Designer Days Boutique's proceeds go towards programs for the National Council of Jewish Women. According to the National Council of Jewish Women's Pittsburgh Section website (www.ncjwpgh.org), this organization "strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children and families and safeguarding individual rights and freedoms." Shopping at Designer Days Boutique not only helps your bank account but it also helps a great cause.

Ambiance Boutique

Regent Square:
1039 South Braddock Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Phone: 412-243-5523

Oakmont:
428 Allegheny River Boulevard
Oakmont, PA 15139
Phone: 412-828-1946

Lawrenceville:
4735 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Phone: 412-697-0773

http://www.ambianceboutique.org

When searching for elegance, Ambiance Boutique is the place to go. Ambiance Boutique is located in Regent Square, Oakmont and Lawrenceville. At their Regent Square location, only clothing, accessories and shoes are sold, but at their Oakland shop, housewares can be found. Ambiance Boutique sells designer items at cheap prices and if any item in the store has been there for 30 days or more, it goes on sale. This is when a good bargain can then be found! Not only can you find great designer clothing and accessories here, but all the proceeds go towards Bethlehem Haven. Bethlehem Haven is an organization whose mission, according to the Ambiance Boutique website, is "providing homeless women with the housing and support they need to be self-sufficient."

Avalon Exchange

Squirrel Hill
5858 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-421-2911

Mt. Lebanon
680 Washington Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Phone: 412-343-2360

http://www.avalonexchange.com

When walking down the streets of Forbes Avenue in Squirrel Hill, you will probably not miss Avalon Exchange with their energetic music and fluorescent lights. Men's clothing is popular at this shop but there is something for anyone who wants to be unique in their fashions of today. Originally, Avalon Exchange was a vintage clothing store but now not only do they sell vintage clothing, they have designer labels, current basics, denim, leather and some one-of-a-kind items. When selling to the Avalon Exchange, you do not need an appointment and they buy clothing on the spot.

Consignment Cottage

234 Moon Clinton Road
Moon Township, PA 15108
Phone: 412-262-0833

http://www.shopconsignmentcottage.com

This is a place where you can find almost anything. Consignment Cottage is located in a two-story house in Moon Township. This store not only has clothing for women but clothing is available for expectant mothers, children and teens along with some items for men. Besides clothing, Consignment Cottage offers DVDs, books and home accents. With everything here being at great prices one can find great things that make you feel that you are not shopping at a resale store.

For more information on the Guide to Shopping Consignment and Resale Stores, visit Kelly McElhinny's article on PopCity Media: http://www.popcitymedia.com/features/consignment0311.aspx

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