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Beacon’s Closet
These Brooklyn-based “exchange stores” give you cash for your apparel on the spot, regardless if they end up selling (35 percent of the price tag in cash, or 55 percent in store credit). You’ll have the most luck discarding your closet castoffs here, since Beacon’s is less picky about what labels it accepts—but high-end lines will garner you more cash. 88 North 11th St between Berry St and Wythe Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-486-0816); 220 Fifth Ave between President and Union Sts, Park Slope, Brooklyn (718-230-1630)
BIS Designer Resale
This cozy boutique accepts only high-end designers, so dig out your Pucci, Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs, but leave anything with the letters H and M at home. Make sure your threads are in pristine condition (cleaned, sans stains and rips). Your duds have a 90-day shelf life, and you’ll get 50 percent of the selling price. 1134 Madison Ave between 84th and 85th Sts (212-396-2760)
Encore
Looking for a good home for your couture ensembles? Label lovers can bring their luxe loot to this tiny Upper East Side depot and pocket 50 percent of the selling price. Most items must be current (within a year or so), seasonal and in perfect condition. 1132 Madison Avenue between 84th and 85th Sts, second floor (212-879-2850)
Ina
Ina has long reigned over the downtown consignment scene by virtue of its drastically reduced, immaculate castoffs from haute labels. With four locations around the city that book weekday appointments, it’s easy to find time to drop off your goodies. Don’t expect to profit from your grandma’s old knit sweater, even if it’s a brand name: For the most part, the stores accept only current (within the last five years) apparel. Visit inanyc.com for locations throughout the city.
