We buy vintage clothing and accessories for women and men as well as select childrenswear; specifically pieces from the late 1800s - early 2000s. We look for quality in design and construction but we don't expect everything to be perfect. We do cleaning and repairs so don't be afraid to bring us special pieces that may need a bit of work; we're committed to sustainability and we're willing to put the extra work into special pieces that deserve another chance. We love natural fibers, great prints, good tailoring, designer vintage and unique pieces. Please bring your items packed into bags, bins or boxes - items on hangers are difficult for us to work with in our small spaces.
Walk-Ins at the University District location (Sunday, Monday and Tuesday only) 206.523.6621
We buy for all three shops in our University District location - no appointment necessary.
We take walk-ins 11-5:30pm Sundays and 12-6:30pm Monday-Tuesday.
Please bring items in reusable bags, such as ikea bags, boxes or bins. No clothing on hangers as we do not have sufficient space to hang clothing.
There is street parking (including a loading spot in front), free on Sundays, and a pay to park lot across the street.
Drop-Offs at the Fremont location (7 days a week) 206.335.7123
We are now offering drop-off selling at our Fremont location every day 11-5:30pm.
Due to our small space we are only able to accept up to 1-2 bags per drop off.
Please bring your items to 615 N 35th St for us to evaluate; evaluation time may take 3-5 days. There is street parking & garage parking at PCC around the corner. Bring items in a reusable tote bag, such as ikea bags, totes or paper bags. No suitcases, boxes, or hangers please.
We will email you an itemized list as soon as your buy has been evaluated and priced. You will have 7 days from time of contact to collect payment for selected items and retrieve any unwanted items. Items left over 7 days will be donated due to space/storage limitations. Please do not plan drop-offs for when you will be out of town or unavailable to return within 7-10 days.
Check, Cash App or Credit payments only at the Fremont location; no cash on premises.
House Calls for Large Collections/Estates
We also do house calls for full estates or large collections - please contact us by email (info@luckyvintageseattle.com) to discuss if this is a good fit for you.
Selling & Consignment Pricing
Your items are carefully reviewed to determine which pieces work for Lucky. We price each item based upon fair market value which reflects rarity, desirability, current inventory levels and condition. We strive to be as fair and as transparent as possible in our pricing process and you may review an itemized price list before anything is finalized. The condition of your pieces may impact the below pricing (we take the costs of cleaning, mending, and repair into account). We offer a choice between:
30% of resale value payout up front. We pay via cash (under $100 in the U District only), check, PayPal or Cashapp.
50% of resale value as store credit. The credit is in the form of an electronic gift card and can be used at all three locations.
Consignment: We offer consignment on select items we price at $500 or more. Once the item sells in our store, we pay a 50% split on consigned items.
Please feel free to call or email with any questions but please note we are unable to offer price estimates over the phone; we cannot commit to an offer price until we have examined the item in person.
What We Are Looking For
We strive to create a non-judgemental environment when buying and buy based on the current market and what works for our customers/brand at the current time.
Well made, interesting pieces featuring unique prints, textures, colors, etc.
High quality fabrics and construction - silk, linen, wool, cotton, rayon, etc. Interesting knitwear in natural fibers - cashmere, angora, cotton, wool, mohair, etc.
1900s-2000s dresses, separates, outerwear, lingerie, shoes and accessories for all genders.
Select childrenswear and plus size garments.
Wearable antique garments - Victorian and Edwardian whites, calicos, lingerie, outerwear, jewelry, etc.
Yes, we buy vintage furs - coats, stoles, scarves, hats. We do not accept damaged or shedding fur.
American made workwear, denim, t-shirts and sweatshirts.
We buy sterling silver, gold, antique and quality costume(signed and unsigned) jewelry. Necklaces, brooches, earrings, rings, cufflinks, bolo ties, etc.
We are always looking for high end vintage designer items for women and men. We also buy select contemporary designer pieces (primarily accessories - bags, shoes, scarves).
We do not buy contemporary costumes, bridal, and basic career clothing/suiting from the 80s-90s. Please, don’t take it personally if we cannot buy your items. We pride ourselves on careful curation in the shops and we do our best to purchase what we can, however we can only buy what we think will sell.
Authentication
Some designer clothing and accessories may require additional authentication before we purchase. After your approval of pricing and permission to authenticate, you may be charged $30 if your item is authenticated and you decide not to sell it to us or if your item comes back as inauthentic.
