ASTORIA, Queens — Buffalo Exchange, the city’s favorite second-hand clothing store, will close its only store in Queens by the end of the month, concentrating on stores in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
The Astoria shop on Ditmars Boulevard 29-16 will open for the last time on Friday 28th July.
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A spokesperson for the Buffalo Exchange told Patch, “We’ve been operating in Astoria for 10 years, and we’re sad to see it close.” “Because it is important to us to remain a sustainable fashion resource for years to come, we have made the difficult decision to refocus our efforts on our other New York stores.”
The Arizona-based vintage shop has more than 30 stores nationwide, allowing customers to consign and sell second-hand and vintage clothing to shoppers.
The Buffalo Exchange store on Ditmars Boulevard first opened in 2013, taking over 2,167 square feet of space previously owned by a Hallmark store.
The thrift store helped raise funds for a Long Island City-based organization through its “Tokens for Bags” program, which donates 5 cents to charity for each customer who receives a token in exchange for a bag. East River Development Alliance, Rojiike Environmental Center flushing and North Shore Animal League on Long Island.
Additional New York City stores are also available in Williamsburg, Boerum Hill, Chelsea, NoHo and East Village.
