Second Glance

I’ve been in here multiple times this fall and have always received great service at just the point when I’m ready for it. Great prices too. I’m hooked!

I love this store! They have a nice selection of clothes. Also, the staff is really friendly and the prices are affordable.

I had a very bad experience at Second Glance. Before going in there last week, I didn’t know how consignment worked, and no one told me anything other than to «read the contract». I made sure to make them promise that they wouldn’t put anything up for sale without first calling to let me know when they had appraised the items so that I could agree to sell it with them, considering I only get 40% of the value they sell it for.
I hadn’t heard from them as to what they priced my clothes at, so I called the other day and they said that they had already distributed my clothes between their stores, and they were up for sale. I was furious. I felt like they went behind my back, and since I don’t know how much they were pricing it for (and they told me some story as to how they didn’t know and would have to mail it to me), so I told them to pull all my items and I would pick them up.
Then, when I went just in the last hour to go pick up my clothes, a lady with a condescending, judgmental attitude asked me why I was so cautious and made a motion for me to look her in the eye when I was talking to her. I now feel like I’m being interrogated and extremely insulted. What is it to her? They’re MY clothes, among which is a very nice Guess coat that I don’t want to be screwed out of money for. I told her my issues, and they made no attempt at an apology, and just told me that I should be more freaked out about Halloween tomorrow than her store, which she has had for 30 years.
I can’t believe how I was treated. I am so livid, and would never recommend anyone to do business with these people if they want to be respected.
When someone is uncomfortable, you should do your best to put their fears at bay, NOT make them feel like they’re the ones doing something wrong. They didn’t go through with their promise to let me know what the prices were before they put them out, so it is THEIR mistake. I’ll never set foot in their store again.

Corvallis is lucky to have such an amazing consignment shop. Excuse me, not just one shop, but three — Second Glance, The Alley, and The Annex. The owner, Nancy, has built an empire. The employees are knowledgeable, stylish and most of all friendly. Prices are unbeatable and if you have the pleasure of meeting the owner you are in for a treat. You can find unbeatable deals on premium denim, Eileen Fisher, Tory Burch handbags, Prairie Underground, Vince and more! During Halloween, they open «The Haunted Alley», offering epic costumes at affordable prices. Overall, the best consignment shops in Corvallis.

I have enjoyed shopping there when I go, I usually can find at least one thing I like.
Tried selling my clothes there though and it did not go well. It is possible that I just don’t have style and none of my clothes are trendy, but many of those clothes I bought there at that store and they just didn’t fit right (some of them with the tags still attached). I only brought in items that they said they were looking for on the website which included a prom dress in the spring that I had only worn once. I had also brought in silver jeans, a columbia windbreaker, and more all in perfect condition.
I brought two bags in and she had looked through both in a matter of 1 minute tops then gave them back to me and told me «they are more worn and outdated than what we are looking for today». Normally I would be fine with that if they were worn or outdated but like I said some of the things were bought less than a few months prior with the tags still attached. Not meaning to judge the employee, but I feel she judged the clothes that I brought in based off the clothes that I was wearing (It was a casual day). Trying not to be touchy, but I left there feeling very offended.
I also sold a pair of Jessica Simpson pumps there once that were brand new out of the box and got a whopping $ 4 back after they sold. Guess I should have learned my lesson the first time.
Won’t be bringing in any of my clothes to them again.

This place is a bit pretentious. I came here to sell some items and the owner, guess her name is Nancy was a bit snoody. Of course she didn’t want any of my items. Funny thing, I went to Revolve instead and had a much more positive experience and they took my items.
HA! Too bad Second Glance, you lost out on my business.

I love the idea of this consignment store in Corvallis. Right next to the University and there is constantly new clothes/​garments coming in. I feel like every time I go in, there is more to look at! Definitely a great find for a hole in the wall smack dab of downtown Corvallis! I taken clothes to donate and bought clothes all in the same trip! Great place to shop, I recommend it to all of my friends!

Awesome to find out there’s a consignment store in Corvallis! Even more awesome that there’s an annex a block away, and a men’s fashion annex around the corner! I’m not generally too liberal with the exclamation points, so you can see how excited I am.
The girls working were very helpful, and answered my silly questions. (Does this make my butt look big? Haha). I haven’t consigned here though, so I don’t have any input about that.

This is probably an ok place to shop, but I will never consign with them again (or shop here again, for that matter).
Years ago, Second Glance had a policy that if you consigned clothes with them, you had a window of time when you could come back and pick up the unsold clothes. If you didn’t pick them up, they would be donated. I imagine many people never came to pick up their unsold clothes, so the owner decided to forgo that policy. Makes sense.
This review is a long time coming — I first went to Second Glance with my mother when I was a little girl. I’ve bought many things there, and we consigned a number of items as well. The last time I consigned things was when I was a student at OSU, about five years ago. I left a review on «Now Towns» regarding this experience — not long after leaving it, it disappeared but not before I received an email in response from one woman saying she too had a similar experience (I received a total of two emails from people and have all the emails saved). So I am reviewing again here, where hopefully it will reach a larger audience. It’s an ordeal that still makes me bristle to think about, and which I remember with clarity.
I took in some clothes to consign. Since there were some nice pieces of clothing (a new Bebe shirt; a Ralph Lauren top with $ 50 price tag still attached), I asked if it would be possible to pick up my unsold clothes rather than have them automatically donated. I was told I could come in on such-​and-​such date and search the racks myself, but that they would not go through and separate out the clothes for me. This was fine with me.
I returned on the given date, and according to the printout I was given, seven items did not sell. I perused the racks and was able to find four of the unsold items on the racks. Three were still missing. I asked a sales girl for help and she looked through the racks with me, to no avail. Strangely, the three clothing items that did not sell were the three nicest I brought in — the aforementioned new Bebe shirt (this was in ’06, when Bebe was still hot stuff); the new-​with-​tags Ralph Lauren blouse; and another name brand top.
I asked the salesgirl what could have happened to them. She shrugged and referenced the contract all consignees are required to sign, which states that Second Glance is not responsible for lost or stolen items. In other words, her attitude was «Too bad. Not my problem.» So… of the three most expensive items of clothing I bought in, zero of them sold, and all three went «missing,» meaning a) I received no money for them, b) they were no longer in the store, but c) had no been donated? Interesting…
My mother stopped by the store several days later and spoke with Nancy to see if my missing clothing items had reappeared, but she had no luck. I find it hard to believe that either a) they just «lose» a large percentage of consigned clothing, thus not having to pay the consignee, or b) their theft rate is really that high and limited to only the most expensive items.
I gave up pursuing this, as I figured I signed a contract acknowledging that Second Glance was not responsible for lost/​stolen items and, thus, had no recourse. It is worth mentioning that I spoke with a lawyer friend not long after who said that a contract like that is not all-​binding and does not excuse them from dishonest practices. If I could go back, I would have better researched my legal options, if not for getting my clothes back, then for the principle of the matter.
I haven’t been back since that day and never will again. I’d like to think that no one else has had a similar experience, but would like to add that if anyone has I would be more than willing to detail my story or sign a statement for any investigation or legal complaint.

I have been shopping at the Second Glance for a few years now, and have also recently started consigning.
Shopping there is a pleasurable experience, the girls working there are friendly and helpful and the shop has a calm, relaxing atmosphere. They usually have a good selection of clothing, although in the larger sizes of pants and dresses (10s and higher) the pickings can be rather slim. They generally have nice accessories, although there isn’t always much to choose from. I am disappointed that the Annex does not carry athletic wear; in my opinion, it would be profitable for them and a nice option for the shoppers. The prices can also be a little higher than they should be.
Like I mentioned, I also consign at the Second Glance. So far, I have made a little under thirty dollars. It doesn’t seem like much, but it was for a small amount of items. They pay you 40% of the selling price, which to me is a good deal. If your clothes don’t sell, they donate them to charity, which I think is really great.
I was just at the Annex today, and a dress I am consigning was in the window. Great to see! They have awesome window displays, and are always rotating them.
Over-​all, a pretty great consignment shop.

Great stuff for great prices and very fair consignment. Stop by often and peruse the «new arrivals» rack for the best deals. Nancy and her daughter Jessica are just about the sweetest shop owners I have ever met and the rest of the staff are top notch and honest about how that outfit really looks. If you’re looking for something specific they will take your phone number and call you if something comes in. Join the e-​mail list for coupons!

Great selection and decent prices. Also, well organized. They have a 50% and 70% sale rack as well.
Picked up a really cute brand name linen skirt for $ 13. If you want to be ecologically friendly and buy used clothing, I highly recommend checking it out!

I not only consign with Second Glance, i also shop there!
The ladies that work here are very helpful, and knowledgeable. The prices are great, and the selection is always changing. I love when i can carve out an extra 30 min. to a downtown visit to go browse!
Now get off your computer and go buy the stuff i have consigned so i can spend my credit there!
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I’ve gone in feeling tired and dumpy but Nancy doesn’t let you stay that way for long. Her enthusiasm and VERVE are infectious and I always leave with more than I came in to get. She has gotten me to take a look at styles, colors I wouldn’t have otherwise, and some of these tops, jackets, pants have become my favorites. She and her associates have a great sense of style and what will look good together.
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I love this shop for their excellent personalized service and nice selection. This is a big deal to me because I hate shopping. The staff picks out clothes for me to try on and helps me decide what looks best on me. #corvSMB

This place makes you feel like you are shopping at a Big City Boutique rather than a typical resale store and the owner goes out of her way to make you feel like you are a rock star when you are in there.
As shopping goes — they have the best selection of designer denim HANDS DOWN!
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I don’t think there is anything you can say bad about Second Glance. They have always been well organized and personable. Second Glance is a great place to get high quality clothing, shoes and bag at a great price.

This place is absolutely glorious! This is the real deal consignment store. You can tell that the owner and employees go through each of the pieces of clothing dutifully before they decide what to sell. I absolutely dread clothes shopping, but I could spend hours here! There are so many cute clothes to pick from and they are all reasonably priced. You can get outfits to go here essentially, and that’s pretty much what I did.
The girls working are extremely helpful and were great in completing my outfit with accessories! I love this place and can’t wait to go back in a month when there is a fresh selection!

I’ve been a loyal customer of Nancy’s for years and have watched her business grow from one to two shops. Just this evening I bought a cute white jacket. Let’s face it — in this economy every penny counts and at Second Glance you can look good and save $ at the same time (my husband likes that).
If you are not familiar with re-​sale you might think that the clothes might worn or outdated but not so at second Glance! Nancy only takes clothing in good condition that is hot now.
When you walk by notice the flowers planted — Nancy and the other business owners in that area have pooled there $ to add a little «spring color» to the sidewalk. THANKS!

In today’s economy, we working girls need to find the best clothes at the best price while promoting recycling. Second Glance in Corvallis has the best selection of stylish, fabulous and current designer clothing. Looking for that perfect dress — ask their personal concierge or «glancing girl» to find it. This is one of the best organized and nices resale shops around — I find seven for all mankind jeans and sweet pea, michael stars, and juicy tops all the time. Plus, the owner Nancy knows what I am looking for and will call me for that personal touch. #CorvSMB