Everyday People Clothing Exchange

I always find something cool when I stop in Everyday People. You won’t find many stores like this around. Curated clothes with good prices!

I’ve experienced better from Everyday People. Truly saddened by the shift that this shop has been pushed in. Used to be my favorite consignment store in the cities, cause I’ve had some serious finds here. This is the last store front though, and it seems to be struggling. Yes they have new things when I stop in, but I’m surprised that I keep seeing items here up to 6 months later. Prices not lowered. They don’t seem to groom their selection, which I find odd. I stop in every few months, since their jeans and pants sections are stellar, but frequent visits aren’t worth it for me.

This is an an awesome thrift shop! Lots of newer clothes as well as great vintage finds. I am always so impressed with the pricing and selection. Staff is super cool too!
Check em out and hit up the neighboring vintage clothing store ‘Lula’

Got stood up for a meeting at the near by coffee shop and had some time and a pair of my sweet moms old shoes in my car so I walked in, why not right? And the atmosphere was so nice and the staff so cool and they bought moms shoes and … Maybe I’m sentimental or just mental but this is a fantastic place. :-)

«I hate my wardrobe I’m going to Everyday People.» Words I say approximately once per month.
So sad that the Uptown store closed and that I used to live across the street from the STP one and now I don’t. Still, it is a rare visit that I leave this shop empty handed.
Yes, it’s cramped but for some reason this just means that there are so many more clothes to sift through! I’m pretty much guaranteed to find at least one dress to bring home. I have yet to find a super rad pair of shoes or boots here though. They do have many nice high heels (which are not my forte.)
Prices are so very reasonable which is part of its appeal. I don’t think I’ve paid more than $ 20 for a dress and $ 10 for a shirt.
The atmosphere is so so chill. It could be hip hop, could be electronic pop, could be funk and soul… music is perfect. The displays in the window (which are not available for purchase until the end of the month, I believe) are OFF THE HOOK. The mannequins in the store are also very well dressed. In fact, I once purchased a men’s sweater off one of the in-​store mannequins for my then-​BF.
When I go through my closet every few months I make a pile of clothes for Savers and one for Everyday People since I’ve come to understand their quality standards in clothing.

The store looks promising at first but you’ll find an abundance of polyester when you look closer. I’ve found a couple of good things over the years, but definitely not on a regular basis. Don’t bother selling anything there unless it’s J Crew, because they very rarely buy anything (new/​nearly new Nordstrom items are unacceptable, for example). You won’t find much J Crew, however; just lots of Forever 21, Target and poly…

Its unfortunate as to how much stuff out there, that people have in their closets, remains unused and then eventually trashed. This store is not only good for economy (think 15 dollar Puma jacket), it is also good for the environment.
I went to sell some of my clothes to this shop last weekend for the first time. The lady at the shop was very pleasant, asked me if i have been in the shop before and upon hearing that its my first time, gladly explained to me how it works using the least amount of words.
The lady went through my stuff and found what they could possibly sell and politely returned the things that she was not going to purchase from me. Everything worked out well and I was happy that i got some money out of my old clothes and satisfaction that they will end up with someone who would appreciate them more.
In another review for this business someone mentioned that the people in this store were not friendly enough and were actually rude. My take on this is that you have been spoiled by phony corporate pretenses, who actually charge you 100 dollars extra for that unnecessary fake smile. But if you are happy with that then good for you but what in the world are you doing in a used clothing store expecting to be pampered as if this was some Macy’s. Have a little perspective and try not being petulant about things that are not the norm for you.

3.5: Everyday People is like your corner store for consignment-​wear/​random vintage finds. There’s just enough selection to have a good half-​hour flip and browse, but the something that’s missing is the «ah-​hah!» piece.
I would say the tops section for women is their best assortment. It’s a mix of new and old, conservative and slinky wear. I saw designers for Target stuff (under $ 15), Jcrew stuff ($ 20 range), and the occasional contemporary designer like Leifsdottir (new-​w-​tags dress at $ 60) and Jean Paul Gaultier Femme (shirt priced at $ 15 — beyond a steal if you like his work).
I tried on several skirts, most skirts and dresses seem to be vintage or current but several seasons old, but didn’t end up buying anything. Prices weren’t bad; a 100% wool Pendleton brand plaid skirt was $ 15 in royal blue and purple.
I will likely stop by if I’m making a day of consignment shopping.

A decent selection of mens’ clothing, jackets and shoes, which is in itself remarkable. I still can’t believe I found a pair of Levi’s in my size, in perfect condition, for $ 15. What you’ll find is a luck of the draw proposition, but there’s always something worth buying. For me, this isn’t the kind of place where I find lots of items, but rather it’s the place where I find a few items that are totally squared away. Prices are extremely fair. Staff are friendly and helpful without being overbearing. I like this place.

This is a great little shop to take a look-​see at. The staff are always helpful and friendly. Great place to shop for a coat or jacket. They have a big selection of jeans. The prices are awesome if you know your brands you can appreciate getting Free People, Joes, Lucky, True Religion for around 30.00…Like all of these stores it is hit or miss but certainly if you find something you can feel good about getting a deal and have more drinking money for all the amazing pubs in St. Paul…

Nice selection and decent prices. A hip secondhand store where you can find mostly current brand-​name fashions and some fun vintage pieces! I haven’t sold to them, but I get the impression that they are reasonable about the clothes they accept.

I’ve moved out of the neighborhood since my last review, so I can’t make my usual two-​block walk to Everyday People every two weeks. But I made a special trip yesterday to eat at Lulu’s and stop at all the vintage shops, and scored some unexpectedly awesome threads.
It seems like their selection has gotten a lot bigger — more stuff, and a bit more variety. While I used to find one or two things that looked cool or fit me, I found five tops and a few jewelry items I just had to have in about 20 minutes of browsing… and I didn’t even get a chance to look at everything. In fact, the racks seemed a bit dense, and if I had been looking for anything in particular, it might have been intimidating. As it was, I just saw a few patterns that caught my eye and gave those a try.
If I had to change one thing, I wish they’d pick one of the two counters in the front to use for ringing people up and looking over incoming clothes. There’s a lot going on in the store, including a selection of bracelets and handbags that’s hidden behind one of the counters and I’d never even noticed before. Since one of the counters is almost always empty, I’d love to see it put to good use — like the window displays, chock full of themed items and always fun to check out.

I went over with a box of clothes, after having cleaned out my closet. The buyer/​salesperson there was really nice and helpful. Clean and organized store, if a little packed in.
Most of what I found on the shelves was polyester and much of the other stuff had interesting design… think 1974 coming back.
I was paid a fair price for the few items that were selected, but most things weren’t taken. The buyer was fast, too. If you’re looking for the really interesting dress or funky patterned shirt, this is the place for you.
Nice selection of jeans and almost everything was in clean and in good repair.
Parking can be a bit of a drag, so be patient. This is a busy little corner so use caution!

I have not known true thrifting love until EP. I am a popular jeans size so I had a hard time scoring a killer deal on designer jeans but I saw a pair of 7’s on for $ 20. And a cute pair at that. Also, red levis at the time everyone was trying to wear red levi’s on for $ 18. Also did not fit me but I bet they made someone very happy.
My best deal was definitely an amazing nanette lepore blazer on for $ 20. Gorgeous, high quality, and a PERFECT fit which I rarely find with blazers. This place made my day and I cannot wait to go back.

There’s an Everyday People just down the street from me, but I still prefer going to this one. Not that the Uptown location is bad, but the layout is a little nicer here (more room to breathe). They also do a great job with the window displays.
The racks are packed with lots of merch for guys and girls, with a pretty extensive scarf «department» in the back. I enjoy that they have a big mirror out on the floor so it’s easy to try on coats and hats and whatnot without having to grab a dressing room.
Prices are moderate. Sometimes I pick something up and think it’s outrageously overpriced (Forever 21 shirts for $ 12? It probably cost $ 10 new.), but I’ve also scored three amazing deals at Everyday People.
Almost epic deals, actually. A Carlos Falchi bag for $ 13, vintage Joan & David boots for $ 15 and a Coach belt for $ 8. As with any secondhand store, you’ve gotta keep your eyes peeled.

I brought in a bag of shoes that I was getting rid of on Tuesday night, and the guy who helped me sincerely seemed thrilled and very grateful that I had brought my things to their store. He popped up from behind a counter when I walked through the door, and promptly went through all that I bore. I had barely browsed through two racks when he came back and let me know he was finished. I typically expect a dismissive attitude and a bit of a wait in this type of situation! Then he proceeded to thank me earnestly for coming in, as though I had done him a personal favor. How sweet! This location in particular is really clean and well lit, and obviously have some great staff. Bring ‘em your stuff!

I’m generally very pleased with my Everyday People experience.
They are less picky than the Buffalo Exchange when it comes to buying clothes (Yeah!). The selection is pretty good– not a lot of vintage action going on but you can find a few things. You will find lots of designers for Target brands and Forever 21 stuff in here (Boo!!)among the D & G and Betsey Johnson. You gotta look hard but that’s part of the fun.
Staff is friendly and will leave you alone to browse.

Neat little store. Went in here with someone else that brought in 7 bags of clothing! I was afraid that they’d clam up and say «sorry, only 1 bag minimum.» Conveniently located across the street from a Starbucks of Patina, it’s easy to hop on over there or simply browse their in-​house selection of clothes. Once the employees have decided on what they would like to buy, they let you know how much they will sell it for, what they can offer you for in-​store credit, and what they can offer you for cash. In-​store will always be higher than the cash amount.
I came back a few days later and dropped off some things myself. Was surprised they took anything (since I was prepared to just Goodwill the other items). Whatever they don’t take, they donate to an Epilepsy foundation.
It’s nice that this location doesn’t have that old, musty smell that some other consignment stores emit. Really nice staff, and a clean interior.
Shopping in the store, I have to say I don’t understand the concept where they combine mens and womens jeans on the same rack; it makes for a difficult time shopping for the right size/​fit.

Aside from Mossimo and Forever 21 I find myself continually finding designer labels I don’t often see in other consignment stores (read: BCBG, Luxe, Betsey Johnson, etc.). I think shoppers should keep in mind that this isn’t a vintage clothier, rather an upbeat and contemporary consignment store. If you want vintage, walk two storefronts up to Lula.
I have to disagree with the other reviewer and say that I enjoy when clothes are separated by size. It would be more helpful if the dress, shirt, and coat racks were organized this way also. The store is very cramped and the rounders in the back — especially towards the shoes — are very hard to maneuver past. A dedicated EPCE shopper can look past this though for the treasures they might find.
Agree that the bags could be displayed better… there is a section next to their current rack that is being used as a place to stash unwanted clothes from the dressing rooms that could definitely be utilized for display purposes.
Speaking of the dressing rooms: they are atrocious. Only one hook per room to hang clothes and the curtain does not even conceal the whole room when it is closed. The rings that keep the curtain closed do not serve their purpose well and continually get stuck on the bar. This makes for a frustrating experience when one has an armful of goodies but nowhere to put them! I have resorted to hanging the clothes on the curtain itself when I am in there.
Prices are very reasonable. Typically a shirt won’t go more than $ 10 – 15 while bottoms can range from $ 5 at the low end to $ 40+ for some well-​known designer pants.
Their small staff become regular faces when you shop and are attentive without being overbearing. I like that there is always a new soundtrack whenever I shop, just another thing to look forward to.

The clothes here are in good shape, but I didn’t see much for vintage wear. I did see a lot of Forever 21 and Mossimo. What the eff?
I wish they had more jewelry. Also, if it were my store, I would’ve figured out a better way to display the bags and shoes. Currently, all the bags are mashed together on a rack in the darkest part of the store… perhaps because they were ashamed of the ugliness of them? The shoes are on top of the clothing racks and didn’t appear to be organized by size.
What is up with the women’s pants and skirts organized by waist size? Perhaps it’s an attempt to be more boutiquey. I find it annoying.
I was much more impressed with the men’s selection. I’ll probably stop in with my boyfriend next time he’s in the market for jeans.