Lovely selection of items for sale in the store, but from my experience as a consignor, I can't…read moregive a good rating. First off, their website desperately needs to be updated to provide accurate information--they only consign by appointment and you need to call them for the appointment. This information is not on the website, nor are details such as how many items they will accept for inspection, how the items need to be presented and specific consignment guidelines (such as item conditions, labels accepted, etc). This is misleading, and their current policy has been in place for quite awhile now (based on a visit to the store over a year ago). Glad I called to verify, as I thought the "walk-in" policy was new. I gathered my items, making sure everything was clean and on hangers, and went to the shop on my appointed day. While they inspected my items, I was invited to browse the store. I noted the pricing on several items, and overall, I felt that many of the items were overpriced for what is basically an upscale thrift shop. The upside is that I only waited a relatively short time to see what they would accept. Out of 23 items, they accepted 6. And two of these items were mid-level designer handbags in very good condition. I was offered what I felt was an insultingly low amount of money for the items, or store credit. They offered some rationale, some of which was fair, but much, from my view (such as the condition of the bags) was not. Bottom line, they want items in new or pristine condition. However, while browsing, I saw things that clearly were not in that state. In the end, I know I could have walked out without leaving the items, but I opted to accept the offer, not because I felt it was fair, but mainly due to personal logistics (downsizing). Given the pricing I saw on what was for sale, I kind of felt ripped off and taken advantage of. I'm not new to consigning, but I thought I'd try someplace different this time around. From my experience, there are other shops in the area that are easier to deal with (in as much as communicating their consignment policies) and offer a better return to sellers on their items. Note to the management: Please consider those who patronize and consign to your shop and update your website (it's really not that hard to do) OR honor the walk-in policy that is currently posted.

I cannot remember a time that I have been so insulted. A few weeks ago, I took a few clothes to…read moreFashion Xchange, and the owner (?) told me that they require 20 or more items at a time. She also said that she wouldn't accept summer clothes, just fall/winter. I went home and went through my closets. I retired recently from a new home sales position and have dresses, skirts, and pants that I knew I would no longer wear. I just went back and waited while the owner helped another person. While waiting, I saw and bought a pendant. The owner then came out, said she had gone through all of my clothes and would only accept a couple of items. She told me that my clothes were "not what her clientele were looking for". I paid more for the pendant than I got for the few items she accepted.

The vendors are helpful, knowledgeable & not pushy. Always an interesting assortment of…read morecollectibles. Interesting conversations with a variety of people from different cultures. Love the enthusiasm & positive vibe.

Cool place! A bit over priced for me. It is in a New location. Clean and spacious but left empty…read morehanded.

Waste of my time, I tried to sell my clothes here and when I dropped it off they said it was going…read moreto take 40 mins and I had to wait inside the store. 50 minutes passed and I went to check on the status, and they haven't even started on my items. Would've been nice to get an update that they weren't going to get to me anytime soon. I took all my stuff and left after wasting an hour here.

Plato's Closet Paoli is so well organized and I find it so easy to find the color and size I am…read morelooking for every time. The owner also donates clothing weekly to help people in need within our community which reduces the number of items going to landfills.

This store in a sentence: how the upscale moneyed set looks like they're outdoorsy without…read moreactually being outdoorsy. Or: decor, gear and outfits for entertaining at the "cabin" in the Berkshires. Tucked into a shopping center off busy Lancaster Ave/ US -30 in Paoli sits Trove General Store. It's a beautifully merchandised, well laid out store featuring warm brown tones against cool gray, some "vintage" style accents, mix of clothing, decor and housewares. None of this is "general store" unless you've got a cozy 6 bedroom cabin or a chalet at Aspen. You want to look outdoorsy without being outdoorsy- catered clamping is roughing it. Everything is lovely, and $55 is a sale price for a shirt. Three melamine stacking trays in different sizes will run you $85. Spotted a thick book on how to go camping that will not help you go camping but will look great on a shelf or a side table. Expensive, tasteful, fun to visit. I am not their customer.

Returned a gift item that did not fit…read more Limited selection coupled with poor return policy (only store credit) and an unwillingness to special order makes it very difficult to shop here.

Awesome place! Huge, clean and items priced to sell. When for plates, left with a cart of goodies.read more

Thrift & Thrive is the new, larger thrift store run by the nonprofit Domestic Abuse Project of…read moreDelaware County. They previously ran Nana's Attic in Broomall (now closed). I stopped by a few days ago to check out their new store. It's significantly bigger than Nana's Attic, which means it feels far less cramped. Yay! Still very good prices, the "yellow tag" items are consignment and generally higher priced than the store's donated stock. It about killed my soul to see an awesome vintage salt & pepper mixed in with newer dishes in a consignment lot. Aaah! Staff are great, the store is clean and bright. I'll definitely be back. Note: angled parking in front of the building is NOT free, Pontiac is a public street, and those are pay at kiosk metered spots.

12/2/23 I loved this Good Will- BUT- item after item after item had no prices! Goodwill normally…read morewon't allow you to purchase items without prices-but there was a wooden toy I wanted for my grand baby. I asked a worker about the price policy and if he could price something. Apparently only a manager can price something. I was able to catch the manager at a good time and he priced the item I wanted so I was happy happy happy!!! I was told by the worker that a manager CAN price merchandise but it doesn't mean they WILL. I would definitely come back I love Good Will!! It's the BEST!!

It was great for vintage finds, in my opinion. The prices were... well, I think we have to accept…read moreGoodwill has gone up quite a bit. Still, this store at least had a 50% off tag day. Every single GW is different it feels like, but the ones that at least run the tag days are great provided you find items in that tag color (alas, I paid full price). I only removed a star because the organization seemed odd. Large sizes were mixed in with the Small and Medium and the sizes on the tags would say 14/15 or 12/13, just uncommon Womens sizing. It was weird.

I am a helpless man when it comes to shopping for my woman. No matter how long the relationship I…read moream clueless, like most men, about anything to do with understanding anything. The feminine mystique is a mystery to me. So I met this girl in the mens bathroom of a train station...long story...but i knew when I saw her on the floor covered in what I thought was her vomit...but turns out to be someone else's...this girl is special. Very special. For our one week anniversary I decided to do something special...she hated it and unfortunately you can't return used items to that kind of store. Our one month anniversary she was stricken with trichinosis from my romantic dinner I prepared... ...for Christmas I decided that I would not fail. So I was collecting cans on the side of the road when someone drove by and threw an old toaster at me and hit me right in the head. When I came through I stood up and saw "Accent on Design." I went in and I was impressed by the selection of new and gently worn clothing, mostly gently worn, and their amazing selection of vintage costume jewelery. I bought a pair of earrings and a necklace for my special lady. Something that was beautiful, affordable, original, and not easily pawned to buy cans of keyboard cleaner...another long story. She loved the pieces and was very happy to know that this wasn't just some mass produced pieces that anyone can get at a department store. I have even been back for another set of earrings. The ladies who work at the store are great! They give good advice, they are very helpful and really make you want to come back. The only loss of a star is that I would like to see more jewelery and accessories. Great selection of clothes, but not enough accessories.

They always have the most fabulous assortment of oriental rugs, unique, housewares, and some…read moreamazing jewelry! I never leave without a purchase! The level of taste in the merchandise is amazing!

Beautiful items for a wonderful cause. If you have items to sell in good condition, consider…read morebringing them here.

The sales staff here have been pleasant, but I mostly consign clothes here. If that's what you are…read moredoing then note you won't get a billion dollars for your stuff. I find they mostly have a price SET for certain items and it doesn't necessarily matter if they come from high end stores or run of the mill ones. Also you get a percentage based on that set price.............30% 40%. And when you get your check when the contract is finished it really is a small pittance, but if you do it regularly it adds up. I'm quite surprised at some of the clothing brands they do take cause some come from TJ Maxx which is in the same shopping center, some come from ummmmm Kohl's or Boscov's.............but hey if it's your style than go for it. And they do have some nice shoes and purses. I suppose the people who have high end name brand make out the best cause the percentage is higher. I would definitely visit the store if you thrift just know it's pricey- but you do get clean clothes.

This place is a joke. I've been browsing their inventory for the past year and a half; so, when I…read morewas told they only deal in "name brand high end designers," I thought I was in the twilight zone. The rude person inspecting my clothing never introduced herself and told me to go back to my closet and find more high end items then come back. (Not likely.) I find it ironic that this enterprise, part of Nordstrom, which is where most of my clothing is from, was not interested in pristine Nic and Zoe, Madewell, Zella, etc. Linen items she didn't recognize (bought in New Orleans and Miami, were also passed on. Better consignment shops to deal with.

Shelly was absolutely amazing! She knew exactly what to pull for me and listened to everything I…read moretold her I liked and didn't like. She will make you and your guest feel at home! If you're considering booking a dress appointment here, DO IT and ask for Shelly! 1000/10 experience Thank you Van Cleve for helping me find my dream dress when I didn't know it existed!

My best friend had been to multiple bridal salons and found a dress and overskirt combination that…read moreshe loved but couldn't seem to pull the trigger. As we live in different cities, we decided to find a meeting point half way so that I could help her try on some dresses and give my input in real time. Another friend of mine recommended Van Cleve as she had actually found her dress there last summer. We knew that they had the dress there that she had so far narrowed it down to and we thought it would be a great way to try it back on and make sure she loved it the most. Shelley was the perfect sales consultant for what my friend needed! She had a great read of her personality type and style from the moment we met and was just firm enough without being pushy (which I thought would be all left up to me so I appreciated it!). My friend actually did not plan on purchasing a dress that day, wanting to sleep on it, but ended up saying yes to the dress! Shelley walked us through the showroom and pulled some great options, after trying on a few my friend put on the dress she loved at the past salon and kept saying she absolutely loved it (especially with the overskirt that Shelley had pulled to try on with it). Shelley was so great at asking what she loved about it that she actually realized that there was a dress that would be a better fit to her body and a higher quality material who's designer would be able to make the customizations needed to incorporate every detail of the first dress that she loved. We were so happy with the final results and it was the first dress that had the bridal party/bride/MOB all in agreement that it was absolutely perfect. So thankful for Shelley's expertise!