Uptown Cheapskate Ellicott City

Very, very disappointed. My wife has been a frequent seller at the Uptown Cheapskate in Timonium since 2015. After recently moving to Ellicott City, this was the first time we visited the location here. Ahead of our visit, my wife called the store and checked that they were receiving donations and what bins or storage we were allowed to bring in. Today, we had carefully prepared several bins in accordance with the guidance we heard over the phone. When my wife and I walked in, we were pretty quickly served by a girl at the front. We checked in, and were then told that we needed to part out our items from the bins to make them all fit. After fumbling around with a few extra bags they gave us from behind the counter, the girl's attitude changed to a bit snarkier. She pretty rudely snapped at us that next time we'd need to ensure no items were overflowing from the bins. Sure, that would have been great info for us to have before coming in, and part of the reason we'd called... After coming back an hour later (really fast service! I'd have been glad to wait a few days, honestly), we were told that they liked 36 pieces of our clothes and that the rest couldn't be purchased, but that $105 dollars was our total for today. A pretty sweet bounty. Unfortunately, when arriving at the store, they informed us that donations were full for the day so we'd have to take everything home. And that one of our items needed to be authenticated. After inquiring more, they shared that one A Bathing Ape sweater would need to be authenticated and that it would cost us $15. Thankfully, of our $15, we could borrow against the $18 we would potentially get... So, a total profit of $3, for them to authenticate something FOR THEM. No chance. So we were pretty sloppily handed our three bins of clothes that somehow looked messier than when we arrived. After taking a quick peek over some of the items, we saw really nice items still sitting in the bin that went unpurchased. We saw Adidas Ultraboost, Nike Air Force 1, and a Baggu purse to say the least. What was purchased was much more blasé, being some SHEIN clothes, a dirty and ripped pair of Vans Old Skool, and a few GILDAN tees from Costco. I'm going to be honest, between the audacious and disrespectful service, the claustrophobic layout of the store, and the ineptitude and unprofessional conduct of the store's staff, I don't feel comfortable returning to this location again. As patrons of Uptown Cheapskate for years, we're sticking to the Timonium location.

This was my first time at Uptown. I arrived at 10 and was out by 10:35. There were two people ahead of me. The store is clean and organized. The cashiers are helpful in answering questions for any newbies. I browsed the store while I waited. The store had a seemingly good selection. Store items appeared gently used as expected and in good quality. They do not accept wedding dresses or children’s clothing. They were interested in 4 items for which I received $16.

I went today to the Ellicott City location. Went last winter and bought some tall tan Ugg boots with three bows in the back, haven’t been back since. And WOW I bought two pair of pants for my 17 year old son who wears a uniform to school. A pair of J Crew khakis, $15.99. Brand new they’re $98. A pair of Adidas golf pants in khaki, not sure how much new but more than the $13.99 I paid. For my 12 year old, a sports bra from Atheleta, retails $49, paid $12.99. And for me… A magenta colored Patagonia jacket, the Nano Puff. Retail price is $229, I paid $54.99!! Literally nothing wrong with it, nothing. They have Nike Air Jordan sneakers for men, saw a pair my other son would love but they were a 10 and he’s 10.5..they looked like they were worn maybe once or twice, zero creases, $54.99. This year my kids will be getting all clothes from here for sure. You get so much more for your money, and since there is not a thing except eggs that are cheaper than last year I’m cool with consignment. And ladies, their purses, OMG. This store is amazing. The dude who checked me out was nice and polite and funny, not at all standoffish. Love everything about this place. Let me add that it’s so well organized. It’s all by size and then by color. Brilliant.

I feel like I robbed the place. Under Armour sneakers slightly worn at 60% off. I walked out paying less than 20 bucks and they feel great.

Today was my first visit into the store. My daughter saw it on Instagram and wanted to go for workout clothes. It was such a blessing to see my daughter so happy to see all her favorite brands like Lulu, Nike Gym Shark all in one store some with new tags without having to shop all day going to the different stores. I didn’t know what to expect with how much things cost anymore, but the prices were a bargain for what she got.

This place sucks. Especially if you have anything nicer than junk. I left this comment on their Instagram but they blocked me. Will never return here. Bought in 3 Canada goose jackets, Prada, Gucci, etc. was offered 90 dollars total and asked to wait in the store while they took a hour to formulate that offer. They have no seating arrangements, store is sloppy and products are filthy and dirty. This place sucks!!! Go to DG reserve in Towson mall, they gave me 450 for the same items this place offered 90 dollars for. This place is a junk hole and the customer service is horrific. Buy a bench so people can sit cheapos!!! Would leave a 0 star if I could. Go to DG reserve instead if you have anything decent.

This location was really well organized, and selling was seamless. I've sold with UC locations up and down the East Coast, so I know the deal with the offer percentage, and wasn't surprised to get offered $33 for 7 items. They also had some great sales running! I would also like to shout out Yuka-- he was great! He was friendly and knowledgeable, and really made my time in-store pleasant and fun. Overall, I would recommend this location for shopping and buying.