Second Time Around

I shop a lot, and I’m always checking consignment stores near my house and on my commute. On a sunny weekend, I will go out of my way to hit Second Time Around because I always find things I like! I really appreciate that the racks are not packed too tight, so I can actually see the clothes and they’re not falling off the hangers. Some of the reviews say that selling here can be tough, and as a shopper I’m glad they’re selective. I haven’t tried to sell clothes here yet.
It can be a little tough to find, since the entrance from the parking lot is in the back.

My experience was this — incredibly unfriendly staff. Also, they didn’t seem to know a lot about the Montana Ave. boutique designers. A brand new shirt (literally wore it once and it didn’t really work for me) was «too spotty.» Also, the clothes that they do approve of were underwhelming.

Good, Name brand, quality stuff, and it’s clean, very organized and the girls are so helpful. But overall too expensive in my opinion.

You have to come often to beat others to best! All styles& brands. Alot of high end. Shoes, bags, clothes & jewelery. I have consigned w/​STA as well as purchased from them. Always check the half off rack.

I came today while dropping off my friend that lives in the area and decided to drop in. I like that when you walk in the cashier acknowledge you. I also noticed that everything is neatly hang on the rages and shelves. This place is big on jewelry which is nice to see. Second time around is a highend thift store that carry name brand. These are some that I saw while browsing in store banana republic, bebe, gap, guess, coach and other upscale brand’s. The clothes where in great shape and some where price reasonable, but I pick up a causal use guess black dress price $ 25 dollars which I think was pricey. Their plenty of parking in the back only with a back door entrance which is cool. I didn’t find something today but I will return…
Love tips: The cashier mention they stock daily!

This consignment store gets a 1 star based from a seller’s point of view. The store put out an ad in the Daily Breeze now consigning «winter fashions, including holiday clothes, accessories & extreme christmas sweaters!». My mom called them to inquire as they said 10 items or less you can walk in on certain days and 20 – 40 items you must schedule an appointment. The lady DID not mention that this store only wants designer labels LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD! She just said good condition, no stores like Target or Walmart.
Well, I spent a couple of hours as did my mom going through all our fancy holiday outifits, sweaters, evening gowns, etc. Then I drove all the way there with all of it on hangars only to be told some of the styles are TOO OLD! My clothing were not too old. I am no longer a size 2 – 4 and the styles were still chic! I understand some of my mom’s items were dated so they did reject most of her stuff. In the end, the manager rejected even my items. I made this trip and spent the time for NOTHING!
I should have realized that this store is very close to Palos Verdes. Only affluent people would turnover there designer labels within 2 years. I just wish the lady on the phone had been very specific with my mother about their requirements. They were going to take ⁴⁰⁄₆₀ anyway.
We are in the process of finding a more down to earth consignment store who are not so picky! I have dealt with childrens’ consignment stores in the past and have never encountered this type of discrimination. Yes, the selection there is very nice I noticed but please… if you are going to take out an ad in the newspaper… you better be damn specific and train your staff to be specific as well.

For months I was bugging Signora to check this place out, and now she’s a regular and loves it.
Herself never pays full price for anything (except food), and will visit a store several times to check out the clearance rack until she finds something affordable. So Second Time is perfect for us! The owners have discriminating taste so Herself doesn’t worry about looking good. The inventory is diverse, full of beautiful clothes at a great discounts, all stylish, clean and in great shape. Shoes and purses, too. And some jewelry. The atmosphere is friendly, no one rushes or pushes you. And it’s like the bar on Cheers, they seem genuinely happy to see you! If you are just driving by, parking might seem like a mystery; looks like just storefront and sidewalk. No worries, it’s in the back sort of.

Good store, lots of high end brands… Pricing system is interesting as it seems to get cheaper the longer they have it… Will be checking in regularly from now on…

Great customer service!!! I found Banana Republic and Free People here!!! One of the best consignment stores in Torrance!!!

Love this place! I haven’t been in quite awhile but I remember coming here with my grandmother as a pre-​teen. Really good selection. I will have to revisit soon as I «ball on a budget»

Over the years many woman have told me about Second Time Around, however, I didn’t have the pleasure of visiting myself until today. The manager was friendly and very helpful. The store is totally organized and has clothes, handbags and shoes. I was really impressed by the selection and purchased quite a few items.

Upon entering you would have never guessed that the items here are second-​hand. There’s a large assortment of shoes, handbags, jewelry, and trendy apparel, which are all in great condition. Though the prices are a little higher than I’m used to for second-​hand, they have a great system that makes your shopping experience even more of an adventure.
Each item is tagged and priced, but as the days progress towards the 90 day consignment period the item’s price decreases. So it’s definitely a sweet surprise to see one price and realize that you’re going to pay an even better price (given that that day has passed). They also have a 50% off rack in the back corner, which are all clothes near the end of their 90-​day cycle. I spotted a cute lime-​green stripped Banana Republic casual flowy top for 5 bucks. Not bad!
Oh and the customer service is spot on here. Extremely friendly and they definitely took care of me, as I browsed around the racks. Great job!

I got a pair of Ralph lauren flats here for around $ 12. Overall pretty good second hand store, the majority of the clothes are in good condition and a decent variety of shoes purses and jewelry too.

Great selection, great prices, great staff and management. Couldn’t say enough good things about this place!

This is a wonderful store! I have bought many Not Your Mother’s Jeans brand for a fraction of the price. Also several Chico’s jackets and some miscellaneous tops. I just wish I lived closer so I could go there every week.

This store has a good selection of clothing for decent prices. I wouldn’t call Second Time Around a thrift store, it’s a bit classier than that and the prices are a tad higher. It feels like a consignment store, I suppose. Many items still have their price tags on.
The store is small but is organized really well. There are a lot of solid brands here in good condition. Nothing ripped, smelly, or just plain nasty. I’ve seen Ann Taylor, Talbots, Dooney & Bourke, Banana Republic, DVF etc. Good place to find a work outfit for a fraction of the original retail price.
Parking is easy to find in the lot. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful.

i went here today, and i love this place! the have a wide selection, and the staff is friendly. their prices are a little high for a thrift store, but still some great bargains in there.

Friendly staff, good selection for all age groups, great prices.

Second Time Around is a very small store offering a great selection of new and very lightly used designer label clothing, handbags, shoes, accessories, jewelry etc. You will be spoiled for choice while you are here. Very reasonable prices. Please note, they are very picky about what they accept: designer labels and recent styles only. I’ve been here several times and heard the store clerks talk to customers on the phone telling people what they will accept. The store sits right below the wealthy enclave of Rancho Palos Verdes so they have a right to be picky. You will see Prada and Louis Vuitton handbags and Louboutin heels here, but they tend to keep the high end stuff behind the counter. Very friendly customer service, and they greet you as you step inside the store. My only beef is that they did away with the petite section.