Firstly, I have consigned and shopped with this store for 2 years and have never had an issue with items. For the first time I purchased something, ( November 2015, a pair of butterfly leather boots) which were tagged "as is" I looked but could not see any visible damage. Now I understand that if I can not see the reason for the "as is" to ask, because I spent 80.00 on a pair of leather boots that are be falling apart (literally) and cannot be repaired, according to a Shoe repair shop in South Park Mall. I am unable to wear these boots, so they will go into a donations bag.
Buyer Beware (if the tag has "as is"), ask, why.