"0"^^ . "3"^^ . "1"^^ . "2011-03-23T00:00:00"^^ . . . "1"^^ . . "Avalon used to be on my weekly rotation of thrift stores in Pittsburgh, until they jacked the prices up big time. \n\nI still really like their selection, and if you are not used to shopping at thrift stores, then it is a great introductory store, but it's not like a Goodwill or a Salvation Army. \n\nThe selection is better, since they are choosey with the items they buy, but the prices are still outrageous for used clothing. I would understand if it were a higher end consignment place like severl shops on Ellsworth or out in Regent Square, but they still have a lot of items from the Gap, Forever 21, and other mall stores. \n\nJewelry here is great, but don't except thrift store prices - a nice necklace generally runs about $12 - $20. They also have an awesome shoe section, and prices there are actually reasonable. \n\nGood store for college freshmen looking to expand her warddrobe, pick up a few interesting accessories, or if you are used to shopping at malls and want to change it up, but if you are a thrift store junkie - avoid.\n\nAs far as selling your items goes, don't expect to cash in big time. It is a good alternative to giving them to the Goodwill if you want to make a few extra clams, and I mean literally a few. I don't really blame them for the way they pick items, if you want a quality selection, you have to be choosey. But I have not really noticed an increase in quality since the move to Squirrel HIll and have noticed a huge increase in price."^^ .