INA Nolita

06/24/2006 Posted by nycgirl2002

The clothing here is great -- beautiful, pristine and, although pricier than most second-hand shops, a lot of the things are new or barely used at more than half off the original price! They are very selective about the brands they offer, so you won't waste time sifting through a lot of duds to discover a designer deal. I just wish they had more to choose from because if you don't buy something that catches your eye, chances are someone else will snap it up before you've had a chance to return for it! The only thing I have not liked is the "I'm so bored and busy being bored to deal with you or be nice to you" attitudes of most of their salesgirls -- they seem to forget that our business pays their wages! Other than the slightly hoity toity-ness of the Ina girls, I hope this place is around forever. Perhaps they will some day learn to bring their level of customer service up to match their high level of designer clothing selection.

Pros: selection of items (being picky about which designers are offered), condition of clothing

Cons: rude salesgirls, items get snapped up so they never go on sale

10/02/2004 Posted by dora99

I read some of the reviews that these other women wrote and I have to say I disagree. The salespeople here were very nice to me. Maybe the women who had problems here should go shop at Banana Republic, or the Gap. Someplace where they pay someone to stand in the door and say "Hello That is definitely not happening here, but who needs more corporate stores when you can have cute, homey ones like this. Great stuff, friendly staff. Really ladies, it's embarrassing to hear you all complain. Get over yourselves!!!

10/02/2004 Posted by sallymass

I felt so lucky the day I stumbled across Ina. They have an amazing selection of affordable designer clothing, and you don't even notice that the merchandise is "previously owned", as described by a sales person. For anyone looking for that special something you thought you couldn't afford I recommend you check this place out!

Pros: great prices

10/02/2004 Posted by daradara

This place is nothing like some of the other vintage/thrift shops I have been to. Everything at the store was in good condition. It took me a while to know I was even in a consignment shop. The selection is very downtown trendy, so if that's what you're in to you should definitely check it out. I found some great shoes that were marked down half price, and a Dior bag that I had been dreaming about but could not afford.

Pros: great selection

10/02/2004 Posted by rebeccared

This is the store in Nolita to check out. The same clothes as over in soho but for halfthe price. It's not for everyone, my mom couldn't find anything in her size, but me and my girlfriend went crazy. You have to really want to find things here, there is only one of everything. But it is worth the hunt! The salespeople were not pushy, which I like. If you like the feeling of salespeople hovering over you and constantly checking in, this is not for you either.

08/06/2004 Posted by NYD

It is only because of the high turnover of merchandise that INA is still in business. The staff is extremely rude and un-helpful and I've even witnessed a long & harsh (and loud) beratement of a customer by one of the staff b/c she had not put shoes away that she tried on. I'd prefer to pay more money, and get nice service. The variety of clothing is nice, though they have bumped up prices grossly in the last year (for 4 season old stuff). I, unfortunately, have seen a few knockoffs being sold as well. I do not know if this is an oversight on their part, or deliberate. Tacky, nonetheless. Save your shopping dignity and dollars for a trip to a consignment shop with class.

Pros: good neighborhood, good variety of stuff

Cons: , WAY overpriced, selling knockoffs 2!

06/24/2004 Posted by jessjessjessi

Ina is a great consignment chain- good prices and an amazing selection. However, for some reason when I have been to the Nolita store the women working were either too busy ordering lunch from up the street (and yelling in the phone to make sure that they didn't "skimp" on the salmon) or trying on shoes for sale on the sales floor. One time, when I went to the register to buy a top, I had to wait for them to stop gossiping for at least a minute for them to even look my way! It's worth a trip for the selection alone, but either don't take the sales staff seriously at all or go to another one of their locations.

Pros: Great selection, quality merchandise, affordable prices

Cons: , sex and the city hype

09/28/2002 Posted by vintagelady

I found so many great deals here that I have given up on shopping any where else! For the price of one sweater at Barney's I got six pieces! Great shop guys!

08/07/2002 Posted by carolineinthecity

I used to visit this place all the time when I lived in NYC for 4 yrs.Now that I live elsewhere- i ALWAYS make it a pt to stop by here when my travels take me to NYC. I have found GREAT designer items from Costume National, Tocca, Tracy Feith that are my wardrobe standout items. This place can't be beat.

08/05/2002 Posted by star_m

I live one block away from this store and used to walk in on a regular basis I've since stopped because I have never found anything of good value. The people who work here are seriously snobby and the clothes are really pricey.