Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pop up?
Visit our Vendor Info page! You do not need to be a business owner to pop up, we have vendors from all different experiences and backgrounds (which makes it all the better!).
What kind of rack do you recommend to Pop Up?
You will need to provide your own hangers and a clothing rack. We suggest the following or similar:
Rack: 250 Lbs Load Capacity Commercial Grade Clothing Garment Rack - If you purchase a different rack, we strongly suggest nothing fully made of plastic as they will not hold many items, especially heavier winter clothing. We also ask that if you purchase a rack with wheels that they have brake locks on them like this example does.
Hangers: Premium Velvet Hangers (Pack of 50) Heavyduty Non Slip Velvet Suit Hangers - Our house hangers are black, so we suggest choosing a unique color to ensure you receive your hangers back. If you choose black you can wrap some washi tape around the neck to make them easy to tell apart. Please feel free to ask us what colors are currently in use by other vendors and we can help you narrow down some choices!
Set up
Set up will be scheduled while the shop is closed. Set up shouldn’t take longer than an hour. That includes installing your rack, hanging your items and organizing your display for your Pop Up. Keep in mind, you must have items tagged and priced prior to your move in.
What qualifies as vintage?
Anything 20 years or older. All 90’s and early Y2K through 2004 is now vintage! We quality control items that are sold in the shop to ensure no modern pieces are sold as vintage. If you have questions, feel free to contact us.
DO you Buy Vintage?
Yes! You can find information here. We will ask for photos of some of the things you’re interested in selling and if they are items that are currently in demand at the shop, we’ll set up an appointment. Keep in mind we sell in-season, so winter items during cold weather, etc.
Do you sell home decor?
We are mainly a clothing & accessories shop but we do sometimes have a small curated selection of home décor.
Why the Name Op Shop?
Jo went to school in the Village of Alfred, NY. Every Tuesday the church on Main Street (the only street with a stop light) would open during the afternoon and sell second hand. The shop was called the Op Shop, short for Opportunity and I liked how it encapsulated the words Opportunity and Co-Op and Pop Up.
Why a Co-op?
The mentality of a membership and community aspect to a business seems like the antidote to a struggling small shop like ours on our own. When we band together and have a unique hub of fashion, people are excited to find all they’re looking for (and more!) in one place.
When did you open?
We opened on December 31st 2017 and what a great way that was to bring in the New Year!
Where Do you find your inventory?
Our inventory is unique! Made up of different vendors who collect and find vintage or who upcycle and design their own creations. This gives the shop a unique, all-across-the-board feel, where no style or era of fashion is off limits. There is an endless supply of choice finds at The Op Shop!