Boomerang

I went to Boomerang while passing through the area, loved the clothes! I was looking for shirts and found two I loved. I wanted to buy at least three more but the prices were a little high so I had to limit what I bought. 4 stars because I found some shirts that were too much money but I will be back on my next vacation to Vermont!

I love Boomerang’s concept, and their stuff is well-​curated by a friendly and welcoming staff. My only issue with this shop is the pricing — I personally find the vintage clothing to be more reasonably priced than most of the contemporary consignment items, but I admittedly have a bit of bias as a former buyer at a Buffalo Exchange and am accustomed to their pricing system. Overall, it’s a gem of a shop.

I brought two pairs of shoes to be consigned here. one pair sold so i got a check in the mail, they took nearly 50% of what it sold for, 50 $ turned into 24 $. this is okay i suppose, money is money. the check they sent me was actually a few dollars shorter than what they told me over the phone which kind of irked me. the real problem is they donate your shoes to good will, without a phone call or notice if they don’t sell. i guess it’s okay because i signed a contract but it was a pair of 120 $ shoes i was hoping to get at least 60 – 70 bucks. i was livid i mean i basically lost almost 150 $ trying to make some money here come on this place is a rip off, seller beware.

I grew up visiting Brattleboro quite regularly and always thought Boomerang was such a cute store by the window displays. When I go into the store, however, it’s a bit difficult to find pieces I like. There are usually some cute dresses on the racks up front, but they’re definitely over priced, like many items in the store which I rarely find worthy of their prices. The owner (I’m assuming she is an owner, as she is at the store every time I visit) is super picky about what she takes in terms of used clothing, yet you’ll find some pretty basic, cheaply made, and not so cute items on the racks. She is also unfriendly and condescending, having made me feel quite uncomfortable on a number of occasions, especially when I’ve brought clothes into the store for her to look at. I think the issue is that she’s looking for very retro, tacky pieces, a specific style. That’s fine, but then only one type of customer is going to have a successful shopping experience. I figured that out pretty quickly, but since Brattleboro is limited in what it offers young women in terms of clothes shopping, I continued to go back.
The reason I finally decided to write this review was because of my experience this week. I saw a pair of cool boots on the counter and expressed interest in them. Instead of the owner (same lady I mentioned before) encouraging a sale, like a salesperson would normally do, she quickly let me know SHE was interested in them as well. She then proceeded to try on the boots and tell me, «sorry, I think these are sold!» I didn’t care THAT much about the boots, but as someone who has common sense and a Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising, I’d say that was pretty unprofessional and straight up lame. It was a little awkward to be expressing a desire to try on and possibly buy a product, only to have that product snatched before my eyes by the OWNER, so that I, a paying customer, would have no chance of purchasing it. Boomerang doesn’t deserve to be boycotted or anything, but I certainly don’t need it in my own life.

Love this cute little store that always has adorable clothing finds. They update their stock pretty regularly and so there is almost always something new. I have gotten quite a few beautiful dresses and skirts from here at affordable prices. The sales ladies are fun, friendly and great to talk to as well!

I’m from Brooklyn, where we have loads of great thrift shops!
My boyfriend and I visit Vermont many times, and when we found Boomerbang, I was really happy! I’ve shopped here many times and found some really cute pieces. The owner was always pleasant until yesterday. My boyfriend bought two shirts and I was in line to buy a ring and pants. She was tagging something on the table. I started to ask her about the mailing list and the most shrill and rude voice (non apologetic at all) she said «EXCUSE ME, I’m doing something important right now! I can’t even look up»!!! So the salesgirl felt weird and said sorry for and answered my ridiculously simple question. The owner looked up and said, oh I’m busy and tried crack
a smile. I sarcastically replied «I
Work in retail too» … I actually do and I would never ever be that rude to a customer or I would be fired. My boss is a young business owner and her number one policy is kindness. It’s good to see but that is how customer service should be anyway. I felt disgusted, and treated without any respect. We literally did but many things here throughout the past two years. Extremely shocked. She’s a ticking time bomb. It’s nasty. I will never be going back. Oh well, she just lost a longtime customer. Only plus, the salesgirl was nice and you can always find at least one cute thing to wear! BAD customer service!

I love this store! Brattleboro is a small town, but being on the 91 corridor we get an influx of urban visitors and, in part to that, Brattleboro has become a microcosm of a much larger city. This store thrives because of the quality and style of new and used clothing they get. It is very much like a Buffalo Exchange– a mix of new, used and vintage clothing, but all of a distinctly hip variety. As a matter of fact, they frequently reject my used stuff as not being cool enough… and I don’t often disagree with their assessment.
I am a local business owner and, like Matt and Loretta, the owners, have lived in cities for a good portion of my life. Matt and Loretta have helped to give Brattleboro its stylish edge and I am thankful they are here. Keep up the good work and don’t listen to the haters who simply don’t get it.

I like boomerang, but I also really do not like boomerang. Sometimes you can find a nice steal in their consignment section, but a majority of the time it is overpriced.
I’ve taken advantage of the consignment trade-​in program they have, but it’s almost not enough to save my sour opinion of them.
They always treat people like they’re going to steal something. It’s awkward and unnecessary.
And in the front, where they showcase their new items, it’s always filled with cheaply made, but overpriced items… It’s always poorly made and uncomfortable, I’ve bought a few dresses that were made with this weird rough or polyester blend and they’ve fallen apart or irritated me so badly that I’ve thrown them in the back of my closet. And most of said dresses are priced anywhere from 40 – 70 dollars… (If you have to have it, look at the tag and find it online, SO MUCH CHEAPER.)
I’ve also heard strange things about the owners, but I won’t go into that… I just feel that the owners are pretentious and condescending… Not exactly welcoming…
Don’t get me wrong, I’m a big supporter of local businesses, but there’s a difference between local prices and gouging customers.
The reason I would recommend this place to someone would be if they’re looking to get rid of some clothes for a store credit, the only reasonable way of purchasing items through them.
I hope in the future the owners decide to reevaluate their strategies and start treating their customers as friends and less like enemies.

Ok, I’ll admit it… Boomerang is one of the reasons I moved to Brattleboro.
I love this place! Definitely one of the best shops anywhere for the hip fashionista on a budget.
The stock changes all the time, but on a typical day you’ll find Betsey Johnson, Free People, 7 jeans, casual basics from Banana Republic & J. Crew, high-​end pieces from names like Marc Jacobs, DVF, Burberry, and Chloe, as well as a carefully curated selection of new items from small indie lines. Great stuff in superb condition (the owners are very careful about what they sell) at prices way, way, way below what you’d pay in the city. On top of which, Boomerang is fun to visit! The music’s a blast, the décor will make you smile, and the staff always takes the time to help you figure out if something’s right for you or not.
Definitely worth a special trip if you’re anywhere near southern Vermont. Better yet, stop in regularly to check out what’s new before it flies out the door.

I’ve written negative reviews for Boomerang before, they are always filtered and removed. As another reviewer said, the clothes are average quality, think very washed Loft, Gap, etc. mixed with a lot of polyester tacky stuff. The owner is a downright horrible person as any local will tell you, (almost all the Unilocal reviews are tourists). I would recommend this store to anyone, check out the thrift store under the parking garage, or the hospice shop across on elliot st. They aren’t exploiting people, the prices are very reasonable and the money goes to a good cause. Edit: I forgot to mention that I’ve had many friends who have worked at Boomerang and have all said absolutely negative things about their experience and the owner. Truly a slimy and unethical person.

What a cute little store-​and what I consider a gem in the Brattleboro area! it has some great finds if youre willing to take the time to look through the racks; it has a hip, cool vibe about it. I absolutely love it!- From the colorful socks and tights when you first walk in, to the endless amount of dresses and pants that are more than reasonably priced, boomerang is my place to go whenever I need something that makes me feel like a million bucks. They have unique shirts, a wide variety of both men’s and women’s jackets, shoes shoes shoes, and the best thing is, they wont make you break the bank. They do have some vintage options too, which adds to its flare. Its one step up from your average consignment store… it feels like urban outfitters and forever 21 had a child store on a budget. My kind of store.

Fantastic place to go! I am not sure what is wrong with the people who reviewed this place. The staff was helpful. The energy was hip and positive. The clothes were fantastic with a nice selection of stuff for folks in different sizes and of different ages. I am a shoe and bag nut so this is where I spent most of my time while visiting the store. I live in Santa Cruz and everyone wants to know where I got my fantastic boots! They are disappointed when I tell them they have to go to Vermont. Thank you Loretta and Matt for an excellent shopping experience. Poo Poo to Christina C. and Erin S. Ya’ll don’t know a good thing when you see it!

This is your run of the mill consignment shop. While I don’t feel like it was a huge disappointment like some reviewers, I just felt like the selection/​pricies of the selection they did have, didn’t really appeal to me on that particular day. (anyone familiar with consignment-​vintage shopping knows it can be hit or miss)
I did find a cute top, that I did end up buying so I cannot say that I left disappointed/​empty handed. I would love to come back to this shop and give it a second shot because #1 the ladies who worked there were lovely and helpful #2 the shop is wicked cute and #3 Life’s about second chances. I will def update my review in such a case/

The owner is rude and condescending. Her used clothing is second rate at best (lots of Gap and H&M kind of stuff) and her new items are cheap-​quality, over-​priced, and tacky. She was rude to my girlfriend and me and instead of purchasing the one item found between us, we both walked out. I would never shop here again, never recommend anyone to go here, and hope that she closes and someone with some tact (and better selection) opens up in Boomerang’s place.

Boomerang reminds me a bit of the Buffalo Exchange chain of resale shops. The store offers a good mix of new, never worn fashions, as well as contemporary consignment pieces (mid-​range labels like J. Crew, Gap, Abercrombie, Ann Taylor were well represented), and an excellent selection of vintage as well.
It was helpful that the vintage pieces were tagged with the decade and noted if the item was a) gently worn or b) brand new with tags. I found quite a few gems, including a heavy woolen nurse’s cape from the 1940s and a cream-​colored Michael Kors dress with gold hardware. I also coveted a red leather jacket from the 1940s that came with a number of interchangeable equestrian badges but it looked a lot better on the rack than on me… sad, but I’m sure it will find a good home :)
Prices were generally reasonable except for a few pieces here and there. The shoe selection was just OK, but I did spy a few nice handbags! Just one more reason for me to come back to Brattleboro soon…