True Religion, Rock and Republic, 7 For All Mankind...these are just some of the highly sought after name brands of designer jeans. For those who appreciate upscale denim, designer jeans are not only a luxury but also a lifestyle. However, it's a lifestyle that can have a significant impact on your pocket book.

Some new pairs of designer jeans cost as much as $300 or more. For most of us, that's a significant amount of money. Luckily, there are alternative ways to get your hands on those pricey jeans for a fraction of the cost.

Pre-Owned Clothing Resellers
Depending on where you live, you may be able to find shops that sell pre-owned authentic designer clothing that is still in excellent condition. These stores commonly sell brands of jeans such as those mentioned above for as little as $35! You may need to do some research to find what stores are in your area. Here are a couple chains that may have locations near you:

Buffalo Exchange - This very popular retail chain has several locations in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Texas. They also have a couple stores in Colorado, Illinois, New York, and even a few more states. Not only can you find great deals on designer jeans and other types of clothing at Buffalo Exchange, but you can also sell them your own pre-owned clothing and make a nice bit of cash in return.

Crossroads Trading Co. - A bit lesser known, Crossroads has locations mainly in California but also has one in Portland, Oregon and one in Seattle, Washington. Just like Buffalo Exchange, they both buy and sell designer clothing.

eBay
Don't forget bout eBay! If you don't have any discount designer clothing resellers in your area, eBay is an excellent alternative. Of course, you'll have to use a bit more caution with eBay, since counterfeit jeans have become a problem on that site. One good way to protect yourself is to only bid on items listed by sellers that have a positive feedback history.