Should You Consign?
Most of us have more than we'll ever wear. These items take up valuable space. Take control and purge. It's healthy. Your stuff finds a new home and get's another chance. Whether we sell it or donate to various local charities, we help find a new new home for those things and help you declutter. However... The question is, do you qualify? It's harder than you think.
Do I qualify?
1.) Are you a shopper who updates your wardrobe on a regular consistent basis?
2.) Have you had a recent lifestyle change which eliminates the need for what you have and creates a new demand for what you need?
3.) Do you, like many, routinely buy too much that you really do not need but "it was on sale", "I thought I would lose weight", "I can always return it (but never do)", etc.
"Yes" to any of the above or similar circumstances puts you in a high likelihood of positive consignment probability.
Just keep in mind, Consignment Reality:
Consignment works best if it's volume based. No matter how stylish an item is, it's got a 50/50 shot at selling. No one is going to pay off their student debt, car loan, rent or mortgage with the proceeds from consignment. Think of it as a wonderful way to purge and be unburdend. It can, however, add up over time and is a fun way to build future saving (via check) or spending (via store credit) in the store which is always fully stocked with new goodies arriving daily.
How would I NOT qualify (some examples)?
#1 Having too many Common items
Common items are perfectly fine in your own wardrobe but too many exist for consignment purposes. Since we do not accept most common items, we would automatically pass them along to charity. For example...
The color BLACK. It is by far, the most flattering on most skin tones and matches everything, but does not stand out on it's own unless extra high end, designer, or artsy. The world does not need another black blouse, sweater, or pair of slacks from a mass produced line. The same goes for white cotton blouses which go great with black pants if you work in the hospitality industry. Which I did in my younger years and respect those who do. It's just not "consignment worthy".
Career Wear. Let's face it, the world was changing even before Covid. Now that so many work from home. Career Wear is obsolete. We accept very few pieces.
Tired trends. You know what they are because you don't wear them anymore too.
Cheap shoes. Used shoes are inexpensive enough. Cheap used shoes are a No No.
Cheap/Inexpensive Jeans. Used jeans take up alot of room. We cannot take lower end brands anymore, we simply do not have the room.
Mass produced lines. Sorry Primark, Shein, Old Navy, Walmart, etc. Now, there are some really cute knock off and on trend styles that we will accept and sell for cheapcheap. But these should not be your regular drop off genre.
Tanks and Tees. As a courtesy to our consignors, we accept and sell a varietry of tanks and tees. Afterall, we all have casual days and they always sell. However, due to the time, space and energy involved, if your dropoffs mainly consist of just this category, it's best to directly donate to charity. We only have limited space for tanks and tees as well. And for sure, DO NOT BRING tanks and tees on your first visit to us for consignment.
#2 Old Closet Clearout
If you are looking to clear out a closet that hasn't been touched in several years, it's more than likely the contents may be out of date or style. Clothes that are stored deep within are also more likely to have issues such as odor, moth holes, age spots or discolorations that appear over time.
If you are clearing out a dresser full of old tees and slacks.
If your wardrobe mainly consists of mass produced, lesser priced, lesser quality pieces. In other words, if you spent very little on it new, it's likely not very consignable and best directly donated to charity.
If deep within your closet you've found Career wear you haven't worn in years because you haven't worked in an office in several years.
You've discovered dusty shoes or tired handbags hiding under the bed.
If you tend to wear your clothes and then just hang them back in your closet without washing them.
Although, we sell a wide arrangement of styles and price points, not all merchandise is consignable. If your items are borderline and you consider the overall return, it may be best to DONATE them to your local charities.
Please Note: In the past, only 1 in 5 folks who brought in merchandise were accepted on the first visit so we made a qualifier questionnaire. You must come into the shop to fill out the questionnaire if you plan to consign with us.
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