How Does Consignment Work?
- Consignment is seasonal. The store accepts spring/summer items approximately December through June and accepts fall/winter items approximately June through January.
- Consignment is by appointment only. The best way to set up an appointment is by calling the store during regular hours at (973) 762-1700. You can also email [email protected], but just keep in mind, I'm a one-woman show, so emails often get backed up a bit. Same goes for leaving phone messages.
- Items should be brought to the appointment in the (good) condition you'd like to buy them (laundered/fresh smelling/folded clothing, purses wiped down with insides cleaned, shoes wiped down, jewelry untangled, etc.). Items should be brought in paper or structured fabric shopping bags, not plastic (no garbage bags, please!). No boxes/bins. You will leave the bags with the store. Please try to limit yourself to a few bags per appointment.
- During your appointment, I will select which items I think will sell and return anything I've passed on. Please do not be offended if I pass on items! Sometimes I have overstock or the items just aren't a good fit for the store (even if nice and new with tags).
- I will price items and put them on the floor. Keep in mind, there are often many other consignors in line before you - sometimes your items do not go out on the floor immediately. Once items sell, 40% of the sale price will be credited to your account. Your items will stay in the store for the season. I may discount by a few dollars throughout the season if the items are not selling. I do not return items at the end of the season. I do not automatically notify you if items sell or send out checks - please stop by or email/call to check your status.
- At the end of the spring/summer and the fall/winter seasons, I will have discount sales leading up to the season-end "fill-a-bag sale" - this helps to clear out the remaining inventory to prepare for changing over to the next season. Items are considered donated once they reach the bag sale. Whatever is left over from the bag sale is donated to MEND, a local organization that provides for those in need.
What I am looking for....
- I seek casual, fun clothing - not business or formal wear. Brands that do very well are Free People, Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters and Lululemon type brands. Brands like J. Crew and Madewell do well too. The bottom end of what I accept is the Loft, Gap, American Eagle, Zara type range. If you have a lot of that, I will likely not take all. No H&M, Forever21, Target or Old Navy type brands, please.
- The clothing in the store is not at a super high-end price point, as I want my clothing to be affordable and move quickly. Please take a peek around the store to get an idea of our prices. You will not become a millionaire consigning your apparel and accessories here, but you will do something green (reduce, reuse, recycle!) and you will make some moola along the way. Have fun with it!
- Yes, this used to be a teen store several years ago, but it is now mainly a casual women's clothing store (with some juniors items thrown in). Sizing starts at women's xs. I am always on the lookout for large/xl sizes. I will take plus sizes as well.
- No, I DO NOT PAY UP FRONT.
- Please do not consign something you are very attached to! Stick to consigning items you can easily let go of.