to consign or not to consign

It's well known that it can feel very vulnerable walking into a consignment shop. What if you had a little guide?

Season: Storage is costly, and consignment shops don’t often allocate space for it. They, like retailers, want the current looks for the season. If you have storage, keep the item until the proper season.

Condition: Items should be in the best possible condition. Consignment shops rarely accept items with obvious holes, tears, or stains. Light wear and tear are expected.

Dry Cleaned: If the items require dry cleaning, it’s worth the effort, not only for the shop to take the item for resale, but also for the shopping appeal.

Scents: Not everyone agrees on perfumes. Many people prefer a scent-free wardrobe. The smell of any smoke is often a deal killer.

Shoes: Can be challenging to resell, but worth trying. Taking a little time to do home repair or heel tip replacement, even just a quick wipe, can pay off big time.

Men’s clothing: Wildly underrated.

Appointments: Check online to see if they take appointments; this will ease any issues with lines or waiting for another appointment. Some shops don’t accept any walk-ins.

Multiple shops: Just because your style may not fit a demographic at one store doesn’t mean you should stop there. There are so many options, keep looking.

Compensation: Often, you can receive a larger percentage if you consign for store credit. If you love the store's style, it’s a fun way to play with your closet.

Online: Another blog

Consigning is sustainable and so rewarding. You got this!