https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/consignment-how-to Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 16:43:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/consignment-how-to#post-60319 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:54:57 +0000 Antje 60319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The policy at "my" consignment store are similar. Note that at mine you need an appointment for bringing in clothes, and they schedule far (very far) out. So make sure to call ahead and find out about this, so your clothes won't be out of season by the time you get in... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/consignment-how-to#post-60313 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:03:47 +0000 April 60313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some well-established consignment shops have their rules listed on a website. For example, the one I frequent has the following policies: </p> <p>-- you must bring in at least ten pieces</p> <p>-- they cannot have any imperfections, and must be clean, not terribly wrinkled, and not on hangers</p> <p>-- they must be from a certain range of labels (they are lenient about this and will take anything nice, but in general they don't want things from lower-end retailers)</p> <p>-- no bridesmaid dresses, and if it's cutting-edge fashionable, it must be from a recent season</p> <p>-- it must be appropriate to the time of year. </p> <p>In this shop, the counter staff reviews what you bring in and tells you what they will take. A manager later prices everything and they send a "contract" by mail telling you what price they will list on each piece. They keep it on the floor for 60 days; at the end of that time, you either get 40% of what's sold, or you have the choice of picking up what didn't sell or donating it to charity. </p> <p>I'm think they're unusually well organized, but these policies are probably similar to what you would find in many places. I don't know if it's typical to set a minimum number of pieces; I guess that saves them from having to cut a lot of tiny checks for people who brought in three items.</p> <p>I hope this helps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/consignment-how-to#post-60301 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 18:42:03 +0000 JewelryGirl 60301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I mean I know the basic, you take your stuff in &#38; when it sells you get $$$ back. What I'm wondering is, what are the not so obvious things? Is there anything to keep in mind or ask when you take things in for consignment? Do they give you an idea how much they would sell something for ahead of time? Are certain shops better than others? If so, what should one look for?</p> <p>I'm working through weeding out tops in my wardrobe now....that's a painful process but I think it will feel so good in the end &#38; is much needed! </p> <p>Thanks for your help! </p>