Designer Consignment

 

Consignment 101

Here you will find several articles to help you get started with consigning. Remember that the better the condition and cleanliness of the item, the better price you will get back. Don't forget to clean under, inside, on rims and edges, and all upholstery before bringing in for evaluation.

Pricing

Pricing is done by mutual agreement. Most of our consigners rely on us to price their items since we have an excellent idea of what it takes to sell an item. If any of your items have special or unusual value, let us know so that we can factor that into our pricing.

Getting More for Your Consigned Items

All items must be ready for floor presentation and display upon arrival, please clean your items before bringing them in. Remove dirt, dust, fingerprints etc. Windex and Murphy’s cleaner are good products. Clean off the cobwebs and spider nests from underneath your furniture.

Inspect each item carefully. Cloth items should have no rips, tears or stains. Glass items should have no cracks or chips, and should be shined. Wood products can be enhanced with ‘Old English’ or similar product to fill in scratches. Check that all the screws are tightened. Loose joints should be re glued. Loose jointed items do not sell, or if they do, at a reduced price.

Ask yourself if you would buy this item. If not, chances are neither will any one else. Customers want clean items. Some of our clients have had their upholstered items professionally cleaned before consigning with us which has helped us sell it quicker for them. At the very least, vacuum under the cushions.

Lamps should have working light bulbs, clocks and watches must be working.  Pictures must be ready to hang.

Items that sell have these qualities: eye appeal, quality, clean, and fair price.

Moving Furniture In and Out of Designer Consignment

Due to our Insurance, Consigners and Customers must provide their own help when bringing in furniture for consignment or when taking out furniture they have purchased. (See our resource page for a moving company reference.)

When furniture has been purchased, items must by picked-up by the agreed upon date, generally 3 days from date of purchase, or there is a $10 per day/per item floor fee charge. 

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