How to Consign
Consignment is EASY and a GREAT way to recycle your better belongings! Please read following guidelines for FASHIONS, FURNITURE & HOME DECOR!
Consignment Cottage LLC | Consignment Guidelines
412-262-0833
Women’s FASHIONS (Sizes 0-1X) CUTE, CURRENT, CLEAN and EXCELLENT CONDITION!
APPOINTMENT OPTION: needed for New Consignors and Existing Consignors who want to take items back that we can’t consign. CALL 412-262-0833 to schedule. On the RARE times a trained staff member is not available during your appointment, we will call you in a few days to pick up unaccepted items. Appointment times: Tues, Wed, Thurs 11-4. When staffing permits, we offer limited Sunday/evening appts.
DROP & RUN OPTION: . Most of our consignors choose to DROP & RUN! Bring up to 25 items without an appointment from 11-4 any day EXCEPT SATURDAY
We will DONATE items deemed not acceptable for consignment. (see criteria above)
Seasonal Guidelines
FURNITURE:
Please email pictures/ measurements to moonconsignmentcottage@gmail.com We typically sell small pieces, ie items that 2 people can carry/ load into an SUV or van. We do not take headboards, china cabinets or “formal furniture”. Furniture should be in excellent condition & odor free. 50% commission on furniture
Home Goods with Original Value of $20 or more
Consignment Details: One-Time $10.00 (cash) fee to open account.
Consignment period: 90 days for apparel, After 90 days, clothing items become the property of Consignment Cottage and may be sold or donated. Designer handbags, furniture and some décor may stay longer .
Commission: You receive 40% on most items. 50% on furniture & items priced over $100. 65% on designer bags over $500.
If you choose to reclaim unsold clothing please give us 48 hrs notice and pick up within a week or we will donate. Some of the proceeds from sale items not reclaimed are used benefit local women’s shelters, various non-profits, school fundraisers, St. Vincent DePaul and others.
Consignment earnings can be paid via check at the end of the consignment period, or used as store credit. Earnings do not expire. Please call or email if you have special circumstances such as moving/estate settling, or consignment time issues. Thank you! Terry Chesky Owner
412-262-0833
Women’s FASHIONS (Sizes 0-1X) CUTE, CURRENT, CLEAN and EXCELLENT CONDITION!
- Up to 25 items per drop off or appointment. Follow seasonal calendar below.
- Clothing- Mall, Boutique, & Designer labels. Bring on hangers to avoid wrinkling. May fold sweaters and jeans and place in handled bag. No garbage bags accepted. We do accept some vintage clothing and limited young mens TOPS ie sports tees/jerseys/ athletic etc. (Mens sizes thru XL)
- Handbags- Better label bags. No Knock-offs. Clean well. Place in a handled bag.
- Footwear- Clean insides and bottom. Place in handled bag (no shoeboxes please)
- Jewelry- Unique, better quality costume & semi-precious jewelry
APPOINTMENT OPTION: needed for New Consignors and Existing Consignors who want to take items back that we can’t consign. CALL 412-262-0833 to schedule. On the RARE times a trained staff member is not available during your appointment, we will call you in a few days to pick up unaccepted items. Appointment times: Tues, Wed, Thurs 11-4. When staffing permits, we offer limited Sunday/evening appts.
DROP & RUN OPTION: . Most of our consignors choose to DROP & RUN! Bring up to 25 items without an appointment from 11-4 any day EXCEPT SATURDAY
We will DONATE items deemed not acceptable for consignment. (see criteria above)
Seasonal Guidelines
- Spring- February/ March: lightweight, crops, long and short sleeves
- Summer- March/ April/ May/ June: shorts, sundresses, sandals, tanks and short sleeves
- Fall- August/ September/ October: heavier fabrics, long sleeves, lightweight jackets
- Winter- October/ November/ December: wools, long sleeves, coats, holiday
FURNITURE:
Please email pictures/ measurements to moonconsignmentcottage@gmail.com We typically sell small pieces, ie items that 2 people can carry/ load into an SUV or van. We do not take headboards, china cabinets or “formal furniture”. Furniture should be in excellent condition & odor free. 50% commission on furniture
Home Goods with Original Value of $20 or more
- Décor: Popular contemporary styles or unique/ vintage/retro
- Books: Best-selling fiction within past 5 years. No CDs, DVDs.
- NEW (original bag & never used): tablecloths, sheets & bedding, decorative pillows.
- Seasonal: holiday décor, outdoor items, garden décor & planters.
- NO XL pictures/wall hangings, clear glass, china sets, crystal, kitchen gadgets, appliances, cookbooks
Consignment Details: One-Time $10.00 (cash) fee to open account.
Consignment period: 90 days for apparel, After 90 days, clothing items become the property of Consignment Cottage and may be sold or donated. Designer handbags, furniture and some décor may stay longer .
Commission: You receive 40% on most items. 50% on furniture & items priced over $100. 65% on designer bags over $500.
If you choose to reclaim unsold clothing please give us 48 hrs notice and pick up within a week or we will donate. Some of the proceeds from sale items not reclaimed are used benefit local women’s shelters, various non-profits, school fundraisers, St. Vincent DePaul and others.
Consignment earnings can be paid via check at the end of the consignment period, or used as store credit. Earnings do not expire. Please call or email if you have special circumstances such as moving/estate settling, or consignment time issues. Thank you! Terry Chesky Owner