About Consignment in Ely

What is Consignment?

(con-sign):  To transfer items into the hands of an agent to be sold on your behalf.  Another term for consignment is resale.

The popularity of consignment shopping continues to grow because people are concerned about paying the high prices that most retail stores demand.  Today’s shopper is a smart shopper who believes being green can be stylish, classic and elegant and also be proud of the great bargains they find when resale shopping.  In fact, consignment has become the second fastest growing segment of the retail industry, only behind discount department stores.

CONSIGNMENT POLICY

• Items accepted:  Women’s and girl’s gently worn, in-style clothing, shoes, purses and fashion accessories, jewelry, unique home décor, furniture and antiques.  We have certain standards of quality and style that our customers have come to expect.  Please do understand if your items are not accepted for resale.
• Clothing must be clean, pressed and on hangers (we can supply hangers), with no tears, stains, odor free and in current fashion (within 3 years).  Please carefully inspect clothing for stains, snags, rips, etc., before you bring them in for consignment.
• We will make a sincere effort to promote the sale of your items in a tasteful fashion for our mutual benefit.
• Your percentage of the sale price is 40% for all items sold; antiques percentage is 60%.  Secret Sisters Boutique may run sales throughout the year at our discretion and you would receive the consignment percentage off the sale price.
• Contract time is for two months.  Items not sold within the 60 days are donated to a charity.  If you would like your items back you would need to come in and pull them from the racks before your consignment period is up.
• Payment:  Contact us at the end of your contract for your check to be sent or to be applied to store credit.
• Consignments are by appointment only.  Please call today -- 218-365-5055!