Secret Sisters Boutique : How Does Consignment Work?    <link href="ss.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /> </head> <body> <div id="container"> <div id="header"> <img src="images/logo_address.png" width="245" height="177" alt="Secret Sisters Boutique 244 W Sheridan St, Ely, MN 55731 218-365-5055" style="margin-bottom:20px; float:left; margin-left:10px;" /> <img src="images/header_text.png" alt="Stylish, Chic & Trendy New Designs, Consigned Clothing, gifts, antiques" width="264" height="160" style="margin-bottom:20px; margin-left:14px; margin-right:4px;" /><img src="images/house_trans.png" width="262" height="202" /> </div> <div id="menu"><script src="xaramenu.js"></script><script Webstyle4 src="images/bluetab.js"></script></div> <div id="content"> <h1> About Consignment </h1> <table width="275" cellpadding="8" align="right" class="sidebox"> <tr><td> <div align="center"><strong>Does Secret Sisters sell only Consigned Merchandise?</strong></div><br> No! Secret Sisters has a unique selection of new clothing, as well as jewelry designed by local artists, and great gift selections.<br> <br> However, consigned clothing is such fun to shop for, good for our planet and such a great bargain. Once you try it, you'll be hooked on saving the earth in style.<br> <br> Our merchandise changes on a regular basis, so come by often! </td></tr></table>  <h2>What is Consignment?</h2> <p> (con·sign): To transfer items into the hands or control of an agent to be sold on your behalf. </p> <p>The popularity of consignment shopping continues to grow because people are tired of 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 bargins they find when consignment shopping. In fact, consignment has become the second fastest growing segment of the retail industry, only behind discount department stores.</p> <h2>How does Consignment Work?</h2> <p>Do you have some items you would like to sell? Call Secret Sisters (218-365-5055) to arrange for an appointment! Once your items are sold, you receive a percentage of the purchase price. You just bring in your items and we take care of the rest!</p> <ul> <li><strong>Items Accepted:</strong> Women's, Juniors, and Girls' in-style clothing, swimsuits, shoes, purses, quality fashion accessories, jewelry. We also accept unique home décor and antiques. <li><strong>Guidelines:</strong> All clothing & linens must be clean, free of smoke smell, pressed and on hangers, currently in fashion (unless it’s vintage), free of tears, stains, missing buttons, etc. <li><strong>Your Percentage:</strong>Your percentage for clothing, jewelry, linens, shoes is 40% for all items that are sold, 60% for antiques. <li><strong>Contract Time:</strong> We will consign your items for two months. You will be asked to sign a consignment contract which will be reviewed with you outlining our mutual agreement. At the end of two months, you will then need to contact Secret Sisters Boutique to arrange for payment. Items not sold after your contract expires will be donated to a very appreciative Salvation Army. Consignors have been very pleased with our service and the money they’ve earned from selling at our Boutique. We believe you will be pleased as well! </ul> <p align="center">To schedule an appointment, please <a href="contact.html">contact our friendly staff</a> today!<br> </p>  <div align="center"><img src="images/bottomorn.gif" alt="" width="90" height="37" border="0" style="padding-left: 10px;"></div> </div> <div id="footer"> <a href="index.html" class="footer">Home</a> | <a href="consignment.html" class="footer">How Consignment</a> Works | <a href="news.html" class="footer">News</a> | <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ely-MN/Secret-Sisters-Boutique-Ely/122178421447?v=photos" target="_blank" class="footer">Photo Gallery</a> | <a href="about.html" class="footer">About Secret Sisters</a> | <a href="contact.html" class="footer">Store Hours</a> | <a href="contact.html" class="footer">Contact Us</a> <div id="copyright">Copyright © <script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript">  </script> Secret Sisters Boutique. All rights reserved.<br> Design by <a href="http://www.webgoddess.net" target="_blank" class="footer">Webgoddess.net Internet Web Design</a></div> </div> </div> </body> </html>