| Do you have a closet full of used clothes? Do you | | | | consignment shops. It will be helpful for your |
| have any clothes in your closed that still have the | | | | appointment to have the clothes separated by |
| tags on them? If so, consignment shops may be | | | | men's clothing, women's clothing, children's clothing |
| the best option for you to sell these items. There | | | | and by type. Some common types of used |
| are several steps to consider when creating a | | | | clothing that a consignment shop will accept are |
| successful consignment store relationship. | | | | shirts, pants, jeans, suits, accessories, skirts and |
| 1. Visit the Consignment Shops Near Your Home | | | | coats. If the consignment shop that you have |
| Start your search using your local search engine | | | | chosen is only accepting for a particular season, |
| and the Yellow pages and prepare a list of stores | | | | separate the clothes that you cannot bring into |
| that you would like to consider. You may want to | | | | another pile to bring in for the next season. |
| ask around your circle of friends as well for | | | | 4. Prepare your Items |
| recommendations. Consignment shops vary in | | | | You will want to make the best impression |
| quality so try to do some research about the | | | | possible at your meeting to ensure that you get |
| shop before you contact them or consider | | | | the best price possible per item. Some clothing will |
| working with them. | | | | need ironing, washing or minor repairs before they |
| 2. Gather Information | | | | are ready to present. Fold the items neatly or |
| Try to visit or call each consignment shop on | | | | hang them on hangers when you bring them into |
| your list to gather information and to ask | | | | the store. If you find items that are not in great |
| questions. If you are calling, find out: | | | | condition, set them aside to donate to a charity. |
| - Do you need to schedule an appointment or can | | | | 5. Negotiate |
| you simply stop by? | | | | When you are meeting with the consignment |
| - Is there a fee to meet with the store? | | | | shop, negotiate for the best commission rate and |
| - What is the percentage that they charge to sell | | | | the best possible price per item. Before leaving |
| your clothes? | | | | your items, make sure that you fully understand |
| - How does the store track purchases? | | | | the sales process, the tracking of your items and |
| - When do they pay for an item that has been | | | | the payment process. |
| sold? | | | | Consider donating the items that are not |
| - What types of items does the store accept? | | | | accepted at the consignment shop to a local |
| - What condition of clothing do they accept? | | | | charity of your choice. Selling your better quality |
| 3. Organize Your Used Clothing Items | | | | clothing at a consignment shop is a great option |
| If you have a large quantity of used clothing, you | | | | to generate some additional income to replace |
| will need to separate the items by category and | | | | items, buy clothing for your kids and downsize the |
| condition. Start with the used clothing that is in the | | | | unused clothes that are in yours or your family's |
| best overall condition when you are working with | | | | closets. |