Consignment Policy & Contract
On The Avenue Boutique accepts new and gently used women’s clothing, shoes, jewelry, and handbags in excellent condition. In order to earn and maintain an impeccable reputation, we must adhere to high standards for our inventory, so cleanliness and quality is mandatory. Only accepting the best, not only ensures the success of selling consigned pieces at the set full price, but also ensures that our customers will only purchase quality merchandise at affordable prices. We take our commitment to excellence very seriously so that our customers will always have a quality selection of clean and trendy inventory.
We accept items throughout the day, Wednesday through Friday by appointment only. To consign, you must first read and sign the Consignment Agreement.
Please ensure all items are:
- Do not bring more then 20 Clothing Pieces + footwear/accessories at one appoitment time (footwear & accessories do not count towards the 20 items)
- Freshly cleaned and/or pressed.
- Folded neatly in a resuseable shopping bag (Please no plastic/garbage bags).
- No more than 3 years old; however some items may be selected over 3 years at owner’s discretion.
- We will not accept any items with broken pieces (such as missing buttons or zippers), stains/marks or that may have become discolored due to wear. They must be free of odors and pet hair.
Consignment Period
The consignment period ends 60 days from the date the items are placed on the floor. After 60 days the consigment period has ended, items will now become property of On The Avenue Boutique. We do not return items to consignors. Returning items to consignors requires too much overhead and time that our small business cannot afford to absorb. We however do our very best to make sure items sell as we are a for profit business and want all of us to make money. We have an automatic markdown schedule that is as follows:
After 30 Days: 20% Off
After 45 Days: 40% off
After 60 Days: 60% off
At On The Avenue Boutique, we are keenly aware of the delicate balance between getting the most for our consignors by selling your items at full price and maintaining the highest value for our customers. We will consistently strive to maintain that balance; however, if after 30 days, your items remain unsold, we will markdown the items 20% to 50% dependent on item. Please note: Management also reserves the right to hold special sales that may occur prior to the 60 day consignment period. While we strive to keep all items safe, we are not legally accountable for your items if damage, theft, or loss were to occur.
Pricing
We follow industry standard when setting prices. Typically pricing will be set at 40% of the retail value. Items will range from 30% - 50% of the original retail value dependent on the condition and style of the item. Thereafter, a 70%(store)/30% (consignor) split will occur on the profit of the items sold. If you choose to spend your account balance at the store, you will receive an additional 10% bonus payment applied to your purchase. Our regulars really enjoy this option!
Payments
After the 1st of each month you may request a cash out of your account balance by stopping by the shop in person. All payout requests can be completed Wednesday or Friday (store manager must be present). We can pay our consignors via Venmo, PayPal, Check ($20 minimum) or Cash (under $20 only). You must cash out your balance in person, we will no longer send out payments automatically. Wondering what your account balance is? We offer a compliementary online consignor portal account for you to check your account balance and see what items have sold. This is a wonderful service we offer to you for free. **All unused balances that are over a year old will be transfered to store credit**
Donations
We do not return items on consignment back to the consigner after the consignment period has ended, any items requested to not donate are the consigners responsibility to pick up and the end of the 60 day consignment period. these items must be brought to the front counter to remove from the system. All items are donated to local non-profit organizations, included but not limited to The Hope Chest and local shelters. The reason for this is because we are a small business and we were spending way too much overhead on tracking down customers to pick up their items that didn't sell. We unfortunately just can't spend that kind of time and money on returns. However, we do our VERY BEST to make sure items sell! We can also provide a donation receipt for anything of yours that is donated.
We are committed to consigning your items in the easiest and most beneficial ways:
- In-store - exposure Promoting items on social media platforms
- Shoppable Instagram Page
- Customer "wishlists" that provide matches of new inventory which allows sales to take place before the item even hits the sales floor!
- We WANT your items to sell & make it a priority to make that happen.
I ("the consigner") have read On The Avenue Boutique consignment contract. I understand that by verbally agreeing to this consignment contract I am agreeing to all the terms and conditions below:
Legal Right to Consigned Items: I guarantee that all items consigned to On The Avenue Boutique are lawfully and legally owned by me or I am acting on behalf of someone who has given me the authority to sell these items on their behalf. By giving us your written agreement, I certify that I ("the consignor") fully understand and agree to all the conditions in the Consignor Contract.