Consignment

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  • Consignment is by appointment only on Mondays and Thursdays.
  • Each consigner must schedule their own appointment either in person or by telephone at 410-828-9343. Beginning in December, consigners may schedule up to two appointments for the period from January to June; beginning in June, consigners may schedule up to two appointments for August to December.
  • The limit per appointment is 25 items.

Money Matters

  • Sale prices are split 50/50 between the consigner and the Surprise Shop. The duration of the contract is 42 days.
  • Consignor earnings of $20 or more will be paid by check and mailed. Consignor earnings of less than $20 will be paid in cash at the shop. Please provide your consignor number.
  • The minimum price for a consigned item is $4.00.

Item Specifications

  • All items must be in excellent condition and include all parts (belts, buttons, cords, batteries, etc.)
  • Clothing must be on hangers, CLEAN, not wrinkled, and of current style unless vintage. Note: You may pick up hangers from the shop prior to your appointment.
  • The shop does not take safety equipment, used intimates (i.e. underwear, socks) used bathing suits, large furniture, single sheets, or used dust ruffles.
  • Seasonal items (i.e. Christmas) are taken ONLY during specified dates.

Unsold Items

  • Unsold items become the property of the shop on the date the contract expires. You may request a tax slip for unsold items.
  • Consigners may retrieve any unsold items before the contract expiration date.

Disclaimers

  • Our volunteers may decline to accept any item they deem not up to our standards or which is currently overstocked.
  • We take great care to safeguard your items; however, we are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
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