How Does Consignment Work? | Turn Style Consignment

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What We Take

At Turn Style, we take consignment selling seriously. That’s why we accept a wide variety of designer-quality items, from clothing to accessories, furniture, home and seasonal decor. We ask that clothing items are clean, pressed and put onto hangers. All other items should also be clean and organized. Our willingness to accept items is largely based on age and condition, as well as seasonality and sales patterns. If we accept items from you, those items will be put on the sales floor and a percentage of the sale will be given back to you, either as store credit or a check. If the item doesn’t sell, they will be donated.

If you have questions about whether we will take specific items, please contact your local Turn Style for more information.

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Consignment Hours

Consignments are taken on a first-come, first-served basis — except for Thursdays and Saturdays, which are reserved for appointments only. Consigning begins when we open and ends 90 minutes before we close. Please limit walk-ins to 35 items or fewer. Walk-in consignment hours are subject to change based on inventory levels.

If you’d like to make an appointment to consign on Thursdays or Saturdays, please call your preferred Turn Style location. They’ll be happy to set up your consigning appointment.

Have questions? Check out our FAQ section below.

How to Consign

Before bringing in your items, take a moment to familiarize yourself with our consignment process. This will help you prepare, giving you the best shot at having your items accepted. Learn how to consign clothes, accessories, furniture and home decor items in five easy steps.

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Step 1

Collect your gently used, brand-name items that are in like-new condition.

Step 2

Clean and press all clothing items and put them onto hangers. Place accessory items, such as shoes and purses, into bins or boxes. Clear dust, dirt and debris from furniture and home decor items.

Step 3

Visit one of our stores and bring your items (35 or fewer) to the designated consignment area.

Step 4

Shop around while our fashion experts assess your items.

Step 5

Make money or earn store credit once your items sell!

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Looking to consign furniture?

Read about the Delivery and Pick-up of Large Items below.

Everything You Need to Know About Prepping Your Clothes

Consignment FAQs

Many people wonder, how does consignment work at Turn Style? If your items are accepted, you can sign a contract for consignment. Your items will be added to the sales floor, becoming part of Turn Style’s inventory.

If the items sell, you’ll be awarded a certain percentage of the sales price, in the form of a check or store credit. If the items do not sell, you’re responsible for picking them up within a designated period or they will be donated.

Bring your like-new clothing, accessories or home goods into your local Turn Style, and our store associates will assess your items. Clothing must be clean, pressed and on hangers to be accepted.

If you want to leave those items with us, we will donate them to charity. Otherwise, you can take them before you leave.

Yes! If you choose to ship items, please enclose your name, address, and phone number in each package.

Yes! The pick-up and delivery fee begins at $85.00 and is determined by the distance, size, and number of consignment items. For more details click here.

Turn Style accepts items with designer labels, along with higher-end department and specialty store brands, that are in good condition and are saleable. We do not accept items that are more than 3 seasons old (or 5 years for furs). 

Even if you bring in something that’s similar to — or exactly the same as — an item in our current inventory, we may not accept your item if it’s not selling. We accept items according to trends and sale patterns. If you have any additional questions about the items we accept, see our terms page, or contact your local Turn Style Consignment Store.

Delivery and Pickup of Large Items

Turn Style offers pick-up and delivery of used consignment furniture, for all of our Minnesota, Colorado and Arizona locations. Fees begin at $85 and vary depending on the number of items, size of items and distance traveled. Please call your local store for more information.

If you are bringing in your used furniture into one of our furniture consignment stores on your own, you are solely responsible for carrying your furniture items into and out of the store. Sales associates cannot assist in moving furniture. Call and speak to an associate prior to bringing in your furniture item(s).

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Terms and conditions

Store personnel will determine the selling price of your items, usually one-third to one- fourth of retail value taking into account quality, condition, demand, and age of the item. You must choose the option to receive 45% of the selling price before tax and item fees if paid by check, or 55% of the selling price before tax and item fees if you choose to be paid as a store credit. For any item(s) which sell for $200.00 or higher, the consignor will receive 60% of the selling price before tax and items fees.

All merchandise may be marked down an additional 50%, 60 days after receipt or during clearance events. Furniture items may be discounted an additional 25%, 30 days after receipt. After 90 days or the expiration date indicated on the consignment receipt, items that have not been sold or picked up by you will become the property of Turn Style. If you choose to pick up your unsold merchandise prior to the expiration date indicated on the consignment receipt, you may locate and retrieve your items from the sales floor and there will be a $1 per item pull charge. You are solely responsible for locating goods on the sales floor.

Items that are discovered to be damaged or flawed after initial inspection and acceptance will be sold at a discount or donated to charity. Please note that we do not contact you in the event this occurs. Turn Style reserves the right to discount merchandise during sale events.

All items are left at your risk. Turn Style is not responsible for missing or damaged items.

If you choose the check option, checks can be picked up the store of consignment at your request.

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