How to Put Your Products in Consignment Shops
A consignment shop takes your unwanted merchandise -- such as clothes, furniture and other goods -- sells them and splits the proceeds with you. Most shops require that the goods be clean and in good condition before agreeing to accept them on consignment. Consignment shops were once strictly brick-and-mortar retail stores, but many now offer online sales and some are online only with millions of buyers and sellers, such as Ebay. Different shops have different policies, specialize in different types of merchandise and serve different clientele. Check around to find the shop that's best for you.
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Instructions
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Identify the shops in which you are interested in placing your products. For best results, locate shops that sell goods similar in type and quality to your goods because they are more likely to cater to the customers you want.
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Contact the owner or manager of the shops you feel best meet your needs. Carry several samples of your merchandise with you when you meet with the manager to discuss the shop's consignment policies and to determine sales prices for your merchandise. Depending on the shop, and your products, you may be able to negotiate favorable floor space for your goods.
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Sign any required documents and deliver your products to the shop.
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Tips & Warnings
Visit the shop periodically to check on your merchandise.
