Consignment 101

                Consignment has been around forever, but for whatever reason, there is SO much confusion about it.  A consignment shop is not a thrift shop or a glorified garage sale.  Especially not DoubleTake.  An ideal consigner for DoubleTake is a fashionista of any age with designer/high end, clothing, handbags, accessories, and shoes taking up room in their closets.  If these items are in great condition and are “resale ready”, she may bring those items in to us in hopes of making a profit.  Our team researches the item, making sure it is of current interest/relevance and prices it anywhere from 25-40% of the retail price depending on the item and its condition.  If an item gets sold, the store and the consignor split the profit 50% and a check will automatically be mailed to them on the pay date of that month. 

We do not hand out cash to consignors, or price items on the spot.    This is a common misconception about consignment.  DoubleTake gives the consignor a 90 day period during which their items will remain on the sales floor.  Each consignor is given an expiration date for their items, and they must either make arrangements to have their unsold items picked up, or the items will then be donated to the Market Street Mission.  There is no “not knowing” when items are going off the floor or are expired.  DoubleTake makes sure each consignor has a contract and explanation of our policies.  We make a sincere effort to make sure the consignor gets what she deserves for the item she has brought in rather than just trying to turn a profit for ourselves.  As another courtesy to our customers, we have open consignment hours throughout the week and for an hour on Saturdays-as opposed to other consignment shops which require that you make an appointment to be seen.

What sets DoubleTake apart from other consignment shops is the inventory of amazing designer finds that can’t be found in other shops as well as a polished reputation with our customers and consigners.  We have everything from Hermes Birkin bags to Tory Burch flats.  We have been featured on the Martha Stewart and Nate Berkus shows and have received rave reviews by local press.  Last month we opened 3 more locations to better serve our customers, so check us out in Short Hills, Englewood, Ridgewood, and/or Red Bank J

Ok ladies, consider yourself versed in a consignment crash course.  Any questions?