Blackbird Attic Boutique. Consignment Info

Consignment Info

Thank you for your interest in consigning with Blackbird Attic.

Our boutique is a mix of modern and vintage items. We target ages 18-35. Condition and style are the most important factors when we decide what to take in.

CLOTHING/FOOTWEAR/ACCESSORIES:

Items should be: fit for the current season, excellent condition/gently worn (no snags, holes, stains), good quality fabric, and from higher end brands/stores or good quality vintage.

• Items bought from places such as: Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Saks, Bloomingdales, Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Free People, Ruche, Modcloth, Revolve Clothing, Banana Republic, Independent Designers, etc.
• More limitedly we take brands like: H&M, Forever 21, Gap, American Apparel, Nine West, American Eagle, etc.
• Current styles purchased new within the past 1-3 years.
• Vintage, retro and unique items.
• New Items with tags on them, showing they have never been worn.

Note:
• Shoes should be in excellent condition, name brands or vintage, and clean.
• Designer items must be authentic. It is illegal to sell knock-off designer purses, shoes, clothing, wallets, etc regardless of our awareness, so please be sure that the item you are bringing in is authentic. Some items with tags on them from other name brands which might resemble designers may be acceptable. Please show us what you have.

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
• We are mainly taking in small to medium sized vintage/trendy home decorations/trinkets.

We DO NOT Take:
• Sneakers, Suits and Formal wear
• Pet products
• Curtains and Bedding
• Baby or children's clothes (unless they are vintage)
• Toys or stuffed animals
• Electronics
• CDs/Video Games
• Clothing from discount stores
• Undergarments or Lingerie (exceptions may be made for vintage)
• Used Perfumes or toiletries
• Large Appliances or Large used household items

GENERAL MERCHANDISE CONSIGNMENT POLICY & AGREEMENT

How to Consign:

1. You can drop off items between 12-5pm any day (except Tuesday and Wednesday). You will have the option to wait while we look through your items or you may come back at a later time.

2. Presort & Prepare:

When consigning, all clothing and home accessories should be:

• In ready-to-sell condition.
• Freshly washed (be sure to check for and pre-treat stains), buttoned/zippered/fastened, without odors, tears, pilling, stains or pet hair.
• Without wrinkles.
• With zippers, buttons, and other fasteners present and in working order.

3. When the items are added to the store (may take up to a week), you will be e-mailed a store inventory sheet with the prices.

Pricing:

We price items at approximately one-third to one-half the original price depending on the item and its condition. (Newer or vintage items may be the exception and may get priced higher.)

We reserve the right to set the price based on current resale value and to offer these items on a sale or discounted basis depending on condition and amount of time they remain in the shop.

• Full price will be charged for the first 30 days.
• A 10-15% off discount price will be offered after 30 days.
• A 20% off discount will be applied after 60 days.
• A 30% off discount will be applied after 80 days.
• Items that have not sold after 90 days will be displayed in our clearance section with a 50% discount up to 120 days unless otherwise agreed.
• After 120 days, items may be donated or returned to Consignor.
• The term will begin the first day each item is put on the sales floor.*
• We will work with you to set an appropriate starting and minimum sales price for high-end designer merchandise upon drop-off.
• All items are priced, counted, and tagged with consignor’s receipt number.

Payouts:

• You will receive 40% of the selling price
• If we price an item over $300, you will receive 60% of the selling price.
• All payouts are paid through electronic check (from Chase Bank) on a monthly basis and are mailed to the address indicated on the consignment contract.

Unsold Items:

• Each item has a term of 120 days on our sales floor as outlined above.
• After 90 days, you may come to pick up the unsold merchandise before it goes in the clearance 50% off section. Items not claimed after 7 days of the end of the consignment period become the property of Blackbird Attic and may be sold on our sale rack or donated to a local charity unless other-wise agreed. If you would like any of your items returned, please make arrangements prior to the 7-day deadline.

*Please note - the date you sign your contract (day you brought your items in) and the start date of the consignment period may not be the same. The start date of your 120 day consignment period might be two to five days later than the day you brought your items in to allow us time to get your items into our system and onto the floor.

Consignment Contract:

This agreement is made on (date)________________ between Blackbird Attic, 442 Main St, Beacon, NY herein referred to as "Consignee", and (you)________________________________ , hereinafter referred to as “Consignor”.

By consigning said item(s) to the Consignee for sale, it is understood:
•That Consignee agrees to display item(s) in a prominent place in the establishment.
•That Consignee will make every attempt to obtain the best possible price.
•That for its efforts Consignee is entitled to a percentage of sales price as outlined in the attached Policy made a part hereof.
•That should a sale be effectuated, Consignee shall forward a check for the amount of the full purchase price less the aforementioned percent to Consignee within 30 days of the end of the month of the sale period.
•According to this Agreement and any applicable laws, Consignor retains ownership of property until said property is sold, returned or donated. Consignee shall abide by all applicable rules, laws and regulations regarding agency of said items and Consignor retains responsibility for said items while they are in the possession of Consignee awaiting sale.
•That Consignor agrees to leave the merchandise with Consignee for a minimum of 90 - 120 days as outlined in the Policy attached hereto and made a part hereof.
•Consignor hereby declares that he/she is the owner of the consigned property and/or has the authority to sell said property.
•Consignor hereby declares that all designer and name-brand merchandise are authentic as subject to copyright, patent, trademark and other laws.
•That should the merchandise remain unsold at the end of the consignment period an election may be made by the Consignor to remove said merchandise or have it donated as outlined in the Policy portion of this agreement.

Additional Notes and Agreements:

I have read, understand and will comply with the consignment policy and agreement stated above:
Print Name: _________________________________________________Consignor
Address: _________________________________________________________
Phone #: _______________________ E-mail: ___________________________
Date: ____________________ Signature: ______________________________
Blackbird Attic
By: _____________________________________
Michelle Caves
442 Main Street
Beacon, NY 12508
Dated:

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