How to Consign with us:

Important, please read carefully:

All new consignees are limited to 25 items in a single box. Please try to use a box that not larger than a standard laundry basket. Box should be closed and free of names/information/shipping labels. Exceptions must be pre-approved. All items should be folded. Please do not bring articles on hangers. Please inform us if you have any oversize items when scheduling. We will not go through your items while you wait and unacceptable items will be donated to a local charity. After your first appointment, depending on item conditions, your following appointments will be allotted a certain number of items.

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To book an appointment call 814-398-8510

You must have an appointment scheduled to bring in consignment items; no items will be accepted by walk-in. Clothing and household items are accepted by season only. When you call to make your appointment, we will tell you what items are in season. There will only be one appointment per consignee scheduled on the books at any one time. "Double booking" isn't permitted, as it isn't fair to everyone else waiting for the next available time slot. We reserve the right to not provide service to individuals who violate our policies.

Acceptable Items:

  • New or gently worn clothing (freshly laundered/ironed as needed)

  • Vintage clothing

  • Brand new bedding in original packaging

  • Formalwear

  • Hats

  • Accessories

  • Jewelry

  • Household items (Clean, dust-free)

  • Books

  • Glassware (Clean, dust-free)

  • Dolls/Toys

  • Kitchen Items

  • Antiques

  • Furniture (prior approval needed for large items)

Items we can’t accept:

  • Clothing with stains, tears, missing buttons, wrinkles, pilling, pet hair, or fading (unless consistent with style).

  • Clothing with odors from smoke, pets, or damp storage such as basements, garages, or barns.

  • Clothing in grocery or garbage bags

  • Any household items that are dirty, dusty, or cannot be sold as-is.

There are many things you can do to help ensure that your items are accepted. Please consider the following: All clothing should be checked under a bright light (preferably fluorescent lighting, as that is what we use at the store) Check all pants and shorts, inside and out. Clothing should be unwrinkled and look ready-to-wear. If your items were unsold in a yard/garage sale, please do not bring them.

Disclaimer: Although infrequent, losses do occur. We are not responsible for the loss of data or merchandise.

FAQs

Q: How much money will I make on consignment items?
A: Consignment money is paid out 50/50

Q: How often should I check my account for money?
A: Check no sooner than 6 weeks after your appointment, and not more often than every 6 weeks.

Q: Can I stop in anytime to pick up and/or check my account?
A: No. To save time, call at least one day in advance. You can also pick up money when you have a scheduled appointment.

Q: What if I can't come to the store and pick up my account balance? Can you mail it to me?
A: Yes. If you would like a check mailed to you, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope with your consignment number to:

Walker's Buttons and Bows
P.O. Box 132
Cambridge Springs, PA 16403

Due to our volume, a three-week turnaround should be expected.

Q: I don't have a consignment number yet. When will I be assigned one?
A: After your first appointment, you will fill out your card and be given a number. Please keep this number for future reference. It is important that you know it when making subsequent appointments and for making inquiries on your account.

Q: If my items don't sell, will they be given back to me?
A: No. Clothing is kept approximately 3 months, after which it is marked down 20% and then 50%. If it does not sell after the final markdown, it is pulled and then donated to charity. We do not return items, so, if it is near and dear to your heart, please do not bring it in for consignment.

Q: I thought my items were worth more than what you've priced them at. Can I ask that you mark them up?
A: No. Our goal is to sell your items. We will try to get the best for the items you leave with us, but no guarantees or promises can be made. Please remember that we are a store, and not a museum.

Q: I already have a consignment number. I want to stop in with an item that I think you can sell. Is it okay if I don't have an appointment?
A: No. Due to the large volume of items and appointments that we have every day, we can not accept walk-ins. We make no exceptions.