Text Box: Frequent Asked Questions FAQs Who shops consignment? Smart shoppers who know the want to pay only a fraction of regular retail prices understand the value of shopping at a consignment boutique. These stores usually have one of each item so the variety of merchandise is great. The garments often come from the best retail stores in the region and/or online. Items are inspected and screened for outstanding condition and are either new often with hangtags or gently used. What are the benefits to customers? Customers can find great values while shopping and expect to pay approximately 30% – 40% for gently used items or 50%- 75% of the regular retail price of new items with hangtags. The clothing tags reflect the date and the price which will be reduced every 30 days for regularly tagged items. There is a “New Arrivals Rack for the best selection of the newest items received at QC. Queens’ Closet will also run occasional sales and always has a clearance rack available. What are the benefits to consignors? Consignors have a great resource in the Queens’ Closet by reselling their best garments that they no longer wear or need earning money or store credit. Consignors will receive 40% of whatever their items sold for. After 90 days consignors have their choice of picking up their things and perhaps bringing them back the following season to try to sell them again. Most of our consignors prefer to donate these items if they don’t sell through us to one of our community partners who have worthy causes and support women-in-need. Other consignors choose to pick up their items and donate it to the charity of their choice and take the tax deduction. Consignors have all of these options, any of which fit their particular circumstances and preference. Reselling at QC also allows people to help our environment as well by keeping more items out of our landfills. It has been reported that the average American sends approximately of 68 pounds of textiles and clothing to our landfills annually. How do I consign with Queens’ Closet? We accept 10 items per consignor per week. The most important thing is to ALWAYS call before coming to make sure we are accepting consignments that day and if we are which items we need at that time. For instance, It is better to bring in types of garments( i.e. jeans, sweaters, overcoats, etc.) that we are low on so that you can be assured that your items will sell quickly and for a good price. (Click here for a copy of the contract or a Inventory Form) What items do you accept at Queens’ Closet? We accept top quality plus size clothing size 12 and larger - career, casual and formal wear. Clothing needs to be freshly laundered or dry-cleaned, pressed, on hangers, and in perfect condition - (no stains, broken zippers, pilling, rips/holes, or missing buttons). Items need to be odor-free and pet-hair free Clothing must be for the current season and in style. We also accept hats, jewelry, shoes, handbags and scarves. Leave all tags on including original price tags for best QC price, which will give you a better return for you money. When do you accept seasonal items? We have a consignment calendar for accepting seasonal garments, shoes or other items as follows: September 1— Accepting Only Fall / Winter Clothing November 1— Holiday Wear Especially! February 1— Accepting Only Spring / Summer Clothing Year Round – Formals, Swimwear, Hats, Scarves, Shoes, and Jewelry. Is there anything you don’t accept? Queens’ Closet does have some restrictions for consignment items. Due to the restriction of limited shop space, severe allergies and/or other health considerations the Queen’s closet does not accept the following: Bridal Gowns* Real Animal Furs – Faux Fur is acceptable if it is of current style. Perfume / Fragrance Women’s panties without hangtags or original packaging *A file for Bridal Gowns will be maintained as a service to our customers and consignors. Photos for Bridal Gowns will be accepted with a detailed description, owners name, phone numbers and asking price. The sale will be between the owner and buyer exclusively. Due to this being a sale between private parties the Queen’s Closet is not responsible for these transactions nor will any consignment fees be charged. This is a fantastic opportunity and a great value for both parties and QC is very happy to be able to provide this service!

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