Consignment stores-what a joke

Meowingkitty · ‎06-19-2010

I took 11 purses in and 1 pair of jeans. Several Brighton, a couple of Frye, 2 Bed Stu and 2 Hammit bags to see about selling them. They want to give me a whopping $80 for 11 bags and 1 pair of jeans. Not even 8 bucks a bag. The second shop I took them to was about the same. What a joke. Took them back home and I'll donate them to my local animal shelter where they can sell them and use the money for the animals. At least I can take them off my taxes. I know I could sell them on EBay but it's a huge hassle and people want things dirt cheap and it's just not worth the time and aggravation.

piperbay · ‎04-03-2013

I've been burned by taking my items to a consignment store in the past. They offered me 40 per cent of what they priced it at. It went down even further after a few weeks.

Never again.

ahoymate · ‎05-30-2010

FYI..............used clothes, etc., overkill today. No one wants it unless:

Designer, hi-end, not QVC designer, and only worn 1 or twice.

Too many clothes get donated. Throw away clothes today.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

It is what it is. They have to make a profit, and you choose either something or nothing.

DRUMPF · ‎09-05-2019

Sorry but those brands are not designer and you're lucky they offered you anything.

KingstonMom · ‎05-20-2023

@Meowingkitty

I had the same experience when I took about 10-12 Dooney bags that some had been gently used a couple of times and others had never been used and still had tags on them along with receipts for authenticity.

I also got some ridiculous offers, so I donated them to our animal rescue for their yearly silent auction and they were very appreciative!

Meowingkitty · ‎06-19-2010

@DRUMPF wrote:
Sorry but those brands are not designer and you're lucky they offered you anything.

This store sells Dooney, Old Navy, Coach, Columbia, and a ton of Forever 21. So what I took in was on par for what they were selling. I wasn't asking for a fortune but sheesh. I'm happy to donate them because I'll be making kitties and puppies have a better life.

RespectLife · ‎02-27-2012

@KingstonMom wrote:
@Meowingkitty

I had the same experience when I took about 10-12 Dooney bags that some had been gently used a couple of times and others had never been used and still had tags on them along with receipts for authenticity.

I also got some ridiculous offers, so I donated them to our animal rescue for their yearly silent auction and they were very appreciative!

@KingstonMom

@Meowingkitty

How wonderful you donate!!

I'd also rather take the 'used value' in full off my taxes, than let it go for such low prices. I find ebay etc to be a big pain that I don't have time for.....shipping is always an issue.

I need to contact our Animal rescues to see if they accept items.

I donate towels and blankets to them....but didn't know of any having events where other items could be given.

Thanks !!