• Is an appointment necessary for consigning?
• Does the store ever pick up items for the consignor?
• What happens at the appointment?
• Is there a contract?
• How are items priced?
• Do items get marked down?
• How can I find out if my items sell?
• How do I get paid?
• How long are items kept?
• If you change your mind?
• Where do my unsold items go?
What type of items are accepted?
We accept like new, up-to-date maternity clothing that has been freshly laundered or dry-cleaned. (Items must be a maternity specific brand. We do not take undergarments or pajamas. Swimsuits in like-new condition will be considered.)
Clothing must be in near perfect condition and ready to sell when it arrives to the store – no buttons missing, broken zippers, tears, pilling, stains or odors. The better the item looks, the more likely it is to sell and the more money you will receive.
Clothing must be pressed and either on hangers or be neatly folded . It is very important to bring items in without wrinkles. This helps your items to sell much faster. Our customers look for a variety of brands and styles of clothing. We offer everyday brands like Gap, Old Navy, and Motherhood as well as higher end brands such as Mimi Maternity, Pea in the Pod, Olian, Sweet Pea, Japanese Weekend and Babystyle.
Higher end brand name items tend to have the best resale turn-around. We look for all styles of clothing from business attire and formal dresses to jeans and t-shirts.
Certain baby "accessories" such as diaper bags are also now being accepted.
back to topIs an appointment necessary for consigning?
Yes, the first step is to call for an appointment to bring in your clothing.
We know your time is valuable, that is why we require appointments. We never want you to have to wait while we assist someone else! We are very flexible with appointment times. Please call us for availability.
back to topDoes the store ever pick up items for the consignor?
Under certain circumstances the store may agree to pick up your items for you. (Higher end merchandise - designer brands - and/or a large quantity of items may qualify you for an in home pick-up). Please contact the store if you are interested in this service.
back to topWhat happens at the appointment?
At the time of your appointment, we briefly inspect your items giving you back any items we feel are not sellable. The standard drop-off lasts approximately 15-20 minutes, depending on the number of items you wish to consign. We will inspect the items more closely at the time they are entered into the computer. We do occasionally miss a spot or problem during the drop-off appointment. If items are found to be unacceptable during the formal inventory you will be contacted to return and pick up the items. If the items are not picked up within one week they are given to charity, as we do not have the space to store them for you.
Is there a contract?
At your appointment we will have a one-page, simple consignment contract for you to read and sign.
How are items priced?
Items are priced by the store manager during the formal inventory. Prices are determined based on retail sales value. We try to price items between 1/3 and 1/2 of their retail sales price. You will receive 50% of the sale price on "Higher-End" items (brands such as Mimi Maternity or Pea in the Pod). You will receive 40% of the sale price on items for all other brands (such as GAP, Old Navy and Liz Lange). Please trust that your items will be priced at the market rate for resale clothing. We want you to feel good about leaving your items with us and you have the right to change your mind about consigning any items for any reason. If you don't agree with the pricing, the items can be picked up by you at any time. We do ask that you contact the store a minimum of 24 hours before arriving to pick up items so that they can be ready for you when you arrive. Our goal is to make the consigning experience better than you expected.
Do items get marked down?
Yes, we mark down clothes as follows: 10% after 20 days, 20% after 40 and 30% after 60 days.
How can I find out if my items sell?
Please click here to log into your account at myresaleweb.com.
Simply scroll through the list of store names until you find Nine, enter your account number (your consignor number should be located on your contract, if it is not or you can't find your contract call Rebecca at the store and she can provide it for you), enter your last name and your account detail will show up.
You can also email (info@nineconsign.com) or call (952-935-2944) the store and your account balance can be provided to you anytime during store hours.
How do I get paid?
Consignors are paid on a monthly basis. (Checks are cut the last day of the month and will be mailed no later than the 5th of the next month.) Accounts with a balance of $25 or more at the end of any given month will receive payment. Accounts totaling less than $25 at the end of the month carry over to the following month. Account balances can also be placed toward any purchases made within the store at any time.
How long are items kept?
Your items will be kept in the store through the end of the season. The Spring/Summer season concludes the end of August. Fall/Winter season concludes the end of February. Some items are accepted year round (such as winter coats/jackets, swimsuits), please call the store for further details.
If you change your mind
You can pick up items at ANY time during the season with no penalty fees. If you decide that you don’t want to sell an item for any reason at any time, call to have items pulled for you. We request a 24-hour notice so that we can have your items ready and waiting for you when you arrive.
Where do my unsold items go?
If you do not contact us by the end of the season, the items that do not sell will be donated to charity. If you ask to pick up unsold items we do require that all items are picked up within 2 weeks of the season ending. At that time, unclaimed items will be donated to charity.