How consigning with us works.

How it works

1. Send us photos of your pieces for evaluation before bringing anything to the store, so we can get an idea of their style and condition. Use our consignment form, email cjohnsondesigns@msn.com, or bring photos to the shop.
2. An appointment is required to bring items into the store. We do not take walk-ins. Please call or email to schedule. For health and safety reasons, we can no longer send someone to evaluate pieces in your home.
3. With your photos, please include for each item: a description; the manufacturer, plus any model or style number and the year or period made, if known; the dimensions (length, height, width), and approximate weight if it's especially heavy; and anything else you'd like us to know, such as original price, where it was purchased, and condition.

What we accept

We accept high-quality, sellable furnishings in very good to mint condition. Design, style and scale matter. We look for furniture from better-quality manufacturers and smoke-free homes. We accept:

• Residential furniture
• Commercial office furniture
• Artwork
• Rugs
• Lamps
• Other interior and garden accessories

We do not generally accept mattresses, sleeper sofas, electronics, wall sconces, chandeliers, appliances, window treatments, bedding, kitchenware, dinnerware, silver settings or fine jewelry.

Whether we accept an item is at the sole discretion of It's New To You, and may depend on space in the store and on what our customers are buying.

Cautions

Please clean your items before bringing them in, and repair or replace any broken hardware. We may refuse items on arrival if they are not clean and in good condition. If cleaning is needed, we charge a cleaning fee.

Transportation

After our first consultation and preliminary acceptance of your items, we can recommend a local mover if you need help getting them to the store. All transportation costs are the consignor's responsibility, paid directly to the mover.

We do not have moving staff in the showroom, and for liability and safety reasons our staff can't carry heavy items. Please bring your own helpers for large, heavy or fragile pieces.

Pricing and contracting

At your intake appointment, we'll discuss a selling price for each item with you. We suggest prices based on our experience selling similar items, current market research, and each item's style and condition. Consigned items are listed on the Consignment Agreement, signed by you and an It's New To You representative.

If more research is needed to set a price, we'll complete it within 48 hours and let you know. If we can't agree on a price for an item, you'll need to pick it up within 3 days of our notice.

Basic terms of consignment

Pieces are consigned for 60 days, during which we pay you 50% of the final selling price. At our option, we may extend the consignment beyond 60 days, and you would then receive 40%. Consignment checks are issued 30 days after an item sells.

If your items don't sell

You may pick up any unsold items after 60 days. We offer a 30-day extension if we agree on a reduced price. If you'd like to donate an item to charity, we can arrange the donation and pickup for you.

Questions

We're happy to help with every step. Call 206.817.6128, email cjohnsondesigns@msn.com, or visit the shop. We appreciate your business.