how to consign

Ready to consign with us?

Download our consignment agreement here: Consignment Agreement

How to Consign with Evolution Home

We do NOT accept walk-ins. EVERYTHING must be by appointment. 

1. Are the pieces you wish to consign small household items? (If not, go to step  2.)
a. If they are small (home decor, art, mirrors, etc), schedule an appointment by clicking here. You can consign a maximum of 10 items at one time. We accept appointments Monday-Friday and the 3rd Saturday of each month in scheduled blocks. To help expedite the process, please bring in your completed consignment agreement (click here), that includes a detailed list of the items that you wish to consign. All items must be clean and in good condition; silver must be polished, old price tags removed, sticky residue from tags removed, upholstery and rugs cleaned. Items that we cannot price at our minimum of $15 will be declined.

b. For large items (furniture), move to the next step.

2. If items are large, take photos and email our team.

a. You will need pre-approval from our consignment manager before you can bring in large pieces. Make sure you take a photo in good light, and be sure to take photos and be honest about any damage or imperfections. It is imperative that furniture be in near-excellent condition and keeping with today’s sales trends.

b. Send an email to consign@evolution-home.com with your name, the best phone number to contact you and your mailing address. List in the email the pieces you wish to consign and include your photos as JPG attachments; we cannot open HEIC files. Please label the attachments with the name of the piece. We receive a large volume of consignment requests so we cannot always respond to your request immediately, but we will get back to you as soon as possible.

3. Schedule your appointment.
a. Once you have approval regarding your large pieces, reply to the email and schedule your appointment to bring them in. All of your items must be clean, free of dust, in good working condition and fully assembled. Please allow 48 hours notice before delivery.

b. We accept large items/furniture drop offs Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10am and 4pm only. No weekend drop offs.

4. Your Appointment.
a. Be sure to arrive on time; our schedule is quite busy, and to make sure you have the best experience, we’d like to spend your allotted time with you.

b. When you leave Evolution Home you will receive a copy of the agreement. Once your items are processed, you will receive an inventory report by email listing your items, their prices, and their expiration date.

c. It is VERY important to remember that on your expiration date, 90 days from the date of processing, your items will become the property of Evolution Home if you do not pick them up beforehand!

5. Sale & Pick-Up
a. Please see the consignment agreement for information regarding the discount schedule of your items. Checks will be mailed the month FOLLOWING the end of your 90 day contract. For example, your contract ends in June, your check will be sent in July.

b. Mark your pick-up date on your calendar as a reminder. We will send an email reminder 1-2 weeks before your expiration date, but ultimately it is your responsibility to know when your contract expires. We do not call when your items sell, but you can check your account online. Consignors wishing to pick up their unsold items must bring their own packing supplies and give 48 hours notice prior to pickup.

Questions? Comments? Concerns? Email us at consign@evolution-home.com.

FAQ

Q: What sells?

A: We wish we had the perfect answer, but trends change daily and it’s all about the right person coming in at the right time. With lots of people downsizing and liquidating estates at the same time, many people are getting rid of the same items, which means we have a surplus of certain items (i.e. glassware, art etc). Our customers look for UNIQUE items that can’t be be found just anywhere.

Q: Do I need to price my items myself?

A: No- but if you have a MINIMUM amount you’d like to clear (50% of the sales price), we need to know that. We will double the amount to arrive at the lowest acceptable listing price. For example, if you want to clear $200 on your sideboard, we will have to list it for $400. If that is an acceptable MINIMUM listing price based on our sales history, current inventory levels of similar items, and customer threshold, we will move forward with the consignment. If we feel the requested MINIMUM is too high, we will continue to work with you until an acceptable minimum is agreed upon or we will suggest other options for your consignment. Make sure you discuss any pricing concerns with a team member at your appointment. Once we price your item(s), we cannot increase the price.

Q: My items didn’t sell at at my yard sale, should I bring them in?

A: Sorry, no. For a small business to succeed it is imperative we have the best quality items to provide for our customers. If they didn’t sell for less money at a yard sale, it is unlikely they will sell for more in store.

Q: I am interested in consigning furniture- but my item is ripped/ damaged/ scratched/ stained/ needs reupholstering/ refinishing. Would you still take it?

A: Sorry, all items must be FLOOR READY and in good condition. When you send pictures of your furniture items (as required), please include close ups of any of this damage and we will let you know if it is acceptable to take. Please consider charities such at The Nest Collective or Habitat for Humanity if you have what might be considered a “project piece.”

Items RARELY Accepted for Consignment

(There are exceptions to this list and we reserve the right to accept those items we believe will benefit our business AND the consignor. Ultimately, the decision to accept an item is based on our market, our knowledge of what is selling and our current inventory levels.)

– furniture in need of repair, refinishing, or reupholstering
– furniture with noticeable scratches, dings, water spots on primary surfaces or missing or broken hardware
– entertainment centers/ TV armoires with the back cut out
– large office furniture
– beds, headboards/footboards, or mattresses
– appliances and electronics
– exercise equipment
– clothing, shoes
– stemware sets of fewer than 4 pieces
– china sets
– kitchenware
– flush mount lighting fixtures, chandeliers missing crystal prisms, builder-grade chandeliers
– florist vase/dried or plastic flowers
– promotional items with logos/ Souvenir items
– stuffed animals, dolls
– cassettes, VHS tapes, DVDs
– lamps without shades or with damaged shades or electric cords
– tarnished silver
– board games or puzzles
– books (unless they are coffee table books, rare books or antique books used for decoration)
– baby furniture
– linens (drapery, bedding, tablecloths, etc)
– taxidermy items
– collectors plates
– furniture or items requiring assembly
– holiday items out of season (ask for seasonal date range)
– handmade crafts/art only a mother would love