​Consignment FAQs

How do I consign?

• Stop by our shop at 114 Elmer Street, 2nd Floor, to register.  You will need to determine if you are going to do your consigning on weekdays (Weekday Consignors) or on Saturdays (Saturday Consignors).  Procedures are slightly different for each category so please review   the clothing guidelines for Weekday Consignors or  Saturday Consignors.      

What can I consign?

• Clothing - women's, men's, teen's, children of all ages
• Shoes & accessories, including handbags, hats and jewelry
• Home decor
• Housewares 

Note:The  Consignment Shop needs may vary week to week depending on current shop inventory. Each week we announce what items we will  not be accepting. We try to keep the shop up-to-date with seasonal clothing and household items.  For example, in November we begin accepting holiday and winter items in time for our customers' holiday needs.  

 For more information about what to consign when, please see our Consignment Shop Calendar at the bottom of this page or here.

How many items may I consign?​

• Weekday consignors may bring up to eight (8) items per consigning session (see consigning times below). Conceivably, a consignor could bring 8 items up to six times per week for a total of 48 items. 
• Saturday consignors may bring up to twelve (12) items during each consigning session. 

What condition must items be in to be accepted for consignment?  

• All items must be in excellent condition.
  •  Clothing  must be in excellent condition — free of odor, pet hair, stains, holes, broken fasteners, pilling, alterations, etc., in  season and in style; 4 years or newer
  • Garments must be freshly cleaned and pressed, with labels intact
  • Shoes and handbags must be free of stains and scratches
• All items must have manufacturer's label; items without labels cannot be accepted 
• Original cost of items must have been $15 or higher, no exceptions

Must items be labeled?

• Yes, a Consignment Shop ID tag must be attached to each garment through the manufacturer’s label with a straight pin. 
  • Tags are available at time of registration, for printing at home here or at the shop. Tags must include name, registration #  (one will be assigned to you at time of registration), item description [  including whether it is men’s (M), women’s (W), girl’s (G), boy’s (B), teen (T), or infant’s (I)], size and approximate original cost.  This must be done BEFORE handing items to shop volunteers for  consignment consideration.

When can I consign?

• Weekday consigning session are as follows:
  • Tuesday: 9:30 am – 10:45 am
  • Wednesday: 9:30 – 10:45 am,  1:00 – 2:15 pm
  • Thursday: 9:30 – 10:45am,  1:00 – 2:15 pm
  • Friday: 9:30 am – 10:45 am
• Saturday consigning sessions are as follows:
  • Tuesday: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Saturday:  10:00 am – 3:30 pm

Are there any items you do NOT accept?

• Yes.  We do not accept the following brands. 
• Basic Editions 
• Cherokee
• Children's Place
• Circo
• Coldwater Creek
• Croft & Barrow
• Dress Barn
• Express
• Faded Glory
• H & M
• Kohl's
• Merona
• Mossimo
• Old Navy
• Sonoma
• Universal Thread

​Are there any fees?

• Yes. There is a $10 fee for weekday consignors and a $14 fee for Saturday consignors. Fees are due at the time of registration and payable by cash or check. 

Who determines pricing?

• Articles accepted will be priced at the discretion of the Consignment Shop. You may request a specific owner’s price or O.P.  if you choose.  We price items on their preowned market values, not on the original prices when new

How long will items be on consignment?

• We consign articles for up to four (4)  weeks. Please pick up a Return To Owner (RTO) date reminder at the receiving counter. 

What happens if my item(s) sell?

• You will earn 50% of the selling price if the item is sold within the up to four-week-selling period
• The Consignment Shop mails checks to consignors for 50% of the full selling price of your merchandise three times a year: December, March & June.

What happens if my item(s) do NOT sell?

•  You may reclaim unsold or unaccepted items at any time  up to the date on the RTO reminder  —Tuesday  through Friday
• Unclaimed articles will become the property of the Consignment Shop. 

May I reconsign items that do not sell?

• Yes. Items may be reconsigned one time but must be removed from the shop for at least two weeks before they may be reconsigned;  items must have original WSL consignment tag attached.  

What else do I need to know?

• Although all possible care is taken with your property, articles are consigned at the owner’s risk. The Consignment Shop is not responsible for damage or loss by fire, theft  or vandalism. We carry no insurance covering loss to you. If you cannot find an article on the selling floor, a lost claim card may be completed and submitted to staff or Consignment volunteers.
• Due to our large number of consignors, we are unable to provide information on your consigned items over the phone. Please visit us in person to receive your unsold/sold merchandise .
• Due to space constraints within the shop, we may discontinue taking particular items for a short period. Please call Monday afternoons for items that we may not be accepting for the week.
• We reserve the right to close due to inclement weather. To check if we are open, please call or visit our website, Instagram feed or Facebook page. 

Still have questions or want to know more?​

• Sign up for our weekly newsletter (at the bottom of the home page or in the shops)  to get the latest news.
• Call us at 908-232-1223                                                                                                                       

Westfield Service League Consignment Shop
SHOP CALENDAR 2019-2020

Thurs. Sept. 5
Shop opens. Accepting fall, short sleeved and Halloween items & costumes that are new with tags

Tues. Oct. 1
Shop open.  No consigning.  No longer accepting summery short sleeved items

Wed. Oct. 9
Shop open.  No consigning

Sat. Oct. 19
Accepting holiday and winter items including winter coats

Thurs. Nov. 7 & Fri. Nov. 8
Shop open.  No consigning

Tues. Nov. 12
Shop open. No consigning

Wed. Nov. 27 & Thurs. Nov. 28
Shop closed.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Fri. Nov. 29
Shop open. No consigning

Fri. Dec. 6
Shop closed

Sat. Dec. 21
Shop open.  No consigning

Mon. Dec. 23 – Wed. Jan 1
Shop closed. Happy holidays! (Shop reopens on Thurs, Jan 2)

Fri. Feb. 14 & Sat. Feb. 15
Shop open. No consigning

Sat. Feb. 29
Accepting spring and summer items

Sat. March 7
No longer accepting winter items including coats.  We are accepting prom dresses.

Mon. April 6 – Fri. April 10
Shop closed.  (Shop reopens on Sat., April 11)

Sat. May 29
Last day for weekday consignors to consign

Sat. May 30
Last day for Saturday Consignors to consign

Fri. June 5
Last day to RTO for everyone

Sat. June 6
Shop-wide Sale – 50% off everything

Wed. June 10
Shop-wide Sale – 75% off everything

Thurs. June 11
Dollar Day. $1 for everything

Fri. June 12
Consignment Shop is closed.  Thrift Shop closes at 1:00

*WSL reserves the right to amend or change calendar