A consignment store is a retail establishment where individuals can bring in their gently used or new items to be sold on their behalf. At Fairy Dust, our boutique clothing store specializes in offering gently used infant to men and women items at a fraction of the price they would cost new. Here's how it works: 1. Item Selection: You bring in your gently used or new items that are in good condition. Good condition items that we are looking for are: in style (we will accept vintage), no stains, holes or tears. We accept a wide range of clothing from infant sizes to adults, toys ranging from infant to teen, books, DVDs, purses and bags. 2. Evaluation: Our team reviews all of your items to ensure they meet our quality standards. Items that are accepted are then hung up, researched to be sold at an appropriate price, and displayed to sell. If items do not meet our quality standards, we will turn them down and give them back to you or donate . 3. Sale: Once your items are listed, customers can purchase your items at the store. Your items are held for 90 days from the date you drop off and sign a contract. It is up to you as a consignor to keep up when your items need to be picked up and call to inform us that you would like your items back. If you do not contact us at least 2 days prior of when your 90 days are up, your items will be donated to our charity of choice, owned by Veterans. Formal gowns are kept for a year, and again, you must contact us if you want it back prior to the expiration of the year. 4. Earnings: You earn a percentage of the sale price once your items are sold. The split of percent of the amount from a sale is 40/60. The 40% is what the consigner earns. Formal gowns are split 50/50, meaning 50% is what you earn from a sale on that item. Consigning is a great way to declutter your home and make extra money while providing other families with affordable, high-quality clothing options. At Fairy Dust, we take pride in offering a sustainable and economical shopping experience by giving pre-loved items a second life.

A thrift store and a consignment store differ primarily in how they source and sell their inventory. Thrift stores typically receive donated items, which they sell to raise funds for a cause or organization. The prices in thrift stores can be quite low, reflecting their donation-based stock. In contrast, consignment stores, like Fairy Dust, operate by selling items on behalf of the original owner. When an item is sold, a percentage of the sale price goes to the original owner, and the store retains a commission. At Fairy Dust, we specialize in new or gently used items ranging from infant to men and womens clothing. This ensures that the high-quality items are sold at a fraction of the cost of buying new from a retail store. Our consignment model allows us to offer a curated selection of stylish, affordable clothing while providing value both to the original owners and new buyers.

At Fairy Dust, we source our gently used items through a selective consignment process. We collaborate with trusted consignors who provide high-quality clothing, toys, and accessories for infants to adults. Each item is meticulously inspected to ensure it meets our stringent standards for quality and style. This allows us to offer our customers a curated selection of second-hand pieces at a fraction of the price they would cost new, all while promoting sustainable and eco-friendly shopping practices.

While the criteria for acquisition varies and is at our discretion, we typically base our decisions and criteria on sales reports, current inventory count, and customer needs.

Fairy Dust Consignment asks nicely of you to keep the selection of items you bring to a limit of 75 and under. If everyone follows this rule, then the turn over rate from accepting your items to logging it into the system then tagging and putting it out on the racks is more quickly. The more items you bring, the more time we have to spend on each consigner and creates an unfair advantage to the others. There is a lot of high demand for your items, and the quicker we can finish, the faster you can earn money.

No, at Fairy Dust, we have specific dates set for collecting and displaying seasonal clothing items. This approach allows us to ensure that we are offering seasonally appropriate attire to our customers. For instance, we start collecting and showcasing winter clothes well before the season begins, so customers can prepare adequately. Conversely, we avoid putting out winter apparel during the summer months, when temperatures may be extremely high. This method helps us maintain an inventory that meets the immediate needs of our clientele, allowing them to find the right clothing for the current and upcoming seasons.

Clothing that grocery stores own as well as generic clothing lines that have cheap material such as: Shein, Mossimo, Wild Fable, Dip, Time & Tru, Universal Thread, other generic brands at any super store, and any clothing that does not have a brand attached where it only shows the size. These clothes will be turned away when brought in, please consider what you bring in so we do not have to spend more time turning items away due to not following this FAQ.

We no longer send checks. We pay out by cash between the 6th and 10th of each month at the store. You may call the store and ask what your balance is at any time. We will not contact you to pick up your money. Once it is past the 10th of the month, you will have to wait until the next month to pick up your money.