How To Consign

 

PLEASE REVIEW OUR TEMPORARY COVID-19 CONSIGNMENT GUIDELINES HERE

 

At My Sister's Closet in Chicago, we have been doing consignment since 1981 and we've established an easy system for you, our consignors, to drop off items for us.  We accept only the highest quality brand-name merchandise and over the years we have learned our customer's shopping preferences, so please understand we accept merchandise we believe we can sell for you - it's what our customers are requesting.

Under normal circumstances, appointments are necessary for first timers only.  However, please read the temporary Covid-19 Guidelines as we have changed our consignment policy for the safety of our customers and employees, 

Before bringing items in for consignment, please check our "What We Accept On Consignment" Page

We Accept Items:

  • By appointment only - please call 773-774-5050 to set up your time
  • In Rubbermaid-like totes with proper fitting lids only.  You may bring in two totes with each appointment
  • Seasonal Rotation: Spring & Summer: February - July | Fall & Winter: August - January

We Check For:

  • items purchased new within the last two years
  • items are authentic 
  • free of odor (for example: perfume, soap, storage, pet, tobacco & vitamin)
  • spots, tears, missing buttons and broken zippers
  • missing labels - manufacturing information is intact
  • all pieces are included and are functioning
  • shoes cleaned on the inside and outside, including soles

Authenticity of Items:

  • all designer purses, shoes, sunglasses, scarves and select clothing items are professionally authenticated by an independent fashion appraiser

How You Are Paid For Items That Sell:

  • Consignors will receive 40% of the final selling price (minus any taxes or fees) when the total amount of your payment is less than $300. 
  • Consignors will receive 50% of the final selling price (minus any taxes or fees) when the total amount of your payment is $300 or more.
  • All checks are mailed twice a year alphabetically according to the first letter of your last name:

         A through G: February & August
         H through N:  April & October
         O through U:  December & June
         V through Z:  January & July