Do I need an appointment to bring in consignments?
Yes, all consignments are accepted seasonally and by appointment. When appointments are open, you will be able to make one on the appointments tab.
When do you start taking appointments for each season?
Consignors can begin making appointments to bring in Spring and Summer clothing late January/early February, and can begin making appointments to bring in Fall and Winter clothing late July/early August. For an exact date, see the "Appointments" tab. Please be aware that appointment slots fill up quickly. We recommend that you make your appointment as early as possible each season.
Is there a consignment fee?
No
What size clothing do you accept and sell?
We accept children's clothing sizes premie/newborn through pre-teen. Infant/toddler shoe sizes 0-13½ and children's shoe sizes 1-6. Maternity clothing sizes extra small to extra large are also accepted.
What should I expect when I arrive to my appointment?
That depends on what kind of appointment you make:
If you make an appointment for 10 - 35 items or 36 - 75 items, a Growing Years staff will inspect each item and determine whether the item will be accepted. All items not accepted for consignment will be returned to the consignor while you wait. Appointments can take from 30 minutes to an hour.
For drop and run appointments with no returns we will not go through the items while you wait and we will donate anything we do not accept.
How long do my items stay on the selling floor?
All items have 60 days to sell from the day they go out on the selling floor. After an item remains on the selling floor for 45 days, it will be reduced by 40%.
What happens to my items after the 60 days?
Once the items have expired, consignors may come back and pick up anything that did not sell. If they are not picked up, then they will be donated to charitable organizations.
What percentage do I get when my items sell?
Consignors will get 40% of the net selling price.
When will my items go out on the selling floor?
Due to fluctuations in inventory and the nature of the consignment business, we cannot predict when items accepted for consignment will be placed on the selling floor. We will make every effort to place all items for sale in a reasonably prompt manner.
I am looking for a certain equipment item, but The Growing Years does not have it in. Is there anything you can do?
We will take your name and number with what you are looking for and call you once the item comes in.
How do I pick up a check for the items I sold at your store?
Consignors may request a check ($300 max per month) during store hours between the 15th and the last day of each month. We do not issue checks during the months of January and July. Consignors may use store credit at any time.
Other than clothing and shoes, what else do you accept on consignment? Other than clothing we accept the following items: -Baby Bjorns/ Ergo Carriers -Bouncy Seats, bumbo seats -Children's books -Strollers, high chairs -Pack n' Plays, jumperoo's -Bikes and scooters -Bike trailers
**If there is something that you have a question on (that is not on this list), please give us a call**
Do you accept any toys?
Unfortunately because of space we cannot accept any toys with the exception of American Girl Doll items.
What type of clothing do you accept?
We accept gently-worn clothing that is no more than 4 years old. All clothing must be free of stains, holes, or missing pieces. All clothing should be washed and clean.
Brands we love!
Lilly Pullitzer - Tea Collection - Mini Boden - Hanna Anderson - Kissy Kissy - Under Armour - Pagagonia - Peek - Splendid - Ivivva - Nike - Crew Cuts - Keen - Kickee Pants - Lulu Lemon - Gymboree - Gap
We take a limited amount of discounted brand clothing-including:
