*When you drop off items at Crossroads Consignment, you are acknowledging that you have reviewed & accept the following consignment policies
Consigning Policies & Guidelines
Crossroads Consignment accepts gently used homeschool curricula/items, children’s clothing, toys, baby equipment, and nursery items. All items should be clean, free of broken/missing parts, and “purchase-ready”. Please take time to clean, wipe down, launder, and inspect items for damages prior to bringing into the store. This allows us to get your items out on the sales floor quicker. Crossroads Consignment reserves the right to refuse any item for consignment & if items do not meet our standards for consignment, they will be donated. As of Jan. 1, 2025, we will no longer return items that are not placed into inventory to consignors with the exception of homeschool curriculum
Homeschool Items Accepted
We accept current or recent homeschool material for pre-K through 12th grade, including books, manipulatives, media, science supplies, geography aids, educational games, & other resources. We do not accept books from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program, or other free programs/fast food restaurants.
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All materials must be clean & “purchase-ready.” Please inspect items for damages or missing pieces prior to consigning (i.e. Puzzles and board games must have all pieces). Items found with missing pieces will not be accepted. All electronics must include working batteries. A replacement fee of $2.00 per battery will be charged for weak or non-working batteries.
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Typically, we price educational items at 50-75% of current retail, depending on condition and current demand. Pricing may be lower if the item is older or shows signs of wear & use.
Kids' Clothing, Toys, Baby Equipment, & Nursery Items Accepted
We accept children’s clothing that is less than five years old in sizes newborn to 16/18. Clothing must be freshly laundered, free of odors, stains, holes, rips, pet hair & other obvious signs of wear or imperfections. All snaps, buttons, & zippers must be in working order; fastening them prior to drop-off ensures this. Please take time to wash and inspect items – especially those that have been stored. We typically accept Spring/Summer clothing February-June, and Fall/Winter clothing August-December.
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Toys & other small baby equipment should be in excellent condition without any missing or broken parts. If batteries are required, item must come in with working batteries. A replacement fee of $2.00 per battery will be charged for weak or non-working batteries.
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We accept larger baby items on a case-by-case basis depending on current inventory/space availability. Items may include: car seats, high chairs, swings, strollers, pack-n-plays, infant seats, cribs, bicycles, large outdoor toys etc. You may call or email the store to check prior to bringing these items in.
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We CANNOT accept any item that has been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission unless a recall kit that corrects the problem is provided with the item. Please check at www.cpsc.gov for a complete & current list of all recalled items.
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Pricing of all clothing, toys, & baby equipment is determined by the current retail price, condition, and/or salability of the item. We strive to price items at a fair price for our customers. However, we cannot guarantee the sale of any item & we reserve the right to adjust prices for sales & promotions. Any items that do not sell within the designated consignment period will be donated to various ministries.
How to Consign Your Items:
For your convenience, items will be accepted during normal business hours. You DO NOT need an appointment. To initiate a partnership with us, simply bring in your items & fill out a drop-off slip. You do not need to fill out the drop-off slip for any subsequent drop-offs once your account is established. Clothing drop-off quantities are limited to one (1) kitchen-size trash bag or 18 gallon tote box at a time & should be no more frequent than once a week. It may take several days to weeks for us to go through your items, get them priced & ready for sale.
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As of January 1, 2025, items that we find as un-sellable will be donated to various ministries. Following our consigning policies will insure all your items are accepted, entered, and priced in a timely manner. Inspecting items prior to drop off will speed up our sorting process, getting your items on the floor to sell quicker!
Consignment Periods:
For homeschool & educational items & most baby equipment, the consignment period will usually be twelve (12) months. Consignors may opt to come to the store to locate & retrieve any unsold items during the last (12th) month of their consignment period however, it is the responsibility of the consignor to keep up with their consignment period & return for their items before it ends. The store cannot notify consignors of this occurrence. After 12 months, items will automatically become the property of Crossroads Consignment if not sold or picked up by the consignor & may be donated at the store’s discretion.
For clothing, the consignment period will be the appropriate season for the item. In general, Spring & Summer clothing will be accepted from February through June and Fall & Winter clothing with be accepted from August through December. NO clothing will be accepted during the months of July & January. Prices may be reduced towards the end of the particular season to encourage sale. Any clothing that remains unsold at the completion of the consignment period/season becomes the property of Crossroads Consignment & may be donated at the store’s discretion.
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For toys, games, & non-homeschool books, the consignment period will be six (6) months after which any remaining in inventory may be donated.
Consigning Pay-out Options:
You may choose one of two options for your consignment pay-out
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Option 1: Store Credit
Consignors choosing this option will receive 50% of the selling price of all items sold in the form of a store credit. This credit accrues on your account & never expires. It can be used at any time to purchase items in the store. ​
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Option 2: Check Pay-out
Consignors choosing this option will receive 40% of the selling price of all items sold. Any account with a balance of at least $50.00 at the end of each month will be paid out in full. Checks will be mailed by the 10th day of the following month to your home address. Any account balance of less than $50.00 will remain on the account or may be applied to in-store purchases if desired. Checks will NOT be issued for amounts less than $50.00. It is the responsibility of the consignor to notify Crossroads Consignment of any address changes to ensure proper delivery of checks.
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*Crossroads Consignment will use care in handling your items & will do our best to protect them; however, we cannot be held responsible or liable for any loss due to fire, theft, or damage. Items left for consignment at Crossroads Consignment are at the risk of the consignor
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Last updated 12/20/2024