What are you consigning? We DO NOT buy items.
Bigger furniture items such as sofas, bed frames, tables, rugs...
For larger merchandise (furniture, rugs, large artwork, etc) our shop asks to see pictures of the items first to determine if the items are something we would be interested in. You can email them or upload them here. Please include as much information as possible on all of the items. Info such as the manufacture, how old it is, any damage to it, time-frame looking to consign, and if you want us to pick it up (charges apply) or to schedule a drop-off appointment. We will get back with you within 24 - 48 hours. (Weekends you can expect a response on Monday) If someone is not able to email pictures they are welcome to stop in the store with photos. Please call ahead for availability.
Artwork & paintings...
Please email or upload us a photo of the artwork or painting and we will let you know if it is something we would take on consignment. We do not accept artwork at appointements unless it has been pre-approved.
Chandeliers...
Please take a photo and email or upload it to us. It must be clean and in working condition with all pieces.
Barware, stemware, flutes, snifters, and bar sets...
- Stemware - Wine, Water, Sherbert, must be for service for 8 people or more.
- Toasting flutes - Needs to be a set of 2 or more and must be in even amounts (2, 4, 6, etc.).
- Barware (Rocks glasses, hi-ball, martini glasses) - Needs to be a set of 6 or more.
- Snifters - Must be a set of 2 or more.
- Bar sets - Bucket and 4 or more glasses (even amounts only).
Call to set up an appointment.
We accept appointments Tuesday through Saturday 10:30AM to 5:00PM. You may bring up to 15 small accessory items for your appointment and you must be in the store for the entire appointment. Like most consignment businesses we do not accept walk-in consignment. We book our appointments very tightly and it is not fair to someone with an appointment to be asked to wait while we handle unexpected merchandise. Please keep in mind that we tend to schedule 2-4 weeks in advance and are not trying to be difficult when we offer an appointment that seems to be very far in the future. We always offer our first available appointment. Call us to set up an appointment at (954) 727-5759
Some things to keep in mind for your appointment:
- Please schedule your time to allow you to stay for your entire appointment. We have allocated one hour for you.
- We will provide ONE person to help you unload. If more than one person is required, please be prepared to assist us. We will not be responsible for any damage that occurs while unloading.
- There is a 15 item limit for this appointment. If you are bringing more than 15 items there is a maximum of 25 items and we must know in advance to book additional time. Depending on availability we may have to offer a new appointment date in order to accommodate the extra time required.
- Furniture, China, Chandeliers, Art and Rugs, must be pre-approved (if you have not already done so, please email a picture in advance of your appointment so that we do not waste your time and / or effort)
- All items should be cleaned / polished before your appointment
- If you are more than 15 minutes late for your appointment we may not be able to accommodate you at that time and may need to re-schedule.
China Sets...
Must be a place setting for 8 people or more. Email us a photo of a place setting and serving pieces. Email us or upload the photo(s) here.
Small accessory items such as lamps...
For smaller items like decorative accessories, we require that an appointment be made. We accept appointments Tuesday through Saturday 10:30AM to 5:00PM. You may bring up to 15 small accessory items for your appointment and you must be in the store for the entire appointment. Like most consignment businesses we do not accept walk-in consignment. We book our appointments very tightly and it is not fair to someone with an appointment to be asked to wait while we handle unexpected merchandise. Please keep in mind that we tend to schedule 2-4 weeks in advance and are not trying to be difficult when we offer an appointment that seems to be very far in the future. We always offer our first available appointment. Call us to set up an appointment at (954) 727-5759
Some things to keep in mind for your appointment:
- Please schedule your time to allow you to stay for your entire appointment. We have allocated one hour for you.
- We will provide ONE person to help you unload. If more than one person is required, please be prepared to assist us. We will not be responsible for any damage that occurs while unloading.
- There is a 15 item limit for this appointment. If you are bringing more than 15 items there is a maximum of 25 items and we must know in advance to book additional time. Depending on availability we may have to offer a new appointment date in order to accommodate the extra time required.
- Furniture, China, Chandeliers, Art and Rugs, must be pre-approved (if you have not already done so, please email a picture in advance of your appointment so that we do not waste your time and / or effort)
- All items should be cleaned / polished before your appointment
- If you are more than 15 minutes late for your appointment we may not be able to accommodate you at that time and may need to re-sch
Large Items:
For large merchandise (furniture, rugs, large artwork, etc) we ask for pictures of the items first to determine if the items are something we would be interested in. Please include as much information as possible on all of the items. Info such as the manufacture, how old it is, any damage to it, time-frame looking to consign, and if you want us to pick it up (charges apply) or to schedule a drop-off appointment. We will get back with you within 24 - 48 hours. (Weekends - you can expect a response on Monday) If someone is not able to upload or email pictures, they are welcome to stop into the store with photos. Please call ahead for availability.
Small accessory items:
For smaller items like decorative accessories, we require that an appointment be made. We accept appointments Tuesday through Saturday 10:30AM to 5:00PM. You may bring up to 15 small accessory items for your appointment and you must be in the store for the entire appointment. Like most consignment businesses we do not accept walk-in consignment. We book our appointments very tightly and it is not fair to someone with an appointment to be asked to wait while we handle unexpected merchandise. Please keep in mind that we tend to schedule 2-4 weeks in advance and are not trying to be difficult when we offer an appointment that seems to be very far in the future. We always offer our first available appointment. Call us to set up an appointment at (954) 727-
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Some things to keep in mind for your appointment:
- Please schedule your time to allow you to stay for your entire appointment. We have allocated one hour for you.
- We will provide ONE person to help you unload. If more than one person is required, please be prepared to assist us. We will not be responsible for any damage that occurs while unloading.
- There is a 15 item limit for this appointment. If you are bringing more than 15 items there is a maximum of 25 items and we must know in advance to book additional time. Depending on availability we may have to offer a new appointment date in order to accommodate the extra time required.
- Furniture, China, Chandeliers, Art and Rugs, must be pre-approved (if you have not already done so, please email a picture in advance of your appointment so that we do not waste your time and / or effort)
- All items should be cleaned / polished before your appointment
- If you are more than 15 minutes late for your appointment we may not be able to accommodate you at that time and may need to re-schedule.
Pricing of Items
Pricing is determined with research, our knowledge of previous sales and working with the consignor. Determining factors for assessing value are age, condition, and current relevance along with the market for that category. We will not take merchandise that we feel is over priced or in poor condition or that we feel will not sell within the term of the agreement. Our ultimate goal is to use our knowledge about our market to price items properly so that they sell in the first 30 days they are here. That does not mean under pricing. We are very aware that we are trying to gain the best price for an object for the consignor, however, when items are over priced they tend to sit and go through their contract reductions which ultimately leads to a lower sale price which means less to our consignor as well as the store. Proper, aggressive pricing is the most profitable for both Encore and our consignors.
Tips for Consignors
Read your contract
Each consignment store has their own contract for consignors and it is very important that you understand what happens with your items once they are consigned and how the consignment process works for you and the shop. Often consignees have stipulations regarding price reductions that coordinate with the length of time an item is on the showroom floor. If a consigned item doesn’t sell in a given period of time the price is reduced to encourage the sale of the piece. Abandoning an item that does not sell can often lead to the shop taking possession of your merchandise because they cannot serve as a warehouse for consignors merchandise given the amount of limited space they have available.
Prepare your item for the market
Before bringing your items in to be consigned prepare them for market. Most consignment stores display your items just as they receive them. Some will make an attempt to clean items before making them available for sale, however, they are not typically equipped to wash items. If they have been displayed in your home for a long time or packed up in storage they will most likely have an accumulation of dust. The cleaner the item is the more desirable it will be to a buyer. Often times a buyer will disregard an item because it is dirty. It is just like anything you sell, you want it to look as presentable as possible. Be careful not to try to restore antiques though. Often what you think may be helping your cause could be actually devaluing a fine piece because antique buyers want collectibles in an all original state. Restoration should be left to the pros.
Touch it up
If you are consigning an item made of wood that has been a little banged up over the years, touch it up. They make wonderful furniture markers that can be purchased in a variety of stain colors at most home improvement stores.
Clean out the drawers
Take the drawer out of the piece of furniture and look behind it. You will be surprised at what you may find that went missing years ago!
Vacuum the item
If you are consigning an upholstered item vacuum it thoroughly. Take each cushion off and vacuum underneath and in the crevasses. This is especially important if any member of your family is four legged.