frequently asked questions
Consignment means that we will sell your items for you. We don’t own your items. We have an agreement (contract) to sell your items and pay you a percentage of selling price after your items sell. When you consign with us with are partners. We will price your items as high as possible and still make them a marketable item. You will be able to check your account online at any time.
(Wikipedia definition) Consignment is the act of consigning, the act of giving over to another person or agent’s charge, custody or care any material or goods but retaining legal ownership until the material or goods are sold. That may be done for the purpose of shipping the goods, transferring the goods to auction or intending the goods to be placed on sale in a store (a consignment store).
The verb “consign” means “to send” and therefore the noun “consignment” means “sending goods to another person”. In the case of “retail consignment” or “sales consignment” (often just referred to as a “consignment”), goods are sent to the agent for the purpose of sale. The ownership of these goods remains with the sender. The agent sells the goods on behalf of the sender according to instructions. The sender of goods is known as the “consignor” and the agent entrusted with the custody and care of the goods is known as the “consignee“.
For over 20 years, we’ve built a trusted partnership with our consignors, offering you a stress-free way to turn your items into cash. When we select your items, it's because we believe they will resonate with our customers and sell quickly. We price your pieces to maximize your earnings while ensuring they are marketable, and your items could gain extra visibility by being featured on our popular website. With our advanced technology, your items get the attention they deserve, moving from our racks to new homes faster than ever. Join us and experience the Selective Seconds difference!
Yes, we can present you a cash offer for the items we select.
We make collecting your earnings easy and convenient. Stop by during any store hours to pick up your payment—we love paying our consignors! For accounts under $50, you can choose to receive cash. Consignor balances of $50 or more are paid out by check/direct deposit during the first week of each month. Checks will be available at the front counter. If you haven’t picked it up after 30 days, we’ll mail it to your address on file. For added convenience, we also offer ACH direct deposit, which saves you a trip to the bank (subject to a $2.50 fee). Or, if you prefer, when you opt for in-store credit, you will enjoy an extra 10% added to your earnings (available in-store only).
Best Selling Items:
- Trendy, boutique, and designer clothing (items new with tags sell first!)
- Designer handbags and purses
- Designer and quality casual shoes
Other Items That We Can Sell:
- Jewelry, jewelry boxes, and organizers
- New/sealed beauty items (samples are okay)
- New or gently used perfumes
- Designer sunglasses
Still not sure? Call us at 317-888-2300.
Absolutely! We have consignors who mail their items to us. Just print out a consignment agreement [link coming soon], sign it if you accept the terms, and include it with your items. Please note that we do not return any items we are unable to use; instead, we donate them to the charities we support. Mail your items to:
Selective Seconds
1000 N State Road 135
Greenwood, IN 46142
Due to the high volume of inventory we handle, we are unable to offer pickups for items priced at $25 or less. During the 9-week consignment period, we take every effort to sell your items—placing them on nice hangers, organizing them by size and category, advertising, and promoting them with various sales. By the end of this period, we believe we’ve exhausted all opportunities to sell these items, and it is not cost-effective for us to invest additional time and resources into them.
If you have consigned items priced over $25 that do not sell and you wish to have them returned, please contact us during the last week of your consignment period. We will pull those items and hold them for you to pick up.
Yes, we do. We understand your time is valuable, and we’re here to make the process as convenient as possible. If you’d like more information about this service, please email lance@selectiveseconds.com. After reviewing your inquiry, we’ll reach out to determine if your items are a good fit for our shop. If they are, we’ll schedule a convenient time for one of our trained associates to meet with you.
Yes, we offer direct deposit consignor payouts through a service called SimpleACH. Signing up for this service can be done through your consignor login. Once logged in, you’ll find a "SimpleACH" tab (located after clicking the menu in the top right corner if using a phone browser). You'll need to complete your banking information. After all account connection steps are completed, we’ll be able to make direct deposits to your account.
A few important notes:
- Using SimpleACH will incur a $2.50 fee per payout, which will be deducted from your consignor balance.
- SimpleACH will only process direct deposits for amounts between $5.01 and $10,000.
- You cannot initiate the deposit yourself. If you’d like an early SimpleACH deposit (before our monthly $50+ account payout), please email lance@selectiveseconds.com from the same email associated with your consignor account.
- Deposits will transfer in 2-5 business days.