Currently, we are not accepting consignments during the month of January. Spring consignments begin February 4.

• Consignments are accepted Tuesday & Wednesday 11:00 – 5:30 and Thursday 11:00 – 7:00, no appointment necessary.
• 30 item limit of your best clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories, excluding jewelry. Jewelry has no limit. Items may be brought in no more than once per week.
• All items MUST be brought in a basket, tote or reusable bag. No hangers and no garbage bags.
• Clothing must be freshly laundered with no stains, pills, pulls, tears, pet hair & wrinkles.
• Handbags and shoes must be clean inside and out and no signs of excessive wear.
• All buttons must be buttoned and zippers zipped. This gives you an opportunity to inspect the item for any issues.
  

What do you accept?

• Women’s clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry and accessories that are on trend and from the last 2-3 years.
• Most brands are accepted.
• Clothing and shoes are accepted by season.

Spring – February & March
Lightweight sweaters & jackets

Summer – April, May & June
Shorts, tank tops, swimwear, sundresses, sandals

No consignments are accepted June 26 – August 4

Fall – August & September
Medium weight sweater, light to medium weight jacket

Winter – October, November to mid-December
Winter coats & jackets, heavier weight sweaters, wool sweaters & pants, boots & booties, winter hats, scarves & gloves

Holiday attire – November to mid-December

No consignments are accepted December 18 – January 31

• Long & short evening gowns are accepted.
• New with tags bathing suits & undergarments.
• Costume & sterling silver jewelry.
  

What do you not accept?

• Clothing that is stained, dirty, has rips, pulls, pills, missing buttons or snaps or has broken zippers.
• Handbags that are dirty or stained inside or out, and that have visible signs of excessive wear or damaged corners.
• “Inspired by” or “knock off” designer items. See more information about our authentication process below.
• Shoes that are not clean inside and out, and that are scuffed or have excessive wear. We do not keep shoe boxes so please leave them at home.
• Fine jewelry and jewelry that is broken, has missing parts or is tarnished.
• Wedding, bridesmaid and mother-of-the-bride gowns, as well as prom gowns.
• Fur coats.
• Used undergarments and bathing suits.
  

How much do I get after my items sell?

• 40% of the selling price minus a small item fee if you choose to be paid out in cash or check.
• 50% of the selling price minus a small item fee if you use your payout as store credit.
• 60% of the selling price minus a small item fee for luxury designer items, such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci & the like. Emily’s Closet will only accept authentic designer goods. If authenticity cannot be determined by the Emily‘s Closet staff, a third-party authentication company will be used. There is a $20 fee for this service and must be paid upfront.
• You can access your account from our website and view the items that have sold as well as your available cash/check pay out.

Who determines the price of my items?

• Emily’s Closet determines the price based on the going rate of the item, demand, condition and what we feel our customers will pay for the item.
• The potential selling price of luxury designer items will be discussed.
• Emily’s Closet will markdown items during the consignment period.
  

How long do you keep my items?

• 90 days from when the item is placed on the sales floor.
• You have the option to pick up your unsold items at the end of the 90-day consignment period. Consignors are responsible for keeping track of when their consignment period ends.
• Emily’s Closet does not notify consignors of their consignment period ending.

What happens to my items if I don’t pick them up?

• After the 90-day consignment period, they become property of Emily’s Closet to do with as we choose which includes continuing to sell them or donate them to a local charity.
• After the 90-day consignment period, items may be placed on our Last Chance rack and if sold, a portion of the selling price will be used for donation.

What if I have more questions about the consignment process or what you are accepting?

• Call us at 716.651.0500
• Email us at emilysclosetny@gmail.com
• DM us on Facebook or Instagram @emilysclosetny
• Complete the contact form below