- How does
it work?
You call for an appointment. There are two types of appointments:
Consultation - On a specific day and time, you
bring up to 25 items, review your items with a store consultant
and agree on prices. If we do not agree on an item, you can take
it home. You are given a printout listing the items and their
asking prices.
Drop off - You can come once anytime during your
appointed week, and drop off up to 50 items, leaving all
pricing decisions to us. Prices are final and items not accepted
are donated or discarded.
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- How long
is the consignment period?
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- The consignment
period is for 60 days. If you want unsold items back,
you must mark your calendar and retrieve them from the store
before they expire. Items can be picked up between the 50th and
60th day of the consignment period. Any item not claimed by
expiration day becomes the property of Tables to Teapots.
We do not call you. Because the item may be immediately donated,
discarded or clearance priced, there are NO EXCEPTIONS.
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- Although we try
to provide a secure environment for your items, they are yours
until sold or expired. You must provide any desired insurance
coverage for fire, theft, damage or other losses through your
homeowners insurance or renters policy.
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- What
is accepted?
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- All household items
must be clean, polished and in good repair (no chips, cracks,
holes, tears or stains). All items must have an asking price
of at least $10.00. Furniture must be structurally sound
and clean with no pet damage. It must smell clean. Remember “CLEAN
SELLS”!
What is not accepted?
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- Dirty, broken or
chipped items, or items not worth at least $10.00. These items
will be donated or discarded. Also not accepted:
- infant equipment
- toys (except vintage
and collectable)
- pet supplies
- Tupperware
- textbooks, hardcover
or paperback novels
- clothes
- junky costume jewelry
- exercise / sports
equipment
- cutlery
- personal care items
- medical supplies
- electronics
- luggage (except
vintage)
- cameras (except
vintage)
- video / audio tapes,
cds
- hardware
- building materials,
hanging lights
- bunk beds, platform
beds, mattresses, bed / bath linens, window treatments
- rugs larger than
4' x 6'
- unsold garage sale
items
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- What
about furniture?
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- We try to take
furniture whenever you can arrange delivery, however, you still
need to call for an appointment. Acceptance is dependant on condition
and available space. Furniture must be structurally sound and
clean and with no pet damage. It must smell clean. We do not
offer transportation or unloading, so you need to bring your
own muscle to put it in the store. Please indicate pieces
and sizes when calling. Unsure? A photograph may allow us to
indicate acceptability.
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- How are
prices set?
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- We price at fair
resale market value. We, like you the consignor, want to get
the most that we can in a reasonable selling time. Often, original
cost, age and current market prices factor into our price.
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- How am
I paid?
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- There is a one
time fee of $19.95 deducted from the first check. A graduated
item fee is added to each item. It does not affect what you are
paid. Checks are ready the 10th of the month following the month
in which items are sold. We do not call when items have sold.
You can pick up your checks on your next visit anytime within
6 months. Checks are void after 6 months. If you give us 3 stamped,
self-addressed envelopes, we will mail checks to you.
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- Are there
mark downs?
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- Yes. Articles not
sold within 30 days of consignment will be reduced at the discretion
of Tables to Teapots. We usually reduce prices 25% after 30 days,
however the final decision belongs to Tables to Teapots. Seasonal
items may be discounted at the discretion of Tables to Teapots.
Price reductions will affect your payment.
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- You cannot change
your mind after an item has been sold or donated. Sales are final.
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